Restaurant Expert Witnesses in New York

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Restaurant expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including food safety, hospitality management, restaurant operations, franchising, and alcohol service. Some of the most common specialties among restaurant expert witnesses also include kitchen design, menu development, employee training, customer service, and food and beverage cost control. They have provided opinions on the effects of foodborne illnesses, slip-and-fall accidents, liquor liability issues, wage and hour disputes, and franchise agreement violations.

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Hotels and Restaurants Expert WitnessView profile

E-006266

Hotels and Restaurants Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is a recognized authority and consultant in the hotel industry. He operates his hotel, hospitality and consulting practice specializing in operational audits and the effectiveness of hotel franchising agreements and litigation support assignments. Prior to forming his hotel consulting firm, this expert was the Product Line Manager for Hotel/Motel Operations at the International...

Restaurant Economics Expert WitnessView profile

E-006885

Restaurant Economics Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is currently the Founder/Co-Owner of a privately held restaurant development company which employs more than 3000 people in the state of New York. The fast food component includes 21 fast food restaurants and 46 casual dining restaurants. It is one of the largest franchise groups in the casual dining franchise chain and overall the 81st largest restaurants franchise company in the...

Food Service Professional Expert WitnessView profile

E-073259

Food Service Professional Expert Witness

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New York

This food service professional has a tremendous degree of expertise in multi-unit operations, cafe design and unit flow, having worked in establishments ranging from large multi-unit food operations to small boutique restaurants and beachside bars. For several years he served as the general manager of beach bars on Long Island and currently operates a 140 seat sports pub in the New York metro...

Restaurant Operations Expert WitnessView profile

E-156926

Restaurant Operations Expert Witness

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New York

This expert restaurant consultant has a wealth of experience as a professional chef and restaurant manager with varied experience in both New York City and the Caribbean. For several years, she owned and operated a successful restaurant and bar on St John in the US Virgin Islands and later operated a number of high volume restaurants in New York, including Le Pain Quotidien. She currently works...

Hospitality/Restaurants Expert WitnessView profile

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Hospitality/Restaurants Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has 37 years of experience in the field of Hospitality and Restaurants. He earned his BS at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his MA in Social Psychology at San Diego State University. He is a member of the New York State Restaurant Association and has written articles for several restaurant and hospitality publications. He currently holds academic appointments as a Faculty...

Architecture and Construction Expert WitnessView profile

E-081368

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...

The Average Restaurant Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $275

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  • Deposition Fee

    $350

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  • Court Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Restaurant Expert Witness FAQs

A restaurant expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving food safety, health codes, restaurant operations, hospitality industry standards, and more.

They can be crucial in personal injury cases related to food poisoning, slip and fall accidents, wrongful termination suits, or disputes over franchise agreements.

Yes. Many experts have experience with various cuisines and restaurant types, from fast food chains to high-end dining establishments.

They can provide insights on responsible alcohol service laws, training requirements, and standard practices within the industry.

Look for individuals with extensive experience in the restaurant industry, relevant certifications (like ServSafe), and ideally prior experience as an expert witness.

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