Terry L. Ettinger Horticulture Consulting Services
Meeting The Needs Of Today With A Vision For The Future
Research and Expert Witness Services
As non-controversial/adversarial as plants and landscaping might seem, there are instances - fortunately quite rare - in which disputes do arise.
Examples of litigation in which my expertise and
testimony has been called upon include:
- Evaluation of the impact of construction activities on health of existing plant materials (photo at right).
- Sources of weed infestations in agricultural lands.
- Valuation of in-ground nursery stock in foreclosure proceedings (photo below).
I've also mediate numerous disputes between
contractors and property owners, and between neighbors regarding
damage to existing plant materials and lawns caused by a variety of
activities including excavation, pesticide applications, pruning
practices, etc.
While it's my hope that these issues remain rare in their occurrence, should you find yourself in such a situation, please do call me as early in the process as possible. Oftentimes, an unbiased evaluation and the sharing of research-based information can lead to a resolution that's satisfactory to all parties without protracted, expensive and divisive litigation.