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When $40M Homes Go Sideways: Why Luxury Residential Disputes Need a Design Expert Witness

When $40M Homes Go Sideways: Why Luxury Residential Disputes Need a Design Expert Witness

by Lori Dennis | Jun 18, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

When the Dream Home Becomes Exhibit A Luxury homes are supposed to feel effortless. The stone is perfect, the lighting is flattering, the millwork is seamless, and the client is ideally not Googling “construction litigation attorney” at midnight. But in high-end...
When Luxury Hotel Design Fails | Lori Dennis

When Luxury Hotel Design Fails | Lori Dennis

by Lori Dennis | May 26, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

Luxury hotels are designed to impress on opening day. The real test comes a year or two later. In hospitality litigation, some of the most expensive failures are not always structural. Often, they involve furnishings, finishes, materials, layouts, and operational...
The Hidden Defects Behind High-End Homes

The Hidden Defects Behind High-End Homes

by Lori Dennis | May 7, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

Most people assume luxury homes are built better. In litigation, that’s often not the case. Over the past several years, I’ve been retained as an interior design expert witness and construction defect expert witness on cases involving oversized pivot doors that failed...
The New Risks in Construction: AI, Design Decisions & Liability | Expert Witness Los Angeles

The New Risks in Construction: AI, Design Decisions & Liability | Expert Witness Los Angeles

by Lori Dennis | Apr 15, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

Construction litigation is evolving—and artificial intelligence is changing how liability is evaluated. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how projects are designed, coordinated, and executed. At the same time, disputes are becoming more complex—less about obvious...
When Good Design Goes Wrong: ADA Cases in Commercial Spaces

When Good Design Goes Wrong: ADA Cases in Commercial Spaces

by Lori Dennis | Mar 20, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of calls about ADA-related cases. And not the kind you might expect. These aren’t just about bathrooms or grab bars. These are real-world situations where design decisions in commercial spaces — casinos, stadiums, concert venues — are...
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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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