Consulting Arborist Expert Witness Services

Urban Forestry Associates, Inc. provides expert witness and consulting services in matters involving trees. We work with attorneys, insurance professionals, and property owners to evaluate tree-related incidents and provide clear, defensible opinions.

Our staff has been involved in over 200 legal cases throughout California, working with private individuals, businesses, local governments, and state agencies. We are Registered Consulting Arborists with the American Society of Consulting Arborists and Board Certified Master Arborists with the International Society of Arboriculture.

Scope of Services

Our work includes document review, site inspections, evaluation of tree condition and failure, and analysis of maintenance practices and site history. We provide written reports and, when required, testimony in depositions and trial.

Types of Cases

We are engaged in cases involving tree failure, property damage, personal injury, construction impacts, and disputes related to tree condition, maintenance, or responsibility.

Evaluation and Approach

Our evaluations are grounded in a detailed understanding of tree biology, structure, and site conditions. We focus on objective analysis and clear communication, and we avoid conclusions that cannot be supported by available evidence.

Independence

Because we do not perform tree work such as pruning or removal, our opinions are independent and not influenced by potential financial interest in the outcome. We are retained by both claimants and defendants.

Location

We provide expert witness services throughout California and nationwide, with a focus on the West Coast.

For inquiries regarding expert witness services, contact us to discuss the scope of your case.