Retail Safety Expert Witnesses

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Retail safety expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including retail management, loss prevention, occupational safety and health, premises liability, and risk management. Some of the most common specialties among retail safety expert witnesses include slip and fall accidents, product safety, security procedures, employee training, and customer safety. They have provided opinions on the effects of inadequate signage, improper merchandise stacking, insufficient lighting, lack of emergency protocols, and failure to follow safety regulations.

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Average Retail Safety Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$300/hr

Review Fee

$350/hr

Deposition Fee

$375/hr

Court Fee

Review Fee $450/hr

This highly-qualified expert has 45 years of experience in the field of security and risk management. His areas of expertise include premises liability, nightclub security, security guards, apartment properties, retail loss prevention, negligent hiring/retention and cargo losses due to inadequate security. He earned his BA in sociology with an emphasis in criminology from Louisiana State University. This expert is active in his field as a member of the American Society for Industrial Security, as an author of several published security articles, and a speaker at various security conferences. He began his career with Southern Research Company, serving as a security guard supervisor and as part of the investigations division working on theft and narcotics investigation. He then went on to serve as a patrol officer with the Dallas Police Department and the single unit and area loss prevention manager for Sears. For 12 years, he worked with Eckerd Corporation, serving first as a regional loss prevention manager before becoming the director of loss prevention operations. For nearly 20 years, this expert has served as the president of his risk analysis and security management consulting firm in Texas.

President, A security management consulting firm in TX

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Louisiana Tech University

Tomball |

Texas

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Review Fee $300/hr

This expert has been working in the retail automotive industry for over 40 years. He has been a contributing monthly columnist to an automotive dealer publication for nearly 20 years, while he is the co-author and co-presenter of an automotive management course. He has extensive hands-on experience in dealership sales, development, operations, and management, and he has been an invited speaker before the Brazil Auto Dealer Association, the South Africa Auto Dealer Association, the JD Power Super Roundtable, and multiple National Automobile Dealers Association meetings and events. A former General Manager at Superior Automotive Group, this expert managed a staff of 300 employees; he had complete management responsibilities of Superior Buick-Cadillac retail operations as well as management oversight of Nissan, Hyundai, Ford, Lexus, 2 used vehicle operations, and a collision center. Currently, this expert is the President and Principal of his own retail automotive industry consulting firm, providing professional management expertise and analytical services.

President and Principal, Retail Automotive Industry Consulting Firm

Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Tennessee

Eagle Rock |

Missouri

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert has over 40 years of experience in the retail sales, wholesale acquisition and appraisals of Oriental Rugs. He is a former Trustee of the Oriental Rug Retailers of America, was awarded the 2000 National Oriental Rug Retailer of the Year, and has given multiple presentations focusing on Oriental Rugs. He is the Co-Founder and Principal of a private consulting group that focuses on fine rug restoration, USPAP compliant appraisals and litigation support.

Co-Founder & Principal, Private Carpet Consulting Group

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Bucknell University

Winchester |

Massachusetts

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Review Fee $750/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr
Court Fee $750/hr

This expert specializes in gas station and convenience store operations, management, and safety, with specific focus on site valuations, operating procedures, capital and expense management. He earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University and a MBA in Finance from Drexel University. He has 37 years of experience in the downstream petroleum refining and marketing industry with ARCO and BP. As President of BP West Coast Products, LLC and Vice President Retail Operations, he had responsibility for ARCO gasoline retail sales and AMPM operations worldwide, consisting of the C-Store business with 700 franchisees, 3000 convenience stores, and $3 billion in revenue.

President and Founder, A gas station and convenience store consulting firm in CA

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Drexel University

Katy |

California

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $150/hr
Court Fee $150/hr

This highly qualified expert has over 20+ years experience directing food stamp programs. Former positions include Regional Food Stamp Program Director, Administrator Review Officer, EBT Project Director, and EBT Regional Implementation Manager. He has directed over 200 regional and field office staff involved in state agency policy support and food retailer management. He has adjudicated administrative appeals for food retailers participating in the Food Stamp Program and developed administrative review guidelines and trained Food Nutrition Service agency review officers. This expert has extensive experience managing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) projects through the full system life cycle and also has national experience serving as a principal in building and directing multi-state and federal EBT consortium. He also has significant experience as a grants and contracts manager for non-profits in the health delivery and education spheres of interest. He earned his BA at the University of Maryland.

Grants Manager, Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center

Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Maryland

Walnut Creek |

California

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Review Fee $395/hr
Deposition Fee $475/hr
Court Fee $525/hr

This qualified expert has more than 20 years of experience in safety compliance with more than 10 years in managing supermarket and retail location safety. He previously worked at Winn-Dixie Stores as a District Manager and Division Safety Director. He holds several certifications from various associations including the National Association of Safety Professionals and the National Safety Council in Principles of Occupational Safety & Health. He was also formerly acted as Corporate Safety Director for Piedmont Service Group. He currently works as President of a retail safety, compliance, and indoor air quality consulting firm.

Owner, A private safety consultancy in NC

Bachelor of Science (BS), North Carolina State University

Murphy |

North Carolina

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Review Fee $750/hr
Deposition Fee $750/hr
Court Fee $750/hr

This expert has more than 20 years of experience as a retail executive (Senior VP, Executive VP, Merchandise VP, and President) with Macy's, Bloomingdales, the U.S. division of a major dutch retailer Steinbach, and more. He has also spent 18 years as a financial advisor, equity analyst, and investment banker. He earned a BS in Retail Management/Marketing from Drexel University and has authored multiple publications in the retail finance space.

Principal/Co-President, A Retail and Consumer Products Financial Services Firm

Bachelor of Science (BS), Drexel University

Essex Fells |

New Jersey

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Review Fee $850/hr
Deposition Fee $850/hr
Court Fee $850/hr

This expert is a partner in a large independent public accounting firm, where he serves as the leader of the firm's National Retail/Consumer Products industry group. He provides consulting services in the apparel, manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries.

Partner, A Southern CA Accounting Firm

Bachelor of Science (BS), California State University, Northridge

Los Angeles |

California

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Review Fee $640/hr
Deposition Fee $960/hr
Court Fee $960/hr

This highly qualified expert has been responsible for hiring and training thousands of people and dozens of service providers for the companies that he has been in charge of and he has 20+ years of experience with big box retail establishments. He has been trained at Stanford University and at the Harvard Negotiation Institute and is a Director at the National Retail Federation. He is the former CEO at United Retail Group and the former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Wet Seal Inc. He is also the former Vice President Regional Manager at Target Stores. Currently, he is the CEO of a major retail consulting firm in California. A retail consultant focused on Brands / Trends / Merchandising / Operations: Expert assessment of retail brands Guidance to management, owners, legal and the investment community, Complete review of merchandising, in house design, product development, vendor contracts, agent requirements, sourcing, buying, Retail real estate reviews of malls, strip centers, life style shopping areas, distribution centers, Brand positioning, competitive review, assortment diagnostics Product expertise with teen, women and children's apparel, shoes, accessories, jewelry, plus size, beauty Online, social merchandising, customer connection and guidance Management staffing review, SGA assessment, operations review, cost/expense assessment Experienced with Fast Fashion, Department Stores, Specialty, Big Box and general product stores Opened and managed stores in all 50 states, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, Japan, Korea

Chief Executive Officer, A Major Retail Consulting Firm in CA

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cuyahoga Community College

Rancho Mirage |

California

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This expert graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Apparel Design & Merchandising, and she has 10+ years of experience in fashion merchandising. She began her career at Freeze CMI and then held increasingly senior merchandising roles at Cole Haan for nearly five years. The expert also served as the Director of Women's Merchandising for Handbags and Small Leather Goods at Kate Spade for a brief period in 2014 before becoming an independent product merchandising, brand positioning, and channel segmentation consultant. She has strong knowledge of women's fashion merchandising, pricing, marketing, and planning.

Freelance Brand Consultant, Independent

Bachelor of Science (BS), Colorado State University

Westminster |

Colorado

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Review Fee $450/hr
Deposition Fee $550/hr
Court Fee $550/hr

This visual merchandising professional recently served as the Vice President of Visual Merchandising & Store Design for all Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh stores. He held this role from 2007 until 2016 and was responsible for the design and visual merchandising in 400 new stores. He also developed and trained field leaders in store merchandising standards. Previously, the expert served as an Associate Vice President of Visual Merchandising for Victoria's Secret and as the Director of Visual Merchandising at Limited Too. In total, he has 20 years of retail design experience. The expert is currently consulting independently on retail store design.

Independent Consultant in retail store design, null

Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Arizona

Dallas |

Georgia

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This retail security professional joined Walmart in 1980 and held increasingly senior loss prevention and security positions until leaving the company in 2016. Most recently, he was the Senior Director of Global Security Services, in charge of managing safety and security of 20,000 employees and 250,000 customers at U.S. locations. The expert is a member of the American Society of Industrial Security's Retail Loss Prevention Council and is an ASIS Certified Protection Professional. Currently, he runs his own retail security consulting business. He earned his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Missouri Southern State University.

Senior Director, An online university in AZ

Bachelor of Science (BS), Missouri Southern State University

Mesa |

Arkansas

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $200/hr

This expert is a retired manager from the investor owned gas and electric utility Wisconsin Public Service Corporation. His 25 year career included key management positions in customer service, credit and collections, revenue cycle services, field operations and project management associated with the installation of an industry leading automated metering system. Prior to joining Wisconsin Public Service, this expert worked in the banking industry as a branch manager and corporate consumer loan officer. The first 7 years of his initial professional career was spent as a teacher of social studies, history and physical education, as well as a football coach. He received his B.A. and teaching certification from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. He also served in various key leadership roles for both industry and community organizations.This expert has over 30 years in key leadership and managerial positions and over 25 years experience with a large investor owned gas and electric utility. He has over 10 years experience teaching and coaching and has provided expert analysis and testimony. He has assited in the successful design and implementation of an industry leading smart metering system, the successful design, training and implementation of a companywide process improvement effort, the successful redesign of Collection Services Department leading to reduced expenses, and the successful redesign of the Revenue Services Department. He ahs provided expert witness services to law firms.

De Pere |

Wisconsin

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Review Fee $325/hr
Deposition Fee $325/hr
Court Fee $325/hr

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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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $375/hr

This expert specializes in safety/loss prevention, training and facility maintenance, safety program design & development, and retail management. He has more than 20 years of experience serving with retail/wholesale industry leaders, including The Home Depot, Sears, Kohl's, and C&S Wholesale Grocers. Currently, this expert is the owner of a private retail safety consulting firm.

Director, A Safety Company in MO

Bachelor of Science (BS), Western Illinois University

Bella Vista |

Arkansas

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This qualified expert received his BA in business administration from Saint Michael's College and has over 35 years of experience in retail wealth management. He is a certified trust financial advisor, a FINRA arbitrator, and a chartered advisor in philanthropy. He has served as a director for prestigious companies such as JPMogran Securities, RBC Wealth Management, and UBS Financial Services with over 17 years of experience in broker dealer field leadership positions.

Mill Valley |

California

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FAQs for Retail Safety Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a retail safety expert witness?

A retail safety expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving accidents, injuries, or violations of safety standards in a retail environment.

What types of cases can a retail safety expert witness handle?

They can handle slip and fall cases, product liability issues, security breaches, employee safety concerns, and other incidents related to retail operations.

How can a retail safety expert witness contribute to my case?

They can analyze incident reports, review CCTV footage, assess store policies and procedures, and provide testimony on standard industry practices for safety in retail settings.

Are there subspecialties within the field of retail safety expertise?

Yes. Subspecialties may include supermarket safety, mall security, warehouse safety, product placement safety, and more depending on the specific nature of the retail setting.

Why is it important to hire a retail safety expert with experience in my specific type of case?

An expert with relevant experience will have a deep understanding of the specific safety standards and regulations applicable to your case, increasing their credibility and effectiveness.

How does Expert Institute select its Retail Safety 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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