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...
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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