Premises Liability Expert Witnesses

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Premises liability expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including personal injury law, real estate law, property management, construction safety, and security. Some of the most common premises liability expert witness specialties also include slip-and-fall accidents, inadequate maintenance, defective conditions on premises, negligent security, and swimming pool accidents. They can opine on the effects of poor lighting, lack of security measures, unsafe building conditions, failure to warn about hazards, and improper maintenance procedures.

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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...

Architecture and Premises Liability Expert WitnessView profile

E-166117

Architecture and Premises Liability Expert Witness

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California

This expert is a licensed Architect, planner, and educator, who focuses on issues in Sustainability and Professional Practice across a range of building types. His 25 years of architectural experience has encompassed a wide range of building types both large and small, in varied locations around the country. Over his career, he has worked closely with acclaimed architects on complex projects to...

Mr. Jeffrey Steven Lapin, CPM, MBAView profile

ID: 131678

Mr. Jeffrey Lapin, CPM, MBA

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Tennessee

Mr. Jeffrey S. Lapin has 34 years of experience in Real Estate, specializing in Commercial Property Management. He earned his BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, and his MBA from Pepperdine University. Today, this expert is a Certified Residential Property Manager by the Institute of Real Estate Management and a Certified Distance Education Instructor by the...

Architecture and Construction Expert WitnessView profile

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Architecture and Construction Expert Witness

This expert is a Yale-trained and registered architect, LEED accredited, with over 35 years of experience in design and construction. He is the Founder/President of two firms: an architecture firm (1990-present) and a construction project management firm (2003-present). This expert offers multi-faceted expertise in the areas of architecture, design, and construction. He is the author of two books...

Mr. Stephen WinsteadView profile

ID: 16270

Mr. Stephen Winstead

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Oregon

This expert in premises liability and building code requirements has over 2 decades of experience. He received his BArch from the University of Oregon and is a registered architect in Oregon. He is a certified residential building inspector, building plans examiner, and commercial mechanical inspector by the International Code Council. He was formerly a building inspector and plans examiner for...

Architecture & Functionality of Built Environments Expert WitnessView profile

E-467286

Architecture & Functionality of Built Environments Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in architecture and the functionality of built environments, with his work involving public spaces, premises liability, design problem, and architectural copyright for a wide range of building and property types. He received his BS in communications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign before earning his MBA from the University of...

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...

Security & Premises Liability Expert WitnessView profile

E-576759

Security & Premises Liability Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in security and premises liability, with experience in the following settings: hospitals & healthcare, hotels, corporate, churches & places of worship, offices & buildings, restaurants, retail, and colleges. He earned his BA in justice and law administration from Western Connecticut State University and later earned his JD from the...

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...

Security, Use of Force, and Law Enforcement Procedures Expert WitnessView profile

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Security, Use of Force, and Law Enforcement Procedures Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly-qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in the law enforcement and private security industry. He earned his BS in political science and his MS in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida. He is a licensed security officer and security manager and stays active in his field as a member of the American Society for Industrial Security and the Gated Community...

Mrs Lindsay HunnicuttView profile

ID: 35108

Mrs. Lindsay Hunnicutt

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New Jersey

This New Jersey-based expert received associate's degrees in massage therapy, studio arts, and elementary education from the Dahan Institute of Massage, the College of Southern Nevada, and Rutgers University, Camden respectively before shifting her focus to real estate and property management. She is licensed in real estate in the state of New Jersey and has held several previous positions as a...

Security Expert WitnessView profile

E-431651

Security Expert Witness

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Illinois

This well-credentialed security expert has over 20 years of experience as a security executive, leader, advisor, and strategist. He earned his BS in criminal justice from Western Illinois University before completing his MA in business and security management at Webster University. He is a certified protection professional, risk assessment methodologist, building security professional, security...

Mr. Timothy Patrick Reilly, PE, ACTARView profile

ID: 38596

Mr. Timothy Reilly, PE, ACTAR

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Timothy P. Reilly has 15 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Civil Engineering. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist through the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. He...

Mr. Jonathan HooverView profile

ID: 41572

Mr. Jonathan Hoover

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Virginia

This highly qualified expert has over 12 years of leadership experience in the retail industry. Before making his foray into this field, he earned his BA in communication from Southern New Hampshire University. Formerly, he served as a sales associate for Dick's Sporting Goods where he was responsible for designing, maintaining, and engineering all structures, displays, and racking within the...

Mr. John EvesView profile

ID: 43700

Mr. John Eves

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Arkansas

This highly qualified premises liability expert has over 25 years of professional experience in retail security. He earned his AS in criminal justice from Community College of the Air Force, his BS in political science from James Madison University, and his MBA at Webster University. After serving in the United States army, this expert held roles as an assistant manager at Eckerd Drug Stores,...

Mr. Thomas JanssenView profile

ID: 45823

Mr. Thomas Janssen

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New York

This highly-qualified expert has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and security. He earned his BA in criminal justice from Rochester Institute of Technology and his MA in public administration from Brockport State University. He then began his career with the Rochester NY Police department. There, he served as an officer, an investigator, a sergeant, and a lieutenant before...

Dr. Nanette OdellView profile

ID: 46436

Dr. Nanette Odell

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Arizona

This highly-qualified and nationally recognized expert has nearly four decades of experience in the ADA and disability fields. She received her BS in psychology from Northern Arizona University, her MEd in counseling from Northern Arizona University, and her EdD in adult education from Nova Southeastern University. She is a certified ADA Coordinator and a member & presenter of numerous...

Mr. Chris Edward McGoey, CPP, ICPSView profile

ID: 6030597

Mr. Chris McGoey, CPP, ICPS

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Tennessee

Mr. Chris E. McGoey has 49 years of experience in Law Enforcement & Security with expertise in Criminology and Loss Prevention. He earned his AA in Police Science from Chabot College and his BS and MS in Criminal Justice Administration from San José State University. Today, this expert is a Certified Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security, a Certified Security...

Dr. Jane Karen Gray, MPA, PhDView profile

ID: 6327283

Dr. Jane Gray, MPA, PhD

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Florida

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Ohio

Dr. Jane K Gray has over 34 years of experience in Criminology and Premises Liability. She earned her BS in Zoology, her MPA in Public Administration, and her Ph.D. in Sociology from The Ohio State University. Formerly, this expert served as Chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and as a Senior Lecturer of Sociology at The Ohio State University. Currently, this expert is the Founder of...

Dr. Farhad Booeshaghi, PhD, PE, ACTAR, CVFIView profile

ID: 6327438

Dr. Farhad Booeshaghi, PhD, PE, ACTAR, CVFI

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Florida

Dr. Farhad Booeshaghi has over 40 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Failure Analysis. He earned his BS and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama, and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction,...

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    $300

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  • Deposition Fee

    $350

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  • Court Fee

    $400

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Premises Liability Expert Witness FAQs

A premises liability expert witness is a professional who provides testimony in legal cases involving accidents or injuries that occur on someone else's property due to negligence or unsafe conditions.

These experts handle cases such as slip and fall accidents, inadequate security incidents, construction site accidents, and other property-related injury cases.

They can provide detailed analysis of the incident site, evaluate safety protocols, assess fault, and testify on standard practices for maintaining safe premises.

Yes, some experts may specialize in specific areas like residential properties, commercial buildings, construction sites, or public spaces like parks and sidewalks.

Different properties have unique standards and regulations. An expert with specific property experience can provide more accurate assessments and stronger testimonies.

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