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Gary K. Dempster

FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CRRP

South Pasadena, CA42 years+ years experience
Architecture and Construction Standard of Care Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Gary K. Dempster, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CRRP is an architecture and construction expert specializing in professional standard of care and construction documents analysis. With a career spanning project management, technical services, and architectural mediation, he brings a comprehensive framework for evaluating compliance with industry standards in complex construction disputes. His work centers on investigating professional standard of care breaches, assessing construction document integrity, and evaluating whether architectural coordination meets regulatory requirements.

Mr. Dempster has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving retail, hospitality, and historic preservation projects. His Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Southern California, along with certifications such as NCARB, LEED AP, and CRRP, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving architectural design and construction administration.

Work Experience

Gary K. Dempster has been self-employed in Expert Witness Consulting since 2020. He has been a Partner at STIR Architecture since 1990 and has held previous roles including Project Architect at HNTB, Santa Clara, CA, and Job Captain at Charles Kober Associates. His career in architecture began as an Architectural Intern at Tom Moon & Associates in 1977.

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Gary K. Dempster specializes in expert witness consulting for architectural and construction-related issues.

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  • 1expert witness in construction disputes
  • 2consultation on architectural design standards
  • 3analysis of construction documents

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture

    University of Southern California · 1977

  • Associate of Arts

    Fullerton College · 1976

Licenses

  • Architectural LicenseCalifornia (CA)
  • Architectural LicenseHawaii (HI)
  • Architectural LicenseNevada (NV)
  • Architectural LicenseNew Jersey (NJ)
  • Architectural LicenseNew York (NY)
  • Architectural LicenseColorado (CO)
  • Architectural LicenseNorth Carolina (NC)
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