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When “Portfolio Inspiration” Becomes Intellectual Property Theft

When “Portfolio Inspiration” Becomes Intellectual Property Theft

by Lori Dennis | Feb 6, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

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

Breach of Contract in Luxury Interior Design: Expert Witness Insights for Attorneys

by Lori Dennis | Feb 3, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

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

Practicing Interior Designers Are Stronger Expert Witnesses

by Lori Dennis | Jan 27, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

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)

Why Lawyers Call Me When Construction Defects Turn Into Lawsuits (And Why Courts Listen)

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

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)

Top 10 Construction Defects I See Most in Luxury California Homes (2026 Update)

by Lori Dennis | Jan 12, 2026 | Expert Witness Insights

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...


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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