Expert Engineering Sciences, Inc. Statement of Qualifications 2015 699 N Arrowhead Ave Suite 150 San Bernardino, CA 92401 Toll Free 855.780.8987 Phone 909.884.2159 Fax 855.780.8988 www.eng-sciences.com
Expert Engineering Sciences, Inc.
Statement of Qualifications
2015
699 N Arrowhead AveSuite 150San Bernardino, CA 92401
Toll Free 855.780.8987Phone 909.884.2159
Fax 855.780.8988
www.eng-sciences.com
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Table of Contents
1. About The Firm
2. Personnel And Staffing
3. Experiences And References
4. Service Lines
Statement of Qualifications
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About The Firm
Statement of Qualifications
Name
Type of Firm
Address
Phone
Fax
Contact
Expert Engineering Sciences, Inc.
Corporation
699 N Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92401
909.884.2159855.780.8987
855.780.8988
Randy Frankie, Project [email protected]
Nitin Bhakta, Project Manager/Office Manager, [email protected]
State of California Certified Small Business Enterprise Certification Number
Tax Identification Number
Service Lines
We at Expert Engineering Sciences, Inc. have a proven record of providing quality service, on time and within the budget constraints that are unique to each project we undertake.
1789039
46-2618270
Traffic & Transportation EngineeringCivil EngineeringLand Surveying & MappingExpert Litigation
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Personnel & Staffing
1. Dale R. Dunlap, P.E.
2. David Eisenbeisz
3. Fred Babbitt, P.E.
4. Carson Storer, P.L.S.
5. Tom Wagner, L.S.I.T.
6. Nitin Bhakta
7. Randy Frankie
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Dale R. Dunlap, P.E.
RegistrationCivil Engineer, CA C43899
EducationBachelor of Science, Civil EngineeringUniversity of Colorado, Denver, CO1984
Professional MembershipsAmerican Society of Civil EngineersConsulting Engineers & Land Surveyors of CA: (Past President of the Inland Empire Chapter)Insitute of Transportation Engineers
PrincipalCivil and Transportation Engineer
Dale Dunlap, P.E., possesses over 20 years of experience in transportation design, land development, and other civil engineering disciplines. He has held project management responsibilities for design of new state highways, local streets, and associated bridge structures, as well as grading and drainage. He has a comprehensive understanding of California and Federal publications regarding the design and operation of streets and highways such as the MUTCD, California MUTCD, A Policy on the Geometric Design of Streets and Highways, Roadside Design Guide, and other related State and AASHTO documents. He has been instrumental in the preparation of planning studies for public improvements on the state highway system and local government transportation facilities. Mr. Dunlap has also been consulting engineering project manager in the preparation of planning for diverse transportation projects for state and local authorities including the design of freeway and local roadway alignment and geometrics, grading and drainage, construction staging, and traffic handling.
Project Experience
TransportationInterstate 210 Freeway
San Bernardino County, CA
State Route 57/State Route 91Cities of Orange and Anaheim, CA
I-5 Widening between SR 55 & SR 57Cities of Orange & Santa Ana, CA
Goldenwest Transportation CenterHuntington Beach, CA
Land DevelopmentFacilities Imporvements:
San Manuel Band of Mission IndiansHighland, CA
Sewer Lift StationFontana, CA
Parking Facilities/Retaining Walls:Concordia University
Irvine, CA
Parking FacilitesEnglewood, CO
Retail Shopping CenterMission Viejo, CA
Seismic Retrofit of Masonry WarehouseLos Angeles, CA
Approx. 75 Fast Food RestaurantsVarious Locations, CA
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Project Experience
Expert LitigationBetty Bustrum v State of CaliforniaOrange County, CA
Anthony Scott Jr./Scott B. Peatross, AdminstratorShelby, County, TN
William Jae Kim v Toyota Motor Sales, et al.Los Angeles County, CA
Cidny Paul v City of Palmdale, et al.San Bernardino County, CA
County of Riverside, et al. v LAN Engineering, et al.Riverside County, CA
Marina Hendrix v MODOTButler County, MO
Bryce Verna v State of CaliforniaLos Angeles County, CA
Ibarra v City of Pasadena, et al.Los Angeles County, CA
Abby & William Bordelon v Progressive Casualty Ins.East Baton Rouge, LA
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David Eisenbeisz
EducationBachelor of Science, Mathematical PhysicsCalifornia State Univeristy San Bernardino
Traffic Accident Reconstruction IINorthwestern University
Advanced Traffic Crash InvestigationInstitute of Police Technology & Management
Investigation of Commercial Vehicle CrashesInstitute of Police Technology & Management
PrincipalACTAR Accredited Accident Reconstructionist
(Reg. No.1584)Traffic Engineering & Operations Specialist
David Eisenbeisz has worked in the areas of accident reconstruction and traffic safety for over 23 years. He has reconstructed over 2,000 accidents and has testified as an expert witness in criminal and civil proceedings in several
counties in California and Utah. Mr. Eisenbeisz has worked on traffic engineering projects ranging from small temporary
traffic handling plans to multidisciplinary traffic impact studies. He has a comprehensive understanding of the
Caltrans manuals, the California MUTCD, key AASHTO publications (e.g. The Roadside Design Guide, A Policy on the Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, etc.), and
other highway safety authorities.
Project Experience
Traffic EngineeringTraffic Safety StudyAssessment District 91-1 (Sugarloaf)
Signal Design & Striping PlanIrwindale, CA
Signal Design & Striping PlanSan Bernardino, CA
Expert LitigationProvided Testimony as Expert in Accident Reconstruction:
State of CA v Patrick Gallager (Ventura County, CA)
Candice Lopaty v State of CA, et al. (Los Angeles County, CA)
Berendes v Geneva Rock, State of Utah, et al. (Salt Lake County, UT)
People v Heather Ann Mayer (Los Angeles County, CA)
Tracy Cox, et al. v State of CA, et al. (San Diego County, CA)
Lynch; Sutton v Knox, et al. (Imperial County, CA)
Luis ALverado v BNSF (San Bernardino County, CA)
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Fred Babbitt, P.E.
RegistrationCivil Engineer, CA 27674
EducationBachelor of Science 1972, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
Professional MembershipsAmerican Society of Civil Engineers
California Society of Professional Engineers
Civil and Transportation Engineer
Fred Babbitt has nearly 40 years of experience in the field of civil engineering with emphasis on commercial and
residential land development within the Southern California area. He has worked extensively with Planning, Zoning, Building, Engineering, and Public Works departments of
cities and counties. Mr. Babbitt has participated in the development of the Inland Empire during periods of
unprecedented growth. He has had direct management responsibilities in diverse land development projects
encompassing site development studies, grading plans, sewer system designs, water system/distribution designs,
mobile home/RV parks, shopping centers, motels, restaurants, meeting halls and various commercial
developments. In addition, Mr. Babbitt has prepared and authored reports for various projects covering flood control, hydrology, proposed land use regulations, traffic, and noise.
Project Experience
Environmental Reports &Traffic AnalysisCities of: (CA)Rancho MirageSan BernardinoPalm DesertPalm SpringsPasadenaRiversideRedlands
Project Manager: Various and diverse studies on transportation on local, municipal, & sub-regional bases.
Traffic StudiesCities of: (CA) ColtonRialtoRiversidePalm SpringsIndioSan MarinoSan BernardinoPalm DesertRancho MirageRedlands
Project Manager: Responsible for street capacities, signalization, warrants, speed zone studies, & pedestrian protection.
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Carson Storer, P.L.S.
EducationU.S. Army, Survey SchoolFort Sill, Oklahoma.
San Bernardino Valley CollegeSan Bernardino, California.
Engineering SpecialistStaff Engineer
Carson L. Storer, P.L.S., has fifty years' experience in every conceivable aspect of surveying, in both private and public
sector projects, and has held local and federal positions. Mr. Storer has had complete responsibility for all matters involving
surveying during his more than three decades with Krueper Engineering and Associates, while concurrently providing oversight and management for various land development
projects. His career includes management positions in diverse projects, both private and public. He has played key supervisory
or management roles in large projects such as the Roy Rogers Museum in Victorville, California. As a consultant, Mr. Storer has
prepared, made, or led presentations before various government agencies, including presentation of preliminary and final plans,
as well as appeal proceedings.
Tom Wagner, L.S.I.T.
EducationSan Bernardino Valley College
Project Experience
Topographic SurveySan Bernardino City Unified School District
Construction Staking & Topographic/Boundary Surveys Harwood Homes, Highland, California
Boundary Survey, Record, & Monumentation ,San Bernardino City Unified School District
Survey Party Chief
Tom Wagner has 20 years of experience working in the fields of land surveying, civil and traffic engineering, and accident
investigation. He has performed land development surveying tasks that include topographic surveys for design and
construction; layout staking for buildings, pipelines, and roadways; pad certifications; lot corner staking; property
boundary surveys; grade staking; lot subdivisions and merges; ALTA Surveys; and other land surveyor duties. In addition to
hundreds of land surveying projects, Mr. Wagner has investigat-ed more than 2,000 traffic accident sites and is an expert in the
identification and preservation of evidence from vehicle and pedestrian collisions. Mr. Wagner is skilled in determining the limits of available sight distance in accordance with standards
and guidelines published by Caltrans , AASHTO, and local agencies. He is also experienced in conducting traffic signal
studies, performing traffic counts, radar speed surveys, determining roadway rights-of-way, and managing other
traffic-safety-related field projects.
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Nitin Bhakta
EducationCertification of Completion of Drafting CoursesNational Business Institute, Riverside, CA
University of Texas, El Paso, TX
Engineering SpecialistStaff Engineer
Nitin Bhakta has 20 years of experience working in the fields of traffic engineering and accident investigation and reconstruc-
tion. He has experience in the review of roadway plans and engineering studies and has developed CADD standards and
policies. Mr. Bhakta is familiar with the standards and guidelines published by AASHTO, Caltrans, ITE, and other traffic
engineering authorities. He is skilled in assessing existing roadway design controls, such as available sight distance, in
accordance with standards and guidelines accepted by the State of California. He has drafted, reviewed, and performed QA/QC
on hundreds of roadway profile and plan-view drawings.
Randy Frankie
EducationCertification of Completion of Drafting CoursesNational Business Institute, Riverside, CA
University of Texas, El Paso, TX
Project ManagerStaff Engineer
Randy Frankie has 25 years of experience working as a project manager in the fields of land development, traffic engineering and accident investigation/reconstruction. He has a lifetime of
experience with AutoCAD® and Bentley® design software and has assisted engineers in the design of numerous developments
in the Southern California region. He also has extensive experience reviewing plans and engineering studies and has
and performed QA/QC on a wide range of projects. Mr. Frankie is familiar with the standards and guidelines published by
AASHTO, Caltrans, ITE, and other authorities. He has experience working with the local agency personnel to help guide land
development projects from preliminary tentative maps through the issuance of certificates of occupancy.
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Experience & References1. California Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
2. Mount Vernon Ave at Fifth St (SR 66), San Bernardino, CA
3. On-Call Traffic Engineering Contract, San Bernardino, CA
4. Yum Yum Restaurant, 541 N D St, San Bernardino, CA
5. San Bernardino County Assessment District 91-1 (Sugarloaf) San Bernardino County, CA
6. Sierra Industrial Park, Fontana, CA
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California Polytechnic University Pomona, CA
Projects included the redesign of pedestrian walkways and parking lot
areas on the Cal-Poly campus for ADA compliance. Our assignment
was to prepare PS&Es for several projects that are part of an ongoing
effort by Cal-Poly to improve campus accessibility for disabled students, faculty, and visitors. The services provided included topographic
surveys; ADA evaluations of existing features; design plans for ADA
compliant walkways, ramps, parking lots, and other features; quantity calculations and estimates; and
demolition plans.
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The project involved an on-call contract with the City of San Bernardino to provide traffic engineering services. Our responsibilities included working closely with the city engineer, city traffic engineer, and other city staff as required for engineering projects. The City of San Bernardino has called upon us to provide signal design services, traffic impact studies, and circulation plans at various locations throughout the City
On-Call Traffic Engineering Contract, San Bernardino, CA
The project was to prepare designs to accommodate the signal modification,
delineation and signing, for street improvements and upgrades to the
intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue at Fifth Street (S.R. 66) in the City of San
Bernardino. This project was contracted by the San Bernardino Redevelopment
Corporation in conjunction with the San Bernardino Public Works Department.
The project included signal modification plans for upgrading the existing signal to a full 8-phase operation. Improvements to the northwest curb return were also
designed that would accommodate existing drainage features while increas-
ing the curb return radius for turning trucks. ADA ramps were also designed and/or upgraded as part of this project.
Mount Vernon Ave at Fifth St (SR 66), San Bernardino, CA
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Yum Yum Restaurant, 541 N D St, San Bernardino, CA
The contract provided engineering and surveying services for a $200,000
renovation of the Yum Yum Restaurant in San Bernardino. The
renovation was undertaken in 2011 in order to bring the 60-year old
structure into compliance with current Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
requirements for public buildings. Our office designed ADA
improvements to the interior of the restaurant that included access ramps,
service counters and booths, employee areas, and bathrooms. Exterior improvements included
ADA-compliant walkways, ramps, signage, and parking lots.
San Bernardino County Assessment District 91-1 (Sugarloaf), San Bernardino County, CA
We were retained to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the traffic conditions in the Sugarloaf area and provided proactive measures to mitigate the potential for serious traffic accidents in a large residential subdivision. The study evaluated 73 intersections on 23 newly paved roadways in the assessment district, which had previously been unimproved. Our efforts included field evaluations of each intersection and roadway for available sight-distance, traffic levels, prevailing speeds, signage and other important traffic engineering considerations. The assignment was to provide recommendations for right-of-way controls, signage, speed zoning, and intersection visibility. Our office also developed implementation priorities for the recommendations to help district officials prioritize funding of the improvements.
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Sierra Industrial Park, Fontana, CA
This project was uniquely developed through cooperation between the private corporation developing the property and the City of Fontana. We were contracted to provide the design and survey support for the development prior
to subdivision. The scope of work for this extensive project included the following:
Surveying:Industrial tract maps
Aerial control for a topographic surveyMonumentation
Construction staking once the designs were complete
Engineering:Street widening along the perimeter of the project
incluing:Sierra Avenue from Mulberry Avenue to Etiwanda AvenueMulberry Avenue from Slover Avenue to the north side of
the Jurupa Basin
New streets within the project limits including:Commerce Way
Business DriveSanta Ana Avenue
Traffic controls including:New traffic signal at the intersection of Slover Avenue and
Mulberry AvenueNew railroad crossing signal and gates at the Slover
Avenue crossing midway between Commerce Way and Business Drive
Striping and signing for all roadway improvements
Drainage:On-site storm drains in Commerce Way and Business Drive
with outfalls into the Jurupa BasinNew storm drain crossing the railroad tracks at Slover
Avenue west of the project limits
New storm drain system beneath Slover Avenue that discharges into the San Sevaine Channel
Jurupa Basin expansion to accommodate project flows to the 100-year event
Mass grading of the entire projectPrecise grading for various corporations after subdivided
lot purchase
Utilities including:Fontana Interceptor #3 industrial waste line for the Chino
Basin Municipal Water DistrictWater line upgrade beneath Mulberry Avenue
New water and sewer systems in Commerce Way, Business Drive, and Santa Ana Avenue
Sewer line extension beneath Mulberry from Jurupa Avenue to Slover Avenue
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Florence SilvaOffice Administrator
Florence Silva has 27 years of providing both clerical & administrator support to professionals, either as part of a team or individually. She has involvement with the coordination &
implementation of office procedures, as well as the ability to multi-task and organize activities to facilitate the smooth running of the office. Ms. Silva’s daily responsibilities include answering
phones & responding to clients’ requests & emails. She also is responsible for specific projects, tasks, & deadlines that need to be completed. Arranging meetings & appointments &
organizing travel for staff are part of her daily responsibilities as well.
Kamie ChamplinAccounting Manager
Our Accounting Manager, Kamie Champlin, has 30 years of accounting & human resource experience in the field of Civil Engineering. Her responsibilities include account payables &
receivables, collections, & payroll. She is a Notary Public member of the Inland Empire Employer Advisory Counsil & Executive Director of the San Bernardino County 4-H Program.
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Service Lines
1. Civil Engineering & Land Development
2. Transportation
3. Traffic Engineering
4. Land Surveying
5. Expert Litigation Services
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Civil Engineering & Land Development
Transportation
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Expert Engineering Sciences, Inc. provides civil engineering services to support the growth of cities and counties nationwide.
From individual homeowners, to large corporate developers, to cities and counties across the United States, our engineers have worked to complete projects of all scopes and sizes. Whether our client is a private owner making minor improvements to a single lot, or a corporate partner-
ship developing a 340-acre commercial complex, we give each project the individual attention it deserves.
We can help you negotiate the complicated bureaucracies and development codes of minicipal planning departments and departments of public works to identify the services you need so you
can complete your project on time and within budget.
Our Civil Engineering & Land Development services include:
EES specializes in traffic and transportation-related projects. Our staff has designed new roadways and has widened or improved existing facilities as part of both large and small projects. EES
engineers have worked directly for governmental agencies and private corporations on transpor-tation projects that include existing street rehabilitation, new roadways for subdivision develop-
ments, state highway projects, and freeway corridors within the Southern California region. Our staff has provided designs for new traffic signals within the cities of Fontana, Redlands, and San
Bernardino, among others. EES engineers take pride in our ability to provide quality service to both the public and private sectors on time and within budget constraints.
Our Transportation services include:
•Accident Reconstruction•Safety Analysis•Sight Grading & Drainage•Hydrology Studies•Hydrology Structures•Structural Design•Open Channels•Culverts•Storm Drains & Sewers•Erosion Control•Lighting Evaluations
•Roadway design•Traffic Signals•Striping & Signing•Parking Layout•Temporary & Permanent Traffic Control•Street Lighting•Special Studies & Evaluations•Traffic Studies•Storm Drains & Utilities•Right-of-way mapping
•New & Widened Roadways•Improved Exisiting Facilities•Roadway Improvements & Developments for Subdivisions•State Routes•Freeways•New Traffic Signals•Traffic Impact Studies
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Traffic Engineering
Land SurveyingEES provides a full range of surveying and mapping services. We have experienced land surveyors on staff who are committed to providing the personal attention your project deserves.
Whether you need a topographic survey of a single lot, construction staking for a commercial development, or a pad certification for an entire subdivision, we have the experience to help you get your project completed on time and within budget.
Our Transportation services include:
•Roadway design•Traffic Signals•Striping & Signing•Parking Layout•Temporary & Permanent Traffic Control•Street Lighting•Special Studies & Evaluations•Traffic Studies•Storm Drains & Utilities•Right-of-way mapping
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EES specializes in traffic and transportation-related projects. Our staff has designed new roadways and has widened or improved existing facilities as part of both large and small projects. EES engineers have worked directly for governmental agencies and private corporations on transportation projects that include existing street rehabilitation, new roadways for subdivision developments, state highway projects, and freeway corridors within the Southern California region. Our staff has provided designs for new traffic signals within the cities of Fontana, Redlands, and San Bernardino, among others. EES engineeris have prepared Traffic Impact Analyses in cities including Chino Hills, Colton, and Corona. EES takes pride in our ability to provide quality service to both the public and private sectors on time and within budget constraints.
Our Traffic Engineering services include:
•Boundary Surveys•Topographic Surveys•Aerial Control & Mapping•Parcel & Tract Map•A.L.T.A. Surveys•Property Monumentation•Design Surveys•Utility Surveys & Mapping
•Construction Staking•ADA Surveys•Easements•Deed Preparation•GIS•FAA Certifications•Right-of-way mapping
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Expert Litigation Services
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Highway Design & OperationsEES specializes in providing litigation support for traffic and transportation-related matters as well
as civil disputes. Our staff has decades of experience providing support for attorneys, insurance agents, and other legal professionals across the US. EES engineers have worked directly for
governmental agencies and private enterprises on transportation projects that include existing street rehabilitation, new roadways for subdivision developments, state highway projects, and
freeway corridors within the Southern California region. Our staff has provided designs for new traffic signals within the cities of Fontana, Redlands, and San Bernardino, among others. Our experience with highway design projects provides us with a complete understanding of the
developmental process, which allows us to provide an objective evaluation of the technical merits of accident cases. We help our clients understand the nuances of design immunity, and can
support their efforts in the pursuit or defense of litigation against public agencies. EES takes pride in our ability to provide quality litigation support to both public and private ssectors that is based
on our experiences as expert witnesses and our scientific objectivity.
Our Litigation Support Services Include:
Highway Design & Operations•Roadway Design Defects•Malfunctioning Traffic Signals•Delineation & Signing Defects•Circulation Evaluations•Parking Lots & Driveways•Street Lighting & Illumination Studies•Highway Drainage Defects•Traffic Studies•Clear Zone Encroachments•Sight Distance Defects•Radar Speed Studies•Temporary Traffic Control
Civil Engineering & Construction•Site Grading & Drainage Defects•Hydrology Studies•Hydraulic Structures•Structural Failure Analysis•Construction Site Accidents•Construction Zone Accidents•Lighting Evaluations•ADA Compliance Evaluations•Construction Practices•Temporary Facilities
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Accident ReconstructionThe ACTAR accredited experts at EES have provided accident reconstruction services to clients from Florida to Hawaii. We can reconstruct all types of accidents involving every kind of ground transportation vehicle. Our staff has reconstructed thousands of accidents involving passenger cars, bicycles, commercial trucks, golf carts, SUV’s, pickups, construction equipment, off-road vehicles, light rail, pedestrians, and others. We develop computer generated animations that show the circumstances that led to an accident, and/or present hypothetical scenarios showing how a crash might have been avoided. Our reconstructions are based upon the principles of physics and rely upon investigations that are conducted by our trained and experienced survey-ing staff. we have inspected and evaluated all types of vehicles for damge profiles, design defects, and potential maintenance issues. Our experts have conducted their our crash test studies and black box evaluations, which we can use to support opinions regarding collision dynamics. We evaluate roadway friction and exemplar vehicle braking capabilities for accident reconstruction cases using the Vericom® VC4000 Vehicle Performance Computer.
Our Litigation Support Services Include:
Accident Reconstruction•Pedestrian Accidents•Low-Speed Crashes•Video Animations & Animation Support•Momentum & Energy Calculations•Time-Distance Kinematics Studies•Railroad Crossing Accidents•Commercial Vehicle Crashes•Accident Site Mapping•Vehicle Inspections•Physical Evidence Preservation•Criminal Defense
Land & Property Disputes•Imminent Domain•Property Line Encroachments•Illegal Trespasses •Property Evaluations•Easements•Property Boundaries•Right-of-way Mapping•ADA Compliance Surveys•Deed Preparation
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