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Rider Levett Bucknall

Sam Barakat, PE, Esq,Fciarb, Principal

https://www.rlb.com

(213) 689-1103

sam.barakat@us.rlb.com

700 South Flower Street

Suite 630

Los Angeles

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General Specialty Categories

Construction - General

Speciality Focus

Construction Expert Witness, Arbitration and Mediation

Details of Expertise

Construction defects; Forensic Engineering; Cost Estimating; Forensic Scheduling; Delays; Damages; Duty of Care; Code Compliance; Constructibility; Third-Party neutral, arbitrators, mediators.

Licenses and Certifications

BD, MSSE, PE,AIA, CPTED, NCARB,Esq,Fciarb

Education

Years in Practice

Number of Time Deposed/Testified in the Last Four Years

Additional Information

RLB is a global practice with 21 offices across the US. RLB has experts with diverse experience in the construction market. Our experts have testified in local courts, local arbitrations (AAA,) and international arbitration ICC, LCIA) Projects have included bridges/roads, infrastructure, civil, residential, multi-family, hospitality, mixed use, educational, and healthcare. 25+ years in the US Construction Market. 90+ years in the construction market globally.

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