"Expert Professional Not Professional Expert" - I am a Board Certified security professional with multi-state security consultant, private patrol and private investigator "Qualified Manager" licenses. My background includes more than 40 years of training...
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Preston Rideout is a nightclub and bar consultant specializing in Dram Shop Expert Witness Testimony. He has 25 years of bar operations experience and 75 alcohol safety certifications. Preston is CEO of Rideout Hospitality and Founder of The Dram Shop...
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Drew Neckar MBA, CPP, CHPA is a board-certified security management professional who over his 20+ year career has managed safety and security programs for companies operating in the healthcare, higher education, financial services, and nightclub industries.
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Over 35 years experience managing, operating and consulting on hotels, motels, resorts, inns, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, catering, special event facilities, casinos, and mixed-use real estate across North America. Held prior positions for different...
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Retired Sergeant II+1 Los Angeles Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT). I worked numerous assignments during my 29-year law enforcement career to include: SWAT, K9, Vice, Narcotics, Jail Operations, Internal Affairs, Gangs, Crisis Negotiation...
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Mike Panish is a legal expert witness and consultant specializing in most construction trades (defects & injuries), automatic door systems, doors, door hardware, door sensors, gates, cabinetry, architectural...
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Award-winning restaurant executive. Helped create, open, run, and advise hundreds of full service restaurants, limited service, quick-service, bars and nightclubs. Additional expertise in restaurant franchising...
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT EXPERT
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John A. Gordon is a restaurant subject matter expert, and works complex restaurant analysis and advisory projects. Gordon is a certified Master Analyst, Financial Forensics and supports litigation matters....
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Mr. Withrow specializes in Security and Police Practices & Procedures with a focus on Premises Liability, Hotel and Restaurant Safety, Crime Foreseeability, Negligence & Liability, Use of Force, Over...
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Steve Kaufer, CPP, is a Board-Certified security expert with more than forty years of experience. He has specialized expertise in school security (K-12), workplace violence, healthcare security, alarm...
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Raymond S. Mey’s expertise and credibility as an expert witness are derived from his unique set of skills and experience. During his 23-year tenure with the FBI, Mr. Mey served in leadership positions...
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Tom Shea is a nationally recognized law enforcement and physical security expert specializing in policing best practices, security standards and negligence, and emergency preparedness. He specializes in...
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For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
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MARK E. WILLIAMS, AIA, NCARB
Premises Safety, Construction Claims, & Architect Professional Liability
Mr. Williams brings over 30 years of practical experience preparing construction documents and...
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Unrivaled qualifications in Police and Security Best Practices. Olympic Games Security Administrator, Retired Police Chief, Probation Chief, & Concert Public Safety Director. Qualified in Large Public...
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Howard Cannon has 40+ years Exclusive in the Restaurant and Bar Industry specializing in Slips, Trips & Falls, Coffee Burns, Alcohol & Dram Shop, Acts of Violence, Negligent Security, Customer & Employee...
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Paul Romanos, Jr.
Food and Beverage Operations & Dram Shop Expert
PJ Romanos is a liquor liability and food / beverage operations expert with more than 3 decades of hands-on hospitality industry experience....
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Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines.
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Bars/Lounges/Night Clubs FAQs
What is a bars/lounges/night clubs expert witness?
An expert witness in the area of bars, lounges, and night clubs is someone who has extensive knowledge and experience in the operation of these types of businesses. This expert can provide testimony in court cases that involve issues such as liquor licensing, zoning, and noise ordinances, among other issues.
What is the role of a bars/lounges/night clubs expert witness?
Bars/Lounges/Night Clubs expert witness provides testimony on industry standards, safety regulations, and liability in the nightlife industry.
How much can a person make as a bars/lounges/night clubs expert witness?
Bars/lounges/night clubs expert witnesses may receive an hourly income of $225 to $450 per hour, or higher in some situations.
What are the qualifications of a bars/lounges/night clubs expert witness?
An expert witness in bars/lounges/night clubs should have extensive knowledge of the operations, policies, procedures, and safety protocols of such establishments.
For a case, how is evidence gathered by a bars/lounges/night clubs expert witness?
An expert witness in bars/lounges/night clubs cases may gather evidence through site visits, interviews with staff and patrons, review of surveillance footage, and analysis of industry standards and regulations.
What types of cases involve expert opinions from a bars/lounges/night clubs expert witness?
Cases involving liquor liability, security measures, crowd control, and premises liability may require expert opinions from a bars/lounges/night clubs expert witness.
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