Mike Panish specializes in most construction trades, cabinetry, millwork, woodwork, automatic door systems, doors & door hardware. He is the nation's leading expert witness for automatic door injuries. Plaintiff and Defense.

General Info

Michael Panish is an expert witness, forensic analyst, and consultant in the field of construction (most trades). Michael has a consistent proven record of success for his clients. He has consulted & testified in deposition and court proceedings in many injury and wrongful death cases pertaining to automatic and manual door related issues for both plaintiff and defense. Has consulted on many occasions on security issues relating to adult day healthcare centers and long term care facilities, and has testified both in deposition & court pertaining to abuse in a residential care facility. He has consulted & testified on many door hardware, door lock, & security issues for assault, wrongful death, & abuse issues with regard to premises security. Mr. Panish has consulted and testified in depositions and trial for cabinetry and millwork product defect and product liability cases for both plaintiff and defense. He has consulted and testified regarding construction defects, product liability, and poor workmanship relating to contractor vs. homeowner disputes, and has been hired by both plaintiff and defense with excellent results for both sides. He has never been disqualified or removed for lack of experience or knowledge in any field that is his specialty as a forensic analyst or expert witness. Michael Panish is licensed in CA as a General Building Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Door, Lock & Security Equipment Contractor, Cabinet & Millwork Contractor, and Painting & Finish Specialties Contractor. Michael has 30+ years of hands-on experience in the construction industry. He owns an active general construction company and does not rely upon his expert services for his source of income. Michael Panish has testified in most areas of construction, with emphasis in the categories of construction defects, doors, automatic doors, cabinetry, and millwork. He is a truly unbiased and a highly qualified expert in all professional fields that he practices. Expert services available for building inspections (all types), site evaluation, product evaluation, analysis of defects, poor workmanship, assessment of building charges, costs and estimates, built per plans verifications, analysis of improper application, proper installation, product defect or liability. All facets of construction related claim analysis. Expert witness, forensic analysis, evaluation and consultant relating to existing buildings, building components such as cabinetry, finishes, doors, automatic doors, windows, hardware, plumbing, concrete, paint, electrical, roofing, water intrusion and waterproofing issues, acoustical sound isolation and control, heating, air conditioning, video surveillance and security integration for residential, commercial, County and State government facilities. Construction consultation for existing projects and any type of construction issue.

Extra Phones

Ask for Sharon: 818-429-1963

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat - Sun	Closed

Categories

Building Construction Consultants, Construction Consultants, Construction Estimates, Forensic Consultants, General Contractor Engineers

Services/Products

General Construction Expert Witness. All construction trades. Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Multi-Residential, Housing Tract Developments, Condominium & Apartment, Retail Construction, Shopping Malls & Strip Centers, Hotels, Casinos. Chain store and franchised business construction. Restaurant and food processing facilities. Auto malls, car rental facilities, storage and repair facility construction and service maintenance. Cabinets and Architectural Millwork Expert Witness. Custom Fabrication, manufacturing and installation of cabinets, counter tops, furniture, casework, millwork. Wall protection products and railing systems. Historic wainscoting and architectural treatments. Mike Panish is a master craftsman and woodworker from custom design, fabrication to finishing and installation. Door, Lock and Security Expert Witness. Doors, door hardware, automatic doors, automatic door sensors, drop down doors, garage doors, access controls, fire/life safety, ADA installations/applications. Video and audio surveillance, premises security. Mike Panish is a Nationally Recognized expert witness for Automatic Door Injuries (State & Federal Cases; Plaintiff, Defense, and Cross Defense) Areas of Expertise: Acoustic & Thermal Isolation & Soundproofing ADA Compliance & Accessibility Adhesives & Glues Air Conditioning Architectural Millwork Audio & Acoustical Design Issues Automatic Doors & Door Sensors Building Codes & ADA Building Security & Safety/Negligence Cabinetry, Counter Tops, Architectural Millwork, Casework, Cabinet Hardware Carpentry (Rough & Finish) Casework Ceilings Concrete & Pavement Construction Jobsite Safety Damages to Buildings & Structures Door Sensors Doors & Door Hardware (Locks, Closers, Components) Drywall Electrical & Electrical Devices Electrocution Accidents Fences & Gates Finish Carpentry Fire Investigation Fireproofing Flooring & Floor Coverings Framing Furniture Manufacturing & Defects Garage Doors & Drop Down Doors Gates & Fences General Construction (All Construction Trades) Hand Railing (Including ADA Compliant Handrail) Heating Hotel Headboards HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) Installations of Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Furniture, Doors, Door Hardware Insulation Insurance Defense Claims Laminates & Delamination Issues Lighting Masonry & Tile Mildew & Mold Issues Modular Cabinetry OSHA & OSHA Violations Paint & Finishes Pest Infestation Damage Plastering Plumbing Pools & Fountains Premises Security Project Management Roofing Scaffolding Safety Siding Slip, Trip, Fall & Fall Protection Specialty Trades Stucco Structural Defects & Failure Tile & Stone Tools & Hand Tools Wall Coverings & Interior Specialty Products Wall Guard & Hand Railings Water Intrusion & Resulting Damage Windows

Location

Nationwide and International Service with offices in California, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Local to Southern California and New England.

Amenities

Extensive experience in inspection, consultation, deposition, and trial for state and federal lawsuits. Construction defects, construction dispute, personal injury, product liability, premises liability, premises security, wrongful death, construction contract, construction fraud, accident investigation. Expertise includes all of the following trades: General Construction (most trades), doors, windows, door hardware, door locks, automatic doors, panic hardware, door closers, cabinetry, counter tops, interior casework, millwork, electrical, lighting, plumbing, water intrusion, paint and finishes, wood finishes, fine woodworking, custom cabinetry, moldings, all aspects of construction and all construction trades, HVAC, roofing, concrete, tile, masonry, solid surface, paint, wallpaper, stain, flooring, audio, acoustical, guardrails, handrails, slip fall, trip, construction project safety, premises safety, customer and employee safety, ADA issues, construction liens. Has been the designated expert in many cases involving elder abuse, security issues for premises liability, personal injury, and construction defect cases.

Associations

CA Contractors State Lic. 519191 B General Building Contractor C-10 Electrical Contractor C-6 Cabinetry, Carpentry, Millwork Contractor C-28 Door, Lock, Security Equipment Contractor C-33 Painting & Decorating Contractor Audio and Acoustical Design Engineer CA Real Estate License US EPA Lead Safe Certification #NAT-66773-1 AMBest Recommended Insurance Professional (2012, 2011 & 2010)

Other Link

http://www.constructionwitness.com