Marine Construction Expert Witness & Insurance Consulting
Independent analysis and litigation support for marine construction, waterfront infrastructure, and boat lift system disputes.
Andrew Minock provides independent expert witness and insurance consulting services for disputes involving marine construction, waterfront structures, and boat lift systems. As President of On Pointe Contracting, he brings active, field-based experience to litigation support, claim evaluation, and standard-of-care analysis.
We offer annual & bi-annual maintenance programs for all your boat lift needs. Leave the servicing and maintenance of your lift to the professionals. You want to be certain your lift is in great working condition when your boating plans are on the line. When was the last time your lift was greased? Have you ever changed the belt on your drive unit? Are your pulleys rotating on your cradle ends or are they causing cable damage? Have your cables ever been changed?
Areas of Expertise
Marine Infrastructure & Structural Analysis
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Dock and pier failure investigation
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Seawall movement and tieback failure
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Steel pile embedment analysis
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Riprap and shoreline stabilization evaluation
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Marina boardwalk and gangway failures
Boat Lift & Mechanical Systems
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Lift collapse investigations
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Cable and drive failures
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Canopy wind-load damage
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Installation standard-of-care evaluation
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Structural anchoring analysis
Insurance & Damage Assessment
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Storm and ice damage evaluation
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Cause and origin determination
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Repair vs. replacement analysis
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Independent scope verification
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Contractor negligence assessment
Litigation Support Services
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Case file review
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Written expert reports
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Site inspections
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Photographic documentation
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Deposition testimony
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Trial testimony
Retainer required prior to engagement. Rate schedule available upon request.
Representative Experience
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Marina structural embedment disputes
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Residential lift collapse due to improper anchoring
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Seawall tieback failure investigation
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Storm damage displacement analysis
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Contractor workmanship vs. material defect disputes
Geographic Scope
Our geographic scope includes Michigan and the greater Great Lakes region.
National consulting available upon request
