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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Mr. Keith ConneryView profile

ID: 13356

Mr. Keith Connery

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Connecticut

This well qualified retail management expert has over 15 years of experience in his field. After earning his BS from the University of New Haven, he went on to hold several leadership roles at The Home Depot including asset protection manager, district asset manager, and then district operations manager. He then went on to serve as an executive team leader at Target. He is currently a divisional...

Security and Risk Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Security and Risk Management Expert Witness

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Texas

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...

Ms. Rose BalderianView profile

ID: 15835

Ms. Rose Balderian

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California

This expert has over 15 years of retail visual merchandising experience. She received her AA in visual communications from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. She worked as Club Monaco's visual manager before becoming DFS Galleria's visual merchandising manager for over a decade. She is the founder of a visual merchandising consultancy in northern California. In this role, she...

Automotive Retail and Dealership Operations Expert WitnessView profile

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Automotive Retail and Dealership Operations Expert Witness

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Missouri

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...

Mr. Christopher UlaneView profile

ID: 15898

Mr. Christopher Ulane

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Nebraska

This highly qualified expert has expensive experience in retail management. Formerly, he served as the senior merchandise manager at Bass Pro Shops. Currently, he is the store and operations manager at Dick's Sporting Goods.

Fine Rugs – Appraisals and Restoration Expert WitnessView profile

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Fine Rugs – Appraisals and Restoration Expert Witness

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Massachusetts

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...

Ms. Christina LarsonView profile

ID: 16768

Ms. Christina Larson

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North Carolina

This expert on retail safety obtained her BS in marketing from Florida State University. She has over 10 years managing various aspects of retail safety including operating standards for restaurant and several years as a business owner of a large garden center.

Retail Gasoline and Convenience Store Industry Expert WitnessView profile

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Retail Gasoline and Convenience Store Industry Expert Witness

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California

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...

Ms. Karla BakersmithView profile

ID: 17690

Ms. Karla Bakersmith

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Missouri

This expert has nearly 2 decades of experience running her medical apparel company. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University before working as a buyer in several departments for the Famous Barr division of May Company. Afterward, she worked for over a decade as the vice president of merchandising and marketing for Life Uniform. She is now the CEO of one of the largest retailers of...

Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert WitnessView profile

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Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert Witness

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California

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...

Mr. Quintin WilliamsView profile

ID: 19239

Mr. Quintin Williams

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California

This highly qualified footwear designer earned his BFA in industrial design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has designed for multiple professional athletes in the NBA, WNBA, NFL, and MLB. He has formerly held positions as the lead footwear designer at Power Force Apparel and PEAK Sports USA. In addition, he has designed a sandal brand that has been placed on Nordstroms.com. He...

OSHA and Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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OSHA and Safety Expert Witness

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North Carolina

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...

Mr. James A DionView profile

ID: 19750

Mr. James Dion

This expert has over 40 years of experience in the retail space. He holds a BS and an MS in psychology from Chicago State University and a PhD in industrial psychology and marketing from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is a member of the National Retail Federation, and he routinely speaks at retail meetings and has published several books. In the past, he has served as the national sales...

Retail Finance and Merchandising Expert WitnessView profile

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Retail Finance and Merchandising Expert Witness

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New Jersey

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...

Mr. James MalackowskiView profile

ID: 21851

Mr. James Malackowski

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Illinois

This expert has been involved with IP litigation and valuation consulting for over 30 years. He has extensive professional and personal experience with the IP process and personally holds over 20 U.S. patents. This expert has received numerous honors and awards for his work in the IP space, including being named as one of “The Most Influential People in IP”. Prior to his current position as...

Retail Finance and Consumer Products Expert WitnessView profile

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Retail Finance and Consumer Products Expert Witness

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California

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.

Ms. Sofia Lamaj BerishaView profile

ID: 22192

Ms. Sofia Lamaj Berisha

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New York

This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of retail experience. She received her BA from Baruch College and has served as a general manager, senior operations manager, senior general manager, and supervisor at a number of GAP Inc. locations across New York. She currently is the operations specialist and stage manager of a retail store in New York City.

Retail Industry & Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Retail Industry & Management Expert Witness

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California

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...

Mr. Matthew VickersView profile

ID: 22266

Mr. Matthew Vickers

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Delaware

This expert on retail safety has over 15 years of experience in the retail industry. He obtained his BA in criminology from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a member of the Retail Loss Prevention Community. He began his career in loss protection but then moved into a safety role, including 9 years as the safety manager of a Lowe's Home Improvement. He is currently an independent...

Retail Full Price & Outlet Pricing Expert WitnessView profile

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Retail Full Price & Outlet Pricing Expert Witness

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Colorado

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...

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The Average Retail Safety Expert Witness
Charges $342 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $300

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  • Deposition Fee

    $350

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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.

  • 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.

Retail Safety Expert Witness FAQs

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

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

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.

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

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.

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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