Seminars

Industry Expert Seminars

Seminars Presented by Scott Cohen

Scott Cohen has presented industry seminars at peer attended events for more than a decade. Cohen has presented on a wide range of topics in the areas of:

Pool construction defects
Landscaping and Design
Pool Design and Building
Outdoor Recreation

Completed Cases

Depositions

Trials

Outdoor Recreation Expert Seminars

Industry Seminar Expertise Detailing

Since 2008, Scott Cohen has presented expert seminars at peer attended conferences and events. The subject matter covered runs the gamut from landscaping and pool design to building client relationships to identifying construction defects. Here are just a few of the seminars offered:

01 .

Builders, Bloopers and Blunders – Learn from the mistakes of others Candid Contractor; Lessons Learned from a CSLB Expert Witness

Because I’ve witnessed so many bad practices over the years — and frankly, because they don’t seem to become any less frequent with time — I’ve decided to share my observations of common problems in this seminar. The most common problems are covered in my Candid Contractor book.

02 .

Outdoor Fireplace and Fire Feature Design & Construction

Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits are one of the hottest trends in outdoor living. Find out whether a fireplace, fire pit, or fire hearth is best for any given project as well as step-by-step construction tips. Buy Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits to learn even more.

03 .

The Outdoor Room Boom

Learn all about the latest trends in creating outdoor rooms in your own backyard. I walk you through the design and construction process of the outdoor living room, outdoor kitchen, outdoor dining areas, proper concrete patio sizing, and “wayfinding” from place to place. This seminar covers information from my Outdoor Kitchen Design Workbook and Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits.

04 .

Patio / Outdoor Kitchen Design and Construction

Discover the best techniques for placing outdoor kitchens and patios, taking into consideration entertaining needs and lifestyle. Learn the best materials for flooring and outdoor kitchen countertops. Buy Patio Covers, Pergolas, and Pavilions for more photos and information about this topic.

05 .

Outdoor Kitchen Design and Build (basic and advanced versions)

Find out how the addition of an outdoor kitchen adds value to a home, and learn step-by-step how to design and build the ultimate outdoor kitchen using poured-in-place concrete countertops, embedded colored glass chips, and fiber optic lighting. Detailed information can be found in my Outdoor Kitchen Design Workbook.

06 .

High-End Swimming Pool and Spa Design & Construction

Learn how to incorporate trend-setting elements into your custom pool & spa construction including vanishing edges, slot overflows, sheer descents, popup fountains, Baja shelves, and more. This seminar is best given along with the gorgeous Poolscapes coffee table book of 25 amazing pools.

07 .

Outdoor Design For Couples

As any landscape designer (or any other residential contractor, for that matter) knows, there can be big differences between what men and women want out of a home improvement project. I have many years of experience navigating the delicate balance between husband and wife when it comes to outdoor design and construction. Laugh and learn how to bring harmony to the outdoors!

08 .

Landscape Lighting

Learn the essentials of landscape lighting design including proper layout, fixture selection, lighting technique, effects, and installation of low-voltage systems.

09 .

50 Shades of Green

In this seminar, I share my top 50 water and energy conservation tips for turning your client’s backyard into a green scene.

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Client Feedback

J. Scott Slater

Attorney & Firm Founder of Slater | Grant

"Scott Cohen was our primary pool expert in a construction lawsuit involving a large, all-glass-tile pool at a $25 million residence on the coast of Siesta Key, Florida. The issues were complicated and the stakes were high. Scott was by far the most polished, experienced, and effective pool expert in the case, and largely for that reason, we were able to obtain a very successful result for our client. If you are looking for the premier pool expert, look no further."

Regina Spurley

ESQ. (Padadena, California)

“I retained Scott Cohen as an expert witness in a construction defect matter. Scott was very knowledgable and thorough; he was able to pinpoint issues that other experts had missed prior to his retention. Scott helped to prepare the technical questions for the opposing side’s deposition, and made a presentation in mediation that was instrumental in resolution. I would definitely hire Scott in the future”

Michael L. Morgan, Esq.

Morgan Law Group, P.A.

"Scott served as the Plaintiff’s expert in a recent civil case involving various defects found in a high end swimming pool. The pool that was constructed in a raised vault located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Scott’s expertise was the catalyst that ultimately resolved the case to my clients satisfaction. I wholeheartedly recommend Scott Cohen to anyone in need of a professional expert in matters relating to swimming pools and swimming pool construction."

Brian Plante

ESQ (Irvine, California)

“I have retained Scott as an expert witness on numerous cases over the last 15 years, and have always found him to be knowledgable, thorough, and well prepared. Scott has testified for me on both arbitration and judicial reference proceedings, and in every instance the neutral has adopted his opinions. He is a true asset to our litigation team.”

Jason Tortorici

Senior Counsel Daniels, Fine, Israel, Schonbuch & Lebovits

“Scott, Thank you so much for all of your hard work on this file! We would never have gotten the case resolved absent your thorough and detailed analysis of the facts and evidence in this case. I have no doubt that you would have made a phenomenal trial witness had we gotten that far. Your attention to detail and pleasant demeanor would have been well received in court and would have probably had the defense begging for mercy! Looking forward to our next case together soon!”

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