Emergency Plans Expert Witnesses

Emergency plans expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on emergency plans. The emergency plans expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Athletics & Recreation, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Management, and Safety.

Richard J (Rick) Larkin, MA, CEM®

Larkin and Associates, LLC DBA Beacon Safety Services

Edina, Minnesota
Emergency Preparedness, Safety - Emergency Plans, OSHA, Workplace Safety, Incident Inv, Disaster, Incident Mgt, Crisis Mgt, Emergency Procedures, Special Event Emergency Response, Incident Command System, Failure to Plan, Evacuation, Hazard Analysis, Negligence, Emergency Services, Major Event Emergency Operations, Preparedness
I am a Certified Emergency Manager® (CEM), awarded and recognized by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and am able to translate “theory-to-practice”; while relying on my numerous years of experience and knowledge of complex industry standards to provide clear, understandable and practical assessment and advice. I am currently a certified Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, following 33 years as a certified Paramedic. Over 35 years experience in emergency services operations and management, (Fire/Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Management). Hundreds of emergency responses to fires, rescues, emergency medical, and critical incidents. Significant involvement in major disaster response, training and exercises. Broad experience in planning and preparedness for large-scale planned events and event operations coordination ranging from a multi-day State Fair with 1 million attendees, to civil unrest, and sporting events. Nu...

David Harlowe

Athletic and Fitness Risk Expert

The Sport Management Group, Inc.

Greensboro, North Carolina
Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management - Health clubs, fitness studios, college athletics, gyms, high school athletics, minor league sports, professional sports, emergency plans, stadiums, sports, gymnastics facilities, AED use and placement
- Founder and President of The Sport Management Group, Inc. (SMG), a national risk management company specializing in the athletic and fitness industries. SMG is currently in its 29th year of service. - Has personally performed over 3,500 safety audits on athletic and fitness facilities for his company, the Sport Management Group. - SMG has performed over 14,000 risk assessments nationwide. - Has been retained as an expert witness in over 30 cases nationwide. - Reviews and develops risk management strategies for the Atlantic Coast Conference and its member institutions. - Wrote “Fitness Center Safety” chapter in Risk Management in Sport, Second Edition, edited by Herb Appenzeller. - Has written a bi-monthly risk management column for Fitness Management Magazine. - Authored various safety manuals and training programs designed for athletic directors, health club owners and managers. - Created and currently maintains a website, www.clubsafety.com, a 24-hour resource for facility ...