Dram Shop Expert Witnesses in Connecticut

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Dram Shop expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including hospitality, alcohol service and consumption, personal injury law, premises liability, and business operations. Some of the most common specialties among Dram Shop expert witnesses also include liquor licensing, bar and nightclub management, intoxication effects, and alcohol-related accidents. They can opine on the effects of over-serving alcohol, compliance with local and state liquor laws, training and supervision of staff in alcohol-serving establishments, the role of alcohol in personal injuries or fatalities, and the responsibilities of businesses in preventing drunk driving incidents.

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Review Fee $325/hr
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This expert has over 30 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry and is highly familiar with the global trends. Prior to establishing his own consultancy, he held senior positions at Pernod Ricard and Seagram. While Vice President of Marketing for Pernod Ricard Americas Travel Retail, he created the Marketing Department for this new company which, under his management, grew volume sales to over 1 million cases and over $20 million profit in the Americas Duty Free and Resort channels. As Director of Global Export and Travel Retail Marketing at Pernod Ricard USA, he created the marketing team for Global Export and Travel Retail for the Export territories China and Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, the Middle East, South Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Travel Retail. This expert held numerous sales and marketing positions at Seagram Americas, including ABSOLUT VODKA U.S. National Marketing Manager. He was responsible for brand positioning, packaging, pricing, marketing strategy, sales incentives, and distributor management for iconic Wine & Spirits brands including ABSOLUT VODKA, Stolichnaya, Crown Royal, Martell Cognac, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Wild Turkey Bourbon, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Patron Tequila, Beefeater Gin, Kahlua, Sterling Vineyards, and Jacob's Creek. He received a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology and Comparative Cultures from the University of Virginia.

Principal, A Beverage Industry and Travel Retail consultancy

Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Virginia

Fairfield,

Connecticut

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FAQs for Dram Shop Expert Witnesses

What is a Dram Shop expert witness?

A Dram Shop expert witness is a professional who provides testimony in cases involving establishments that serve alcohol. They have expertise in laws and regulations related to the sale and service of alcoholic beverages.

In what types of cases can a Dram Shop expert witness be beneficial?

A Dram Shop expert witness can be crucial in cases involving DUIs, personal injury, wrongful death, or any case where an establishment's alcohol service may have contributed to harm.

What subspecialties exist within the field of Dram Shop expert witnessing?

Subspecialties can include liquor liability, bar and restaurant operations, alcohol intoxication effects, and state-specific dram shop laws.

How can a Dram Shop expert witness help establish liability in a case?

These experts can provide insight into whether an establishment followed proper procedures for serving alcohol, potentially establishing negligence if they served an obviously intoxicated person.

Why is understanding local Dram Shop laws important for an expert witness in this field?

Local Dram Shop laws vary widely. An expert needs to understand these differences to accurately assess whether an establishment has violated specific local regulations.

How does Expert Institute select its Dram Shop expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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