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Construction & Premises Liability Expert Witness Services

Architectural, Building, Construction, Design, Engineering & Forensics

D.A. Doddridge & Associates, Inc. provides investigation, technical analysis and expert testimony for attorneys handling construction disputes, construction accidents and premises liability.

We work with counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants.
David A. Doddridge presenting an exhibit in courtA D.A. Doddridge & Associates expert witness explaining flashing to a jury, Worcester, Mass., 2026
David A. Doddridge
40+yearsDavid’s years as a general contractor and master carpenter
16+yearsDavid’s years as a construction expert witness
58testimoniesDavid’s testimonies under oath at trial, deposition and arbitration
Expert Witness Services

Construction experience meets litigation expertise.

Technical investigation, analysis, and expert testimony across residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional construction.

We understand how important it is for attorneys to manage their clients’ expectations. Our work helps counsel understand not only the technical issues, but also the strengths, weaknesses, limitations, and realistic implications of a matter.

A D.A. Doddridge & Associates team was engaged in a matter involving a 150-unit condominium complex on the New England coastline.

Construction Defects & Disputes

  • Building-envelope investigations and water intrusion
  • Workmanship, contractor practices and repairs
  • Construction delays
  • Forensic Construction Cost Analysis
  • Building Science
  • Building Code Analysis
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D.A. Doddridge & Associates construction-accident matter in which David Doddridge provided expert testimony; the case resulted in a $62 million plaintiff’s verdict.

Construction Accidents

  • Jobsite falls and fall protection
  • Heavy-equipment accidents
  • Contractor responsibilities and OSHA-related issues
  • New York Labor Law § 240
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D.A. Doddridge & Associates was retained by the United States Department of Justice in the defense of a slip-and-fall matter at a VA hospital in New England.

Premises Liability

  • Stairway and single-step accidents
  • Slip-and-fall investigations and slip-resistance testing
  • Handrails, guards and walking surfaces
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He’s Built It. He’s Investigated It. He’s Testified About It.

David’s background as a general contractor, master carpenter, and residential and commercial building inspector gives him a practical understanding of how buildings are constructed, where failures occur, and how to explain those findings under scrutiny.

About David Doddridge
What Counsel Says

Practical construction experience.
Real impact in the courtroom.

Attorneys rely on David and his team of qualified expert witnesses for clear analysis, credible testimony, and a deep understanding of how construction issues affect their cases.

Wood and steel interior staircase with wire-mesh guardsA stairway in a new home constructed by D.A. Doddridge
I have also worked with several experts through D.A. Doddridge & Associates and have consistently found the firm responsive, well prepared and able to clearly explain complex construction issues.
Senior partner at a national insurance defense firm
This case settled at mediation last week. It would not have without the great work you did on it.
Boston Attorney
The reports were well prepared and slam dunks against the opposition.
Homeowner on a multi-million-dollar custom home construction project
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