Don Gifford
Electrical & General Construction Expert Witness
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Professional Summary
Don Gifford is an electrical and general construction expert specializing in construction defects and contract disputes. With a career spanning electrical engineering, commercial and residential construction, and economic impact analysis, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing contract compliance, and evaluating economic impacts in construction-related disputes.
Mr. Gifford has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving commercial, industrial, and residential construction cases. His Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, along with certifications such as the C10 Electrical Contracting License and Master Electrician credentials, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving electrical systems and construction practices.
Work Experience
Don Gifford has over 53 years of experience in various leadership and management roles within the consulting and contracting industry. He has served as CEO at multiple locations of Gifford Consulting & Contracting and Gifford Consulting Group since 2000, and has been involved in property management across Nevada, Wisconsin, and Utah from 1978 to 2021. Additionally, he held the position of Chief Engineering Consultant at Green Valley Electric in Las Vegas, NV, from 1993 to 2010.
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Don Gifford is an expert in electrical construction and forensic analysis, specializing in contract disputes and safety management.
Best Use Cases
- 1contract dispute resolution
- 2forensic analysis of electrical systems
- 3safety management consulting
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View full reportEducation
Bachelor of Science
Brigham Young University · 1975
Post-graduate studies in General Engineering
Warren National University · 2008
MBA
Ashford University · 2010
Licenses
- C10 Electrical Contracting LicenseState of California (CA)
- C-2 Electrical LicenseState of Nevada (NV)
- CR-11 Electrical LicenseState of Arizona (AZ)
- General Building B-2 and B-6 LicenseState of Nevada (NV)
- LicenseState of Nevada (NV)
- General Engineering A-10 Contracting LicenseState of Nevada (NV)
- C2 Electrical Contracting LicenseState of Nevada (NV)
- Master ElectricianState of Minnesota (MN)
- Master ElectricianClark County, Nevada (NV)