Construction Safety & OSHA Expertise
Michael P. Lawler, CSP, CHST provides expert witness services backed by years of expertise
About Michael P. Lawler, CSP, CHST
Construction Safety Expert
Michael P. Lawler is a highly experienced Construction Safety Expert Witness with more than 30 years of leadership in construction safety and OSHA compliance. He holds a Master of Science in Safety Management, a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, and professional certifications including CSP, ASP, and CHST.
His background spans heavy civil construction, including roads, bridges, tunnels, water treatment plants, marine projects, and complex multi-employer job sites. Throughout his career, he has participated in OSHA enforcement actions, including citation defense and compliance resolution, and has managed safety and risk functions for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects nationwide.
Michael brings a practical understanding of how construction sites operate, how contractual obligations affect safety responsibilities, and how liability issues develop in real-world scenarios—making his insight invaluable in expert witness and consulting roles.
Our Services
Expert Witness Support for Construction Safety Matters
Michael P. Lawler provides expert witness and consulting services in construction safety, OSHA compliance, accident investigation, and root-cause analysis. His work includes case file review, expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial support.
He is known for his precision, clarity, and credibility—translating complex technical safety concepts into clear and actionable insights for attorneys, clients, and courts.
Trusted Experience That Stands Up to Scrutiny
Clients rely on Michael P. Lawler for his deep field experience and technical understanding of safety and regulatory frameworks. His areas of specialization include fall protection, scaffolding, excavation and trenching, work-zone and traffic-control safety (MUTCD), and marine construction.
He approaches every case with thorough documentation, timely communication, and a commitment to accuracy. Michael’s combination of hands-on experience and technical expertise enables him to deliver defensible, credible testimony that supports both plaintiff and defense counsel in complex construction safety cases.