Hospitality Expert Witnesses in Florida

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Hospitality expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including hotel management, restaurant operations, food safety, event planning, and tourism. Some of the most common specialties among hospitality expert witnesses also include hotel security, alcohol service standards, franchising, hospitality industry standards, and customer service. They have provided opinions on the effects of negligence in food handling, premises liability, alcohol-related accidents, franchise disputes, and breaches in hotel security.

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Mr. Kelly Scott Klatt, CPPView profile

ID: 109326

Mr. Kelly Klatt, CPP

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Florida

Mr. Kelly S. Klatt has 48 years of experience in Security with expertise in Hospitality & Retail. He earned his AA in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Santa Rosa Junior College. Today, this expert is certified as a Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security International. Formerly, this expert served as a Police Officer at the Los Angeles Police...

Hotels Expert WitnessView profile

E-014027

Hotels Expert Witness

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Florida

This expert specializes in hotel operations, hospitality industry franchising, management company operations, and guest safety issues. He has more than 40 years of experience in the field. He is a certified hotel administrator. He started his career as the youngest general manager of the Holiday Inn chain at the age of 18. He served as President & CEO of The Equity Hotel Corporation which...

Mr. George AkouriView profile

ID: 19961

Mr. George Akouri

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Florida

This highly qualified expert has spent nearly 30 years in the field of engineering. He earned his BS in civil engineering and MS in structural engineering from Florida International University. He is a licensed professional engineer and general contractor. Formerly, this expert held roles as a civil engineer at ATEC Associates, Inc and as a contract engineer for the Florida Department of...

Hotel & Resort Management Expert WitnessView profile

E-185759

Hotel & Resort Management Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified expert has experience managing properties including resorts, hotels, and condos. His experience includes all operational aspects of reorganizing, quality control, risk management, and project management. He is particularly experienced in hospitality safety, and has dealt with issues ranging from slip and falls to hurricanes. He is a member of associations such as SKAL...

Mr. Lawrence DombrowskiView profile

ID: 26318

Mr. Lawrence Dombrowski

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Florida

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the realm of forensic engineering and premise liability. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and is a licensed professional engineer in Florida. He is active in his field as a member of numerous professional societies including the Florida Engineering Society and the American Society of...

Hospitality Management and Golf Operations Expert WitnessView profile

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Hospitality Management and Golf Operations Expert Witness

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Florida

This qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience in hospitality management and golf operations. He received his BS in accounting from St. Joseph's University and his MPS in applied statistics from Hodges University. He also completed coursework in supervisory management at the Wharton School of Business and a master's level course in operations management at the University of Wisconsin. He...

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Mr. Michael TerryView profile

ID: 28867

Mr. Michael Terry

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Florida

This highly qualified hospitality management expert has over 30 years of experience in his field. He earned his BS in business administration from Ohio State University, MBA from Southern Illinois University, and his PhD in international business from Barry University. In addition, he is a member of the National Restaurant Association and is a certified hospitality senior trainer. Formerly, he...

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Mr. Bill HansenView profile

ID: 40082

Mr. Bill Hansen

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Florida

This highly qualified expert has been in the food and hospitality industry for 40 years. He received his BSBA in hospitality management from Cornell University and his MS in hospitality from Florida International University. He is a certified professional catering executive and a member of the Citizens Board at the University of Miami. This expert has authored two books in his field. He currently...

Mr. Lance Robinson Foster, CSCView profile

ID: 64372

Mr. Lance Foster, CSC

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Florida

Mr. Lance R. Foster has over 50 years of experience in the field of Law Enforcement and Security. He earned his BS in Law Enforcement from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and his M.Ed in Educational Administration from the University of Tampa. Today, this expert is a Certified Security Consultant by the International Association of Professional Security Consultants. Formerly, this expert...

Mr. Bradley CookView profile

ID: 722457

Mr. Bradley Cook

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Florida

This highly-qualified engineering expert earned his BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and his MS in biomedical engineering from Purdue University. He is a licensed professional engineer in Florida and remains active in his field as a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Testing and Materials and the American Society of Safety...

Hospitality Expert Witness FAQs

A hospitality expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on industry standards, practices, and procedures in cases involving hotels, restaurants, travel businesses, and other service providers.

They can handle cases related to food safety, hotel management, customer service disputes, premises liability, alcohol service issues, and more. Their expertise is crucial in resolving these complex matters.

They can provide insight into whether the hotel adhered to industry standards for safety and maintenance. Their testimony can establish if negligence occurred leading to the injury.

Yes, some experts specialize in specific areas like food and beverage operations, hotel security, event planning, or travel and tourism. The choice depends on the specifics of your case.

An experienced expert will have deep understanding of the nuances related to your case type. This ensures accurate analysis and credible testimony that aligns with your litigation strategy.

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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