Forensic Architectural, Engineering, and Scientific Experts You Can Trust
Finding the facts, uncovering the truth behind every building, system, site and accident.
At Secosky & Associates, we specialize in forensic investigations, expert analysis, documentation, professional reporting and litigation testimony for building system failures, diverse accidents and verify compliance to the International Building Codes, accessibility guidelines, national and state standards, ASTM, OSHA and local ordinance standards.
Whether you’re an attorney, property owner, or industry professional, our multidisciplinary team helps you identify causation, assign responsibility, and support your case with clear defensible findings.
Expert Analysis. Proven Experience. Reliable Results.
Founded in 2003 by James J. Secosky, Architect and Senior Forensic Consultant, our firm brings over four decades of combined experience in construction, architecture, project management, and forensic consulting.
We provide:
Detailed site investigations
Expert reports with photographic documentation
Courtroom testimony and litigation support
Mediation and construction management to resolve disputes efficiently
Each case is handled by senior engineers, architects, and scientists—many of whom own their own specialized practices—ensuring the highest level of professional insight.
Specialized Forensic Services
Combining architectural, engineering, and scientific expertise, we uncover the facts and report the truth and find the causation of a diversity of building failures, construction problems, vehicular, motorcycle, marine and other transport means accidents, accessibility and premises liability accidents.
Forensic Architectural, Engineering, and Scientific Services
Investigation, analysis, and expert reporting for all types of building failures, system defects, water intrusion, and remediation solutions and their associated costs.
Premises Liability – Slip, Trip, and Fall
Accident causation analysis to determine responsibility and contributing factors related to the International Build Codes, construction standards, accessibility, maintenance and design failures.
Mediation Services
Alternative dispute resolution for construction and code-related conflicts—saving time, cost, and stress compared to litigation.
Construction Management Services
Hands-on oversight for remediation projects requiring repairs, replacements, or corrections identified during our investigations.
Commercial & Residential Building Inspections
Comprehensive inspection and reporting services for real estate professionals and property owners, including drone technology when required.
Vehicle and Motorcycle Accidents Causation
We investigate vehicle, motorcycle, marine and other transport means accidents to determine the cause, contributing factors, and responsibility through detailed site analysis and expert forensic evaluation.
Trusted by Legal and Industry Professionals
We proudly serve:
Law firms and attorneys
Building owners and managers
Real estate professionals
Municipal and township officials
Private individuals and organizations
Our service area includes Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, with national capability.
Real Cases. Real Solutions. Proven Results.
Every investigation tells a story — and at Secosky & Associates, our work has helped attorneys, insurers, and property owners find the facts, uncover the truth, resolve disputes, and prevent future construction failures and premises liability and other accidents.
Our forensic experts combine hands-on field investigation, technical analysis, and decades of construction and architectural, engineering and scientific experience to deliver clear, defensible results that stand up in mediation, arbitration, and court.
Here are just a few examples of how we’ve helped clients reach successful outcomes:
Amusement Park Roof Collapse
Railroad ATV Accident
Church Flooding & Dome Leak
Strengthen Your Case with Expert Forensic Support
From building failures to accident investigations, our reports and testimony provide the evidence attorneys rely on.
Partner with a team that combines technical precision with decades of construction experience, project management, investigation expertise, expert reports and litigation testimony.
