Our Approach
Brian LaCas
Lead ExpertBrian LaCas, a court-qualified expert and Professional Hydrological and Civil Consulting Engineer, leads the team with distinguished credentials including P.Eng., FEC, APEC Engineer, and IntPE designations.
Based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, he brings extensive expertise spanning hundreds of studies and engineering design/construction projects across Canada, the United States, and international markets.
He specializes in surface water hydrology and hydraulics, meteorology, sedimentation, floodplain analysis, river systems, mining water management, shoreline and ocean coastal engineering, urban and rural watershed management, storm drain systems, and statistical analysis of climate and flow data. His comprehensive experience is further complemented by expert witness work in both Canadian and American legal proceedings.
The ExpertiseHydrology & Hydraulic Engineering
We offer independent hydrology and hydraulic engineering expertise for rivers, lakes, and coastal/ocean environments, supporting complex litigation, insurance claims, and infrastructure disputes worldwide.
Our team is dedicated to helping lawyers, law firms, and insurance companies navigate the complex technical world of surface water engineering, translating intricate concepts into language that clients, judges, and juries can easily understand.
The AssessmentCourt-Ready Reporting
As your expert consultants, we are committed to providing an honest assessment. If weaknesses exist in your case theory, we will tell you. If the technical data support your position, we will analyze, model, report, and present the results with compelling graphics and in plain language that will resonate and hold up in any courtroom.
While initial assessments are typically completed within a few weeks, more complex analyses are developed as cases progress. Our team will work closely alongside legal counsel to ensure timely, case-aligned deliverables throughout the litigation process.
LCI Engineering Group
The TeamAt LCI Engineering Group (established in 1991), our team of specialized water resources engineers provides in-depth hydrological expertise and expert witness services for legal proceedings involving hydrology, hydraulics, and water resource disputes.
With extensive flood forensics and courtroom experience, we deliver clear, authoritative testimony while maintaining a proud history of providing unbiased, non-conflicted analysis for both plaintiff and defendant clients, helping judges and juries reach informed decisions.
The ApproachIndependent Analysis
When engaged on a case, we conduct a comprehensive review of all available data (including environmental reports, engineering plans, and incident documentation), followed by independent analyses utilizing advanced modelling techniques to simulate water movement, precipitation-runoff dynamics, and assess impacts.
While initial assessments are typically completed within a few weeks, more complex analyses are developed as cases progress, with our team working closely alongside legal counsel to ensure timely, case-aligned deliverables throughout the litigation process.
