Engineering Specialists, Inc. — LA Office

Forensic engineering for Southern California litigation.

Engineering Specialists’ Los Angeles office serves Southern California attorneys, insurers, and corporate counsel from 11500 W. Olympic Blvd. Backed by the firm’s national laboratory and 30-plus years of multi-disciplinary practice, the LA team handles cases across the LA basin, Orange County, Ventura, the Inland Empire, and the San Fernando Valley.

What LA cases look like

The Southern California docket runs heavy on a few recurring patterns:

• Wildfire and structure fires — origin and cause investigation in canyon areas, brush-interface zones, and dense residential blocks.
• Solar panel and battery fires — California has more rooftop solar than any other state, and lithium-ion fire investigation is a growing share of the practice.
• Earthquake and seismic damage — quantitative cause-and-extent analysis for property claims.
• Construction defects — water intrusion, building envelope failures, and roofing claims, especially in newer multifamily and condominium construction.
• Vehicle and heavy-equipment fires — passenger vehicle, fleet, and industrial machinery investigations.

How the engagement works

Most matters begin with a site visit on short notice — before evidence is moved, weather changes the scene, or another party alters the conditions. From there: photo and physical documentation, lab testing where applicable, written report, and (when the case requires it) deposition and trial testimony.

Credentials

• Licensed Professional Engineers (P.E.)
• Licensed Mechanical Engineers (M.E.)
• Licensed Structural Engineers (S.E.)
• Certified Fire and Explosion Investigators (CFEI)

Visit

11500 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 400 — between Sawtelle and the 405. Easy access from West LA, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills. Phone consultations available before site visits.