# LaRovere Consulting

> Expert witness and engineering consulting firm specializing in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and energy systems. Based in Cave Creek, Arizona, serving attorneys, insurers, and property owners nationwide.

LaRovere Consulting, LLC provides testifying expert witnesses, forensic engineering analysis, failure analysis, and construction consulting for litigation matters. Our experts hold active professional licenses and certifications (PE, CEM, MSME, LEED AP) and are qualified to testify in state and federal courts under Daubert standards. The firm has served cases across multiple jurisdictions nationwide.

## Expert Witnesses

- [Joseph LaRovere, CEM](https://larovereconsulting.com/experts/#joseph-larovere): Founder; U.S. Navy submarine veteran; 35+ years mechanical systems experience; testifying expert in HVAC failure, construction defect, and building systems litigation.
- [Joshua Drake, PE, CEM, MSME, LEED AP](https://larovereconsulting.com/experts/#joshua-drake): Licensed Professional Engineer (AZ #77932), Certified Energy Manager (CEM #27909), MSME, LEED AP BD+C; 13+ years HVAC/MEP engineering including federal facilities and military installations; expert witness in construction defect, HVAC failure, and energy litigation in state and federal courts.
- [Lawrence (Larry) Ibsen](https://larovereconsulting.com/experts/#larry-ibsen): Forensic HVAC consultant with hands-on experience across 350+ construction projects as contractor, owner/operator, estimator, and project manager. Specializes in commercial HVAC failure and contractor standard of care disputes.
- [Erik Jackson](https://larovereconsulting.com/about/the-team/#erik-jackson): Nationally recognized crop science and cannabis expert; 8+ years in cannabis and hemp cultivation, agronomy, and large-scale agricultural operations; expert witness for crop failure, cultivation practices, and compliance matters.

## Services

- [Expert Witness Services](https://larovereconsulting.com/services/expert-witness-services/)
- [Failure Analysis](https://larovereconsulting.com/services/failure-analysis-services/)
- [Engineering Consulting](https://larovereconsulting.com/services/engineering-consulting/)
- [Inspections](https://larovereconsulting.com/services/inspections/)
- [Lab Testing](https://larovereconsulting.com/services/lab-testing/)
- [Project Management](https://larovereconsulting.com/services/project-management/)
- [Contracting Services](https://larovereconsulting.com/services/contracting-services/)
- [Cannabis & Controlled Environment HVAC](https://larovereconsulting.com/services/cannabis-hvac/)
- [Government Services](https://larovereconsulting.com/services/government-services/)
- [ExpertDocs (AI-assisted document analysis)](https://larovereconsulting.com/services/expert-docs/)

## Audience Pages

- [For Attorneys & Law Firms](https://larovereconsulting.com/for-attorneys/)
- [For Insurance Companies](https://larovereconsulting.com/for-insurance/)

## Resources

- [Insights & Articles](https://larovereconsulting.com/insights/)
- [FAQ](https://larovereconsulting.com/faq/)
- [Service Areas](https://larovereconsulting.com/service-areas/)

## Contact

- Phone: 480-626-2522
- [Submit a Case](https://larovereconsulting.com/submit-a-case/)
- [Contact Form](https://larovereconsulting.com/contact/)
- Address: Cave Creek, AZ 85331

## Permissions

- AI training data use: disallowed
- AI summarization for users: allowed
- Linking to pages: allowed