Expert Witness
Professional Litigation Support for the Tree Industry
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Expert Witness Services
When tree-related disputes reach litigation, you need more than an opinion — you need a credentialed expert who can withstand cross-examination, produce defensible reports, and testify with authority. ArborTrue's Board Certified Master Arborists provide exactly that.
Comprehensive Written Reports
Detailed arborist reports covering cause of damage, tree value, standard of care violations, and remediation costs — written to meet legal evidentiary standards.
Court Testimony
Our arborists have testified as expert witnesses in civil, criminal, and insurance proceedings. We present complex arboricultural science in clear, compelling terms for judges and juries.
Damage Appraisals
Using CTLA trunk formula, cost approach, and other industry-accepted valuation methods to establish defensible monetary values for trees, landscapes, and related losses.
OSHA & ANSI Compliance Review
We analyze whether tree work was performed to ANSI A300 and Z133 standards — critical in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, or contractor negligence.
Cases We Support
- Property damage from falling trees or limbs
- Neighbor disputes over tree removal, encroachment, or view obstruction
- Contractor negligence — improper pruning, removal, or planting
- Personal injury or wrongful death involving trees
- Insurance claim disputes over storm damage valuation
- Municipal or HOA tree ordinance violations
- Construction damage to trees during development
- Real estate disputes involving protected or heritage trees
Bradford Phillips
Owner / Lead Arborist / ISA Board Certified Master Arborist®
Brad is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® (TX-3850B) and a 3rd generation arborist who has served as an expert witness in proceedings across Texas and nationally. He has authored tree protection legislation at the state level, giving him a unique perspective on both arboricultural practice and legal standards.
His testimony is grounded in over two decades of field experience and is consistently recognized for its technical rigor and credibility under cross-examination.
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