Premises Liability Expert Witnesses in Illinois

OSHA, Safety - 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...

Security, Premises Liability - 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...

Real Estate, Premises Liability - 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...

Chicago, Illinois

Security, Premises Liability - Premises liability, workplace violence, armed assailant "active shooter", training, operations, alarm, surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, locking, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED), lighting, apartments, hospitality, parking, commercial, retail

Mr. Sean A. Ahrens is a well-known security/resilience leader who has been providing security consulting for over 22+ years. He has been instrumental in the assessment/analysis, design, implementation of security programs for a wide array of commercial, hospitality businesses and a myriad of other entities. He is well versed in best practices and has documented thousands of vulnerabilities to organizational assets. He has deposition and case experience, and leverages visualizations and data to make powerful impressions regarding foreseeability. He holds a number of certifications. He is a former Crisis Prevention Instructor, Board Certified in security management as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), a Board Member with the International Association of Professional Security Consultants and holds their Certified Security Consultant (CSC) designation. He is also a Fellow with the Security Institute and former Building Certified Security Professional. **He has conducted hu...

Illinois

OSHA, Safety - FMCSA/DOT, MSHA, Industrial Accidents, Confined Space, Slips / Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Premises Liability Expert, Trenching & Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklifts, Workplace Safety, Amputations, Construction Safety, Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, OSHA Citations, Construction Accidents, Machine Guarding, Electrocutions

Overview: Safety and health executive and consultant with over 15 years of progressive experience, including hands-on field work, executive leadership, consulting, and expert witness engagements. Holds board-certified and chartered professional designations in the U.S. (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and U.K. (CMIOSH). 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: Recognized expertise in occupational and transportation safety compliance, including the practical application of OSHA Construction and General Industry standards (29 CFR 1926 and 1910) and FMCSA/DOT regulations (49 CFR) within multi-employer, high-risk environments. Demonstrated experience investigating significant incidents, a...

Illinois

Security, Premises Liability - 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...

Evanston, Illinois

Chemistry & Chemicals, Warnings & Labels - chemistry, household chemicals, industrial chemicals, chemical exposure, chemical accidents, labels & warnings, paint & coatings, hazardous materials, patent infringement, product liability, premises liability, wrongful death, accident reconstruction, laboratory testing & analysis, failure analysis, cosmetic chemistry, aerosols

I am an experienced expert witness who has written hundreds of reports of opinion, testified at deposition over 5o times, and has testified at trial 6 times. I have over 25 years in the paint and coatings industry, followed by 3 years academic appointment at Eastern Michigan University, followed by 25 years as Chemical Expert Witness. I also have numerous scientific publications, and have taught chemistry at local universities. I will be your translator of highly technical jargon into easy-to-understand language.

Illinois

Security, Premises Liability - 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...