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DeVore Consulting delivers expert witness and owner's representative services for construction and real estate matters across Ohio and nationally.
Principal Jay DeVore is a Licensed Architect (Ohio #1015062) and MBA with 20+ years of hands-on experience in complex real estate development and construction management. As an expert witness, he provides authoritative testimony in cases involving construction defects, contractor standard of care, eminent domain and condemnation, real estate valuation disputes, stigma damages, highest and best use analysis, and delay/disruption claims — in state and federal courts and before arbitration panels.
As an Owner's Representative, Jay protects client interests from inception through closeout: selecting and managing design and construction teams, monitoring budgets and schedules, enforcing quality standards, and resolving disputes before they escalate. Clients include developers, investors, institutions, and legal counsel.
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Min project size
$5,000+
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Hourly rate
$150 - $199 / hr
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Employees
2 - 9
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Locations
Columbus, OH
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Year founded
Founded 2010
1 Locations
- Columbus , OH
Service Lines
- Real Estate Law
- 50%
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Industries
- Legal
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- Real estate
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Our Story
We are DeVore Consulting — a team-led firm combining a licensed architect and MBA-backed real estate finance expertise with 20+ years delivering 1,000+ units nationwide. Our team provides owner’s rep project management and expert‑witness services: courtroom‑ready, defensible analysis and rapid responsiveness, plus independent oversight that prevents costly surprises. Clients praise our financial rigor, clear communication, and proven delivery on complex developments.
What Sets Us Apart
Licensed Architect + Expert Witness
Jay DeVore holds an Ohio Architecture License (#1015062) and an MBA, giving him a rare dual command of design, construction, and business. Courts and attorneys rely on this combination for credible, defensible expert testimony.20+ Years of Active Project Experience
Unlike consultants who drifted into expert work, Jay has spent two decades in the field managing real projects, real budgets, and real disputes. That hands-on depth is what makes his opinions hold up under cross-examination.Ohio-Based, Nationally Capable
DeVore Consulting is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with deep roots in the Central Ohio construction and development market. We serve clients statewide and nationally, with particular strength in eminent domain, multifamily development, and complex commercial projects.Locations (1)
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