Expert Witnesses in Orlando, FL

Found 9 experts in Orlando, FL

  • Gary Deel
    Dr. Gary Deel is a polymath with a strong record of career success in several industries including hospitality management, higher education, legal work, and professional consulting, and a mastery of knowledge in several other academic areas including aerospace studies, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice. Gary has spent more than 15 years as a professor at various institutions, including Valencia College, University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Colorado Technical University (CTU), Kaplan University, the Art Institutes (Ai), the University of Central Florida (UCF), American Public University System (APUS), Colorado State University (CSU), and University of Florida (UFL), and Thomas University (TU). Gary has developed and taught courses in business, hospitality, leadership, ethics, law, professionalism, sales and marketing, engineering, maintenance, culinary arts, human resources, space studies, astronomy, and other academic areas. Gary currently serves as Professor for the APUS School of Business, and as Adjunct Professor for the hospitality and business programs at UCF, CSU, UFL, and Thomas University. Prior to and concurrent with Gary's academic work, he spent nearly ten years in hospitality management and leadership working for prestigious companies including Disney, Rosen Hotels, Picsolve, Merlin Entertainments, and Wynn Resorts. Gary has also worked in the legal arena as an attorney, consultant, and expert witness, assisting lawyers with a variety of hospitality-related litigation support services. Gary holds 15 college degrees including two doctoral degrees, seven master’s degrees, three bachelor’s degrees, and three associate’s degrees in various different subjects. Gary has also held more than 30 licenses and industry certifications, including bar licenses in Florida, Nevada, and the District of Columbia, and dozens of professional credentials. Finally, Gary is an accomplished author, having published more than 500 blogs, podcasts, videos, and peer-reviewed articles for various media outlets and platforms. He has also been interviewed for newspapers, magazines, periodicals, podcasts, and televised news segments.
  • John Thomazin
    Mr. Thomazin is a licensed professional engineer in five states with over 30 years of experience in the fields of engineering, structural design, computer-aided engineering, consulting, and as an adjunct professor. He specializes in vehicle accident reconstruction, farm accidents, structural engineering assessments, structural design, product failure analysis, and finite element modeling. As an engineering consultant, he has experience designing and evaluating agricultural buildings, commercial buildings, metal buildings and structures, foundations, agricultural and commercial machinery, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
  • Jonathan Rivera
    Credentialed safety & security professional within the hospitality industry with over two decades of managerial experience in hotels, resorts, restaurants, conference centers, golf, spas and other industry operations. Extensive experience in other industries as head of loss control for a commercial insurance broker servicing clients. Currently employed as the corporate Director of Safety and Risk Management for a company that owns and operates hotels and resorts with thousands of employees and millions of guests each year. Education at college level includes Hospitality Management and a Bachelors Degree in Safety & Health. Designations, credentials, and memberships include those from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, American Assoc. of Safety Professionals, National Restaurant Assoc., Pool & Hot Tub Professionals Assoc., ASIS International, and others. Board Member of crime stopping organization and Intelligence Liaison Officer with a counter-terrorism governmental agency.
  • SD
    Dr. Dennis is a tenured professor of Accounting at the University of Central Florida. He maintains active CPA licenses (FL and NC) as well as an active CFP® certification. He holds a BBA in Accounting and an MS in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame as well as a Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to academia, he worked in the audit practice at KPMG, serving financial services clients (including Wells Fargo & Company). Dr. Dennis currently teaches Advanced Auditing (undergraduate) as well as a PhD seminar in auditing research. He is also a sought-after speaker for accounting firms and professional organizations. His research has been presented nationally and internationally, and has been cited over 800 times. Dr. Dennis is also a pillar of the community, serving as the President of the School Board at his children’s K-8 Catholic School and the Treasurer of the Notre Dame Club of Greater Orlando.
  • Douglas Baumgarten
    Douglas Baumgarten, M.S. is an expert in exercise science, fitness equipment, health clubs, personal training, bicycling, baseball and softball. Mr. Baumgarten has a degree from Harvard University and a Masters degree in exercise science, as well as 40+ years of experience in the fitness industry, as a personal trainer, facility manager, fitness company owner, equipment seller, bike shop owner, sports coach, and exercise physiologist. In the last 20 years, he has worked as an expert witness on over 220 cases throughout the United States and Canada, for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has testified in local, state, and federal courts.
  • Dylan Smith
    Dylan Smith

    Orlando, FL

    I am a licensed roofing contractor in the state of Florida with over 10 years of experience in the roofing industry. I hold a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and have successfully owned and operated my own roofing company for the past 5 years.
  • Eric Litton
    Dr. Eric Litton is a recognized expert in organizational behavior, decision-making, and leadership, with over 15 years of experience spanning academia, consulting, and executive roles. He holds a Ph.Din Organizational Studies & Development from George Mason University and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Litton has taught extensively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, specializing in leadership strategies, conflict resolution, communication, and financial management. His professional background includes managing multi-million-dollar budgets as Chief Administrative Officer for the Peace Corps’ Office of Global Health & HIV and overseeing strategic initiatives as Country Finance Manager for an NGO in Pakistan. A published researcher and co-editor for SAGE Business Cases, Dr. Litton’s work bridges theory and practice, making him a sought-after consultant and expert witness on topics such as organizational decision-making, leadership dynamics, and financial oversight.
  • JR
    Bilingual professor and active CPA with a Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting, Data Analytics, and Finance. Brings extensive experience as an accounting consultant, business executive, SME advisor, university instructor (synchronous/asynchronous), researcher, and entrepreneur. Skilled in analyzing accounting data to enhance supply chain, logistics, financial, and strategic operations. Proven ability to identify cost inefficiencies and implement effective solutions. 15+ years of experience consulting in the manufacturing industry. Published author of 20+ peer-reviewed papers on logistics, retail, and illicit finance. Advises clients across industries on GAAP, GAAS, IRS compliance, and financial reporting. Strong communicator and team leader focused on driving results. Holds inactive TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Felicia Brown
    Felicia Brown, LMBT, LMT has been a massage therapist since 1994. Her expertise and opinions come from over 30 years as a practitioner, owner, coach, consultant, educator and client in the spa and massage industries. An advocate for the massage and spa industries, Felicia will do her best to serve each case fairly by being curious and thorough in her analysis. She strives to provide direct and thoughtful consultation, opinions and/or testimony for each case. Since 2015, Felicia has served as an testifying expert witness or non-testifying expert consultant on more than 115 legal cases involving the massage and spa industries. Working on Plaintiff and Defense cases, she reviews and provides consultation for matters including but not limited to: depositions, case materials, testimony, standard business practices, and standards of care and conducts research related to the cases. When requested, an Affidavit of Merit, Expert Report, Deposition and/or Trial Testimony is also completed.