About Paul Gold
Paul Gold is the Founder and CEO of Sports Surfaces LLC, one of the most active sports court construction companies in the United States. He began his career at age 16 at Apex Engineering — a forensic engineering firm — where he gained the foundational construction analysis skills that power his expert witness practice today..
After acquiring Budge Tennis, one of the oldest sports construction companies in the world, Paul grew that operation into Sports Surfaces LLC and expanded it to a national footprint. Over 20+ years, he personally oversaw more than 7,000 completed courts across residential, commercial, municipal, and institutional sectors throughout Florida and nationwide.
Areas of Expertise
Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball & Padel
Direct construction experience across all major court types — technical authority in defect claims for any sport discipline.
Asphalt & Post-Tension Concrete Systems
Technical depth in both asphalt and post-tension concrete systems — design standards, construction sequencing, and failure mechanisms.
Sub-Base & Drainage Failures
Root-cause identification of sub-grade deficiencies, improper slope, and drainage failures as causes of surface deterioration.
Acrylic Coating Systems
Expert knowledge of acrylic resurfacing products — application standards, coating delamination, bubbling, and color-system failure analysis.
Construction Defects & Causation
Systematic analysis of cracking, delamination, and surface irregularities versus normal wear, benchmarked against industry standards of care.
Courts Completed
Years Experience
FL Contractor Licenses
Career History
2007 – Present
Sports Surfaces LLC · West Palm Beach, FL
Built a leading U.S. sports construction firm from the ground up. Personally directed construction and resurfacing of 7,000+ courts across residential, commercial, municipal, and institutional sectors in Florida and nationwide. Developed hands-on expertise in construction defect identification, causation analysis, and remediation cost estimation.
Prior to 2007
Budge Tennis (Acquired)
Acquired and expanded one of the oldest sports construction companies in the world. Transitioned operations into Sports Surfaces LLC, broadening the portfolio across multiple sport disciplines and geographic markets throughout the southeastern U.S.
Started age 16
Apex Engineering
Began career at a forensic engineering firm, advancing into operations leadership. Gained foundational exposure to construction analysis and defect documentation — the bedrock of Paul’s expert witness practice today.
Licenses & Credentials
Florida Contractor Licenses
- Certified Contractor — Broward County, FL
- Certified Contractor — Palm Beach County, FL
- Certified Contractor — Martin County, FL
Professional Certifications
- OSHA 300 Certified
- FAA Certified Pilot — Fixed-Wing Aircraft
- FAA Licensed Rotorcraft (Helicopter) Pilot
Education
- Eckerd College — Pre-Med, graduated top of class
- American University of the Caribbean — Medical School, 1997–1999
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
COURTS RESURFACED & BUILT
Litigation Support Services
Available for every phase of litigation — from preliminary case review through expert report, deposition, and trial testimony. Cases accepted nationwide.
Expert Reports & Written Opinions
Detailed written analysis of construction defects, surface failures, and standards of care. Structured for clarity and defensibility in discovery and at trial.
Deposition Testimony
Clear, confident testimony grounded in 20+ years of field experience. Complex technical matters communicated plainly and precisely under oath.
Trial Testimony
Experienced courtroom presence — able to explain sub-grade failures, coating defects, and drainage issues clearly to judges and lay jurors.
Site Inspection & Documentation
On-site evaluation and photographic documentation of defective surfaces, drainage failures, and sub-base conditions — available anywhere in the U.S.
Cost of Repair Estimates
Independent, market-based remediation estimates grounded in current contractor pricing and direct knowledge of material and labor requirements.
Early Case Evaluation
Preliminary review of project documents, specifications, and photographs to assess claim merits and advise counsel on technical strengths and weaknesses.
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Retain Paul Gold as Your Expert Witness
Available for consultation, written expert reports, deposition, and trial testimony.
✉ paul@sportsurfaces.com ☎ 561-634-0664
📍 West Palm Beach, FL | Cases accepted nationwide | Multilingual: EN / ES / PT
Call For a Quote:
888-423-1120
EXPERT WITNESS FEE SCHEDULE
ENGAGEMENT TERMS
A signed engagement agreement and retainer are required prior to commencement of any services. All work is billed against the retainer. Additional retainers may be required as work progresses.
Hourly Rates
Initial Consultation (15–30 min)
Case Review / File Analysis
Phone Conferences / Strategy Calls
Written Reports / Expert Opinions
Site Inspection (Local – South Florida)
Site Inspection (Outside Local Area)
Deposition & Testimony
Deposition (Half Day – up to 4 hours)
Deposition (Full Day – up to 8 hours)
Trial Testimony (Per Day)
Court Appearance (Minimum)
TRAVEL TIME & EXPENSES
- Travel Time: $200 per hour
- Airfare: Business Class (for trips over 3 hours)
- Lodging: Standard business hotel
- Ground Transportation: Billed at cost
- Meals & Incidentals: Billed at cost
RETAINER REQUIREMENTS
- Initial Retainer: $3,000 – $10,000 (depending on case scope)
- Retainer is non-refundable but applied to billed services
- Work will pause if retainer is depleted until replenished
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Less than 72 hours notice (depositions, site visits, testimony):
Full fee charged - 72–120 hours notice:
50% of scheduled fee
PAYMENT TERMS
- Invoices issued bi-weekly or monthly
- Payment due within 10 days
- Late payments subject to 5% monthly interest
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Document preparation for litigation support
- Coordination with legal teams and opposing experts
- Rebuttal reports and supplemental opinions
Billed at standard hourly rates unless otherwise agreed
Call For a Quote:
888-423-1120
Client Testimonials
I am very happy with the work that was done by Sport Surfaces. The gentleman that did the measuring explained what would take place. The job was completed in two days as promised. Your employee that did the measuring made a nice appearance. I recommend your company!
I have used this company for the past three years to resurface many tennis courts. The communication is superb and the work is always done in a timely fashion. They work very clean and the costs are very competitive. I strongly recommend this company every time I am asked to oversee a tennis court resurfacing.
I am very happy to recommend Sport Surfaces. I have worked on a regular basis with the company since 2007. I have found their management staff and construction personnel to be knowledgeable and highly skilled. They have delivered work on time and I have been very satisfied with the results. www.capellicenters.com
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