Michael Panish

Michael Panish is a construction systems expert specializing in products liability and premises liability litigation. With a career spanning general construction, door and gate systems, and cabinetry and millwork, he brings a multifaceted perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing product liability, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in construction-related disputes.

Mr. Panish has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to door and gate systems, cabinetry, and construction defects. His extensive experience in the construction industry, along with his licenses as a General Building Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Cabinetry, Carpentry, Millwork Contractor, Door, Lock, Security Equipment Contractor, and Painting & Decorating Contractor in California, 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 construction systems and product liability.