David A. Henderson

Litigation-Focused Forensic Specialist
Jonesville, North Carolina 

Professional Summary

• Litigation-only forensic inspections and documentation for water, mold, fire/smoke, and moisture intrusion disputes.

• One of fewer than 900 IICRC Triple Masters worldwide (Water, Fire/Smoke, Textile).

• NAMRI Certified Mold Inspector and NAIS Certified Infrared Moisture Surveyor.

• Neutral, non-destructive methodology aligned with ANSI/IICRC standards (S500, S520, S530 and S700)

• Studied Drafting & Design in College; with several years of drafting experience. 

• Courtroom-tested expert witness with clean, unimpeachable testimony supporting both plaintiff and defense counsel.

 

Certifications and Standards Knowledge

• IICRC Triple Master Designation (Master Water Restorer, Master Fire & Smoke Restorer, Master Textile Cleaner)

• NAMRI Certified Mold Inspector (Residential & Commercial) - Active to July 2027 (Renewal)

• NAIS Certified Infrared Moisture Surveyor - Thermal imaging specialist for non-destructive moisture mapping.  

• Proficiency in ANSI/IICRC S500, S520, S530, S700 standards.

 

Field Experience

• 40+ years of cleaning expertise, 25+ years in property damage inspections.

• Forensic documentation structured for admissibility and cross-examination.

• Casework includes residential disputes related to water damage and mold contamination.

• Reports consistently aligned with ANIS/IICRC standards, eliminating hired-gun risk.

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Courtroom Experience

• Deposition testimony (2024, NC water/mold litigation) - Provided expert causation analysis using infrared thermography and sampling; testimony upheld under cross-examination.

• Residential water/mold litigation (2013, NC) - Authored causation report; case resolved prior to testimony with settlement favorable to plaintiff.

• Commercial carpet cleaning dispute (2006, Va.) - Authored causation report under IICRC S100; judgement awarded to plaintiff.

• Balanced plaintiff and defense engagements; testimony record is clean, unimpeachable, and standards consistent.   

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Neutrality Statement

• No remediation or contracting services offered.

• Equal support for plaintiff and defense counsel.

• Conflict-of-interest checks performed prior to engagement.

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Professional Background

• Non-destructive building inspection and litigation documentation.

• Advanced knowledge of IICRC standards and forensic workflows.

• Attorney-facing communication and positioning for litigation strategy support.​