For Attorneys:
Black Powder Consulting provides specialized Subject Matter Expert (SME) services to support litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution in industrial, commercial, and residential construction and safety matters. We understand that legal teams need more than technical detail — they need clear, defensible analysis that can withstand scrutiny in court
Our Services for Legal Teams:
Expert Reports – Independent evaluations of construction work, costs, schedules, and warranties, documented in defensible reports for legal proceedings.
Site Inspections & Documentation – On-site evaluations with photo evidence, field measurements, and comparisons of completed work to architectural and engineering plans.
Contract Compliance Analysis – Detailed review of change orders, material costs, schedule adherence, and warranty obligations to identify potential breaches of contract.
Deposition & Trial Testimony – Professional, credible testimony that translates complex engineering and construction issues into clear terms for judges, juries, and arbitrators.
Dispute Resolution Support – Technical insight to strengthen case strategy, settlement discussions, and arbitration proceedings.
Our Credentials:
Licensed Engineer & Certified PMPs – Decades of experience managing multimillion-dollar projects from design through construction and commissioning, with access to specialty engineers for advanced design analysis.
Proven Industry Experience – Backgrounds in industrial, energy, and renewable sectors with expertise in engineering design, code compliance, safety, construction planning, and contract management.
Clear Communication – Skilled at bridging the gap between technical complexity and legal strategy, delivering fact-driven reports that align with case objectives.
Our Committment:
Our goal is to partner with attorneys to develop reports and testimony that integrate seamlessly with legal strategy, ensuring that technical evidence is presented with clarity, credibility, and authority.
