Our People
These days it seems almost everyone is an "expert." Our experts are established professionals with many years of experience on actual job sites.
At many of the larger firms specializing in construction defect litigation, the designated expert is typically a figurehead - rarely on site, leaving the bulk of the work to be handled by project managers. We take a WYSIWYG approach at cdP: What you see is what you get.
Sean Kabo
President, General Contractor
Sean Kabo began his career in construction in 1997 working as a framer while preparing for the general contractor's license exam and pursuing a degree in business administration. He has since managed millions of dollars worth of construction projects.
Combining his background as a general contractor with his love of cutting-edge technology, Sean has worked in construction defect litigation since 2005. He has been designated as an expert in numerous cases offering opinions on standard of care and cost estimation.
Sean is an ASPE-certified professional estimator, CSI-certified document technologist, and CREIA-certified home inspection professional.
Tom Spangler
General Contractor
Tom Spangler started out in real estate development in 1979, specializing in multi-family residential urban in-fill projects. He was soon licensed as a general contractor and went on to start his own development and construction company. To weather the financial storms of the 1980s, Tom added commercial tenant improvements to his repertoire. In 1998, he received his real estate license and worked on the mortgage and finance side of the industry for a number of years.
Tom has worked in construction defect litigation since 2005, specializing in contract analysis, allocation of responsibility, cost estimation, and industry-leading presentation of case documentation.
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Ed Martinet
Consultant
Ed Martinet is a licensed general contractor in multiple states and holds a degree in construction management. After years of work as a builder, in 1988 Ed started a construction defect consulting firm and has since been retained on over 3,500 engagements. In 2005, he received the Jerrold S. Oliver Award of Excellence presented at West Coast Casualty's Construction Defect Seminar.
Ed left his successful consulting firm in 2011 to pursue work as a neutral expert and litigation management consultant. He has also founded a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of innovative ideas that will reduce the time and expense of construction claims litigation. Ed is in high demand as a speaker on numerous topics related to construction defects and claim resolution.
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