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An expert witness is one whose qualifications allow him to present testimony based on his opinions, rather than just facts. We are regularly called in for lawsuits and other legal issues regarding noise.

One very effective strategy in noise cases to demonstrate in court just exactly what the complaining party hears. We can record the sound at the listener's location (just above their pillow, at 1 AM, for instance) and simultaneously measure its level and See Al Fierstein in action [VIDEO]: Testimony and sound level demonstration at the State Liquor Authority frequency response. This information allows us to accurately recreate the sound in court with a portable sound system. We pioneered this system years ago and have more experience in sound recording than any other consultant in New York.

We can make computer charts to prove that annoying noises are serious problems. A picture is sometimes worth a thousand words.

We also have special equipment for logging longer-term or intermittent noise. This includes a custom-built tamper-proof test rig that can be left in a client's space to make calibrated recordings of noise for future analysis or court playback. In a recent case we played back the noise coming from a recording studio for the judge, forcing the studio to fix the problem.

Documenting a "Recurring Pattern of Nuisance"

In a recent case that was reported in various newspapers, a resident lost his case against a restaurant, largely because he and his consultant (not Acoustilog) did not present evidence of a recurring, ongoing problem. See Pildes vs. Restaurant Daniel

Attorneys

We have worked with numerous law firms on behalf of their clients. In addition to our measurement and expert witness services, we can help lawyers prepare effective questions for use in cross-examining an opposing witness.

If you have a client whose business makes noise, such as a nightclub or gym, or is sensitive to noise, such as a recording studio, we can help you with site evaluation (before your client signs a lease) and advise you on any noise-related language in the lease.

Once we have done a consultation for you we can help you find an attorney with experience in noise cases. They require an acoustical report in order to properly advise you. George Locker, an attorney we worked with recently, has written an informative article about the process.

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