Premises Liability Expert Witnesses in Florida
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of premises liability expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on premises liability and related issues. Premises liability 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 premises liability expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Premises Liability, Construction Defects, Negligent Security, Building Codes, Slip Trip & Fall, Ada, OSHA, Security Management, Slip And Fall, Workplace Violence, Building Inspection, Construction, Construction Defect, Cpted, and Hotel Security.
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Dustin Hickey, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, CMQ/OE
OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert
LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Texas & Nationwide)
OSHA, Safety
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Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Confined Space, Slips/Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Trenching/Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklift, Workplace Safety, Aerial Lifts, Amputations, Material Handling, Electrocution, Ladder Safety, OSHA, Construction Accident, Warehouse Safety, Fall Protection
Board-certified and chartered safety & health executive and consultant, holding designations in the United States (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and the United Kingdom (CMIOSH). 20+ years of relevant work experience from field to executive leadership followed by safety consulting and safety expert witness work. Expert in OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 interpretation, compliance auditing, and safety management systems.
— CERTIFICATIONS —
· Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States
· Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP)
Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada
· Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom
— EXPERTISE —
· Construction Safety
· Manufacturing Safety
· Industrial Safety
· OSHA Compliance
· Workplace Safety & Health
· Premises Liability
· Confined Spaces
· Fall Protection, Elevated Work
· Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardo...
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Vince Vittatoe, CPP, CSC, CPTED
Premises Liability & Negligent Security Expert
Vittatoe Consulting, LLC
Security, Premises Liability
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Inadequate/Negligent Security, Hotel/Motel, Safety/Security, Security Procedures, commercial buildings, Crime Foreseeability, Assaults, Battery, Rape, Robbery, Murder, Parking Lot, Apartments, Violent Crime, Workplace Violence, Wrongful Death, OSHA, emergency/crisis, premises security liability
Vince Vittatoe, CPP, CSC, CPTED, is the Principal/CEO at Vittatoe Consulting, LLC, independent security management and forensic consulting practice focused on providing clients security and loss prevention expertise to help protect their employees and customers.
With over 30 years of combined law enforcement and corporate safety, security, and loss prevention experience, we offer our clients direction and advice from our experience in both the public and private sectors.
After college, Vince worked for State Farm Insurance as an accounting supervisor before joining the Dallas Police Department in 1988, serving as a police officer and divisional defensive tactics instructor. Upon returning to the private sector, Vince entered the hospitality industry and gained operations experience as an Area Manager for Motel 6, responsible for twelve motels. Next, Vince moved to the corporate office of Accor North America as the Director-Safety & Security. Vince held safety, security, and los...
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Steven M Edrington, CCIM, CPM, CFLC
CA Real Estate/Property Mgmt Standard of Care
Edrington and Associates
Real Estate, Premises Liability
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Property management, broker, agent, landlord/tenant, land use zoning, California, Habitability Inspections, HOA, wrongful eviction, habitability, standard of care, rent control, real estate malpractice, commercial real estate, building codes, electrical codes, health and safety, residential real estate, real estate damages, Fair Housing
At Edrington and Associates, we are California real estate experts. Our specialization includes owner/property manager standard of care, implied warranty of habitability, building code compliance, economic damages, and rent differential analysis. Additionally, we can opine on HOA issues, broker/agent failure to disclose, and agency issues. We maximize value and solve complex real estate challenges for our clients. We are active practitioners in the field, in addition to our expert witness work.
Steve Edrington is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant (CFLC), International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector, California Licensed Real Estate Broker, and California Licensed Class B General Contractor. Phil Barthman is an ICC Combination Inspector, an electrician, and a former Alameda County Building Inspector.
We are frequent presenters for the Bar Association of San Francisco, Alam...
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David M. Gill, CFSE, WACH
Forensic Slip Expert, Walkway Safety Auditor
DMG Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability
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Dynamic Coefficient of Friction, Maintenance Protocol, Coefficient of Friction, Walkway Safety, Means of Egress, Slip Resistance Testing, Visual Warning Placement, Flooring Maintenance, Pedestrian Walk, Traction, Floor Mats, Bathtubs, Shower, Painted Surfaces, Coatings, Change in Elevation, Stairway Falls, Means of Egress, Parking Lot
I am an expert in Walkway Safety, specializing in Slip and Fall and Trip and Fall incidents. As a seasoned Slip and Fall Expert Witness, Trip and Fall Expert Witness, and Slip Expert, I provide objective, data-driven evaluations of walkway conditions, surface traction, and contributing factors in Premises Liability cases.
My work includes Slip Resistance Testing, Coefficient of Friction (COF) Testing, Static COF, and Dynamic COF Testing to determine whether walkways meet recognized safety thresholds. As a certified Walkway Auditor, I conduct thorough assessments of floors, ramps, and stair systems, including investigations of Stairway Fall events.
I support attorneys, insurers, risk managers, and property owners by analyzing walkway hazards, reviewing maintenance and cleaning practices, and evaluating the effectiveness of Slip and Fall Prevention and Trip and Fall Prevention programs. My reports and testimony are grounded in recognized standards, reliable methodology, and over a dec...
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Michael Fiebig, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA, CFPS, CEP
Fiebig Architecture
Florida
Construction Defects, Premises Liability
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Architecture, Construction, Construction Defect, Fire Protection, Fire Suppression, Fire-Resistive Assemblies, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Building Codes, Premises Liability, Slip & Fall, Trip & Fall
Registered architect with NCARB certificate in twenty states (licensed in more states than are listed in this directory), with an active design and forensic practice. As a forensic architect, his experience includes among other things, performing analysis of standard of care in building design and construction projects; performing analyses of building systems including roofing systems, window and door systems, exterior wall cladding systems, waterproofing and foundation systems, with a specialization in fire-resistive assemblies and active fire-protection systems. His experience includes premises liability investigation and analysis of accident sites relating to the built environment, both indoors and outdoors. As a design architect, his practice includes traditional architectural practice including building design, building code analysis & application, and services during construction.
Michael is a Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), credentialed under the authority of th...
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Thomas Collier, Jr
Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude
Collier Consultants
Florida
Construction, Premises Liability
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Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer
Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina.
Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants.
General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...
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William Henry, PhD, NCARB
Experienced National Architect Expert Witness
RGA Design Forensics LLC
Tampa, Florida
Premises Liability, Construction Defects
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Accident Investigation, Building Codes, ADA, Accessibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Forensic, Architecture, Engineering, E&O, Errors and Omissions, Construction Defects, Premises Liability, Cruise Ship, Maintenance, Building Inspection, Insurance Claims, Disaster Recovery, Failure Analysis, Property Insurance, Accident Recreation
Dr. William Henry, AIA, NCARB
Lead Expert Witness | Forensic Architect | RGA Design Forensics | Tampa, FL
Dr. William Henry is a nationally recognized forensic architect and expert witness specializing in Premises Liability and Construction Defects. As Lead Expert Witness at RGA Design Forensics, Dr. Henry provides clear, defensible, and technically precise opinions that help attorneys establish causation, liability, and standard of care in complex Premises Liability and Construction Defects cases across more than 20 states. With 40+ years of architectural and forensic experience, Dr. Henry integrates building science, field investigation, and advanced technology to identify failures, evaluate safety compliance, and explain the root causes of Premises Liability and Construction Defects matters. His reports and testimony are concise, persuasive, and highly effective in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial.
Areas of Expertise
1. Premises Liability (Slip, Trip & Fall Incid...
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Bradley T Cook, PE, MSE, CXLT
Kimley-Horn
Sarasota, Florida
Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical Engineering
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Auto Accident, Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical, Biomechanical, Collision Analysis, Crash Data Retrieval, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Occupational Safety, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Slip Trip & Fall
Bradley is a Biomedical and Mechanical engineer with extensive experience in accident reconstruction. Bradley is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in Michigan and Florida. He specializes in vehicular accident reconstruction and has investigated hundreds of vehicle accidents involving cars, trucks, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, etc. The investigations have involved issues of nighttime visibility, downloading of crash data (black box data), reaction time, and blind spots. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Masters of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Biomedical from Purdue University.
Bradley has co-authored a chapter in Forensic Human Factors and Ergonomics: Case Studies and Analysis and Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Handbook of Human Factors & Ergonomics. He is also currently a committee member of the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards Technical Panel (STP) 2201: Engi...
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Troy Willingham, registered architect
47+ year architect+owners rep w 2 masters degrees
Willingham Architecture: design, consulting, management
St. Petersburg, Florida
Premises Liability, Architecture
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Slip and Fall, Premises Liability, Trip Hazard, Stairway Code Compliance, ADA Accessibility, Building Codes, Construction Defect, Design Defect, Forensic Architect, Standard of Care, Water Intrusion, Roof Leak, Lighting Safety, Premises Safety, Handrail Guardrail, Building Envelope, Plans and Specification, Construction Defects, OSHA
EXPERT WITNESS FOR PERSONAL INJURY & CONSTRUCTION DEFECT CASES
47+ Years in architecture, engineering, project management, and forensic analysis.
Retained by attorneys nationwide for premises liability, slip/trip/fall, building code violations, and construction defect litigation.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE (Search-Optimized)
Premises Liability / Personal Injury – Slip, trip & fall hazards, flooring slip resistance, stair/handrail code compliance, lighting & visibility safety, ADA accessibility, egress route compliance
Construction Defects – Building envelope failures, water intrusion, roofing/wall waterproofing defects, workmanship quality, design defect & standard of care analysis
Building Code Violations – IBC, IRC, Florida Building Code, ADA, OSHA, AHCA compliance reviews
Plans & Specifications Review – Accuracy, completeness, and code adherence
Delay & Cost Overruns – Contract compliance & AIA standard interpretation
SERVICES FOR ATTORNEYS
Forensic Site Inspections – On-site evalu...
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Jose O Nunez, PE, FRSE, CXLT
Forensic Structural Engineer – Roof & Water Loss
Aurora Consulting Group
Hollywood, Florida
Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering
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forensic engineering, hurricane damage, civil engineering, building, structural engineering, facade, astm f13, pedestrian safety, Slip and fall, roadway design, Florida Building Code, Construction Disputes, Site Inspections, fire, water intrusion, water damage, premises liability, building envelope, construction defect
Jose Omar Nunez, PE, FRSE, CXLT is a multi-state licensed Professional Engineer and the Principal of Aurora Consulting Group, specializing in the forensic evaluation of structural failures, building envelope breaches, and complex water intrusion cases. Based in Hollywood, FL, he provides expert Cause and Origin determinations for insurance and legal professionals across the Gulf Coast and beyond.
Mr. Nunez holds active Professional Engineer (PE) licenses in Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Alabama, New York, and North Carolina. This multi-state footprint allows him to provide specialized forensic services for regional catastrophe events and complex litigation across state lines.
Professional Affiliations He is an active member of several premier industry organizations, including:
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)
ASTM International, specifically serving on the F13 Committee on Pedestrian/Walkway Safety....
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John A Thomazin, PE, DFE, CXLT, ACTAR
Engineering Clarity for Unusual Cases
Áreté Forensics, PLLC
Oviedo, Florida
Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction
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Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall, Products Liability, HVAC, Equipment & Machinery, Bicycles, Plumbing, OSHA, Manufacturing, Property Damage, Agriculture Engineering, Construction Defects, Building Inspection, Elevators & Escalators, Swing Stage, Telehandler, Boom Lift, Cause & Origin, Horizontal Grinders
I am a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), ACTAR-accredited accident reconstructionist, and board-certified Diplomate Forensic Engineer (DFE) with over 30 years of experience in mechanical, civil, and structural analysis. I specialize in difficult and unusual cases where traditional engineering expertise may fall short. My work provides attorneys, insurers, and adjusters with clear, objective, and defensible opinions.
Mathematics serves as the universal language of engineering, enabling me to work seamlessly across civil, mechanical, and electrical domains. This versatility is uncommon among forensic engineers, who typically specialize in a narrow field. I apply mathematical principles to accident reconstruction, construction defect evaluations, machinery and product failures, premises liability, storm damage, and forensic assessments of mechanical and structural systems. Attorneys retain me for challenging cases involving complex systems or unique fact patterns because I can co...
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William S. Marcisz, JD, CPP, CHPA
Security & Workplace Violence Expert Witness
Strategic Security Management Consulting, Inc.
Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Hospital & Healthcare Security, Negligent Security, Workplace Violence, Crime Foreseeability, Mall-Retail-Store Security, Hotel & Hospitality Security, Apartment Buildings & Office Security, Parking Lots-Garage Security, Violent Crimes, Casino Security, Bars & Nightclubs and School Security
William S. Marcisz ("Bill"), is President & Chief Consultant for Strategic Security Management Consulting, Inc., providing litigation support to both Plaintiffs and Defense clients including: Case Review & Assessment, Affidavits, Expert Testimony, Investigations and Forensic Consultation on standards of care and best practices in matters pertaining to Premises Liability, Negligent Security, Security Use of Force, and related Civil Litigation with an emphasis on Hospital/Healthcare Security and Workplace Violence. Trial testimony has aided in attaining Jury Awards up to $13.5 Million.
As a Forensic Security Consultant, Mr. Marcisz has reviewed and provided opinions in matters involving violent crime, including active shooter incidents involving claims with high liability exposure, and involving organizations, hospitals, and businesses with national and worldwide brand recognition.
Mr. Marcisz has 40 years of combined experience in private security and complex litigation. Mr. Marc...
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KAREL COSTA-ARMAS
Property Management, Community Associations,& HOA
Homeowner Association Consulting
Odessa, Florida
Property Management, Premises Liability
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HOA Management, Community Association Management, Homeowners Association, Property Management, Luxury high rise, Condo Association, premise liability, maintenance, security, Fiduciary Duty, personal injury, Community Manager, HOA, Highrise, slip and fall, Condominium, apartments, wrongful death, H.O.A., property
Professional Property Management can be a complex industry to navigate. HOA's, Apartment buildings, and other types of Community Associations ( common interest communities and multi-family properties), such as highrise condominiums encounter legal challenges often. Whether it is a slip and fall, criminal act, operational mistakes, procedural problems, violation of fiduciary duty, and or any probelm, I may be able to help your firm delve deep into the details that may help your case. If involved early enough in your case, I may be able to assist in your strategy for upcoming depositions.
With nearly two decades in Florida's community association management industry, I have attained the necessary experience to assist my clients through just about any situation. I have handled a broad spectrum of construction projects for luxury properties in Miami and the Tampa Bay area. Those have given me an edge in this ever-changing field. Helping legal firms, insurance carriers, frustrated home...
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Robin C. Nagele, M.A.
Security Expert Witness | Premises Liability
Nagele Security Advisors, LLC
Dunedin, Florida
Security, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Premises Liability, Negligent Trng, FS 768.0706, Security Audit, Corporate Security, Negligent Security, Apartment, Hotel Security, Risk Assessment, Active Shooter, Standard of Care, Multifamily, Access Control, Guard Management, Crime Prevention, Workplace Violence, Security Management, Risk Assessment, Security Trng, Crime Foreseeab
Robin C. Nagele, M.A., is the Principal and Founder of Nagele Security Advisors, LLC, a U.S. Small Business Administration-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), specializing in forensic security consulting and expert witness testimony in civil litigation matters involving premises liability, negligent security, and physical security standard of care.
A retired U.S. Army Military Police Corps Sergeant Major (E-9) and Bronze Star Medal recipient, Mr. Nagele attained the Army's highest enlisted rank in an unprecedented 18 years, a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of all enlisted soldiers, before completing 21 years of honorable service. He served as NCOIC of Nuclear Physical Security Operations, holding formal Army certification in Intrusion Detection System Operations (172 hours) including Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta alert classifications. He is also a certified U.S. Army Drill Sergeant and Combat Veteran, ...
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Gabe Grass
Alcohol Service, Bar Hospitality & Safety Expert
Verdant Synergies
Jacksonville, Florida
Dram Shop & Alcohol Services, Hotel & Restaurant
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Dram Shop Liability, Alcohol Service Standards, Overservice & Negligence, Alcohol Liability, Age Verification, Bar Operations, Taproom Operations, Staff Training, Intoxication Recognition, Premises Liability, Production Brewing, Beverage Industry Standards, Management Oversight & Compliance, Standard Operating Procedures
Gabe Grass is a business development leader and entrepreneur with direct, hands-on experience founding and operating a regional craft brewery and managing all aspects of bar, taproom and hospitality service. As Founder and President of GrassLands Brewing Company in Tallahassee, Florida, he built and operated a community-focused craft brewery from launch through an established brand, managing production, distribution, front-of-house service and a team of up to 15 across service and production functions. That work required developing and executing standard operating procedures, staff training programs, account management protocols and regulatory compliance across all aspects of beverage production and alcohol service.
His commitment to responsible service standards extended beyond his own venue. As brewery owner, he organized and hosted an annual ID analysis training program conducted under the oversight of Florida Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, open to staff from restaurants, bars and...
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Thomas Shea, D.SC., CPP
Law Enforcement and Security Expert
Evidence Solutions, Inc.
Parrish, Florida
Police Practices & Procedures, Security
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Law Enforcement, Use of Force, Deadly Force, Internal Affairs, Police Training, Negligent Security, Inadequate Security, Security Consulting, Campus Security, Hospital Security, School Security, Special Event Security, Premises Liability, Hiring & Firing, Wrongful Termination, Police Promotion
Tom Shea is a nationally recognized Law Enforcement and Security expert in policing best practices, security standards, and emergency preparedness, specializing in police operations, use of force, premises liability, negligent security, and related civil litigation issues. With a distinguished career spanning law enforcement, academia, and consulting, his experience includes authoring comprehensive security plans and providing emergency response training.
Tom began his career with the Long Branch Police Department in 1998, following honorable service in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Desert Storm. During his law enforcement tenure, he served as a police commander and was a part of the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team (SWAT). After retiring in 2017, Tom transitioned to academia, founding and directing the Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Program at Seton Hall University. He also served as an instructor for LSU/NCBRT, delivering training on active shooter ...
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Charles M Johnson, PSP, FCP
Board Certified - 30 Years Security Experience
NGA Security Advisors
Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Apartment, Condo, Security Management, Video Surveillance, Cameras, Access Control, Gate Control, Security Guards, Fire Alarm, Sprinkler System, Negligent Security, Florida, Georgia, FS 768.0706, CPTED, Visitor Management, Casino, Gaming, Commercial Real Estate, Crime Prevention
Charles is a Board-Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP®) & a Florida designated Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Practitioner (FCP) with more than 30 years of experience in the physical security industry.
In his current role as the Founder & CEO of NGA Security Advisors he provides consultation to clients in a variety of industries. He conducts onsite technology, vulnerability & CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) assessments and then provide detailed reports identifying current technology that exists, potential new technology improvements, areas of vulnerability and where CPTED can be applied to deter crime.
Charles can assist with Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Personal Injury cases where Security Management, Crime Prevention, Physical Access Control, Cameras, Video Surveillance, Biometrics, Artificial Intelligence, Vehicle Entrance, Pedestrian Entrance, Exterior Barriers, Fire, Burglar & Sprinkler Alarms are being called into ...
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Elizabeth J Dumbaugh, CPP
Major, US Army Reserve-Premises Liability Expert
THG Consultants
Sarasota, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Apartment Security, Parking Lots, Parking Garages, Terrorism, Bars/Lounges/Nightclubs, Security Guards, Transportation Security, Hotel Security, Security Management, Violent Crimes, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Special Event Security, Workplace Violence, Policy & Procedures, Physical Security
Elizabeth Dumbaugh, CPP, is a premises liability and security consultant and testifying expert for THG Consultants, a firm whose consultants have conducted more than 1400 forensic evaluations of premises located in 46 states as well as in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Columbia, South America and Istanbul, Turkey. Elizabeth consults regarding security and safety aspects of commercial property management and conducts security audits for various types of commercial premises, including but not limited to: multi-family housing, resorts, hotels, retail and office space, nightclubs, and convenience stores.
She is board-certified in security management, having earned the prestigious designation of Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, where she serves on the ASIS Leadership and Management Practices Council providing global security best practices to ASIS members. She is a Crime Prevention Practitioner, a designation awarded by the Florida Attorney General’s ...
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Clinton J. Ford, M. Sc. ACA, CGC, CIE, CMR, CRMI
Premises Liability Expert Witness
Advanced Building Consultants
Alachua, Florida
Construction, Premises Liability
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Appraisal & Valuation, Arbitration, Building Inspection, Construction, Construction Defects, Environmental, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, OSHA, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip, Mediation, Building Codes, Codes, Trip, Fall, Stairs, Floors, Railings
Clinton J. Ford M.S… is the President and founder of Advanced Building Consultants. He is a recognized expert in all forms of Premise Liability (including Walkway Safety analysis & Tribometry), Construction, and Environmental issues. Mr. Ford has over three decades of construction experience on projects ranging from $5,000 to $50,000,000 and has spent over thirty (30) years providing construction consulting and expert witness services to the legal industry. Ford’s exemplary casework displays his investigative prowess in a vast variety of claim topics. Using up-to-date technology combined with his elite knowledge of building codes, standards, and statutes, Ford is consistently able to present analysis and witnessing that can be described as nothing but expert.
Mr. Ford offers attorneys consulting and litigation support assistance in Building Construction / Environmental Claims that have resulted in property damage, personal injury, and/or wrongful death. Advanced Building Consult...
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James F Pastor, PhD, JD, CPP
Public Safety & Security Expert
SecureLaw LLC
Naples, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Use of Force, Security Technology, Church Security, Search & Seizure, Security Monitoring, 1st Amendment, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Gang Crime
James F. Pastor is the founder and principal expert of SecureLaw LLC, a legal and security consultancy. He is a multifaceted public safety and security expert with a rich background that spans policing, security, law, and academia. Starting as a tactical officer in Gang Crime Enforcement with the Chicago Police Department, this real-world experience laid the groundwork for his extensive expertise in one of the nation's most dynamic policing environments.
Transitioning to the courtroom, Dr. Pastor built a distinguished legal career representing police unions, security guard firms, and electronic security companies. With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, this academic insight, combined with his practical experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liability, making him a sought-after advisor for corporations and communities seeking to prevent crime or mitigate its impacts.
Dr. Pastor's "security sense" is a blend of street-level policing intuition, academic scho...
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David Collette
Walkway Safety Auditor for Forensic Analysis
Substratum Group, Inc
Florida
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability
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slip, trip, fall, stairway, ramp, sidewalk, lighting, cleaning, flooring, bath mats, parking stripes, tubs, tile, forensic analysis, walkway auditor, coefficient of friction, surface roughness, parking lot, ADA, OSHA
Mr. Collette has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a qualified Walkway Auditor. He has over 20 years of experience in developing, commercializing, analyzing, and troubleshooting walkway solutions including chemistry, tools, mats (walk-off, bath), cleaning processes, coatings, treatments, and flooring material selection. He worked in global innovation, product management/development, and customer solution development for DiverseyLever (institutional chemical business of Unilever), JohnsonDiversey (now Diversey), and Cintas.
Mr. Collette is a Walkway Audit Certificate Holder (#31) and has a Certificate in Assessing Walkway Safety from the University of Northern Texas. He provides walkway management services to commercial and institutional facilities across North America. Mr. Collette provies walkway management consulting and services to customers designing, planning, building, maintaining, and insuring facilities. Consulting services include flooring material testing and spec...
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Gregory R. Riehle, JD
Resort, condo-hotel legal operations strd care
Riehle Hospitality Consulting - Legal and Operations
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Hotel & Restaurant, Insurance
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Resort asset management, hotel operations, standard of care, condominium hotels, insurance, bad faith, business interruption, risk purchasing, discrimination, harassment, ADA, sale of resort, receivership, sports academies, boarding schools, hotel security, premises liability
Mr. Riehle’s decades of experience in resort and sports academy operations, hospitality law, and insurance, uniquely qualify him as an expert in a variety of hospitality subject matter areas. During his career as a chief executive, general manager, and attorney, he has successfully managed and developed mid-sized companies and organizations. Mr. Riehle’s diverse professional background thus provides him insight into resolving and advising on a wide range of complex disputes. Most recently, Mr. Riehle oversaw all aspects of the sale of a large complex destination resort.
Background.
For 30 years, Mr. Riehle was a leader of one of the largest family-owned and operated resorts, Saddlebrook Resort, as well as its affiliated sports training, academic programs, and property management company. He served in a variety of capacities, including GM, EVP, and General Counsel. During this time, Mr. Riehle was instrumental in the development of Resort Hotel Association, a $9B collective of 150 in...
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Frank A Finley, II, PSP
A Proven Security & Premises Liability Expert
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida
Premises Liability, Security
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workplace violence, healthcare security, physical security, church security, security design, resort security, manufacturing security, mental health security, veterans affairs, inadequate/negligent security, premises security, assault, murder, rape, robbery, violent crime, premises security liability, security, standard of care
Frank is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel with 32 years of service, as started, grew, and recently sold a multimillion dollar security consulting firm. He is a physical security and risk mitigation subject matter expert with 30 years of experience, having assisted Federal, state, local, private sector officials, as well as facility owners and operators to enhance their physical security posture. He works with organizations to address their demanding security needs, translating vulnerabilities into compelling security and operations efficiencies. Being completely versed in numerous national and international physical security design guidelines and standards, Frank serves as an advisor to AE design teams in the proper risk assessment and cost-effective implementation of risk mitigation measures. Clients include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Interior, Department of Defense, several Universities, Fortune 500 manufacturers, hospitality organizations, and nume...
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Michelle L Chace, MSSM
Security/Premise Liability 20+ years experience
Mitigation Assessor, LLC
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Premises Liability, Security Negligence, CPTED, Security Procedures, Security Master Plans, Physical Security, Mitigation Assessment, Mitigation Planning, Emergency Management, Electronic Security Design, Threat Assessment, Security Policies, Incident Reporting, Security Training, Risk Assessment, Security Standards
Michelle L. Chace is a physical security subject matter expert and forensic expert witness with more than 20 years of professional experience in physical security, threat/vulnerability/risk assessment, premises liability, and negligent security analysis. Her expertise includes the evaluation of alleged security failures and the application of generally accepted security principles, methodologies, and industry standards.
Ms. Chace currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert with Kolins Security Group, where she conducts comprehensive security assessments involving document review, stakeholder interviews, and on-site inspections. Her forensic work includes the review and analysis of incidents involving alleged security deficiencies, the preparation of expert reports, and testimony in depositions and court proceedings related to premises liability and negligent security matters.
Ms. Chace has held senior security consulting and project management roles with nationally recognized firms,...
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Daniel J. Hartwig, CSP, CIH
Safety, Human Factors, Industrial Hygiene
General Health & Safety Services LLC
Punta Gorda, Florida
Safety, Premises Liability
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Slip & Fall, Personal Injury, Speed Bumps, Stairs, Chemical Exposure, Noise, Product Liability, Machine Safety, Human Factors, Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Mold, Warnings, Construction, Trip & Fall, Best Practice
Daniel Hartwig, CSP, CIH is President of General Health & Safety Services LLC. and has provided safety counsel and expert witness testimony throughout the United States for since 1978 from offices in Wisconsin and Florida. Because of the wide variety of clients served, he has experience in many environments including retail stores, hotels, homes, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, hospitals and nursing homes, auto dealerships and many more.
Being a premises safety expert, Mr. Hartwig performs investigations related to construction, operation, and maintenance of commercial premises, residential structures, and industrial facilities. The investigations involve site inspections and review of applicable standards. Based on the above information and review of the discovery material, he performs a root cause analysis of the accident, enabling him to provide a strong basis for his opinions.
For product liability cases, he provides analysis of possible defects, wa...
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Paul David Tucker, SE, PE, FRSE, DFE, CXLT
Construction, Premises Liability, and Storm Damage
ARETE Forensics, PLLC
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Structural Engineering, Premises Liability
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Construction Defects, Slip and Fall, Trip and Fall, Trusses, OSHA Violation, Metal Building, Construction Accidents, Construction Failures, Hurricane Damage, Concrete, Wind vs Water Damage, Foundation Damage, Hail Damage, Roof Damage, Water Intrusion, Water Damage, Sea Walls, Settlement, Stucco, Tile
Paul D. Tucker is a civil and structural engineer whose career spans industry, academia, and forensic consulting. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 18 states, a licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Georgia, and a Florida Recognized Structural Engineer. In industry, he has been responsible for structural design, project management, construction inspections, and code compliance, personally designing thousands of buildings and structures—among them schools, churches, restaurants, gymnasiums, condominiums, industrial and recreational facilities, retail stores, office buildings, and residences. Before earning his degrees, he worked hands-on in steel fabrication and general construction, experience that continues to inform his practical approach.
Mr. Tucker served 16 semesters on the faculty of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering), where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses and integrated real-world casework into the cla...
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Lance R Foster
Highly qualified and experienced security expert
Security Associates, Inc.
Clearwater, Florida
Security
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Negligent security, Premises liability, Bank security, Parking lot security, Apartment security, Bar/nightclub security, Casino security, Cruise line security, Office security, Condo security, Retail security
Strong qualifications in the field of security with memberships in the most prestigious professional associations and certifications from each. Retained by plaintiffs and defendants in 300+ negligent security lawsuits, 100+ depositions, and 63 trials. Testimony never struck or restricted. Trained in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.
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Jeffrey A Goldshine, CPM®
Multifamily Property Management Expert Witness
Goldshine Management Consulting, LLC
Florida
Real Estate, Property Management
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Multifamily Property Mgmt, Property Operations, Standard of Care, Premises Liability, Risk and Security, Life Safety, Owner-Manager Disputes, Maintenance Operations, Mgmt Company Leadership, Property Valuation, Property Inspections, Due Diligence, Operational Practices, Fair Housing, Vendor Management, Portfolio Management
Jeffrey A. Goldshine, CPM, is a property management consultant and expert witness with five decades of hands-on operational leadership experience in multifamily residential real estate, property management operations, asset management, and organizational oversight. Over the course of his career, he has overseen the management and operation of more than 70,000 apartment units across 23 states and has held senior executive leadership roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Partner.
Mr. Goldshine provides expert witness services and litigation consulting in matters involving property management standards of care, premises liability, multifamily operations, life safety practices, maintenance operations, risk management, security-related issues, property inspections, operational oversight, vendor coordination, and owner-management operational disputes.
His work focuses on evaluating how properties are actually managed in ...
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Mark J Lang
Negligent Security & Police Practices Expert, MCJ
Investigations HQ
Orlando, Florida
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Security
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Negligent Security, Police Practices, Security Policies and Procedures, Premises Liability, Police Standards and Procedures, Criminal Investigations, Security Management, Law Enforcement Operations, Patient Elopement, Hospital Security, Behavior Health Security, CPTED, Healthcare Security, Workplace Violence in Health
Mark J. Lang, MCJ, CPP, CHPA, is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Investigations HQ, LLC, a Florida-based private investigations and security consulting firm. With more than 40 years of experience in law enforcement, healthcare security, private investigations, and security management, Mr. Lang is recognized as an expert in negligent security, premises liability, hospital security, law enforcement practices, and police standards and procedures.
Mr. Lang retired from the Orange County Sheriff's Office (Florida) as a Captain assigned to the Special Investigations Division, where he supervised specialized units including Undercover Narcotics, Fugitive Apprehension, Criminal Intelligence, Vice, Pharmaceutical Investigations, and various federal and local task force operations. His extensive law enforcement career included leadership assignments in patrol, tactical operations, criminal investigations, and special operations.
Following his law enforcement career, Mr. Lang became th...
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Michael Vredenburgh, M.S.
Human Factors, Biomechanics & Digital UX Expert
Vantage Forensics: Human Factors, Accident Reconstruction, & Biomechanics Inc.
Tampa, Florida
Human Factors, Biomechanics
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Human Factors Engineering, User Experience, UX/UI, Perception-Reaction Time, PRT, Slips Trips and Falls, Drowsy Driving, PERCLOS, Looked But Failed To See, Satisfaction of Search, Warning Labels, Visual Conspicuity, Premises Liability, Software Platform Liability, Heavy Machinery, Elevator Accidents, Intersection Sight Distance, App
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Michael Vredenburgh, M.S., is the Founder and Principal Expert at Vantage Forensics. With over 15 years of forensic consulting and scientific research experience, he specializes in the intersection of Human Factors Engineering, Applied Biomechanics, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Mr. Vredenburgh applies fundamental physics, computational simulations, and validated human-performance metrics to objectively evaluate human-system interactions and accident causation.
Retained as a primary expert in over 100 complex litigation matters, he maintains a rigorously objective, 50/50 balanced practice serving both plaintiff and defense counsel. He has been deposed and testified at trial 17 times since 2021 with zero Daubert exclusions, regularly qualifying in both state and federal courts.
PHYSICAL HUMAN FACTORS & APPLIED BIOMECHANICS
Mr. Vredenburgh analyzes the critical interaction between individuals, their environment, and physical forces. He utilizes state-of-the-a...
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