Internal Investigations Expert Witnesses

Business Damages - Lost Profits, Economic Damages, Accounting, Forensic Accounting, Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy Core Proceedings, Insurance and Business Interruption Claims, business valuation, Fraud, Internal Investigations

Michael focuses his professional practice on determining lost profits, lost earnings and other economic damages, forensic accounting, financial analyses, investigations and business valuation. He provides consulting and expert services regarding economic damages, forensic accounting, business interruption, contract disputes, GAAP, GAAS, solvency, alter ego, fraud and bankruptcy and financial transactions and balances. Michael provides consulting and litigation services to trial lawyers, trustees, receivers, business owners and units of federal, state and local government. Many engagements combine complex litigation, forensic accounting, financial analysis, economic damages, valuation and distressed business issues with the reconstruction of all or portion of incomplete, misstated and/or falsified accounting books and records and financial statements. Michael has more than 40 years of experience in accounting, forensic accounting, business economics and investigations including m...

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, School Safety - use of force, civil liability, policy procedures, school policing, premise liability, police operations, risk managemement, crime prevention, police training, supervision, management, pursuits, internal investigations, racial profiling, best practice, investigations, excessive force, misconduct

I am writing to introduce myself as a distinguished police consultant and expert witness with over 32 years of extensive experience in law enforcement. Currently serving as the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police for a vibrant community of 33,000 residents, I have garnered invaluable insights and expertise across various critical areas within the field. My career trajectory includes 23 years in supervisory and managerial roles, during which I have demonstrated a profound understanding of effective management strategies, policy development, and procedural enhancements. My expertise spans a wide array of crucial areas within law enforcement, including police training, use of force protocols, misconduct investigations, implementation of best practices, school policing, and comprehensive oversight of all police department operations. I have served as a Defensive Tactics Use of Force Instructor and Police Emergency Vehicle Driving Instructor, ensuring officers are prepared and ...

Premises Liability, Police Practices & Procedures - Premise Liability, Negligent/Inadequate Security, Policy/Procedure Development, Internal Investigations, Emergency Management, SWAT Team Operations, Incident Command System, Security/Guard Staff Procedures, Emergency Operation Plan, Active Shooter Response

Thirty-two years of professional policing to include top secret clearance with extensive experience in leadership management, and supervisory roles ranging from line officer to senior level and executive command experience as an active duty U.S.A.F. sergeant and civilian law enforcement executive. Strong and positive reputation as an open communicator with a proven track record of effective, participative and proactive leadership. Experienced in serving government, city municipalities governing boards, JPA’s and private sector communities bringing a unique perspective in a collaborative and forward-thinking, problem-solving process. Expert witness consultation, depositions and court testimony involving litigation issues regarding security practices, premises liability, safety, law enforcement policy, procedures, practices and training for patrol officers, special operations teams, investigative agents, Supervisors, Command staff and facility security officers. Owner, Kearnan Cons...