Matthew Latham

Matthew Latham - ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (#TX-3737B) | ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (#859) | Expert Witness & Consulting Arborist I am an industry-leading ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist, specializing in forensic arboriculture, litigation support, and expert witness services. With extensive experience in tree risk assessment, forensic tree failure analysis, and property damage evaluations, I provide unbiased, science-based expertise to attorneys, insurance professionals, municipalities, & property owners. I have consulted on a wide range of high-profile cases, including tree-related personal injury, wrongful tree removals, construction damage to trees, storm-related failures, and tree valuation disputes. My professional reports adhere to ANSI A300 standards, ISA Best Management Practices, American Society of Consulting Arborist (ASCA), and industry-leading methodologies, ensuring credibility in court and mediation settings. Areas of Expertise: - Forensic Tree Failure Analysis & Litigation Support - Tree Risk & Hazard Assessments - Construction & Development Impact on Trees - Insurance & Property Damage Claims (Tree Loss & Liability) - Wrongful Tree Removal & Trespass Cases - Tree Valuation & Appraisals (Trunk Formula Method, CTLA Standards) - Right-of-Way & Vegetation Management Disputes I provide clear, authoritative testimony and expert reports that hold up under scrutiny, helping clients navigate tree-related legal disputes effectively. I offer pre-trial consulting, site investigations, expert opinions, and courtroom testimony, ensuring clients have the strongest foundation for their case.