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Emergency Response

When the worst happens, we get boots on the ground fast – and start you on the road to recovery.

Lead Contacts

Gary Panariello
Gary Panariello
Managing Director
GPanariello@thorntontomasetti.com +1.415.365.6900 San Francisco Click to Download CV
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John Abruzzo
Managing Principal
jabruzzo@thorntontomasetti.com +1.415.365.6930 San Francisco Click to Download CV
Elisabeth Malsch
Elisabeth Malsch
Managing Principal & Forensics Practice Co-Leader
emalsch@thorntontomasetti.com +1.212.367.3076 New York Click to Download CV
David Fusco
David Fusco
Senior Principal & Florida Office Co-Director
dfusco@thorntontomasetti.com +1.813.906.1250 Tampa Click to Download CV

From construction accidents, operating mishaps or overloads to natural disasters or human-induced events – when a structure or installation is collapsed or crippled, we evaluate the site, preserve and document forensic evidence and provide recommendations to reduce post-accident hazards.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE ASSISTANCE: +1.877.993.9737

Anywhere, Anytime

With offices around the globe, our international reach allows us to speedily dispatch expert multidisciplinary teams, set up operations and remain on-site until the assignment is complete. And we maintain a 24/7 presence on-site to ensure safety.

Continuing Support

After the immediate crisis is under control, we offer services that provide additional support. Investigation, documentation, claim support, expert testimony and design for repairs or replacement: we’re there for you.

Our Team

Gary Panariello
Gary Panariello
Managing Director
GPanariello@thorntontomasetti.com +1.415.365.6900 San Francisco Click to Download CV
abruzzo
John Abruzzo
Managing Principal
jabruzzo@thorntontomasetti.com +1.415.365.6930 San Francisco Click to Download CV
Elisabeth Malsch
Elisabeth Malsch
Managing Principal & Forensics Practice Co-Leader
emalsch@thorntontomasetti.com +1.212.367.3076 New York Click to Download CV
David Fusco
David Fusco
Senior Principal & Florida Office Co-Director
dfusco@thorntontomasetti.com +1.813.906.1250 Tampa Click to Download CV
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Zachary Kates
Senior Principal
zkates@thorntontomasetti.com +1.512.580.1753 Austin Click to Download CV
Matthew Olender
Matthew Olender
Senior Principal & Forensics Practice Co-Leader
MOlender@thorntontomasetti.com +1.954.903.9310 Fort Lauderdale Click to Download CV
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Marguerite Pinto
Senior Principal & New York Office Co-Director
mpinto@thorntontomasetti.com +1.212.367.3096 New York Click to Download CV
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Timothy D. Lynch
Senior Vice President
tdlynch@thorntontomasetti.com +1.917.661.8083 New York Click to Download CV
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Brian Shen
Principal & San Francisco Office Director
bshen@thorntontomasetti.com +1.415.365.6942 San Francisco Click to Download CV

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