Michael S. Poles (d.b.a. MPGroup) is a second generation GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR and CONSTRUCTION MANAGER who delivers more than 45 years of business experience and construction expertise for his clients with litigation support for virtually any type of construction-related case for plaintiff or defense.

MPGroup is a collaboration of architects, engineers, contractors and other construction technical experts specializing in construction-related forensic expert witness, mediation, forensic photography, HD video and demonstrative evidence services for the legal, insurance and business communities.

We have designed, managed, constructed and inspected a wide variety of construction projects for both the private and public sectors including:  Apartments; Commercial; Condominiums; Custom Homes; Fire Stations; Hospitals; Hotels; Industrial; Offices; Police Stations; Public Schools; Public Works; Shopping Centers; Skilled Nursing; Tract Housing and Theme Parks.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Accessibility; Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.); Fair Housing Act; Accident Reconstruction; Building Code Compliance; Building Code Standards; Change Orders; Claims Analysis and Mitigation; Construction Administration; Construction Defects; Contract Compliance; Contractors State License Board; Cost Estimating; Customs and Practices; Design and Implementation; Earthquake Hazard; Electrical; Flooring and Floor Covering; Forensic Photography; Framing ( Wood and Steel ); Geotechnical and Hydrological; Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning; O.S.H.P.D. and D.S.A.; Personal Injury; Plumbing; Premises Liability; Quality of Workmanship; Reinforced Concrete; Reinforced Masonry; Roofing and Waterproofing; Safety and O.S.H.A. Standards; Scaffolding; Scheduling and Delays; Slips, Trips and Falls; Standards of Care; Standards of Practice; Steps, Stairs and Railings; Structural Failure; Structural Steel and Welding; Swimming Pools and Spas; Water Intrusion and Mold.

For additional information, fee schedule or questions regarding your case, please call our office for an initial consultation without cost or obligation:  323-874-8973