Communications Expert Witnesses

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of communications expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on communications and related issues. Communications expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these communications expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Communications, Advertising, Libel, Public Relations, Slander, Brand Reputation, Crisis Management, Defamation, Defamation Of Character, Economic Damages, Mainstream Media, Marketing, Media, Negative Media Exposure, and Online/Internet Defamation.

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Joann E. Killeen, B.A., M.S., APR, Fellow PRSA

Public Relations, Crisis Management, Defamation

KFG PR Joann Killeen Expert Witness

LOS ANGELES, California
Communications, Marketing - Public Relations, Crisis Management, Reputation Management/Harm, Social Media, Defamation, Slander, Libel, Franchises Franchisors Franchisees, SEO/Websites, Mainstream Media, Brand Reputation, Online internet harm, Marketing, PR Professional Practices/Malpractice, Advertising, Strategic Branding
Joann Killeen, APR, Fellow PRSA, has over 35 years of experience and is one of the few court-qualified, public relations expert witnesses. She is Accredited in Public Relations (APR) and a Fellow PRSA, awarded by the Public Relations Society of America, one of the leading public relations professional organizations. She is one of 400 members in the PRSA College of Fellows. With a proven track record of success in corporate, agency, technology, government, franchisee, education and health care, Killeen is an accomplished public relations professional whose client campaigns have won awards by PRSA. Her extensive experience enables her to quickly assess client's communications needs and recommend tailored, cost-effective strategic solutions. Killeen served as the President and CEO of the Public Relations Society of America in 2002, where she led the organization to record financial success, a first in its 76-year history. She has has engaged by law firms to provide pre-trial consu...
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Michael T. Motley, PH.D.

Warnings / Advertising / Communication

Univ. of Calif. at Davis (ret.)

West Sacramento, California
Warnings & Labels, Communications - Meaning, Message Interpretation, Sexual Consent, Date Rape, Contract Interpretation, Instructions, Clarity, Misleading Advertising, Disclosure Adequacy, Intended Meaning, Subliminal Messages
Michael Motley, Professor Emeritus, University of California at Davis, has authored five books and over 150 articles and papers in communication. He has been officially recognized as among the "Top 1% of Scholars in Communication" during the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's. See www.MotleyExpert.com Expert opinion on adequacy of warnings, warning labels, instructions, etc. Opinion on normal interpretation of communication messages (contracts, waivers, advertisements, etc.) regarding clarity, ambiguity, potential meanings, most likely interpretation, etc. Opinion on interpretations of consent messages and/or resistance messages in claims of date rape. Opinion on meanings of messages in male/female misunderstandings.
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Robert J. Fisher

Defamation and Reputation Harm Expert Witness

Fisher & Associates, Inc.

Westlake Village, California
Defamation, Communications - Journalism, Libel, Public Perception/Opinion, False Light/Privacy, Advertising, Slander, Negative Media Exposure, Defamation of Character, Marketing, Negative Online Reviews, Reputation Damage Costs, Public Opinion/Perception, Defamation, Online/Internet Defamation, Reputation Damage Repair/Costs, Journalism
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Professional Employment * Journalist: New York Times Reporter * Public Relations: Eight years working for 3 of top 10 PR firms in U.S. * PR/Communications Firm: Owned PR firm in Los Angeles 42 years (also provided Advertising and Marketing services) Professional Areas of Specialization * First PR firm in nation representing legal profession (1978). Represented 130 law firms. Provided PR, marketing and litigation services. * Handled communications ("Court of Public Opinion") and provided support in 250-300 litigation cases/trials nationwide. * Acknowledged nationally for expertise in crisis communications and reputation damage repair (created and implemented 50-60 reputation damage repair programs.) * National reputation with news media for reputation management and repair, utilized as expert media information source, analyst and commentator by print and electronic media (both news and feature), wire services. (Example: during and between the...
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Nicholas Carroll

Defamation Expert Witness, Defamation Damages

Woodbridge, California
Defamation, Communications - EXPERT WITNESS for economic damages, malicious or negligent causation of emotional distress, issues relating to social media (SM), mainstream media, online and internet defamation, libel review, public/private figures, the right to privacy, slander, libel, and cost of defamation management/repair, reputation repair
SERVICES: Expert witness reports and/or testimony in defamation of character cases, including both libel and slander, as well as portrayal in a false light and right to privacy cases. This leverages 30 years of experience as a credible journalist and one of the first practitioners of search engine optimization, as well as 20 years of consulting directly with end-clients on emotional distress issues. I am familiar with most aspects of defamation, from gossip campaigns to online defamation and reputation management. Particular areas of expertise: • Economic damages resulting from defamation and harm to reputation. There are ALWAYS economic damages, if not to date, then in the costs of reputation repair going forwards - I make itemized projections of these in both reports and testimony. • Traditional mainstream media libel. I've been an editor, journalist, and author for 30 years, and know the aspects from fault to hot-button words. • Online defamation through review/rating web sit...
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Glenn A. Marin

GAM Consulting

Whittier, California
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Communications - 911 Center Ops, Computer Aided Dispatch, Public Safety Project Management, 911 Technologies, Mobile Radio Operations & Design
Glenn A. Marin, a semi-retired consultant in the field of public safety emergency service call processing and dispatching systems ranging from facilities to technical system to operations. He has over 50 years' experience in the application of automated systems to public safety organizations and their operational impacts with specific emphasis on computer, telephone and mobile radio communications systems. Collectively, these technologies support what is commonly known as the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system operated from facilities known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). This experience includes all the technologies associated with the design of Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management (RMS), Jail Information Systems (JIS), Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) systems and two-way radio systems, both trunked and conventional. Mr. Marin has extensive experience with operational policies, procedures and practices of public safety dispatch centers with both personal superviso...
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Chuck Malkus

Defamation, Marketing, Communications, Advertising

Malkus Communications Group, Chuck Malkus Expert Witness

Jacksonville, Florida
Marketing, Defamation - Communications, Reputation Harm, Public Relations, Brand Reputation, PR/Marcom, Negative Media Exposure, Defamation of Character, PR Professional Practices, Reputational Damage, Media, SEO/Website, Strategic Branding, Public Opinion, Online/Internet Defamation, Online Reputation Management, Advertising, TV/Streaming, Film
A renowned communications professional, Chuck Malkus has 37+ years with leadership developing marketing and public relations strategies for Fortune 500 corporations. His specialization includes crisis management, reputation damage and defamation harm. His agency work includes serving as a chief strategy officer and he provides interviews for TV networks including CNBC, CNN, NBC and Fox Business. He currently lectures as a senior executive in residence at the University of North Florida and previously was a faculty member for Florida Atlantic University. He has worked broadly in advertising, branding, business development and reputation management. A prominent consumer behavior authority, he’s recognized for launching new brands and start-up businesses. Mr. Malkus has been described by The Miami Herald as a “public relations guru” and is a nationally recognized ethics authority. He has been a keynote speaker for organizations including the Kansas Government Finance Officers Associat...
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CHRISTOPHER W BRADFORD

​911 Dispatch & EMS Protocol Standard of Care

Bradford Total Solutions LLC

Ocala, Florida
Emergency Medical Services, Communications - 911 standard of care, ​Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD), ​Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD), ​Dispatch Protocol Compliance, ​Pre-arrival Instructions, ​Public Safety Telecommunicator, Delayed Response Analysis, ​Dispatch Misclassification, ​Dispatch Quality Assurance (QA) medical/fire/law, ​Paramedic Standard of Care
A seasoned Emergency Services professional with over 30 years of comprehensive experience spanning the entire continuum of public safety, from the initial 911 call to field paramedic response. As a recognized expert in 911 dispatch protocols and emergency medical services, I provide specialized analysis on the "Standard of Care" in high-stakes environments. My career is defined by a commitment to operational excellence, quality assurance, and the rigorous application of established safety protocols. ​Areas of Expertise: ​911 Dispatch & Telecommunications: Expert knowledge of Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) and Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD) protocols. Specialized in evaluating dispatcher performance, pre-arrival instructions, and call-handling compliance and accreditation. ​EMS & Paramedic Operations: Extensive field experience as a licensed Paramedic and, offering insight into field provider coordination and clinical standards of care. ​Quality Assurance (QA): Specialized in the re...
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Jeffrey M Evans, PCAM, LSM, CCM, CCE, MCM

Management Matters, LLC

Florida
Management - Planned, Resorts, Boards, Communities, Recreation, Memberships, Private, Communications, Non-Profits, Clubs, Management, Planning, Ice and Snow Management
Chief Operating Officer for the Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Communities and the Lake Naomi Club (A Platinum Community) for 30 years. Court appointed receiver for the Hamlet Recreation Club for eighteen years.
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Randall A Snyder

Expert in Wireless & Landline Telecommunications

Wireless Research Services, LLC

Las Vegas, Nevada
Telecommunications, Communications - Cellular, Call, SMS, VoIP, Mobile, Data, Network, Voicemail, Telecommunications, Location, Billing, VoIP, Telephone, LBS, Wireless, Multimedia, Voice, Messaging, FinTech, Telephone
Mr. Snyder has over 40 years of experience in telecommunications networking, system architecture, engineering, design, technology, financial technology (fintech), and management. He is a C-level executive with extensive experience leading product management and product management teams. He has over 30 years’ experience with several early stage startups from initial seed funding through acquisition and exit. Randy is a recognized technology and industry expert in wireless, cellular, and landline telecommunications as well as telecommunications and internet protocols. He has been retained as an expert witness in over 500 legal cases, both national and international, as an engineer and has been qualified as an expert witness in Federal District Court many times. He has provided expert witness services in Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) cases, patent cases, trademark cases, breach of contract cases, illegal eavesdropping cases, and others involving telecommunications technolog...
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Jacob Sharony, Ph.D., MBA

Wireless Expert Consulting, Inc.

Dix Hills, New York
Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering - wireless consulting, mobile, wireless, LTE, 5G, mmWave, WiFi, RFID, telecommunications, communications, network
We are a team of industry and academic experts with extensive knowledge of mobile and wireless technologies. Our experts are proficient in wireless networking, enterprise mobility, and cloud technologies. Specifically, we specialize in WiFi, 3G/4G/5G, LTE, LTE-A, WiMAX, RFID, RTLS, BLE, IoT and M2M. Our company’s chief expert is Dr. Jacob Sharony, a 25-year technology and business veteran, renowned for his expertise in mobile and wireless technology strategy. He is an adjunct professor at Columbia University, teaching wireless technologies and applications. He has over 50 patents issued and pending, has published extensively in prestigious journals and conferences, and has served on several government expert panels.We provide patent litigation support and expert consulting in mobile and wireless technologies. This includes patent infringement and invalidity analysis, FRAND analysis, writing expert reports, and deposition and testimony in court. Publications List of Publications ht...
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J. Armand Musey, CFA, JD/MBA

Summit Ridge Group, LLC

New York, New York
Business Valuation, Appraisal & Valuation - Telecom, Media, Satellite, Appraisal, Economic Damages, Telecom Valuation, Orbital Slot Valuation, Wireless Broadband, Wireless Spectrum Valuation, Broadband, Corporate Governance, Intangible Asset Valuation, Telecommunications, Communications, FCC Spectrum License, Spectrum, telecom valuation, FSS
Armand Musey is an expert in financial valuation within the communication sector. Over the past 20 years, he has completed dozens of financial valuations, strategic analyses, business development, corporate governance, and business plan creation assignments in the communications industry and has experience working on numerous financing and M&A transactions. His involvement with a wide breadth of companies has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of a range of media and telecom issues and the complex web of relationships underlying the sector’s competitive dynamics and associated regulatory issues. Armand is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a member of the New York Society of Securities Analysts, where he chaired the Corporate Governance Committee from 2007-2009. He is a member of the Federal Communication Bar Association and is co-chair of the NY Chapter (2016-2019), has completed the American Society of Appraisers’ business valuation and intangible asset valuation cu...
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Jeffrey M Evans, PCAM, LSM, CCM, CCE, MCM

Management Matters, LLC

Mountainhome, Pennsylvania
Management - Planned, Resorts, Boards, Communities, Recreation, Memberships, Private, Communications, Non-Profits, Clubs, Management, Planning, Ice and Snow Management
Chief Operating Officer for the Lake Naomi-Timber Trails Communities and the Lake Naomi Club (A Platinum Community) for 30 years. Court appointed receiver for the Hamlet Recreation Club for eighteen years.
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Brad Chase

20+ years of communications leadership

Chase Global

Gig Harbor, Washington
Communications - strategic communications, reputation management, crisis management, crisis communications, public relations, media relations, thought leadership, media training, corporate social responsibility, chief communications officer, ghostwriting, messaging, news media
Brad Chase is a strategic communications, reputation management, crisis communications, and media relations expert with 20+ years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, C-Suite executives, boards, startups, campaigns, nonprofits, and high-profile individuals. He has directed communications strategy in crisis situations, media controversies, litigation matters, public policy disputes, corporate reputation challenges, and matters involving public scrutiny. Mr. Chase has worked on thousands of stories with major national and international media outlets, including Agence France-Presse, AP, BBC, CNBC, CNN, NBC News, The New York Times, NPR, Reuters, and The Wall Street Journal. He has been retained as an expert witness in a matter concerning a Fortune 500 company’s Chief Communications Officer and has taught communications courses as an adjunct instructor at the University of Southern California. Current Position: Chase Global Seattle / Los Angeles Founder 2010 – Present ...
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