Expert Witness & Testimony
Objective courtroom testimony, formal expert reports, and deposition support for plaintiff or defense counsel regarding physical barrier claims and compliance.
LEVINSON • Edward D. Levinson, Architect
ADA Compliance Analysts & Expert Witness Services
Technical support, forensic facility surveys, and litigation consultation for Plaintiff or Defendants regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, ADAAG, UFAS, and Florida Accessibility Codes.
40+
Years Experience
100%
Defense &
Plaintiff
Title III
Public Accommodations
Court
Qualified
Testimony
A dedicated firm combining real-world architectural design, academic instruction, and decades of courtroom forensic expertise.
Wheelchair Access
Visual & Braille
Hearing / TTY
Restrooms
Paths of Egress
Public Assembly
About The Firm
Distinguished Expertise in Accessibility Architecture
Bridging practical architectural practice, academic instruction, and forensic legal analysis to safeguard equal access and regulatory compliance.
ADA Research and Compliance Analysts is committed to providing authoritative, current information and technical expertise regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Personal field experience, university-level instruction, and extensive involvement with municipal and private facility development combine to give our firm a unique and distinguished history in barrier-free design.
Forensic Analysis
Comprehensive field surveys, photographic documentation, and precise dimension verifications.
Litigation Ready
Deposition preparation, objective expert reports, and authoritative courtroom testimony.
Remediation Guidance
Preparation of reports providing practical architectural solutions to bring existing or altered facilities into full compliance (reports only, not architectural drawings).
Educational Seminars
Lectures and continuing education for architects, attorneys, property managers, and civic groups.
Governing Standards & Codes
- ADA 2010 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design & Title III
- ADAAG ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (Technical Specs)
- UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (Federally Funded Facilities)
- Florida FAC Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction (FBC Ch. 11 & F.S. §553)
Pioneering Legacy:
Edward D. Levinson co-created the historic Access Miami Guide (1981), supervised the barrier-free design
of A.D. Barnes Park, and contributed to accessible mass-transit vehicle selection for Miami's Metro-Rail
system.
Professional
Services
Comprehensive Accessibility & Forensic Architecture
Providing rigorous, objective technical support to attorneys, property owners, and municipal agencies.
Facilities Research & Preemptive Surveys
On-site forensic surveys to inspect existing conditions, pinpoint alleged violations, and evaluate differences between existing non-conforming vs. altered facilities.
Regulatory Code Compliance
Thorough cross-referencing of federal Americans with Disabilities Act standards, ADAAG technical specs, UFAS, and the Florida Accessibility Code (FAC).
Entrances, Exits & Paths of Egress
Auditing door clearances, slope gradients, threshold heights, continuous accessible paths of travel, accessible parking loading zones, and ramps.
Restroom & Public Amenities Audits
Detailed analysis of accessibility, stall dimensions, toilet heights, grab bar positioning, lavatory clearances, dispenser and mirror positions, and water fountain heights and locations.
Commercial, Dining, Assembly & Parking
Audits for shopping centers, restaurants, cafeterias, clubs, theaters, stadiums, and arenas—evaluating accessible seating, concession counters, elevators, and required accessible parking, signage, spatial dimensions, and stall striping.
Representative
Casework
Proven Track Record in High-Profile ADA Litigation
Edward D. Levinson has provided forensic inspection, expert reports, and defense consultation in major federal and state actions.
Rivera et al v. Broward County
Broward County, Florida • Government & Parks
Retained for the defense to perform comprehensive architectural inspections and compliance evaluations across prominent civic facilities and county parks.
- Broward County Building Division
- Broward County Government Center
- Broward County Main Library
- Brian Piccolo Park
- Hollywood North Beach Park
- C.B. Smith Park
Access Now, Inc. et al v. Broward County
Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Full forensic accessibility survey for the defense encompassing all four airport passenger terminals, associated multi-level parking garages, shuttle paths, and boarding areas.
- All 4 Airport Passenger Terminals
- Multi-level Parking Garages
- Inter-terminal Pedestrian Pathways
- Ticketing, Baggage & Curbside Egress
Access for Disabled v. Piccadilly Restaurants
Broward County, Florida • For the Defense
Detailed architectural evaluation of restaurant seating access, cafeteria counters, tray lines, entry vestibules, and customer restrooms.
- Lauderdale Lakes Location
- Tamarac Location
- Food Service Line Dimensions
- Accessible Table Distribution
Commercial & Corporate Audits
Miami-Dade & South Florida
Independent accessibility studies and litigation defense inspections for major retail complexes and multi-tenant corporate buildings.
- McDonald & McDonald Building Study
- Valsan Buildings (N.W. 20th & 21st St)
- Johnny Rockets (Miami Lakes & The Falls)
- Strip Centers & Shopping Plazas
Leadership &
Resume
Principal Investigator & Technical Consultants
Decades of architectural practice, scholarly research, and multi-disciplinary forensic consultation—from a simple home in the Redlands, Florida, to a bridge for Bethlehem Steel in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to an office complex proposal for ITT outside Washington, D.C., to a concert hall at Penn State University.
Edward D. Levinson
Architect • Forensic ADA Specialist • Professor Emeritus
Edward D. Levinson, Architect, has dedicated more than half a century to architecture, barrier-free design, and accessibility education. From instructing early accessibility principles with the Paralyzed Veterans Association to shaping South Florida's accessible civic landmarks, his expertise has guided both the courtroom and the classroom.
1963 – Present
Academic Leadership in Accessible Architecture
Adjunct Professor at Temple University (1963) teaching Materials & Methods, including Building Design Requirements for the Physically Handicapped as provided by the Paralyzed Veterans Association. Continued at Miami-Dade Community College (1969–2002), Yorktown University, and Florida International University; named Professor Emeritus, MDC.
1981
Access Miami Guide & A.D. Barnes Park
Collaborated with the City of Miami to publish the official Access Miami Guide and contributed to the Pan Am Expo on Disability. Supervised design projects leading directly to the creation of A.D. Barnes Park, engineered specifically for people with disabilities.
Metro-Rail & Civic Projects
Mass Transit & Urban Development
Citizen leader in planning Miami Metro-Rail, the route and location of stations, and mass-transit vehicle selection ensuring accessibility. Faculty juror in design studios monitoring ADA compliance. Led Miami Beach 40th Street redevelopment studies focusing on accessible transit and parking integration.
Forensic
Practice
Court Certified Expert Witness & Testimony
Decades of courtroom preparation with attorneys, depositions, investigatory analyses, and comprehensive architectural reports in Federal, State, and Local ADA litigation.
Fee
Structure & Billing
Transparent, Scope-Based Retainers
Fees are negotiable, objective, and tailored specifically to the scope, facility complexity, and timeline requirements of each matter.
Initial Case Assessment
Preliminary review of complaint allegations, site blueprints, photographs, and historical building permits to determine viability and exposure.
On-Site Forensic Survey
Physical facility measurement, photographic cataloging, slope laser verification, and comprehensive written reports detailing code citations.
Depositions & Testimony
Pre-deposition preparation, trial testimony, cross-examination support, and expert rebuttal documentation for litigation teams.
Get In Touch
Initiate an Architectural or Legal Consultation
Speak directly with Edward D. Levinson, Architect, to discuss your pending litigation, facility survey, or code compliance review.
Telephone
Direct office line for inquiries, consultation scheduling, and urgent case discussions:
(305) 978-4088 Call Now →Send Complaint, project documents, inquiries, and/or legal notices to:
Levinson@ADAresearch.com Send Email →Service Area
Primary practice in Miami-Dade & Broward Counties, Florida. Available for state-wide and national federal litigation consultation, as well as other worldwide consultation.
Florida • Federal Courts • Nationwide • Worldwide