"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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Lance R. Foster, CPP, CSC is a practicing, non-product affiliated security consultant. He is a former bank security director, homicide detective and college criminology instructor. While specializing...
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Gary Deel, PhD, JD has 10 years of experience in executive-level positions in the hospitality industry and 10 years of experience teaching hospitality management and law curriculum for some of the nation's...
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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
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MARK E. WILLIAMS, AIA, NCARB
Premises Safety, Construction Claims, & Architect Professional Liability
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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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