Professional Qualifications
Meet Dennis James
Construction Consultant • Licensed Contractor • Expert Witness
- 30+ Years of Construction & Property Loss Experience
- Founder & CEO of TRIAD
- University of Florida Business Graduate
- Licensed General, Building & Roofing Contractor
- Former Nationwide Commercial Large Loss Specialist
Construction Expertise Built on Experience, Integrity & Professional Excellence
The foundation of every expert opinion is experience.
Dennis James has spent more than three decades building a career in construction, restoration, property damage consulting, and insurance claims. His unique combination of hands-on construction knowledge, commercial property loss experience, and expert witness services has made TRIAD a trusted resource for attorneys, insurance professionals, property owners, contractors, and businesses throughout Florida.
As the founder and CEO of TRIAD, Dennis provides objective construction consulting, property damage evaluations, expert witness services, construction defect investigations, insurance claim support, and litigation consulting for residential, commercial, industrial, and condominium properties.
Professional Summary
Dennis James founded TRIAD to provide professional construction consulting services rooted in technical expertise, accurate documentation, and practical field experience.
His background encompasses nearly every aspect of the construction and property restoration industry, including:
- Construction Consulting
- General Contracting
- Building Contracting
- Roofing Contracting
- Property Restoration
- Construction Project Management
- Property Damage Estimating
- Insurance Claims Consulting
- Construction Defect Investigations
- Owner Representation
- Mold Assessment & Remediation
- Appraisal Representation
- Umpire Services
- Expert Witness Testimony
Throughout his career, Dennis has remained committed to delivering objective, fact-based opinions supported by accepted construction practices, industry standards, and comprehensive documentation.
Current Professional Experience
Founder & CEO — TRIAD
- Construction Defects
- Property Damage Evaluations
- Water Damage Claims
- Fire & Smoke Damage
- Mold Damage & Remediation
- Storm & Hurricane Damage
- Roofing Failures
- Building Envelope Issues
- Moisture Intrusion
- Structural Damage
- Construction Project Disputes
- Repair Scope & Cost Analysis
- Xactimate Property Loss Estimates
- Insurance Claim Disputes
- Commercial Property Losses
- Residential Property Losses
- Condominium & Association Claims
- Construction Project Completion Evaluations
- Owner Representation Matters
Our consulting services frequently support litigation involving insurance coverage disputes, construction defect claims, contractor performance, property valuations, repair costs, and large commercial losses.
Comprehensive Litigation Support
An effective expert witness provides much more than courtroom testimony.
TRIAD supports legal teams throughout every phase of litigation by providing:
- Site inspections and property evaluations
- Construction defect investigations
- Property damage analysis
- Repair scope development
- Construction cost estimating
- Xactimate estimating
- Review of construction documents
- Review of engineering reports
- Review of contractor documentation
- Review of insurance claim documentation
- Technical report preparation
- Expert opinions
- Deposition testimony
- Trial testimony
- Arbitration support
Every opinion is supported by detailed documentation, professional analysis, and years of construction experience.
Why Attorneys Choose Dennis James
Attorneys need an expert witness who not only understands construction, but can explain technical issues clearly, confidently, and objectively.
Dennis James has developed a reputation for providing:
- Objective, fact-based opinions
- Thorough property investigations
- Well-documented expert reports
- Clear communication with legal teams
- Credible deposition testimony
- Professional courtroom presentation
- Responsive project support
- Practical construction knowledge backed by decades of field experience
Our goal is not to advocate for one side of a dispute. Our responsibility is to present accurate, defensible conclusions based on the available evidence and accepted industry practices.
Professional Experience That Matters
Dennis James founded TRIAD to provide construction consulting and expert witness services built on real-world experience.
His professional background includes:
- CEO of TRIAD
- Commercial and Residential General Contracting
- Property Restoration
- Large Commercial Property Loss Consulting
- Construction Management
- Construction Cost Estimating
- Insurance Claims Consulting
- Roofing Contracting
- Mold Remediation
- Owner Representation
- Property Insurance Appraisal
- Umpire Services
Prior to founding TRIAD, Dennis served as a Commercial Large Loss Specialist with Nationwide Insurance, managing complex residential and commercial property claims, investigating losses, evaluating damages, supervising litigation, and participating in alternative dispute resolution. This experience provides valuable insight into both construction practices and the insurance claims process.
Licenses & Professional Credentials
Dennis James maintains numerous professional licenses and certifications that support his work as a construction consultant and expert witness, including:
- Certified General Contractor
- Certified Building Contractor
- Certified Roofing Contractor
- Licensed Mold Remediator
- Independent Insurance Adjuster
- Windstorm Insurance Network Certified Appraiser
- Louisiana Department of Insurance Certified Appraiser
- Louisiana Department of Insurance Certified Umpire
- Multiple State Contractor and Insurance Licenses
These credentials reflect TRIAD’s commitment to professionalism, continuing education, and technical expertise.
Extensive Expert Witness Experience
Dennis James has served as an expert witness in more than 1,150 legal proceedings since 2006.
His experience includes:
- Expert Depositions
- Trial Testimony
- Arbitrations
- Evidentiary Hearings
These proceedings have involved residential properties, commercial buildings, condominium associations, construction disputes, insurance claims, restoration projects, and complex property loss matters throughout Florida and other jurisdictions.
This extensive testimony history reflects the confidence attorneys, insurance professionals, businesses, and property owners place in TRIAD’s technical expertise and professional credibility.
Professional Resources
To assist attorneys and legal professionals in evaluating expert qualifications, TRIAD provides the following professional resources upon request:
- Professional Qualifications – A comprehensive overview of Dennis James' education, professional experience, licenses, certifications, and professional affiliations.
- Expert Witness Testimony Experience – A complete history of expert witness testimony, including depositions, trials, arbitrations, hearings, case names, and court jurisdictions.
Complete the request form to receive both the Professional Qualifications and Expert Witness Testimony Experience documents.
Related Consulting Services
Expert witness services often begin with a detailed construction evaluation or property damage investigation. TRIAD also provides:
- Property Loss Estimates
- Construction Defect Cost Evaluations
- Construction Project Completion Evaluations
- Mold Assessment & Protocol Evaluations
- Drone Inspection Services
- Thermography & Moisture Mapping
- Appraisal Representation
Learn more about our comprehensive Construction Consulting Services.
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Whether you require an experienced construction expert for litigation support, construction defect investigations, insurance disputes, property damage evaluations, or expert testimony, TRIAD provides the technical expertise and professional credibility to help strengthen your case.