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Pool & Spa Consulting.

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Site Analysis & Inspection

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Expert Witness.

We are here to support your next pool project.

We provide a wide range of expert witness, site inspection and analysis, pool and spa design and construction consulting, and aquatic system management services.

Derek Downey

Derek Downey

Knowledge

Derek Downey is at the forefront of pool and spa litigation issues. As a member of the National Spa and Pool Institute Board of Directors for seven years, Derek helped to write national safety standards for designing, building and maintaining pools and spas.

Expertise

Derek’s diverse background in all aspects of the pool industry makes him a formidable witness for his clients. In addition to his encyclopedic knowledge of the pool and spa industry, he understands health and building codes that can impact pool and spa cases.

Experience

As a contractor, Derek has designed and built residential and commercial swimming pools and spas of all shapes and sizes, including highly complex projects involving high-rise and rooftop pools.

We serve Homeowners, Law Firms, Insurers, Resorts, Hotels, Health Clubs, Bankers, Developers, Contractors, and Realtors, among many others.

Litigation Consulting

Since 1995, Derek has provided expert testimony in a wide variety of civil litigation cases involving the swimming pool and spa industry.

Expert Pool Advice

When you need expert advice on residential pool and spa design, construction or repair, contact the leading aquatic specialist – Derek Downey.

Inspection Services

Protect your home-buying clients with LegalPools’ specialized pool inspection and analysis services.

Resorts & Health Clubs
Developers
Litigation Consulting
31 Years

Expert deposition and testimony since 1995

39 Years

Derek attained his C-53 swimming pool contractor license in 1987.

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The EXPERT you can trust for an honest and objective ANALYSIS.

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