Richard Coates, PE

Richard Coates, PE is a civil and structural engineering expert specializing in property damages and construction-related litigation. With a career spanning multiple facets of engineering, including moisture intrusion analysis and construction claims consulting, he brings a comprehensive framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating construction defects, assessing flooding root causes, and evaluating stormwater and drainage impacts.

Mr. Coates has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the southeastern United States, involving construction defects, storm damage assessments, and real estate due diligence. His degree in Civil Engineering from VA Tech, along with certifications in Virginia, District of Columbus, Maryland, Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, 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 and structural failures.