Hoa's Expert Witnesses

Huntington Beach, California

Premises Liability, Security - Security Guard operations, Crime Foreseeability, Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Security Procedures, Threat Assessments, Security Policies, Security Training, Use of Force, Negligent Supervision, School Security, Guard Force Management, Apartments, Commercial Properties, Security Standards, HOA's, Risk Assessment

Don is the founder of Next Step Solutions, Inc., an independent security management consulting firm established in 2014. He conducts security risk assessments, writes policies and procedures, assists in developing security personnel, and provides assistance in the procurement of security products and services. He also provides expert opinions and testimony for plaintiff and defense cases involving security negligence, inadequate security, and premises liability. Don is board-certified in Security Management, having earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification through ASIS International in 2015. Don is a current mentor instructor in the annual CPP Review Course, conducted in Los Angeles each year. Don has provided mentoring in the course for the past ten years with a focus on litigation support. Don retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the US Air Force Reserve after thirty-two (32) years of part-time service, including nine (9) years in the enlisted ranks as a...

Freehold, New Jersey

Property Management, Real Estate - Condominiums, Planned Unit development, HOA's, Association Boards, Residential Properties, High Rises, Age Restricted Communities

Elaine Warga-Murray, MA, PCAM®, CMCA®, AMS®, is a nationally recognized property management executive, consultant, and expert witness with more than 44 years of leadership experience in the community association field. Entering the profession in 1981, Elaine quickly became a pioneer—most notably as the **first woman in the State of New Jersey to be awarded the Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM®)** designation from the Community Associations Institute (CAI). Elaine spent 38 years as the owner and CEO of two successful property management firms, overseeing thousands of residential units, supervising hundreds of employees, and directing the full spectrum of operations including governance, finance, maintenance, construction, and capital improvements. Her leadership extended into seven years as the owner and director of a maintenance and construction company, giving her unparalleled insight into contractor oversight, reserve planning, building systems, and restoration pr...