From Leak to Litigation
In Los Angeles construction defect litigation, one issue appears again and again: water intrusion. It may start as a stain on a ceiling in Beverly Hills, warped flooring in Malibu, or bubbling plaster in a Hollywood Hills contemporary home. But behind that cosmetic...
When “Portfolio Inspiration” Becomes Intellectual Property Theft
A Design Expert Witness Perspective In interior design, inspiration is part of the craft. Theft is not. Yet one of the most common—and most misunderstood—issues I see as an expert witness is the misappropriation of intellectual property by former employees or...
Breach of Contract in Luxury Interior Design: Expert Witness Insights for Attorneys
Luxury remodels are exciting, transformative, and — let’s be real — incredibly complex. Between custom finishes, multiple trades, and high expectations, even the best-planned projects can run into issues. For attorneys handling breach of contract cases in luxury...
Practicing Interior Designers Are Stronger Expert Witnesses
What Kitchen Trends Reveal About Standards of Care Interior design trends aren’t just aesthetic — they reflect how people actually live, how professionals solve problems, and what the industry currently considers reasonable practice. In Fixr.com’s Kitchen Design...
Why Lawyers Call Me When Construction Defects Turn Into Lawsuits (And Why Courts Listen)
The Role of an Expert Witness in Construction & Design Disputes As a practicing interior designer, construction company owner, and windows and doors retailer, I don’t theorize from a desk. I testify based on what actually happens on job sites, in contracts, and...
Top 10 Construction Defects I See Most in Luxury California Homes (2026 Update)
I’ve been inside more high-end homes than I can count.After more than 30 years designing luxury spaces in Los Angeles (and now testifying as an expert witness in dozens of cases), I can tell you one thing for sure. The same handful of construction defects keep...
Small Space Design Essentials
Living in a compact space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or function. Luckily, there are plenty of creative strategies to maximize storage, utilize multi-functional furniture pieces, and maintain organization in your small space. Whether you’re...
Hottest Outdoor Fire Pits and Fireplaces
We’re pretty lucky living in sunny Southern California. Being able to take advantage of the Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle and sit outside on even the chilliest of nights is a luxury. A really nice fire pit or fireplace always helps to make evenings even more cozy. But...
5 Steps to Prepare for a Home Remodel
Maybe you’ve been toying with the idea (or desperately needing!) a home renovation, but just don’t know where to start. Although it’s exciting to daydream, when you really think about it, you may start to feel overwhelmed. We get it. With our...
Celebrity interior designer and expert witness Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP, NCIDQ leads one of the top award-winning interior design firms in Los Angeles. A sought-after speaker, brand ambassador, and trusted authority in luxury design, Lori brings decades of expertise to high-profile projects, industry partnerships, and legal consulting nationwide.
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