Arborist Expert Witness in Austin and Central Texas
Credible. Defensible. Rooted in Evidence.
As a Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA #752) and ISA Certified Arborist (TX-3996A), I provide expert witness services for legal and insurance cases involving tree appraisal, tree damage, construction impacts, and vegetation management.
My consulting practice—Austin Beautiful Trees—serves clients across Austin, Central Texas, and surrounding areas including Dripping Springs, Westlake Hills, and the Texas Hill Country.
Attorneys, insurance professionals, and landowners rely on my experience to deliver opinions that are not just well-informed, but credible, objective, and defensible in court.
Arboricultural Expert Witness Services
I provide professional analysis, documentation, and testimony for:
- Tree Appraisal: Using the appropriate context specific industry standard methodologies)
- Tree Risk Assessment: Including forensic analysis, tree risk evaluations, and advanced testing including soil and tissue)
- Tree Damage from Construction or Herbicide Exposure
- Utility Line Clearance Disputes: Including violations of city ordinances and ANSI A300 pruning standards)
- Storm or Hail Damage to Trees
- Heritage Tree Protection & City Code Compliance: City of Austin, City of Westlake Hills, TxDOT)
Experience in Legal and Insurance Contexts
I’ve provided expert witness services in both litigation and for insurance purposes involving:
- Tree removal or damage by neighbors or contractors
- Construction-related injury to heritage or protected trees
- Tree pruning or removal by utilities (e.g., Austin Energy cases)
Professional Qualifications
- Registered Consulting Arborist (#752) – American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA)
- ISA Certified Arborist – TX-3996A
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
- ISA Oak Wilt Risk Assessment Qualified
- ISA Wildfire Risk Assessment Qualified
- Trained in the 10th Edition Guide for Plant Appraisal (CTLA, 2018) and Texas Supplement (2019)
- Frequent attendee at ASCA Master Series Workshops and ISA Texas conferences
Why Attorneys and Insurance Carriers Choose Me
- Reports tailored to legal audiences—organized, well-reasoned, and professionally formatted
- Methodologies based on published standards, not speculation
- Extensive courtroom and deposition preparation
Collaborative approach with legal teams—focused on helping clients resolve disputes with clarity and confidence
Contact an Arborist Expert Witness in Central Texas
If you need a tree expert witness to support a litigation case, insurance claim, or settlement negotiation, I’m here to help. My practice focuses on high-quality, evidence-based consulting that holds up under scrutiny.
