David R. Hall, PE, SECB, LS Forensic Structural Engineer 4515 Daly Drive, Ste. M, Chantilly, VA 20151
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Years’ Experience: 45 Professional Summary: Mr. Hall is an accomplished civil/structural/forensic engineer and land surveyor with over 40 years of experience including consulting, planning and engineering design for structural, civil, marine and sanitary projects, site planning and building design for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects. His broad experience range encompasses all aspects of engineering including field surveys, computer applications, studies and reports, planning, design, preparation of plans and specifications, cost estimation, construction inspection, review and project management. Specialties also include forensic engineering in the areas of structural and civil engineering. Mr. Hall has qualified as an expert witness in land surveying, structural engineering, civil engineering and forensic engineering (various case types) under various jurisdictions including Local, State and Federal Court as well as Arbitration Boards. He has also qualified as an expert witness in various zoning cases.
Forensic Engineering Structural Engineering Land Surveying
Licenses and Certifications: Professional Engineer, CO, #0047301 Professional Engineer, DE, #6642 Professional Engineer, FL, #67696 Professional Engineer, GA, #PE038605 Professional Engineer, MD, #10517 Professional Engineer, NC, #22173 Professional Engineer, NJ, #24GE05059600 Professional Engineer, NM, #19844 Professional Engineer, MO, #PE2013006492 Professional Engineer, PA, #027238E Professional Engineer, SC, #26506 Professional Engineer, VA, #15054 Professional Engineer, WV, #7441 Professional Engineer, WY, #13736 Professional Engineer, Washington DC, #9666 Land Surveyor, MD, #11022 Land Surveyor, VA, #2246 Land Surveyor, WV, #1105
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Project Experience: Mr. Phil Kotiza, Oakton, VA Suit against Contractor Arbitration Hearing – testimony against contractor for work that affected the structural integrity of the Kotiza’s house in Oakton, VA. Mr. Henry Chance, Fredericksburg, VA Suit against Home Owner’s Association Expert testimony in court to show that Mr. Chance’s house had drainage and structural damage to his residence due to the refusal of the HOA to allow Mr. Chance to build a retaining wall in back yard of residence. State of Maryland, Baltimore, MD Suit against Coppin State University for fall Expert testimony in Baltimore Circuit Court for site investigation of the slip and fall location and review of case file. Mr. Corey Garza, Raleigh NC Suite against various Insurance Companies Investigation for client for tornado hail damage to 6 buildings.
Court Qualifications/ Depositions: 2011, Garza vs various Insurance companies re: Tornado Damage in NC – Reports (settled for Plaintiff) 2012, Jackson vs State of Maryland (Coppin State University), (Verbal report settled case for Defense) 2012, Kotiza vs Winn Design, Report and Arbitration Testimony, VA, Plaintiff 2013, Chance vs HOA, Report and Court testimony, VA, Plaintiff 2013. Traub vs Allstate, VA, Report (settled) Plaintiff 2014, Kass Attorneys vs Contractor in DC, Report (Deposition and Report pending), Plaintiff
Professional Experience: DRH Engineers, PLC, Warrenton, VA, Owner, 2011 DRH Design Group, Inc., Manassas and Warrenton, VA, President, 1994 - 2011 Frederick Ward Associates, Inc., Bel Air, MD, Vice President, Engineering, 1977 - 1994
Specialized Education: BOARD CERTIFIED DIPLOMATE IN FORENSIC ENGINEERING by the NAFE, as accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) CERTIFIED by the STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION BOARAD (SECB) in the practice of Structural Engineering (#1571-0705) Continuing education sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers in structural design/analysis and forensic engineering.
Our partner firms include: Engineering services in North Carolina and New York/New Jersey provided by EFI Global of North Carolina, P.C. and EFI Global Engineering of New York, P.C. respectively.
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Specialized Education (Continued), University of Maryland, Traffic Engineering (40 hours) Fire Protection Engineering (40 hours) Pennsylvania State University, Channel Hydraulics (40 hours) George Mason University, various short courses sponsored by the Engineers and Surveyors Institute regarding land development design/review process in Northern Virginia.
Education: Bachelor of Science, Civil/Structural Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 1976
Affiliations: BOCA International International Code Council National Academy of Forensic Engineers, Senior Member National Society of Professional Engineers American Society of Civil Engineers, Fellow and Life Member Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE American Concrete Institute American Water Works Association Water Pollution Control Federation Green Building Council
Honors and Awards: Paul Harris Award, Rotary, 2009
Our partner firms include: Engineering services in North Carolina and New York/New Jersey provided by EFI Global of North Carolina, P.C. and EFI Global Engineering of New York, P.C. respectively.
