About Brian

Mr. Brian Russell is a Professional Engineer and licensed attorney with experience in forensic structural engineering, structural design, construction, and litigation support. He has investigated residential, commercial, and industrial property losses involving fire, wind, hail, water intrusion, structural movement, vehicle impact, and building envelope failures. His experience includes determining the origin and cause of structural failures, developing repair recommendations, preparing engineering reports, and supporting insurance and legal...

Mr. Brian Russell is a Professional Engineer and licensed attorney with experience in forensic structural engineering, structural design, construction, and litigation support. He has investigated residential, commercial, and industrial property losses involving fire, wind, hail, water intrusion, structural movement, vehicle impact, and building envelope failures. His experience includes determining the origin and cause of structural failures, developing repair recommendations, preparing engineering reports, and supporting insurance and legal clients.

Prior to joining Envista Forensics, Mr. Russell operated a consulting engineering practice where he served as Engineer of Record on more than 250 projects, including custom residential homes, commercial renovations, public infrastructure, solar installations, and structural rehabilitation projects. His background also includes extensive structural design experience involving steel, concrete, masonry, and wood construction, along with project management, code compliance, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Mr. Brian Russell is a Professional Engineer and licensed attorney with experience in forensic structural engineering, structural design, construction, and litigation support. He has investigated residential, commercial, and industrial property losses involving fire, wind, hail, water intrusion, structural movement, vehicle impact, and building...

Mr. Brian Russell is a Professional Engineer and licensed attorney with experience in forensic structural engineering, structural design, construction, and litigation support. He has investigated residential, commercial, and industrial property losses involving fire, wind, hail, water intrusion, structural movement, vehicle impact, and building envelope failures. His experience includes determining the origin and cause of structural failures, developing repair recommendations, preparing engineering reports, and supporting insurance and legal clients.

Prior to joining Envista Forensics, Mr. Russell operated a consulting engineering practice where he served as Engineer of Record on more than 250 projects, including custom residential homes, commercial renovations, public infrastructure, solar installations, and structural rehabilitation projects. His background also includes extensive structural design experience involving steel, concrete, masonry, and wood construction, along with project management, code compliance, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Areas of Expertise

  • Building Envelope Failures
  • Construction Defect
  • Foundation Damage/​Evaluation
  • Solar PV Energy
  • Structural Analysis and Rehabilitation
  • Structural Failure
  • Wildfire/​Fire Damage Assessment/​Estimating
  • Wind/​Hail/​Storm Surge Damage/​Evaluation

Education

  • Doctor of Juris Prudence
    The Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law
  • Master of Science, Civil Engineering
    California State University Fullerton
  • Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
    Chapman University
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Brian Russell, P.E., Esq.

Project Engineer

Civil/​Structural

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