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REGISTRATION: Architect, State of California

Structural Engineer, State of California

Civil Engineer, State of California

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Architecture, University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science. Civil Engineering, University of Southern California

Masters Program: Structural Eng, University of Southern California

Honorary Classical Diploma, Loyola High School

AWARDS: Benemerenti Papal Award

Chi Epsilon, National Civil Engineering Honor Society

Albert C. Martin & Associates High Achievement Awards

Cal State Fullerton Campus-Wide Building Exterior Renovation

CSI Specifications Award

ORGANIZATIONS: American Institute of Architects

AIA Environmental Planning Committee

CCAIA Contracts Committee

Architectural Guild, University of Southern California

Structural Engineers Association of California

Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California

Legislative Review Committee

State Regulations And Procurement Committee

Land Development Committee

Structural Engineering Committee

American Society of Civil Engineers

American Consulting Engineers Association

American Concrete Institute

International Conference of Building Officials

American Institute of Timber Construction

Serra Club of Beverly Hills

Society for the Preservation of Barbershop Singing In America

Westchester Rotary Club

Westchester Lariats Board of Directors

CONTINUING American Concrete Institute

EDUCATION: Reinforced Concrete Structures Design Seminar

American Institute of Architects

Construction Document Systems Seminar

International Conference of Building Officials

Code Revisions Seminar

University of California, Berkeley

Evaluating Energy Conservation

Planning for Community Conservation

Society of Industrial Realtors

Real Estate / Site Selection

Legal Aspects of Calif. Real Estate

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE:

Mr. Curran brings the education and experience from his thirty-two year career in the architectural, planning and engineering professions to his position as principal and founder of DAMIAN GERARD CURRAN ASSOCIATES. With distinct professional degrees in architecture and civil / structural

engineering and separate licenses as an architect, structural engineer and civil engineer, Mr. Curran has been directly involved in the design, development and construction of project types ranging from high and low rise commercial office buildings, hospitals, hotels and shopping centers to college / university master planning, elementary school reconstruction, high school gymnasiums, churches, warehouse and distribution centers, parking structures, research centers, resource recovery facilities, detention facilities, marinas, residential subdivisions and apartments and condominiums. His unique combination of professional education and experience has formed the basis for the integration of the architectural, planning and engineering services offered by Damian Gerard Curran Associates.

Projects include:

• Campus-Wide Building Exterior Renovation & Waterproofing Project (10 Buildings

California State University, Fullerton, California

• Branch Offices Seismic Investigation Studies

Home Savings of America, Irwindale, California

• Equipment Building Mechanical Penthouse Modification Project

General Telephone Company, West Los Angeles, California

• Branch Office Building Shear Wall Damage Investigation & Seismic Repair Project

Home Savings of America, Glendale, California

• Sound Stages 2, 3 & 4 Remodel and Seismic Upgrade

Culver Studios, Culver City, California

• Manchester High Rise Office Building Fire Sprinkler Retrofit

Cadence Corp., Los Angeles, California

• Logistics Support Center Research and Warehouse Planning & Renovation Project

Digital Equipment Corporation, Tustin, California

• Financial Plaza Office Building Renovation, Massachusetts Mutual, Rancho Bernardo

• Continental CableVision Headquarters Office Relocation; Los Angeles, California

• Headquarters Office Building Renovation & Manufacturing Facility Expansion Project

Web Service Company, Inc.; Redondo Beach, California

• Studebaker Associates Headquarters Office Building; Long Beach, California

• Library Conversion, Remodel & Renovation Project

California State University, Fullerton, California

• Gavilan Heights Master Planning & Specific Plan Development Project

Gavilan Heights Planning Services, Inc.; Riverside, California

• Hamilton Drive Condo Flooding Investigation, Beverly Hills, California

• Oxford Avenue Development Investigation & Planning Study

Silver Triangle Homeowners Association, Venice, California

• Irvine Corporate Headquarters Office Building Renovation Project

Digital Equipment Corporation, Irvine, California

• Denker Avenue Elementary School South Building Reconstruction Project, LAUSD

Los Angeles, California

• La Costa Greens Condominiums Building and Site Reconstruction

American Savings & Loan, Carlsbad, California

• Lakeside Condominiums Development Project

Shamrock Holding Company; Burbank, California

• Pacific Club Condominiums Reroofing, Playa del Rey, California

• Woodside Manor Condominiums Reconstruction, Burbank, California

• 19th Street Condominiums Investigation & Report, Santa Monica, California

• Burbank Apartments Seismic Reconstruction, Encino, California

• Collins Street Apartments Seismic Reconstruction, Tarzana, California

• Sepulveda Boulevard Apartments Investigation & Seismic Reconstruction, LA, Calif.

• DeSoto Avenue Apartments Investigation & Repair, Canoga Park, California

• Laser Lab Modifications, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California

• Child Care Center Design and Construction Project, TRW, Dominguez Hills, California

• University Personnel Services Department Relocation & Modification Project

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, California

• Ignatius Residence Hall Sprinkler Retrofit and Modification Project

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, California

• Xavier Hall University Computer Center Interior Space Planning and Remodel Project

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, California

• Faculty Center Interior Design and Modification Project

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, California

• University Business Office Space Planning and Expansion Project

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, California

• Fine Arts Annex Structural Modification Project

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, California

• Engineering & Biological Sciences Building Investigation and Reconstruction Study

California State University, Humbolt, California

• Langsdorf Hall 3rd Floor Space Planning and Renovation Project

California State University, Fullerton, California

• McCarthy Hall Micro Biology Laboratory Modification Project, California State

University, Fullerton, California

• Denker Avenue Elementary School Main Building Reconstruction Project, LAUSD

Los Angeles, California

• Eshelman Elementary School Main Building Reconstruction Project, LAUSD

Los Angeles, California

• Ignatius House Novitiate Campus Development

Society of Jesus, Culver City, California

• Lower Plaza Dining Center Construction Project

California State University, Fullerton, California

• Cherry Canyon Residential Development Consultation, La Canada, California

• Amestoy Middle School Campus Reconstruction Project, LAUSD

Los Angeles, California

• Peary Junior High School Campus Reconstruction Project, LAUSD

Los Angeles, California

• Bishop Ochoa Residence, Queen of Angels Junior Seminary; Los Angeles, California

• Parish Center Expansion Project, St. Lawrence Martyr, Redondo Beach, California

• Zoeter Place Shopping Center, Zoeter Associates; Seal Beach, California

• Parking Structure Heliport Landing Site Design & Construction Project

Security Pacific National Bank Computer Data Center, Glendale, California

• Loading Dock Canopy and Expansion Project

Security Pacific National Bank Computer Data Center, Glendale, California

• Commercial Loan Office Space Planning and Development Project

Security Pacific National Bank, West Los Angeles, California

• Elstad Residence Site Reconstruction & Subsurface Grouting, Rustic Canyon, California

• Bruttig Commercial Building Design & Construction Project, Los Angeles, California

Mr. Curran has also served as an expert witness for various types of litigation requiring expertise in architecture, design and construction defect investigation, building structural systems, structural system analysis, site development / drainage design, waterproofing, materials evaluation and construction claims resolution. This litigation typically involved design and construction defects and other disputes related to condominiums, office buildings, zoning, storm water control, single family residences and land development / planning projects.

Projects include:

• Park Hyatt Hotel Litigation, Century City, California[1]

$43 M Claim, 375 Room, Four Star Hotel

Allegations: Mold, Water Intrusion, Pool Corrosion

• University Research Center Investigation & Litigation[2]

University of California at San Diego & McKellar Development Corp

Allegations: Water Intrusion, Defective Waterproofing Membrane Product

• Tennis Villas at Monarch Beach Condos Litigation, Dana Point, California[3]

$16 M Claim, 200 Unit, Four Phase Condominium Development

Allegations: Structural Deficiencies, Water Intrusion.

• Gillis Residence Litigation, Beverly Hills, California[4]

$25 M Claim, 12,000 SF Mansion Residence

Allegations: Mold, Water Intrusion, Structural Deficiencies

• Fairway Center Office Building Litigation, Brea, California[5]

• 924 Westwood Blvd. Office Bldg. Litigation, West Los Angeles, California[6]

• Endocrine Sciences Laboratory Building Litigation, Calabasas, California[7]

• Calabasas Technical Center / State Street Bank Litigation, Calabasas, California[8]

• Jackson National Headquarters Office Building Investigation & Litigation[9]

Hawthorne, California

• Belcourt Terrace Condo Development Investigation & Litigation, Newport Beach[10]

• Chandler Park Village Condominiums Investigation & Litigation, Van Nuys[11]

$30 M Claim, 250 Unit, Four Phase Condominium Development

Allegations: Structural Deficiencies, Water Intrusion, Window Defects.

• Arman Condominiums Flooding Litigation, Beverly Hills, California[12]

• Spencer Estates Condominiums Litigation, Torrance, California[13]

$12 M Claim, 52 Unit Condominium Development

Allegations: Water Intrusion, Structural Deficiencies, Deck Defects, Soil Settlement

• La Costa Greens Condominiums Litigation, Carlsbad, California; American S & L[14]

$6 M Claim, 30 Unit, Three Building Luxury Condominium Development on the La Costa Golf Course.

Allegations: Subterranean Water Intrusion, Mold, Structural Deficiencies

• Woodside Manor Condominiums Litigation, Burbank, California[15]

$6 M Claim, 39 Unit, Three Story Condominium Development Over Concrete

Semi-subterranean Parking Structure.

Allegations: Water Intrusion, Wood Glu-Lam Structural System Deterioration

• Murphy Hill Condominiums Investigation & Litigation, Whittier, California[16]

• Emerald Villas Condominiums Litigation, Long Beach, California[17]

• Brea Residential Development Litigation, Brea, California[18]

• Stanley Avenue Residence Arbitration, West Hollywood, California[19]

• Grea Apartments Litigation, West Los Angeles, California[20]

• El Segundo Condominiums Litigation, El Segundo, California[21]

• Venice Renaissance Condominiums Litigation, Venice, California[22]

• Arizona Avenue Condominiums Litigation, Santa Monica, California[23]

• Park Shadows Condominiums Investigation & Litigation, Monterey Park, California[24]

• California Marquis Residential Development Litigation, Palmdale, California[25]

• Montefino Residential Development Litigation, Diamond Bar, California[26]

• California Oaks Residential Development Investigation & Litigation, Murietta, Calif. [27]

• Doppelt Condominium Litigation, Hollywood, California[28]

• Edwards Simi Valley Theatre Accident Litigation, Simi Valley, California[29]

• McKinley Home Foundation School Litigation, San Dimas, California[30]

• Avenue Stanford Warehouse Building Litigation, Valencia, California, Cal Fed Bank[31]

• Lewis vs Landmark Theaters Litigation, Fullerton, California[32]

• Calabasas Roof Collapse / Licha Construction Litigation, Calabasas, California[33]

• Scott vs LA County Accident Litigation, Los Angeles, California[34]

• Calderone Residence Litigation, Simi Valley, California[35]

• Los Angeles Times Olympic Production Facility Accident Litigation

Los Angeles, California[36]

• Harper / Goodman Planning, Property Line Litigation, Pacific Palisades, California[37]

• Ruoff / Harbor Creek Condominium Accident Litigation, Dana Point, California[38]

• Lepo Residence Litigation, Pacific Palisades, California[39]

• Kaiser Steel Mill Fontana Site Litigation, Fontana, California[40]

• Mooradian Residence Litigation, Los Angeles, California[41]

• Witteman Estate Litigation, Los Angeles, California[42]

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION IN USA

Corporate Manager; Design, Construction and Real Estate

Directed and administered all nationwide corporate facilities design and construction programs as well as the corporate real estate development program. These programs included the national headquarters, 12 regional offices, 11 regional parts distribution centers, 6 ports and all regional offices for the Nissan Finance Company (NMAC) Annual operating budget: $8,000,000; annual capital improvement budget: $38,000,000; total facilities exceeded 2,100,000 sq. ft. and 670 acres.

Projects include:

• NMC-USA Headquarters Office Master Development Plan

• NMC-USA Headquarters Office Computer Center Expansion

• NMC-USA Headquarters Office Tower Auto Show Room & Cafeteria Modification

• Regional Headquarters Office, Service & Parts Distribution Center, Portland, Oregon

• Regional Headquarters Office, Service & Parts Distribution Center, Memphis, Tenn.

• Regional Headquarters Office, Service & Parts Distribution Center, Columbus, Ohio

• Regional Office / Distribution Center Expansion, Portsmouth Virginia

• Regional Headquarters Office & Parts Distribution Center Remodel, Denver, Col.

• Regional Headquarters Office Remodel & Parts Distribution Center Expansion

Costs Mesa, California

• NMC Design International Design Center Project Development, San Diego

ALBERT C. MARTIN & ASSOCIATES

Project Director, Land Planning Division / Head, Environmental Studies Group

Directed the professional staff of architects and engineers on major architectural/engineering and real estate development projects. Prepared proposals, negotiated contracts, established budgets/schedules and administered construction. Developed company-wide project control systems based upon computer generated data. Established the Environmental Studies Group and directed the preparation of environmental impact reports (EIR's) for all ACMA projects. Represented clients before zoning/planning commissions for EIR approvals, conditional use permits and zone changes.

Project Design Architect/Structural Design Engineer

Developed client criteria and detailed building programs and prepared schematics and preliminary architectural design concepts for large institutional, industrial and commercial developments.

Prepared preliminary analyses and detailed structural designs on large commercial and industrial development projects. Experience covered all major building structural systems and materials including high-rise steel frames, pre-stressed post-tensioned concrete and flat plates.

Projects include:

• MCA Universal Studios Master Site Development Plan, 420 Acres

Studio City, California

• MCA Universal Studios Phase I Site Development, Grading and Drainage

Studio City, California

• ARCO Bayview Properties Master Development Plan, 500 Acres

San Francisco, California

• Loyola High School Pool and Gymnasium Complex, Los Angeles, California

• Loyola High School Master Plan Development, Los Angeles, California

• Metropolitan State College Master Plan Development, 10,000 Day FTE

Denver, Colorado

• Mount Sutro Tower Structural Design, San Francisco, California

• Loyola Law School Master Development Plan, Los Angeles, California

• Loyola Marymount University Master Plan Development, 100 Acres

Los Angeles, California

• Thomas Aquinas College Master Plan Development and EIR, 50/1000 Acres

Ojai, California

• Thomas Aquinas College Student Center Construction, Ojai, California

• Thomas Aquinas College Temporary Dormitories & Commons, Ojai, California

• Thomas Aquinas College Site Development & Water Systems, Ojai, California

• Aerospace Corporation Headquarters Expansion Master Plan and EIR

El Segundo, California

• Marymount High School Master Plan Development and Gymnasium

Los Angeles, California

• Mariners' Village Master Plan & Phase I Condominiums, New Orleans, Louisiana

• Disney World Monorail Structure, Florida

• Catamaran Hotel Development, Pacific Beach, California

• High Rise Headquarters Office Tower and Subterranean Parking Structure (55 Stories )

Security Pacific National Bank , Los Angles, California

• Atlantic Richfield Plaza Twin High Rise Office Towers (52 Stories Each)

Atlantic Richfield Company, Los Angeles, California

• Atlantic Richfield Plaza Subterranean Parking Structure (Twelve Levels)

Atlantic Richfield Company, Los Angeles, California

• Kodak Corporation Distribution Center and Warehouse, Honolulu, Hawaii

• LA County Juvenile Detention Center Site & Bldg. Reconstruction, Sylmar, California

• Atlantic Richfield Plaza Branch Bank, Bank of America, Los Angeles, California

• Headquarters Office Building Renovation & Seismic Upgrade

Prudential Insurance Company of America, Park La Brea, California

MARTIN STERN AND ASSOCIATES

Project Design Architect

Prepared schematic/preliminary architectural design concepts on major commercial hotel/casino and industrial developments.

Projects include:

• MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada

• Harrah's Hotel and Casino Gaming and Theater Renovation, Reno, Nevada

• Harrah's Corporation Aircraft Center, Reno, Nevada

• Hilton Hotel Site Re-Development, Las Vegas, Nevada

• Stardust Hotel Expansion Study, Las Vegas, Nevada

T.Y.LIN AND ASSOCIATES

Project Design Architect / Engineer

Responsible for the structural design/analysis and construction document development for major commercial, institutional and residential projects. Experience included primarily post-tensioned

concrete parking structures and large wood frame apartment complexes over concrete subterranean parking garages.

Projects include:

• Welton Becket Parking Structure, Los Angeles, California

• Biomedical Science Building, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii

• Park Western Estates Apartment Development, Los Angeles, California

• Municipal Parking Structure, Beverly Hills, California

• Single Family Residence / Hillside Slope Stabilization Project, Encino, California

• Prefabricated Concrete Housing Prototype, Richmond, California

ARMET AND DAVIS ARCHITECTS

Design Architect

Responsible for the development of schematic design documents and construction documents schools and commercial restaurant chain projects.

Projects include:

• Our Lady of Guadeloupe Girls High School, Calexico, California

• Denny's Restaurants, California

• Bob's Big Boy Restaurants, California

• Polynesian Village Apartment Development, Playa del Rey, California

damian gerard curran associates

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[1] Retained by Defendant Marriott Corporation, Performed Initial Defect Evaluation, Conducted Extensive Destructive Testing of Guest Rooms & Hotel Grounds & Pool Areas, Detailed Participationd in Seven (7) Month Mediation -- In Progress;

[2] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Extensive Destructive Testing; Deposed; Settled.

[3] Retained by Defendant (Original Construction Defect Case Attorney); Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigation; Deposed; Participated in Mediation; Prepared Trial Exhibits & Demonstrative Models; Consulted at Trial; Settled During Trial For Less Than $1 M.

[4] Retained by Defendant General Contractor; Conducted Code & Drawing Research, Site Investigations and Destructive Testing; Participated in Mediation;

5 Retained by Defendant Cal Fed Bank; Participated In Initial Site Destructive Testing, Mediation In Progress;

[5] Retained by Plaintiff; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigation; Deposed; Settled.

[6] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Destructive Testing, Participated in Mediation;

[7] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigation;

[8] Retained by Plaintiff; Conducted Zoning Code and Plan Research; Settled.

[9] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Destructive Testing; Deposed; Participated in Mediation; Settled.

[10] Retained by Defendant Framer; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Destructive Testing; Participated in Mediation; Settled.

[11] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Zoning & Building Code Research; Drawing Research; Deposed; Prepared Trial Exhibits; Testified at Trial (12-0 Jury Verdict).

[12] Retained by Defendant Developer / General Contractor; Conducted Zoning, Building Code and Drawing Research; Conducted Destructive Testing; Participated in Mediation: Settled During Trial Preparations.

[13] Retained by Plaintiff HOA & American Savings Bank; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Investigation & Extensive Destructive Testing; Deposed; Prepared Trial Exhibits; Testified at Trial: Judgement to Plaintiff.

[14] Retained by Plaintiff HOA; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Extensive Destructive Testing; Participated in Mediation; Settled.

[15] Retained by Plaintiff; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Destructive Testing; Settled.

[16] Retained by Defendant, Conducted Code & Drawing Research, Participated in Mediation;

[17] Retained by Defendant, Conducted Destructive Testing

[18] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research; Testified at Arbitration.

[19] Retained by Plaintiff; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Destructive Testing; Deposed; Participated in Mediation; Prepared Trial Exhibits; Settled;

[20] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigation; Reviewed Plans & Specifications; Settled.

[21] Retained by Plaintiff; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigation; Participated in Mediation; Settled.

[22] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Destructive Testing; Participated in Mediation; Settled.

[23] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Destructive Testing; Participated in Mediation; Settled.

[24] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigation; Participated in Mediation; Settled.

[25] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Destructive Testing; Participated in Mediation; Settled.

[26] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Destructive Testing; Participated in Mediation; Settled.

[27] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigations;

[28] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Initial Site Investigation, Settled.

[29] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research, Site Investigations and Destructive Testing, Participated in Mediation;

[30] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Initial Site Investigation, Destructive Testing Pending;

[31] Retained by Plaintiff; Conducted Initial Construction Document Review.

[32] Retained by Defendant; Reviewed Plans, Specifications & Structural Calculations; Settled.

[33] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigation; Settled.

[34] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigation; Settled.

[35] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigation; Summary Judgment;

[36] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigation; Deposed; Prepared Trial Exhibits; Testified at Trial.

[37] Retained by Plaintiff; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Site Investigation; Deposed; Settled.

[38] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Initial Destructive Testing; Settled.

[39] Retained by Defendant; Prepared Site Pictorial & Graphic Exhibits for Mediation; Settled;

[40] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Structural Calculations; Testified at Trial;

[41] Retained by Defendant; Conducted Code & Drawing Research and Prepared Cost Analysis; Testified at Trial;

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