L. David Givler offers expert witness testimony and forensic analysis grounded in approximately forty years of civil engineering experience. As a technical expert and litigation consultant, Mr. Givler has supported hundreds of legal cases, authoring numerous reports, providing deposition and trial testimony, and supporting settlement efforts in mediation and arbitration processes.
In litigation matters, Mr. Givler is known for his objective, fact-based approach and ability to clearly communicate complex engineering issues to legal teams, judges, and juries. Plaintiffs and defendants have employed his unbiased technical evaluations in private, commercial, and public cases. Mr. Givler provides professional engineering opinions for the court system on pavement, pipe, utility, drainage, sediment discharge, and flooding matters. He has also served as an advisor and neutral third-party monitor to assist parties in finding technical solutions to their differences.
Entering into any sort of legal proceedings can be a stressful experience, characterized by uncertainty surrounding costs and potential outcomes. To help our clients manage these concerns, we offer a phased, accessible process that generally follows these steps:
We meet with the client and/or their attorney, perform a site visit, and conduct a limited review of materials relevant to the case, such as maps, photos, aerial images, and plans.
This includes an initial evaluation of the case’s strengths and weaknesses, a cost estimate, and clear directions for next steps.
We translate complex engineering concepts into understandable language for courts and clients.
Our early discovery process often helps clients decide whether to pursue, settle, or restructure their case.
As an expert witness, David Givler is committed to engineering ethics, state and federal regulations, and the unbiased application of scientific principles. He does not take on cases where the physics or facts are not on the client’s side. This dedication to objectivity and integrity has even resulted in occasional follow-up requests from opposing counsel. In other instances, Mr. Givler has worked as a trusted third-party mediator.
He has a unique depth of experience from serving as an expert witness in various complex, high-stakes cases. Being licensed in multiple states also means Mr. Givler can offer insights across diverse climates and regulatory environments. If you’re facing a legal issue and need the expert perspective of a civil engineer, contact Givler Engineering today.
