SCOTT COHEN. Scott Cohen CURRICULUM VITAE

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1 Sctt Chen (818) Devnshire St.Suite 102, Chatswrth, CA GreenSceneLandscape.cm SCOTT COHEN CURRICULUM VITAE Owner and President, The Green Scene Landscape and Pls, License # General Cntractr Class B, Pl Cntractr Class C53, Landscape Cntractr Class C27 Expert Witness Chen has prvided prfessinal frensic services as a member f the Industry Expert Prgram fr the Cntractrs State License Bard since 2002 Chen s frensic services are less than 10% f his prfessinal services, ffered bth t plaintiffs and defendants Chen has testified in trials, depsitins, arbitratins, and mediatins. He has experience testifying in the fllwing categries: Swimming Pls and Spas: gunite cnstructin, leaks, heaved pl shell, ppped pl shell, plaster, Pebbletec, clred plaster, design cnfiguratin, plastering, plaster delaminating, beach entries, steel placement, tile wrk, plumbing, cping, waterprfing, water migratin, drainage, cncrete, heaved cncrete, clred cncrete, cracks in cncrete, mastic jints, raised bnd beams, sheer descents, laminar jets, deck jets, swimming pl cvers, lighting and electrical, hydrstatic relief, permits, The Virginia Graeme Baker Pl & Spa Safety Act, infinity edge pls, vanishing edge pls, tile delaminatin, glass tiles falling ff, tile installatin standards, grut jints, tile expansin jints, mastic, prblems with salt systems. Landscaping and Design specificatins: Plans and take-ffs, cmputer aided design, pati sizing, setbacks, irrigatin systems, sprinklers, drainage, French drains, hydr-static relief drains, grading, retaining walls, seat walls, bender bard, planting, rttilling, amendment, fertilizatin, maintenance practice, fine-grading, lw-vltage lighting, LED lighting, transfrmers, lighting wiring, expansive sil, clay sil, vltage drp, seeding and sd. Pnds & Waterfalls: Pnds, waterfalls, Aquascape systems, bilgical filtratin, stagnant water, filtratin, skimmer placement, plumbing, electrical, pnd maintenance, leaks, excessive splash, rck selectin, liners, and underlayment. Hardscape & Masnry: Pati sizing and placement, cntrl jints, cncrete, cncrete cracks, scre jints, stamped cncrete finishing, clred cncrete, cncrete cping, cast cncrete, cncrete steps, ftings, retaining walls, seat walls, swimming pl decking, delaminating, pp-uts, efflrescence, drainage, sheet flw, water intrusin, weep screed, pavers, stucc, pilasters, lighting, cnduits, cncrete cunter tps, plan take-ffs, accurate dimensins, decrative cncrete, cncrete staining, waterprfing. Outdr Fireplaces and Fire Pits: fire pits, gas plumbing, smke draw, utdr fireplace cnstructin, public safety, gas burners, burn victims Chen s frensic Practices Assurances: Chen will frmulate and articulate his pinins with truthfulness and clarity Chen will prvide pinins nly n subjects where he is qualified and which are based n Updated Sept. 6, 2013 Page 1 f 6

2 Sctt Chen (818) Devnshire St.Suite 102, Chatswrth, CA GreenSceneLandscape.cm knwn facts that can be prven. Chen will accurately track and reprt time and services prvided Chen s pinins may be subject t mdificatin as a result f new infrmatin Chen will examine all dcuments supplied by client in a timely manner. Chen will wrk vertime if case is urgent Chen is under n duty t prvide pinins if given insufficient time r cmpensatin t cmplete a thughtful examinatin f the case Chen will prvide pinins that are nt inevitable and may be different than the client s pinins Chen will ntify client immediately if cnflicts f interest are revealed that may prhibit further invlvement f his services Chen may stp wrk if past due invices are nt paid Chen will prvide reasnable cst f prject repair based n evidence prvided Landscape Designer and Garden Artisan, The Green Scene Prfessinal Practice present Design and build residential swimming pls, spas, utdr kitchens, utdr fireplaces, fire pits, pnds, cncrete bridges, cncrete driveways, utdr lighting, waterfalls, retaining walls, and ther water features Offers prfessinal cnsultatin t hmewners befre, after, and during their residential cnstructin prjects natinwide Oversees cnstructin prjects frm design thrugh installatin, including selectin f materials, cst estimating, and change rder apprval Seminar Instructr (t Peers): Atlantic City Pl and Spa Shw, January 2014 The Candid Cntractr; Lessns Learned frm Cnstructin Defect Expert Witness Files f Sctt Chen Outdr Fireplaces and Fire Feature Design and Cnstructin The Outdr Rm Bm Internatinal Pl Spa Pati Exp, Nvember 2013 Outdr Fireplace and Fire Feature Design Build/ Fire & Water The Candid Cntractr; Lessns Learned frm Cnstructin Defect Expert Witness Files f Sctt Chen Cncrete Décr Shw, March 2013 Designing and Building Outdr Fireplaces and Fire Features Internatinal Pl Spa Pati Exp, Nvember 2012 Energize Yur Sales With Landscape Lighting Candid Cntractr - learn frm the mistakes f thers Cncrete Décr Shw, February 2012 Bringing Fire t the Peple: Barbeques, Fireplaces & Outdr Entertainment Systems Build a Better Outdr Kitchen Aquatech Institute Sciety Cnference, February 2012 Lw Vltage Landscape Lighting Design and Installatin Canadian Pl and Spa Exp, December 2011 High End Swimming Pl Design and Cnstructin Internatinal Pl Spa Pati Exp, Nvember 2011 Bringing Fire t the Peple: Barbeques, Fireplaces & Outdr Entertainment Systems Build a Better Outdr Kitchen Updated Sept. 6, 2013 Page 2 f 6

3 Sctt Chen (818) Devnshire St.Suite 102, Chatswrth, CA GreenSceneLandscape.cm Cncrete Décr Shw, March 2011 Fireplaces & Fire Features Frm Design t Cmpletin Decrative Cncrete and Water The Outdr Rm Bm Internatinal Pl and Spa Exp, Nvember 2010 Selling With Attitude! Upscale Sales Rundtable High-End Swimming Pl and Spa Design and Cnstructin Outdr Kitchen Designs and Barbecue Cunter Design and Build Wrld f Cncrete, February 2010 Decrative Outdr Rm, Fire Place and Fire Feature Design Techniques Outdr Pati/Kitchen Design Aquatech Institute Sciety Cnference, January 2010 High End Swimming Pl and Spa Design and Cnstructin Outdr Rm Design Internatinal Pl and Spa Cnference, Nvember 2008 Outdr Rm Bm: Hw t Design and Size Outdr Rms Design and Build: The Outdr Kitchen Televisin Persnality since 1999 Persnable and captivating public speaking and televisin presence n HGTV and ther netwrks Televisin Shws featuring Sctt Chen: HGTV's "Cl Pls", 4 prjects in 3 episdes A&E s Fix This Yard HGTV s Landscaper s Challenge - Hmewners chse ne designer frm three t design their landscape HGTV s Sizzling Outdr Kitchens - Cuntdwn f tp 10 kitchens in the United States HGTV s Big Splash - Cuntdwn f tp 10 pls in the United States HGTV s Prperty Buzz - Dcumentary n the latest trends in utdr rm design HGTV s Get Out, Way Out! - Weekly series featuring ne prject frm start t finish, 12 episdes Fine Living Netwrk s Bdacius Outdr Spaces, 15 Bdacius Outdr Kitchens, X-Treme Outdr Prjects, and 15 Mre Bdacius Backyards Magazine articles frm the past 4 years featuring Sctt Chen s expertise: Cncrete Decr magazine April 2014 (USA Tday) Hme magazine March 2014 Lawn and Landscape "Aesthetic Advantage" March 2014 Ttal Landscape Care "Heat Up Prjects" February 2014 The Edge magazine "The Outdr Rm Bm" January 2014 All Animals "The Dg-scaped Yard" May/June 2013 Lawn & Landscape "The Marriage Cunselr" April 2013 Cncrete Netwrk.cm and Magazine "Fire Pit Safety Tips fr Htels, Restaurants and Bars" Jan 2013 Watershapes series f articles by Sctt Chen called Lessns Learned Jan 2013 Aqua Magazine, "Safety in the Pits", Oct Cncrete Decr, Gntmaher backyard prfile, Oct Aqua Magazine: Aqua Chice Winner Sept Calabasas Style,"10 Beautiful Backyard Design Ideas" May 2012 Landscape Cntractr, "Trpical Lighting Getaway" April 2012 Backyard Slutins and Great Backyards 2012 Landscaping Netwrk Magazine 2012 Landscape Design Dimensins and Party Huse Pl and Spa News January 2012, Drawing The Dream Aqua Magazine February 2012, Making the Scene Updated Sept. 6, 2013 Page 3 f 6

4 Sctt Chen (818) Devnshire St.Suite 102, Chatswrth, CA GreenSceneLandscape.cm Landscape Cntractr September 2011, Elegant Backyard Retreat Landscape Architect July 2011, Fire Features - Lighting the Landscape Ttal Landscape Care June 2011, Create the Perfect Pati Plan Yur Hme and Lifestyle June 2011, Outdr Oasis Pet Prduct News, May 2011, interview abut upcming Petscaping bk Backyard Slutins 2011 Cncrete Hmes, Feb/March 2011 Watershapes March 2011 bk reviews Ttal Landscape Care March 2011, Pls with Pizazz Great Backyards 2011, Pint Sized Paradise and Backyard Battle f the Sexes Cncrete Décr, Jan. 2011, Thinking Outside the Firebx; Fireplaces in Outdr Rms Landscape Cnstructin, Oct 2010, Lst in Paradise Landscape Architect, Oct 2010, Over The Edge Pl and Spa News, Sept Builder, Designer, Mediatr T see mre Green Scene articles please visit GreenSceneLandscape.cm Prfessinal Industry Recgnitins: February 2014: Assciatin f Pl and Spa Prfessinals Award f Excellence February 2014: Best f Huzz.cm January 2013: 3 Aquatech Sciety Awards f Distinctin January 2013: 4 Aquatech Sciety Awards f Distinctin September 2012: Aqua Chice Award Winner July 2011: Masters f Design award winner (Pl and Spa News/Hanley Wd) Jan. 2011: 1st & 2nd place Decrative Cncrete Cuncil Awards fr Cuntertps frm the American Sciety f Cncrete Cntractrs at the Wrld f Cncrete trade shw in Las Vegas. Nvember 2010: Tw GAVA awards in Las Vegas 2009: silver medal in the 2009 IPPY Bk Awards in the Hme and Garden categry March 2009: 5 landscape design awards at the Western Pl and Spa Shw. March 2008: 7 landscape design awards at the Western Pl and Spa Shw July 2008: Masters f Design award winner (Pl and Spa News/Hanley Wd) July 2007: Signature Pls and Outdrs Design Award 2005: 1st Place Gemetric Design Award Bks Authred by Sctt Chen Family Fun Backyards (Schiffer Publishing, 2013) The Candid Cntractr Sctt Chen s Outdr Kitchen Design Wrkbk Pati Cvers, Perglas, and Pavilins Outdr Fireplaces and Fire Pits Pl and Spa Perspectives Vlumes 1-3 PlScapes Petscaping (Schiffer Publishing, 2011) The Big Bk f BBQ Plans Bks featuring Sctt Chen s wrk: Picture Perfect Pls Ultimate Outdr Kitchens Outdr Kitchens by Better Hmes and Gardens Outdr Kitchens and Fireplaces by Tina Skinner Sunset Ideas Fr Great Patis and Decks Updated Sept. 6, 2013 Page 4 f 6

5 Sctt Chen (818) Devnshire St.Suite 102, Chatswrth, CA GreenSceneLandscape.cm Emplyment Histry Present President and Supervising Designer The Green Scene Landscaping & Pls, Chatswrth, CA Vice President and General Manager The Green Scene, Canga Park, CA Reginal Manager, Lawn and Garden Divisin Target, Ls Angeles and Ventura Cunties Educatin Cllege f the Canyns Ceramics Majr Birmingham High Schl Graduated 1984, Hnr Rll Prfessinal Organizatins Assciatin f Pl and Spa Prfessinals References Aqua Institute Sciety United Aqua Grup Skip Jnes, CSLB Industry Expert Prgram Manager (916) Brian C. Plante, Esq. Green and Hall, APC 1851 East First Street, 10 th Flr Santa Ana, CA (714) James Feltn, Esq. Greenberg & Bass LLP Ventura Bulevard Suite 1000 Encin, CA (818) jfeltn@greenbass.cm Jhn F. Ramey, Esq. Ramey & Deblanc 6033 W. Century Blvd. #1180 Ls Angeles, Califrnia (310) Updated Sept. 6, 2013 Page 5 f 6

6 Sctt Chen (818) Devnshire St.Suite 102, Chatswrth, CA GreenSceneLandscape.cm Jasn Trtrici, Esq. Schilleci & Trtrici, P.C. 512 Mntgmery Highway Suite 210 Birmingham, AL (310) Rate Schedule Cnstructin Defect Inspectins: $350 per hur Expert Witness Testimny: $375 per hur, $750 minimum ($1500 retainer required) Travel $.85 mile + htel and any ther applicable travel reimbursement applies. All billing is inviced prtal t prtal fr travel. Updated Sept. 6, 2013 Page 6 f 6