Question
We are a law firm in need of an expert in recreational park design.  Our client is an elderly lady who fell into a hole built for pole vauling.  The hole is located in the middle of a running track.  The track surrounds a high school football field from where people watch the games.  This occurred last October so that leaves covered the hole hiding it from view.  I would appreciate any input you have in connection with acting as an expert or whether you know someone who is such an expert.

Thank you,

Ed Fox  (312) 345-8877

Answer
Mr. Fox:

I have worked for several firms in the past that provide "Expert Witness" services.  As you are located in the Chicago Area, I would suggest two sources for locating such a firm:

1.)  American Society of Landscape Architects -Illinois Chapter (ILASLA):

http://www.il-asla.org/

Their membership directory is 22 pages long, so you should be able to get one in the Chicago area...and,

2.)  The Great Lakes Council of the National Recreation & Parks Association (NRPA):

http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=2363

Either of these professional organizations should be able to direct you to competent expert witnesses in your area.

Regards,

Marc