Expert Witnesses for Premises Liability

Found 14 experts for Premises Liability

John Thomazin P.E., DFE
Orlando, FL
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.
Robert Capwell RIMS-CRMP
Jacksonville, FL
Robert Capwell is a background screening and background check litigation expert witness leveraging more than three decades of employment screening executive leadership experience. He is the founder and principal consultant of Capwell Consulting Group LLC, which provides litigation support and expert testimony in the areas of employment screening, HR compliance investigations, and medical device manufacturing quality. Widely recognized for his deep subject matter expertise on employment screening, Mr. Capwell specializes in providing background check testimony and support for litigation involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), workplace violence, and negligent hiring and retention cases. He has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) publications.
Mr. Jonathan Rivera
Orlando, FL
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.
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Matthew Myers MS, MPA
Atlanta, GA
As an expert witness and consultant, Matt offers a unique combination of scientific education and field law enforcement experience to the litigation of drug / alcohol-induced human performance impairment. His perspectives integrate practical experience from hands-on evaluation of impaired subjects in live forensic evaluations and controlled training workshops, as well as mechanistic understanding of drug intoxication from the field of clinical toxicology. In addition to his work in civil litigation support and law enforcement, Matt contributes regularly to advisory and consensus bodies in the fields of sobriety testing, forensic toxicology, and highway safety.
Mr Douglas Baumgarten
Orlando, FL
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.
Dr. Kevin Forehand
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Kevin Forehand possesses extensive industry knowledge highlighted by many years of executive leadership experience. Dr. Forehand received his Associate of Arts Degree in Business from Thomas University in 1993, his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Thomas University in 1995, and his Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) from Thomas University in 2010. He earned his Doctor of Business Administration Degree (DBA) with a Specialization in Management in October 2017. Dr. Forehand has been teaching at the University level since December 2010. His industry background is primarily in Retail Management and Sales Management, having managed and operated stores for over 20 years. Dr. Forehand has held many different positions during his time in retail and sales from Sales Associate to Support Manager, Assistant Store Manager, General Manager, Store Manager, District Manager, and Vice President of Store Operations.
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Dr. Daniel Kennedy Ph.D.
Detroit, MI
Former probation officer, police academy director, University professor of criminal justice and security administration, multiple publication, Certified Protection Professional, trial testimony at over 100 trials across the country, all premises
Preston Rideout
Gulfport, MS
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 Experts. Upon graduating from the University of Mississippi, Preston relocated to Las Vegas to work for Pure Management Group. While in Las Vegas, Preston operated Coyote Ugly, Tangerine Nightclub, Pure Nightclub, PCD Lounge, LAX Nightclub, Noir Bar Audigier Nightclub, EVE Nightclub, Venus Pool Club, and Rehab Pool Party inside Treasure Island Casino, New York New York Casino, Caesars Palace, The Luxor, Aria Casino, and The Hard Rock Hotel. After Las Vegas, Preston launched Rideout Hospitality. As CEO of Rideout Hospitality, Preston provides consulting to casinos, hotels, resorts, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and hospitality management groups across the United States, Mexico, and the Bahamas. Clients retain Preston to optimize bar operations, create alcohol service policies, implement operating procedures, and conduct bartender training. Together. Preston and his team of consultants have provided consulting to over 250 clients As Founder of The Dram Shop Experts, Preston provides plaintiff and defense attorneys with Liquor Liability, Premise Liability, Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injury, and Wrongful Death expert witness testimony. Attorneys retain Preston to provide insight into alcohol-related industry-standard operating procedures, intoxication identification, training adequacy, management oversight, alcohol service policies, procedures, bottle service, mechanical bull operations, pool parties, underage alcohol prevention, security, use of force and deadly force. Preston Rideout has been retrained 87 times to provide Dram Shop Expert Witness Testimony. He’s been retained by Defendant 37 times and Plaintiff 50 times. Previous Dram Shop engagements include; • Bartender Alcohol Service Training Adequacy related to drunk driving death • Bartender Intoxication Identification Training related to motorcycle death • Bowling Alley Bar Operations related to glass handling personal injury • Casino Industry Standard Bar Operations related to drunk driving • Casino Industry Standard Bar Operating Procedure related to assault • Casino Industry Standard Bar Operations / Security Response related to suicide • Country Club Bartender Training related to intoxication identification • College Bar Security Training / Door Operations related to underage alcohol service • Drive Through Beer Barn Operating Procedure related to drunk driving death • Habitual Drunkard identification and training adequacy • Hotel Parking Lot Security Operating Procedures related to assault • Industry Standard Alcohol Service Training related to drunk driving • Industry Standard Bar Operations related to drunk driving • Industry Standard Bar Operations related to drunk driving death • Industry Standard Bar Operations related to employee drunk driving • Industry Standard Bar Operations and Security Training related to assault • Industry Standard Bar Operations related to drunk driving injury • Industry Standard Bar Operations and Alcohol Service related to a car accident • Industry Standard Security Operations related to parking lot assault • Industry Standard Security Training related to “Felder Ordinance” • Industry Standard Bar Operations related to Jet Ski fatality • Liquor Store Underage Alcohol Sales Prevention Training • Mechanical Bull Operating Procedure related to a broken neck • Nightclub Door Operations related to underage fatality • Nightclub Security Use of Force related to customer ejection • Nightclub Security Use of Force in a Knife Fight • Nightclub Slip and fall related to personal injury • Nightclub CO2 Cannon placement related to personal injury • Nightclub Bottle Service Independent Contractor related to personal injury • Nightclub Security Policy, Procedure, Training, and Use of Force related to assault • Resort Security Use of Force related to large-scale altercation persona injury • Restaurant Industry Standard Security Procedure related to door operations • Restaurant Landlord Tennent dispute related to profit loss • Restaurant Bartender Training / Management Oversight related to drunk driving • Restaurant Slip and Fall Training / Foreseeability related to personal injury • Restaurant Liquor Storage / Foreseeability related to Underage Alcohol Theft • Restaurant MMA Pay Per View Security Adequacy related to large-scale altercation • Restaurant Intoxication Identification Training Adequacy • Restaurant Underage Alcohol Consumption related to assault • Safe Harbor Compliance related to Multi-Unit Entertainment Complex Alcohol Service • Safe Harbor Compliance related to Bottle Service Intoxication prevention • Safe Harbor Compliance related to underage alcohol service drunk driving death • Safe Harbor Compliance related to TABC Training / Intoxication Identification Over the past 25 years, Preston Rideout has worked as a College Bartender, Security guard, Vegas Nightclub Bartender, Bar Manager, Casino Nightclub Manager, Assistant General Manager, 5,000-Person Pool Party Manager, General Manager, Multi-State Director of Nightlife, Multi-Unit Director of Bar Operations, and CEO of Rideout Hospitality. Among Dram Shop Experts, Preston Rideout has the most actual alcohol service experience and the most (127) alcohol safety certifications nationwide. For these reasons, he is a highly sought-after hospitality consultant and widely considered the leading bar operation expert in the legal industry.
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Richard Balgowan
Trenton, NJ
Richard Balgowan is a Civil Engineer and is currently the President of RM Balgowan Forensic & Engineering Services, LLC (www.rmbalgowanforensic.com). Prior to starting his own company, he worked for Robson Forensic, Inc. as an Expert in construction and maintenance of highways and all related facilities. Prior to working for RM Balgowan Forensic and Robson Forensic, Rich worked as a Resident Engineer/Construction Manager for Gannett Fleming, Inc. In addition, he spent seven (7) years as the Director of Public Works for Hamilton Township, New Jersey and spent over 23 years working for the New Jersey Department of Transportation in various engineering positions involving the design, construction and maintenance of highways, bridges and their appurtenances (drainage facilities, highway markings, utilities, etc.). Rich’s forensic work involved assessing/evaluating incidents that resulted in people being injured or killed; consequently, these incidents were in, or going to be in, litigation (e.g., a lawsuit). The cases he has been involved include all aspects of transportation and facility infrastructure. His engineering work includes all aspects of transportation infrastructure including dams. Rich is a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in twelve (12) states, a licensed Professional Planner, a Certified Public Manager, Certified Public Works Manager and a Public Works Leadership Fellow. He is also certified as a Snow and Ice Control Manager and as NJ Asphalt Technician. Rich also involved with numerous committees involving the Transportation Research Board (TRB) and the American Public Works Association (APWA). He is the recipient of the 2009 Richard E. Rohrbach American Public Works Association Leader of the Year Award and the 2013 Walter A. Schaffer Merit Award as well as numerous others. Rich has published multiple papers in major industry journals, such as the Journal of Public Works and Infrastructure, Transportation Research News, Government Solutions, and APWA Reporter. In addition, Rich is an adjunct professor for Rutgers University in New Jersey where he teaches and makes presentations on highway construction and maintenance activities. He is also an adjunct professor for the University of Wisconsin where he make presentations on snow and ice control.
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Lance Luke
Urban Honolulu, HI
I have 44 years of experience in the construction industry, and work on construction defect and contruction conflict issues. Additionally, I also work on premises liability cases. https.expertwitness.now.site
Matthew Latham
Houston, TX
Matthew Latham - ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (#TX-3737B) | ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (#859) | Expert Witness & Consulting Arborist I am an industry-leading ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist, specializing in forensic arboriculture, litigation support, and expert witness services. With extensive experience in tree risk assessment, forensic tree failure analysis, and property damage evaluations, I provide unbiased, science-based expertise to attorneys, insurance professionals, municipalities, & property owners. I have consulted on a wide range of high-profile cases, including tree-related personal injury, wrongful tree removals, construction damage to trees, storm-related failures, and tree valuation disputes. My professional reports adhere to ANSI A300 standards, ISA Best Management Practices, American Society of Consulting Arborist (ASCA), and industry-leading methodologies, ensuring credibility in court and mediation settings. Areas of Expertise: - Forensic Tree Failure Analysis & Litigation Support - Tree Risk & Hazard Assessments - Construction & Development Impact on Trees - Insurance & Property Damage Claims (Tree Loss & Liability) - Wrongful Tree Removal & Trespass Cases - Tree Valuation & Appraisals (Trunk Formula Method, CTLA Standards) - Right-of-Way & Vegetation Management Disputes I provide clear, authoritative testimony and expert reports that hold up under scrutiny, helping clients navigate tree-related legal disputes effectively. I offer pre-trial consulting, site investigations, expert opinions, and courtroom testimony, ensuring clients have the strongest foundation for their case.
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Dr. James Miller PE, PhD
Ann Arbor, MI
There are four PhD and registered Professional Engineers at Miller Engineering who are celebrating 40 years of Professorships at three universities along with providing services to Government, Insurance, and Industry—through research, publications, presentations, and expert testimony. These co-founders and associates are James M. Miller, PE, PhD; Mark R. Lehto, PhD; James M.L. Miller, MS, PhD, EIT; Adam M. Olshove, PE, MSE; and Jeffrey D. Rupp, MSE. Miller Engineering has a dedicated office with a full-time staff of engineers, researchers, and technical writers. The span of our collective academic and experiential expertise includes the Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Agricultural, Industrial, Human Factors, Ergonomic and Safety fields of engineering. Miller Engineering’s principal engineers wrote the original books on warnings and instructions, have published in several other areas, have participated in product designs and patents, and have analyzed, reconstructed and/or animated numerous types of accidents. We are known for our staff’s thorough, detailed documentation and portrayal of accident sequences and the surrounding environmental circumstances. Miller Engineering also designs and operates hydroelectric and solar energy sources within its agricultural, forestry, marine, and cattle subsidiary operations in Idaho and Oregon, lending to unique hand-on expertise in these areas. Dr. James Miller, PE—Founder of Miller Engineering and Emeritus Professor at the University of Michigan – Engineering. He has directly served in Washington originating several Federal OSHA safety regulations, and interacts regularly with Consumer Products Safety Commission regarding safety and product recalls. He serves as a reviewer of ASTM consumer products safety standards, provides upper management guidance on product design, recall and liability issues, and serves as an expert witness when required by consultative involvements. In addition, Dr. Miller works often on projects relating to compliance with occupational safety and consumer safety standards (OSHA, MSDS, CPSC, ANSI, ASTM, UL, ASABE, etc.) along with accidents associated with agriculture, consumer products, machine guarding, fire/explosions, and slip and fall circumstances. Recently, Dr. Miller has been handling cases involving battery fires, particularly with respect to e-cigarettes and vaporizers. Dr. Miller holds a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering from Ohio State University. At the University of Michigan, he taught courses in human factors/ergonomics, safety engineering, methods engineering and law for engineers. On leave from the University at the U.S. Department of Labor, he was appointed as Special Assistant for Safety to OSHA’s Assistant Secretary of Labor, where he had responsibility, among other things, for revising the OSHA Safety Standards (29 CFR 1910 and 1926). Dr. Miller has authored a chapter titled "Hazard Communication and Right-to-Know: Regulatory Issues" in the Safety Engineering Handbook for ASSE. He has also authored five books on the topics of “warnings and safety instructions” and dozens of journal articles. He is currently a committee member of the ASTM Technical Committee F15 on Consumer Products. Finally, Dr. Miller is a registered professional engineer and consultant with over 35 years of experience including expert witness work. He specializes in warnings, labeling, and instruction manuals, consumer product design, process safety, explosions, fire science, chemical hazards (diacetyl, asbestos, benzene, etc.), machine guarding, vehicle visibility, systems for egress/ingress, slip and fall prevention, recreational vehicles (ATVs, boats, and personal watercraft), and all agricultural operations. Affiliations: American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME), American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), American Chemical Society (ACS), American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Adam Olshove PE, MSE
Ann Arbor, MI
Adam is a registered mechanical professional engineer with over 12 years of experience providing consulting services to industry and the legal profession. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Michigan. He focused his studies on the modeling and control of dynamic systems, with a particular emphasis on battery modeling. He continues to work with the University of Michigan’s Battery Lab on projects involving battery failures, design, and testing. His projects at Miller Engineering have focused on a wide range of consumer product design issues and industrial accidents. He has performed dozens of on-site investigations nationwide in relation to these projects, including failure analysis and testing. He has particular expertise in the areas of slip/trip/falls, battery failures and warnings, residential and commercial code compliance, product tip-overs, furniture failures, machine design, and electro-mechanical testing. Adam has also designed and evaluated warning labels for corporate clients, as well as developed instruction manuals for novel products. His past professional experiences include product development on the pressure sensor team at Caterpillar, Inc., and implementation of energy saving solutions at Rhetech, Inc., a plastic resin manufacturing company. As an undergraduate, he conducted research at the University of Michigan’s Composite Structures Lab under the supervision of the Aerospace Engineering Department Chair, Dr. Tony Waas. Recently, Adam has been involved in the evaluation, design, and testing of batteries including Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), particularly those used in e-cigarettes and vapes. Affiliations: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Committee F15 on Consumer Products; American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME); National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE); American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
David Harlowe
Greensboro, NC
David Harlowe is the Founder and President of The Sport Management Group, Inc. (SMG), a national risk management company specializing in the athletic and fitness industries. With 30 years of experience, he has personally conducted over 3,500 safety audits, contributing to SMG’s completion of more than 13,000 risk assessments nationwide. An established expert witness, David has been retained in over 60 cases across the country. He has developed risk management strategies for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and its member institutions and has authored key industry resources, including the Fitness Center Safety chapter in Risk Management in Sport, Second Edition and a bi-monthly risk management column for Fitness Management Magazine. His areas of expertise include athletic facility safety, emergency action planning, bleacher safety, exercise equipment maintenance, NCAA and ACSM guidelines, personal training practices, and crowd management.