Mr. Cotton has a diverse, comprehensive, and practical knowledge of construction methodologies, with equivalent experience in the science of sequencing projects. His intellectual understanding is paired with first-hand experience over years of practical application. Mr. Cotton holds several active licenses from the state of California, specifically plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. For each of these credentials, Mr. Cotton accrued qualifying time under the guidance of licensed experts in each trade and passed all required testing. He has been in construction since the early 2000’s, solidly grounding his vast knowledge and expertise.

As a Testifying Expert Witness, Mr. Cotton has been involved in numerous construction-related cases. Serving as Senior Consultant at KORE Consulting Group LLC, in the San Francisco Bay area CA, he is a highly skilled expert in providing construction defect and litigation services, which include:

• Testing and analysis of construction defects.
• Destructive testing following ASTM standard procedures.
• Field inspection services.
• Detailed report generation.
• Contract review: scope of work and cost evaluation.
• Repair cost estimation.
• Photographic evidence collection and UAV drone imaging.
• Specialized trades expertise – Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC.
• Assessment of building envelope issues.
• Mediation Services.
• Arbitration and trial testimony.

Furthermore, Mr. Cotton owns a construction company, K.C. Gregory LLC, which offers comprehensive post-litigation reconstruction services, streamlining the transition from litigation to construction and providing a complete turn-key solution. This service encompasses post-destructive testing repairs, tailored to meet the specific needs of clients, ensuring full support throughout the process.

Mr. Cotton provides litigation support for both Plaintiffs and Defendants. As an experienced general contractor who has thrived in the construction sector, Mr. Cotton grasps the intricacies of the industry and leverages his experience to inform his expert testimony.

Certifications:

• CA General B License #942292
• CA General B License #1091129
• Additional endorsements
• C-10 Electrician
• C-36 Plumbing