Arborist Consulting Solutions
FORENSIC ARBORICULTURE, EXPERT WITNESS & LITIGATION SUPPORT SERVICES
Scientific Tree Investigations • Evidence-Based Opinions • Expert Testimony
Arborist Consulting Solutions provides forensic arboriculture investigations, expert witness services, insurance claim support, litigation consulting, and arboricultural dispute resolution involving tree failures, root-related damage, construction impacts, property damage claims, personal injury matters, tree valuation disputes, arboricultural standard-of-care evaluations, and complex tree-related conflicts.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
■ Tree Failure Investigations
■ Root Damage Claims
■ Construction Impact Evaluations
■ Insurance Claims & Loss Assessments
■ Tree Valuation & Appraisal
■ Tree Risk Assessments
■ Standard of Care Evaluations
■ Preservation & Compliance Matters
■ HOA & Municipal Disputes
■ Property Damage Investigations
■ Personal Injury Matters
■ Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
WHY RETAIN AN ARBORICULTURAL EXPERT?
Tree-related disputes often involve complex biological, mechanical, environmental, and industry-specific issues beyond the knowledge of the average property owner, contractor, attorney, insurance adjuster, or juror.
A qualified arboricultural expert can assist by:
✓ Determining causation
✓ Evaluating risk
✓ Assessing damages
✓ Reviewing standard-of-care issues
✓ Interpreting technical evidence
✓ Identifying contributing factors
✓ Evaluating foreseeability
✓ Providing independent expert opinions
✓ Explaining complex arboricultural issues clearly and objectively
MATTERS COMMONLY INVESTIGATED
TREE FAILURE INVESTIGATIONS
Evaluation of whole-tree failures, branch failures, root failures, structural defects, decay-related failures, storm-related failures, and contributing factors.
ROOT DAMAGE CLAIMS
Investigation of roots impacting foundations, sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls, underground utilities, drainage systems, and other infrastructure.
CONSTRUCTION IMPACT INVESTIGATIONS
Evaluation of tree damage resulting from excavation, grading, trenching, root severance, utility installation, soil compaction, grade changes, and development activities.
INSURANCE CLAIMS & LOSS EVALUATIONS
Independent arboricultural evaluations involving insurance-related losses, property damage claims, storm events, tree failures, root-related damage, construction impacts, and disputed causation matters.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
Investigation of tree-related incidents involving bodily injury, alleged negligence, and questions of foreseeability and risk management.
PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMS
Evaluation of tree-related impacts to structures, vehicles, utilities, hardscape improvements, and site infrastructure.
TREE RISK & HAZARD DISPUTES
Independent evaluations involving hazardous tree allegations, risk management decisions, municipal enforcement actions, HOA disputes, and liability concerns.
TREE VALUATION & DAMAGE CLAIMS
Determination of economic losses utilizing recognized tree appraisal methodologies and accepted valuation procedures.
HOA, MUNICIPAL & DEVELOPMENT DISPUTES
Investigations involving maintenance responsibilities, permitting issues, preservation requirements, construction impacts, and liability concerns.
TREE PRESERVATION VIOLATIONS
Evaluation of construction impacts to protected trees, preservation plan compliance, mitigation requirements, and permitting issues.
WRONGFUL TREE REMOVAL CLAIMS
Investigation of unauthorized removals, valuation issues, damages, and replacement considerations.
FORENSIC INVESTIGATION PROCESS
- Evidence Collection & Documentation
- Records Review
- Causation Analysis
- Standards Evaluation
- Conclusions & Opinions
EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
✓ Case Evaluation & Consultation
✓ Expert Reports
✓ Rebuttal Reports
✓ Deposition Testimony
✓ Mediation Support
✓ Arbitration Support
✓ Trial Testimony
STANDARD OF CARE EVALUATIONS
Evaluations may rely upon:
• ANSI A300 Standards
• ISA Best Management Practices
• ASCA Standards of Professional Practice
• Applicable Municipal Requirements
• Accepted Industry Practices
• Published Scientific Literature
QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Over 40 Years of Professional Arboricultural Experience
• ISA Certified Arborist
• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
• ISA Prescription Pruning Qualified
• Professional Consulting Arborist
• Professional Tree Appraiser
• FNGLA Certified Horticulturist
• LIAF Certified Landscape Inspector
OBJECTIVE & INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS
Professional opinions are developed independently through the evaluation of evidence, accepted methodologies, scientific principles, and professional judgment.
Conclusions are not influenced by the desired outcome of a matter and are based solely upon the objective analysis of available information.
EARLY CASE ASSESSMENT & EXPERT CONSULTATION
✓ Case Screening
✓ Preliminary Case Evaluation
✓ Insurance Claim Review
✓ Records Review
✓ Site Inspections
✓ Expert Reports
✓ Depositions
✓ Mediation
✓ Arbitration
✓ Trial Testimony
PROFESSIONAL POSITION STATEMENT
Forensic arboriculture requires more than identifying tree conditions. It requires the ability to evaluate evidence, understand biological and mechanical principles, analyze causation, apply accepted standards, and develop conclusions capable of withstanding professional scrutiny.
Arborist Consulting Solutions provides independent, evidence-based forensic investigations, expert witness services, insurance claim support, and litigation consulting designed to assist attorneys, insurance carriers, municipalities, developers, HOAs, property owners, and courts in understanding complex arboricultural issues and making informed decisions based upon reliable professional analysis.
