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Construction Engineering

Location:
Little Rock, AR
Posted:
February 06, 2013

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Justin Hall, PE

Resume for:

Professional Inspections by Professional Engineers

Justin Hall, PE

Hall Engineering, Ltd.

P.O. Box 241302

Little Rock, AR 72223

abqklo@r.postjobfree.com

501-***-**** (o)

214-***-**** (f)

Education:

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Licenses:

Arkansas Professional Engineer #11050

Experience:

Hall Engineering, Ltd - Principal and Managing Director:

Structural Inspection, Evaluation, or Repair Design

Structural Design and Modification

Insurance Investigations to define failure mode and extent of repair

Fault/failure Investigation

Tornado Damage Evaluation and Repair Design

Fire Damage Evaluation and Repair Design

Flood Damage and Repair including damage from high velocity flow

Retaining Wall Failure Analysis

Expert for Architects for structural adequacy

Expert for Attorney s and insurance companies for structural failure/poor design consultation and as

expert witnesses

Any technical inspection (cause and effect)

Recent Project Experience:

Builder Construction Failure/Neglect Litigation Inspections and Expert Witness Multi-million Dollar

homes in Central Arkansas

Engineering Consult referred by cities in Arkansas for structural evaluations outside code compliance

Regions high-rise window washing platform failure investigation and repair

Mean, Benton, & Stuttgart tornado damage

Expert witness and consult for $3 million lawsuit against builder insurance co in NorthWest Arkansas

Engineering Consult for City of Little Rock for several hotel operations with major structural failure

Damage to homes alongside drilling rigs and pipe lines

Commercial retrofit of warehouses in Texarkana to high occupancy use

Experience:

16 years of construction background/ 12 years of inspections

Affiliations:

Member of Arkansas Structural Engineering Association

Engineering Board Member of Villages of Wellington Architectural Control Committee

Board Member and Treasurer of Villages of Wellington Community Association

Arkansas Chapter President of National Association of Certified Home Inspectors

Licensed by the Board of Professional Engineers

Previous finance and grounds committee member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years

Years in business:

12

www.hall-engr.com

P.O. Box 241302

abqklo@r.postjobfree.com

Little Rock, AR 72223 501-***-****

Justin Hall, PE

Recent Expert Witness Experience:

2011: Larry Woods vs Martin Builders, Nevada County, AR, File #CV-11-59-2

Represented plaintiff of a $450,000 concerning improper construction practice in construction

of the home including analysis of severe structural inadequacy and code violations.

Case pending

2010: Flaming vs Gary France Construction, 3rd Division Pulaski County, AR,

File #60CV09-6304

Represented plaintiff of a $900,000 three story house concerning improper construction

practice during a nearly whole house remodel including analysis of severe structural

inadequacy and code violations. Also scrutinized $500,000 in overrun costs. Also sized steel

beams for removing 5 load bearing members in basement.

Plaintiff prevailed with all costs to repair plus expert and attorney s fees

2010: Johnson vs Washington Construction, Pulaski County, AR, File CV-09-2653,

Represented builder (defendant) who built the plaintiffs house. Plaintiff argued that the home

would soon be inhabitable over time because of a sinking foundation. Home was not failing as

badly as stated in the lawsuit.

Defendant prevailed with zero damages owed.

2010: Pope vs Ferguson Construction, Pulaski County, AR, File CV-10-4440

Represented plaintiff of a $600,000 house concerning high levels of mold and water intrusion

from poor stucco/dryvit installation. Mold destroyed some structure of the home and required

$250,000+ in repairs. Also monitoring repairs and 2000sf addition for adequacy of

construction and adherence of code.

Case Pending

2010: Matt Weaver vs Mike Porter and Lain Concrete, Benton County, AR,

Case #: CV2008-837-2

Represented defendant who constructed a $70,000 house addition. Plaintiff felt the unlevel

floor was bad enough to tear down the structure. Case settled immediately after my depo-

sition that the structure was properly installed and the minor floor slope was inconsequential.

Case Settled

2010: Sharon Burns vs. Sisco Homes, LLC, Independence County, AR,

File CV#2009-371-2

Represented plaintiff, who had the defendant build a new home, concerning major structural

inadequacy, failure to follow 25+ codes, & many other installation inadequacies and violations.

Case pending

2010: Maxwell vs Allstate Insurance, US District Court, Western District of AR,

Case #: 5.09-CV-05156-JLH

Represented Plaintiff against her insurance company which failed to pay her for all the

damage to her $1M home after a massive fire. Home became consumed by mold because of

the failure to remove wet components such as sheetrock, carpet, wood, etc.

Plaintiff prevailed with a verdict of bad faith and breach of contract

2010: Pat McGill vs Southwest Stone, Tulsa County, OK, File CV#2008-3496

Represented Installer (plaintiff) of an 8 foot high, 4500 linear foot rock wall concerning

structural failure of footing installed by defendant. Validated Stucco installation per

manufacturer installations instructions for plaintiff.

Plaintiff won suit and attorneys fees.

2010: Daniel Lysk vs Matthew Zahler, Pulaski County, AR, File CV#2010-2267 (TBD),

Represented homeowner concerning severe water intrusion/flooding of a recently purchased

home.

Case pending

www.hall-engr.com

P.O. Box 241302

abqklo@r.postjobfree.com

Little Rock, AR 72223 501-***-****

Justin Hall, PE

2009: Matthew Inmon vs Regions Management, Pulaski County, AR, File CV#TBD

Represented defendant concerning complaint of faulty window washing scaffolding on the

Regions 40 story Building in Downtown Little Rock. Plaintiff misused the equipment causing

the lift to fall from cable failure.

Plaintiff withdrew suit

2009: Wortman vs Ferguson Construction, 2nd Division Pulaski County, AR,

File #CV09-7621

Represented plaintiff of a $4,000,000 house concerning structural inadequacies, improper

structural use of Cast Stone, and many other failures and issues including the pool, pier and

beam, exterior finish installation, etc.

Defendant settled with agreement to repair all issues of the home plus other fees.

2009: Gail Delanno vs Scott Goodrich, 12th Division Pulaski County, AR,

File #60CV10-1981

Represented plaintiff concerning major structural failure of a new home because of severely

inadequate foundation.

Case Pending

2009: Story Properties vs Mohammad Lone, 13th Division Pulaski County, AR,

File #CV09-900

Represented defendant a home he had built by the plaintiff where many plumbing and flooding

problems exist, many code violations, poor installation practices, and pool and hot tub

installation errors

Case settled with home to be fully repaired

2009: Tarri Henderson vs Best Builders, Lonoke County, AR, File CV# 2009-146

Represented plaintiff whose house was rebuilt after a fire by the defendant concerning

structural inadequacy and poor installation issues.

Plaintiff won suit and attorneys fees

2009: Lori vs Buford Construction, Union County, AR, File CV2008-356-4

Represented plaintiff whose house was built by the defendant concerning major structural

inadequacy, various installation failures and issues, and many code violations.

Plaintiff won suit with monetary damages

2009: Valerie Allen vs United Built Homes, Saline County, AR, File CV# TBD

Represented plaintiff, who had the defendant build a new home, concerning structural

inadequacy, failure to follow code, and other installation inadequacies.

Case pending

2008: Fifteen Home Owners vs Next Generation Builders, etc, Benton County, AR, File CV#

2007-1043-2

Represented defendants, who were builders of 15 homes, defending structural failure, failure

to follow code, and dangers of spray foam insulation and steel construction.

Case settled with minimal payout to plaintiffs.

www.hall-engr.com

P.O. Box 241302

abqklo@r.postjobfree.com

Little Rock, AR 72223 501-***-****



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