When Good Design Goes Wrong: ADA Cases in Commercial Spaces
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...
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...
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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