Contractor / Arbitrator

Professional Experience

Consult and provide expert witness testimony in the areas of general contracting and construction.

For over twenty-six years, has successfully completed over 5,000 construction projects ranging from residential to light commercial structures. His projects have included single-family residences to multi-unit dwellings.

He has been recognized by the State of California Contractors State License Board as an Industry Expert, and in that capacity, has mediated over 250 cases for the Contractors State License Board as well as being called on to evaluate over 2,000 separate cases to determine if other General Contractors workmanship is acceptable to Industry Standards. These assignments entailed documenting and investigating causes of construction defects, failures and damages as well as proposing cost of repair and corrective methods through the submission of comprehensive reports. Through these assignments, He has covered issues such as finished plumbing and electrical, plastering, wood refinishing, tile, concrete slabs, landscaping, roofing, gutters, fencing, gates and other areas.

The American Arbitration Association has designated him as a Commercial Construction Arbitrator for the past decade. The American Arbitration Association has been the leader and standard-setter in the field of conflict management, AAA Arbitrators are constantly required to attend and complete rigorous training seminars to maintain their membership in this distinguished organization.
 
The American Arbitration Association has designated Mr. McCarthy as an Arbitrator and Panelist. AMCC is the sole provider to the California Contractors State License Board to arbitrate construction disputes.

Professional Licenses

B- General Contractor
C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering
C-33 Painting and Decorating
C-54 Tile (Ceramic and Mosaic)
Ca. Lic.

Professional Affiliations

Current Member, American Arbitration Association
Current Member, Forensis Group Inc.
Current Member, Arbitration Mediation and Conciliation Center (AMCC)
Current Member, National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA)
Current Member, Woodwork Institute
Past Member, Arbitration Works
Past Member, Arbitration Mediation International

Areas of Expertise

Kitchen cabinetry and millwork
Tile, marble & granite flooring
Hardwood Flooring conventional hardwood and laminated flooring
Painting & stained finishes
Water intrusion & water damage
Stucco applications and repairs
Drywall applications and patchwork
Concrete slabs and foundations
Carpentry
Earthquake damage assessment
Standards of care
Cost estimating
Contractors License Law
Professional Diligence
Interior and exterior finished product evaluation
Residential and light commercial construction and remodeling,
repair and maintenance


Fee schedule for Expert # 6175

Expert Designation Fee-----------------------------$1000.00 (Amount charged to use the expert's
name,applied to case.)
Retainer Fee---------------------------------------$2500.00 ( applied to the last invoice)
Non-Testimonial Fee--------------------------------$200.00 /per hour (Consulting/Analysis) [minimum of 4 hrs]
Testimonial Fee------------------------------------$300.00 /per hour (Deposition and in court, and
while waiting for court etc.)[minimum of 4 hrs.] 
Travel Policy Rates------------------------------- Billed as incurred with paid invoices attached
Miscellaneous Rates------------------------------- Billed as incurred with paid invoices attached