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Lindley Givler
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Lindley Givler
Accepting select engagements

Professional Civil Engineer – Hydrology, Hydraulics, Dams, Water Resources & Site Development

L. David Givler, M.S.C.E., P.E. brings over 37 years of licensed civil engineering expertise to complex litigation and technical matters — from flood studies and dam breach analyses to coastal erosion and slab movement investigations.

Daubert-tested
Reports and depositions
37+
Years of Professional Experience
Practice

Areas of Expertise

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Hydrology & Hydraulics

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Dam Design, Inspection & Rehabilitation

03

Water Resources Planning

04

Coastal Engineering

05

Stormwater Management

06

Floodplain Management

07

Slab Movement & Moisture Analysis

08

Bridge Hydraulics

09

Municipal Engineering

10

Site Development & Subdivisions

11

Water Utility Design

12

Foundation Analysis

Engagements

Representative Matters

Slab Movement & Stucco Panel Damage — Ecumenical Center for Religion & Health

Investigated movement of sidewalks and slabs and damage to stucco panels; designed stabilization measures.

San Antonio, TexasConsulting & Testifying Expert

Ground Movement & Subsidence Adjacent to Building — Episcopal Diocese of West Texas

Studied ground movement and subsidence adjacent to building; designed stabilization and prevention measures.

Alamo Heights, TexasConsulting & Testifying Expert

Moisture Transfer & Wood Floor Damage — Scanlan Residence

Measured moisture transfer through house slab; determined source of moisture and cause of wood floor damage; designed moisture reduction measures.

Alamo Heights, TexasConsulting Expert

Slab Movement & Seepage Analysis — Mays Residence

Analyzed slab movement and seepage; designed moisture control system.

Terrell Hills, TexasConsulting Expert

Coastal Basement Slab Failure Investigation

Conducted tide level investigation for insurance company regarding coastal basement slab failure.

Consulting Expert

QA/QC Review of Hydraulic Technical Studies — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Missouri River Fish & Wildlife Mitigation Project

Performed QA/QC reviews for hydraulic technical studies on remnant chute re-opening.

Atchison County, MissouriTechnical Expert
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Mr. Givler accepts matters involving hydrology and hydraulics, dam safety, floodplain management, coastal engineering, stormwater design, water resources, site development, and slab movement or moisture analysis. He serves as both a consulting and testifying expert.

Yes. Mr. Givler holds active P.E. licenses in both Pennsylvania and Texas, and has practiced civil engineering for over 37 years.

Mr. Givler is proficient in HEC-RAS, HEC-1, HEC-2, TR-20, TR-55, HEC-5, and WEAP, which are the industry-standard tools for flood routing, floodplain delineation, and water resources modeling.

Yes. Mr. Givler has served as FEMA Floodplain Administrator for multiple Texas municipalities and has performed technical work directly for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on coastal and hydraulic engineering projects.

Mr. Givler has designed, inspected, rehabilitated, and performed breach analyses for dozens of earthen and concrete dams across Texas and Pennsylvania, including structures up to 164 feet in height. His dam-related work spans cofferdam design, spillway rehabilitation, emergency action plans, and HEC-RAS unsteady flow breach modeling.

Mr. Givler has provided testimony in Texas state courts including Dallas County, Hays County, and Bexar County, with cases heard before multiple district court judges.

Work With a Trusted Civil Engineering Expert

L. David Givler, M.S.C.E., P.E. is available to provide expert consulting and testimony in hydrology, hydraulics, dam safety, water resources, and related civil engineering matters. Reach out today to discuss your case.

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