Lance Luke launches digital expert witness platform for construction litigation

Construction engineer and court-appointed expert witness Lance Luke has launched ExpertWitness.website to give legal teams, insurers and property groups faster access to construction defect and premises liability analysis. The platform comes as litigation over aging buildings and tighter regulations drives demand for technical forensic review.

Why it matters: - Construction litigators need fast access to independent technical analysis when disputes turn on design, workmanship or code compliance. - The new platform is built to support case review in construction defect and premises liability matters, where forensic evidence can shape litigation outcomes. - The site is aimed at legal teams, insurance adjusters and property associations facing claims tied to aging infrastructure and stricter construction rules.

What happened: - Construction engineer and three-time best-selling author Lance Luke launched ExpertWitness.website, a digital portal for expert witness services. - The Hawaii-based platform centralizes Luke’s construction inspection, defect analysis and testimony services for legal professionals. - Luke said the site gives attorneys direct access to professional analysis that can withstand cross-examination.

The details: - Luke says his background includes 40 years of construction defect and premises liability analysis. - His work spans more than 395 major projects and 450 clients. - Luke has handled capital improvement projects and building investigations across commercial, residential and Association of Apartment Owners properties. - The website includes technical webinars, case studies, multidisciplinary certifications and scheduling tools for case evaluations. - Luke’s past expert witness work includes the Marco Polo high-rise fire, the Ala Moana Shopping Center railing failure and the Ocean Pointe foundation litigation. - Luke also evaluates slip-and-fall premises liability conditions for international hubs and Waikiki hotel-condo projects. - Luke served as an expert consultant for the State of Hawaii DCCA RICO Contractor’s License Board for more than 15 years. - His commentary on structural integrity issues has appeared on ABC, CNBC, CNN, NBC and Fox affiliates.

Between the lines: - The launch suggests a push to make specialized expert services easier to find and book as construction disputes become more technical. - A digital intake and scheduling system can shorten the time between a legal inquiry and a formal case evaluation. - Luke is positioning his experience across publicized regional cases and regulatory work as proof of courtroom-ready credibility.

What's next: - The platform is set up to funnel new matters through webinars, case studies and scheduling portals. - Luke appears to be using the site to expand his reach beyond local Hawaii work to broader litigation and consulting demand.

The bottom line: - ExpertWitness.website turns Luke’s construction litigation practice into a more accessible digital service for attorneys and insurers needing technical support.