Structural Engineer Expert Witness in Florida

Attorneys, insurers, and property owners retain M&P Consulting Engineers for expert opinions built to hold up under cross-examination. Jonnatan R. Mendez, PE, SI, works across Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Collier, Lee, and Monroe Counties. Call 866-531-7621.

Where We Work Across Florida

Miami-Dade County  is home base and where most of our cases come from, from property-insurance disputes to construction-defect litigation. In Broward County , our work includes forensic and structural matters tied to Fort Lauderdale-area property claims. Collier County work traces to Jonnatan's prior role as Engineering Director for Halliwell Engineering Associates in Naples. Lee County history goes back to his time leading the South Florida area for JS Held out of Fort Myers, and Monroe County work covers the coastal exposure and elevation disputes common to the Keys.


We also support federal matters in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. For a county not listed here, call with the case details and we will confirm coverage and run a conflict check before anything else.


Structural engineering fieldwork of the kind M&P Consulting Engineers documents for expert witness matters across Florida

Expert Witness

Milestone Inspections

Litigation support, forensic reports and courtroom testimony for insurers, attorneys and property owners.

Premises Liability

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10-, 30- and 40-year recertifications, threshold inspections and structural condition assessments.

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Slip, trip and fall evaluations and site-condition analysis for insurers and litigation counsel.

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A Standard That Holds Up in Any Venue

The engineering standard does not change by county. Every opinion rests on documented field evidence, sound methodology, and applicable codes and standards, written to survive cross-examination whether the reader is a judge, a jury, or an arbitrator.

Matters We Support Statewide

Property-insurance and storm-damage claims, construction-defect litigation, and condominium and HOA structural disputes make up most of the caseload.


Premises liability work, evaluating slip, trip and fall conditions against applicable codes and standards, rounds out the practice.

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How an Engagement Proceeds

Every engagement starts with a conflict check and a scope conversation with retaining counsel, covering the venue, the technical issues, and any deadlines. Site investigation, document review, and engineering analysis follow.


Findings are documented in a signed and sealed report when the engagement calls for one, and Jonnatan is available for deposition, arbitration, and trial testimony as the matter proceeds.

One Florida-Licensed PE, Statewide Availability

Jonnatan R. Mendez, PE, SI, is licensed to practice in 16 or more states and available to travel anywhere in Florida for a site inspection, deposition, or trial date.

2023 — 2026

2019 — 2023

Common Questions About Statewide Expert Witness Coverage

  • Do you only take cases in the five counties listed above?

    No. Those are the counties where we work most often. For a county not listed, call with the case details and we will confirm coverage and conflict-check the engagement.

  • Do you take federal cases?

    Yes. We support matters in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

  • Can out-of-state counsel retain a Florida expert for a case filed here?

    Yes. We work directly with counsel of record regardless of where the retaining attorney is based, as long as the matter is venued in Florida.

  • What information do you need to start a conflict check?

    The case caption, venue, key dates, and a brief description of the technical issues, sent by phone or through the contact form.

Premises Liability

Slip, trip and fall evaluations and walking-surface analysis.

Related Engineering Services

Milestone Inspections

Recertification inspections where moisture damage is often first found.

Structural Design & Analysis

Structural repair, restoration, rehabilitation, and retrofit design for existing buildings and identified structural deficiencies.

Forensic Engineering

Independent investigation and engineering analysis of structural distress, deterioration, construction defects, and other conditions requiring evaluation of cause, extent, and contributing factors.

Need a Structural Engineer Expert Witness in Florida?

Send us the case caption, venue, key dates, and a brief description of the technical issues. We'll complete a conflict check and confirm availability. Call 866-531-7621.