Risk Management Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of risk management expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on risk management and related issues. Risk management 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 risk management expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Risk Management, Insurance, Regulatory Compliance, Premises Liability, Compliance, Fraud, OSHA, Safety, Use Of Force, Construction, Environmental, Falls, Investigations, Medical Malpractice, and Operations.
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Laura A. Cantrell, CPM
Real Estate Property Management Practice Standards
Cantrell Real Estate Associates
Anchorage, Alaska
Real Estate, Property Management
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Property management operations, Leasing & Sales, Residential & Apartment, Commercial Retail Office Industrial, HOA & Associations, Premise Liability, Slip & Fall, Maintenance & Inspections, Standards of Care, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Personal Injury, Carbon Monoxide, Security & Safety, Operations, Risk Management
Laura Cantrell is the Principal of Cantrell Real Estate Associates, LLC and a Certified Property Manager (CPM®) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®). With over 40 years of industry experience, she brings deep expertise in the management, leasing, and sale of residential, commercial, and association properties.
Throughout her career, Laura has held prominent leadership roles, including serving as a Regional Vice President and a member of the Student Advisory Committee for IREM®. Since 2013, she has also contributed her insights as a member of the University of Alaska Real Estate Program Advisory Board. In addition to property management, her firm has provided consulting and expert witness services since 2018.
Laura is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Alaska and maintains offices in Alaska, Texas, and California. She holds active memberships in several professional organizations, including the Community Association Institute (CAI), Building Owners and Managers Ass...
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Stuart Landsverk, CMD
CMD Auto Dealer, Insurance, & Lending Expert
NorthStar Partners
Gilbert, Arizona
Automotive, Financial
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Automotive, Automotive Industry Standards, Auto Financing, Dealer Fraud Prevent, Auto Lending, Policy & Procedure, Compliance, Fair Lending, Improper Disclosure, New & Used Auto Transactions, Sales Finance Act, Risk Management, Diminished Value, Dealer Operations, F&I Practices, Wrongful Termination, Financial Statement, Lemon Law
Stuart Landsverk, CMD, is a nationally recognized automotive expert witness with 35+ years in dealership operations and auto finance, holding the prestigious NIADA Certified Master Dealer designation (achieved by <1% of U.S. dealers for ethical excellence and leadership). Since the 1990s, he has scaled multi-location platforms to $30M+ revenue, executed turnarounds, and maintained flawless compliance—providing impartial, data-backed testimony in federal/state cases for plaintiffs and defendants.
Key expertise includes automobile industry standards of care, dealership policies/procedures, auto financing/compliance (TILA, Fair Lending, Red Flags Rule), F&I practices, diminished value appraisals, employment disputes (e.g., wrongful termination), fraud/theft prevention, and P&L/financial analysis. He demystifies complex issues with clear, jury-friendly explanations, supported by real-world C-suite experience from salesperson to CEO/Dealer Principal.
Recent successes: Employee liabil...
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Martyn Thake
Motorsports Expert Witness - 40+ years experience
Motorsports Consulting Services, LLC
Green Valley, Arizona
Automotive, Risk Management
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motorsports, auto racing, racetrack, design, street races, operation, race car, manufacture, safety, event planning, emergency services, service, vehicle, performance driving, drag, dirt, paved, go kart, motocross, road
More than 40 years of comprehensive motorsports and special event experience; encompassing all areas of facility design, operation and management, racetrack design, construction management, event promotion, event management, operations and logistics management, sanctioning body track inspection, insurance inspection, risk management inspection, risk assessment, safety plan design and implementation, event management planning and implementation, race car design and manufacture, performance driving instruction and emergency service dispatch.
More than 125 different motorsports and entertainment facilities (including drag strips, dirt ovals, paved ovals, go-kart tracks, motor-cross tracks, permanent road courses, 30+ temporary street races, temporary events, and TV shows) around the world have benefited from my input on their operations procedures and facility/track design, redesign, and inspection. I have performed hundreds of operational reviews, track inspections, designs and redes...
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Mark Clinton, MBA, ARM
Insurance Safety - 40 years in practice - 80P/20D
Decisive MGMT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas
Premises Liability, Risk Management
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Slips trips & falls, Fairs & theme parks, Roofing, Electrical, OSHA, Risk Management, Amusement / zip lines, Premises Liability, Life Safety, NFPA, ASSP, Worker's Compensation, Construction, Scaffolding, Lockout tagout, Arc flash, Retail, Excavation, Fall protection, Environmental
Mark Clinton, MBA, ARM. Workplace accidents, Premises, General Liability, Risk Management. Qualitative Risk Management (1985-date), P & C Insurance loss control (1989-date), Arkansas Insurance Department, Risk Management Division, 1985-1989. Matriculated, June 2025, Liberty University, Doctorate in Law & Policy, expected graduation date, June 2030.
In active expert practice since January 2017 with 32 retentions & 5 depositions (FEB 2025), work ratio is roughly 80/20, plaintiff to defendant. All reports are written to Federal guidelines using conclusion, basis and reason and are painstakingly researched, when needed. No work is done by others.
Zipline Safety - Association of Challenge Course Technology (member) & Professional Ropes Course Association (member), familiar with ANSI & ASTM application and changes on waiver language using Kuchta v. Opco.
OSHA authorized outreach trainer for construction & general industry since 2000. General contractor safety director, 2014-2...
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Paul Chen
Consumer Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance
PC Squared Consultants
Bentonville , Arkansas
Products Liability, Risk Management
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toy, children's baby infant toddler juvenile products, furniture, regulatory compliance, consumer household products, product liability safety risk, safety warning labeling, quality assurance control, electrical electronic, small appliances, sporting goods fitness equipment, defective design, product hazard failure, cpsc, home
Paul Chen is a consumer product (non-food) safety, regulatory and retail compliance, quality assurance and control, 3rd party lab testing / inspection / auditing, CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act), Federal / State / Local law compliance consultant and expert. He is on-call 24/7 and speaks Chinese fluently.
Mr. Chen has over 23 years of experience in the consumer products industry, most recently for the Product Safety & Compliance division at Walmart Stores, Inc. He was responsible for managing the regulatory compliance testing and auditing programs / policies / procedures / protocols / practices for general merchandise (non-food) items offered for sale in the Walmart, Walmart.com, Sam's Club, samsclub.com, and Puerto Rico formats. This included direct import, domestic, private label, supplier and national brand items in 20+ departments/categories.
In addition to being employed with the world's largest retailer (and company)...
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Stephen D Chin, MD, FAAEM
Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine Expert
Burlingame, California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management, Documentation Analysis, Quality Assurance, Medical Education, Trauma, Child Abuse, Substance Abuse, Overdose
● Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over 30 years’ clinical experience.
● Over 10 years’ experience training Emergency Medicine physicians at a Level I Trauma Center.
● Quality Assurance Consultant for the Medical Board of California.
● Experience in Emergency Medicine Documentation Quality Assurance.
● Instructor for the American Academy of Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review Course.
● Clinical and Administrative Urgent Care experience including Medication Assisted Treatment.
● Published author in physical child abuse research.
● Award-winning public speaker.
● Experienced in providing expert witness testimony at both deposition and trial.
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Natasia Jones, BHA
ASC Administrator, Policy & Compliance Expert
Anaheim, California
Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Risk Management
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Credentialing, Medicare Compliance, Healthcare Compliance, AAAHC, AAAASF, Infection Control, Malpractice
I am an Ambulatory Surgery Center Administrator with extensive experience in healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and perioperative systems. I provide expert witness services on matters involving ASC operations, policies and procedures, standard of care, and administrative oversight.
My experience includes direct responsibility for day-to-day ASC operations, including regulatory compliance (CMS, AAAHC, AAAASF), policy development and implementation, accreditation readiness, staffing models, physician relations, credentialing, nursing and SPD oversite, staff training and operational workflow optimization. I have hands-on experience conducting internal audits, preparing for surveys, and developing corrective action plans.
I am experienced in evaluating healthcare systems and processes related to preoperative assessment, documentation practices, patient safety protocols, communication across care teams, and emergency preparedness within the ambulatory surgery setting.
My ex...
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Geni A Bennetts, MD MA FAAP FACMQ CHCQM CPE
Hospital, Managed Care, Compliance, HIPAA Expert
Resolve Healthcare Consulting
Napa, California
Medical Management, Risk Management
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Medical Quality/Risk Management, Hospital and Medical Management, Hospital Compliance, Medical Compliance, HIPAA, Grievance and Appeals, Managed Care, Joint Commission, CMS, Utilization Review, Patient Safety, Hospital Governance
Dr. Geni Bennetts is an experienced physician executive in healthcare and a Certified Physician Executive. She has served as a hospital subspecialist and as Chair of that division. Additionally, she has chaired hospital care management and managed care compliance, as well as serving as the chair of hospital risk management.
Dr. Bennetts is the founder and principal of Resolve Healthcare Consulting. She also held the roles of Vice Chair, Chair of the Asset/Liability Committee, and then Chair of a Bank Board, the last position being held for five years.
She has been an examiner for the California Department of Managed Health Care and has reviewed over 40 health plans for Quality, Utilization, Grievance and Appeals, and Access and Availability. She has consulted for a number of health plans and has held positions in health plans, hospitals, and IPAs as consulting interim CMOs, Medical Directors, and Advisors.
For the past 15 years, Dr. Bennetts has consulted in the following areas o...
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Stuart Landsverk, CMD
CMD Auto Dealer, Insurance, & Lending Expert
NorthStar Partners
California
Automotive, Financial
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Automotive, Automotive Industry Standards, Auto Financing, Dealer Fraud Prevent, Auto Lending, Policy & Procedure, Compliance, Fair Lending, Improper Disclosure, New & Used Auto Transactions, Sales Finance Act, Risk Management, Diminished Value, Dealer Operations, F&I Practices, Wrongful Termination, Financial Statement, Lemon Law
Stuart Landsverk, CMD, is a nationally recognized automotive expert witness with 35+ years in dealership operations and auto finance, holding the prestigious NIADA Certified Master Dealer designation (achieved by <1% of U.S. dealers for ethical excellence and leadership). Since the 1990s, he has scaled multi-location platforms to $30M+ revenue, executed turnarounds, and maintained flawless compliance—providing impartial, data-backed testimony in federal/state cases for plaintiffs and defendants.
Key expertise includes automobile industry standards of care, dealership policies/procedures, auto financing/compliance (TILA, Fair Lending, Red Flags Rule), F&I practices, diminished value appraisals, employment disputes (e.g., wrongful termination), fraud/theft prevention, and P&L/financial analysis. He demystifies complex issues with clear, jury-friendly explanations, supported by real-world C-suite experience from salesperson to CEO/Dealer Principal.
Recent successes: Employee liabil...
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Colleen Diles
Broker-Dealer Supervision & Compliance: Reg BI
Diles Consulting
Marina Del Rey, California
Securities & Investments, Risk Management
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Reg BI, Regulation Best Interest, FINRA Programs, FINRA Risk Hierarchy, Sales Practice Issues, FINRA Rules, SEC Rules, Internal Controls, Broker-Dealer Compliance, Broker-Dealer Supervision, Broker-Dealer Regulatory Issue, Written Supervisory Procedures, WSP, Risk Monitoring, Risk Mitigation
President and Founding Principal of Diles Consulting, Colleen has 25 + years of experience in the securities industry. Colleen worked at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for 22 years supervising both Examination and Risk Monitoring teams. Most recently, at FINRA, Colleen served as Risk Monitoring Director and Los Angeles Office Senior Leader. Prior to joining FINRA, Colleen held the position of Mutual Fund Administration Supervisor at Chase Global Fund Service Company in Boston, Massachusetts.
During her tenure at FINRA, Colleen developed and enhanced company programs and processes and successfully worked with technology partners to create solutions to advance Risk Monitoring business needs. Additionally, Colleen served as the Los Angeles Regulatory Point of Contact and established relationships with federal and state regulators through stakeholder forums. This included regular interaction with national and regional SEC offices, State securities regulators, NAASA...
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MISTY J RYDELSKI, MD
HOSPITAL QUALITY, RISK MANAGEMENT MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Orange County, California
Internal Medicine, Hospital Administration
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MEDICAL OPERATIONS, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, MEDICARE COMPETENCE, IPA OVERSIGHT, CREDENTIALING, HOSPITAL MEDICINE, STANDARD OF CARE, HOSPITALIST, APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES, FRAUD WASTE ABUSE, CHAIR PEER REVIEW, UTILIZATION DIRECTOR, HEALTH PLAN DIRECTOR, HOSPITAL QUALITY, MODEL CONTRACTS, DATA ANALYTICS, RISK MANAGEMENT
General specialities: Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Health Plan Administration, Health System Administration, Office Based Solo Practice and Group Practice
Keywords: Operations Medical Director, Risk Mitigation, Medical Malpractice Hospital and Office-Based Medicine, Quality Performance, Hospital Acquired Conditions, Standard of Care, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Good Clinical Practice, Patient Management, High Reliability Organizations, Billing and Claims Review, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence.
Dr. Rydelski is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician with 20 years experience in Medical Malpractice Peer Review for Hospitals, Malpractice Evaluation and Risk Mitigation for a Malpractice Company, Hospital Peer Review Committee and Statewide Health Plan Peer Review. Her career includes extensive experience as a Health Plan Operations Medical Director, Subject Matter Expert for Fraud, Waste , Abuse, Utilization Management Medical Director, and Hospital Physicia...
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Robert M Anderson, CPCU
The Anderson Edge
Newport Beach, California
Insurance, Risk Management
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Insurance Broker Standard of Care, Insurance Federal Cases, Rule 26, Insurance Pollution, Umbrella Insurance, Excess Insurance, Insurer Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Construction Defect Insurance, Insurance Manuscript Policies, Insurance Custom and Practice, Property Casualty Insurance
Trusted by 32 of the Top 100 Insurance Law Firms
Bob began his career as a casualty underwriter for Pacific Indemnity Company (Chubb) and later for Industrial Indemnity Company. Bob also served as president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the board of well-known Anderson & Anderson Insurance Brokers. Over nearly 30 years, he built Anderson & Anderson from a four-person company to the fifth-largest brokerage firm in California until the time of its sale to AON Corporation. At Aon, Bob was the president of the Aon Advantage Group which advised 20 industry practice leaders such as the Hospitality Group which insured Hotels, Resorts, and Casinos.
Bob attended the Harvard Business School’s OPM program which is similar to its MBA program. He earned his CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) designation in 1970 from the American Institute for Property and Liability Underwriters, Inc.
Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to;
• ADR (Arbitration/Mediation) Cove...
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Dante R Tosetti
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
Dante Tosetti, LLC
Danville, California
Banking, Financial
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Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, PPP, Paycheck Protection Program, Elder Financial Exploitation, EFE, Credit Risk, Fraud, BSA, AML, Underwriting, Policy, Procedures, Best Practices, Lender Liability, Compliance, Audit, Fintech, Construction, Covenants
Call or text anytime for CV at 650-703-7009.
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Mark J Withrow, CFC, CFLC, CMI, CHPP
Premises Liability/Security Best Practice/Crime
Golden State Security Consulting
Pleasanton, California
Premises Liability, Hotel & Restaurant
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Guard Force, Loss Prevention, Crime Foreseeability, Security Negligence, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Use of Force, Security Best Practices, Property Management, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Management, Parking Lot Crime, Security Contracts, Warehouse Security, Major Event Security, Video Review
Over 30 years law enforcement and Security Management
Experienced in complex trial preparation, report writing, and legal research
Exceptional case management and communication skills
Qualified expert in Alameda and San Joaquin counties. Diligent at conducting safety-security audits and vulnerability assessments
Frequently evaluate Negligence and Liability, Standards of Care, Personal Injury, Crime Foreseeability, Security Audits and Risk Assessments
A detail-oriented critical and analytical thinker who understands the discovery process and stages of litigation
Have attained the CFLC designation (Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant) with FEWA. Vice President of FEWA Northwest Region
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Michael Slattery
Aircraft Development and Manufacturing
Leading Edge Aviation Consulting, LLC
Denver, Colorado
Aviation & Aerospace, Business Operations
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Program Management, Proposals and Protests, Aircraft Modification, Aircraft Mission Systems, Product Development, FAA Certification, Airplanes, Helicopters, Regulatory Compliance, Pricing, Cost Analysis, Business Development, Sales Processes, Executive Management, Risk Management, Source Selection, Reliability and System Safety
The principal of Leading Edge Aviation Consulting, Mike Slattery, has extensive experience in the fields of business development, program management, aircraft modification and product engineering and airworthiness certification.
Mike has over 40 years experience in the aerospace and aviation industry. He was the president of United Rotorcraft for 6 years providing special mission equipment solutions for commercial and military rotorwing and armored ground vehicle projects, for both domestic and international customers. He worked for 18 years at Air Methods Corporation, the largest helicopter EMS transport company in the world, holding numerous positions including Director of Program Management, Director of Business Development, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Manager of Engineering and Certification. He also worked for Garrett Turbine Engine Division as a Reliability Engineer and for Hughes Missile Systems Group as a Project Engineer.
Education:
M.S. Applied Statistics in...
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Shawn F Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP
Premises Liability and Security Negligence
ICIP LLC
Elizabeth, Colorado
Premises Liability, Security
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Inadequate/Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Crime Foreseeability, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Night Club, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Program, Incident Response, Health Care, Security Training, Security Assessments, Security Management, Video Surveillance, Security Audit, Retail, Hospitality, Cannabis
Shawn F Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP (Available Nationwide)
Primary Areas of Expertise: Premises Liability & Security Negligence
Credentials: Physical Security Professional (PSP), ASIS International (2011) | C-TPAT Certification, US Dept. of Transportation (2009) | CFATS Certified, US Dept. of Homeland Security (2008) | Private Pilot's License (1990)
Professional Affiliations: ASIS | IAPSC | SIA | IAHSS | SEAK Expert Witness Directory | Expert Institute (IQ)
Education: MBA – Business Administration, University of Phoenix | BA – Biology, University of Northern Colorado
About
Shawn Wurtsmith is an independent security consultant who helps legal teams win premises liability and security negligence cases. With deep expertise spanning healthcare, hospitality, retail, cannabis, and commercial settings, he provides the analysis, documentation, and testimony attorneys need at every stage of litigation.
What I Deliver for Your Case:
Case Assessment & Strategy — Rapid identification of security...
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AARON JAMES FORUM
Guns, Gun Ranges, Standards of Care, Malfunctions
Aaron Forum LLC
Denver, Colorado
Firearms & Ballistics, Business Operations
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Green Beret/Special Forces, Gunsmith Armorer, Unintentional Discharges, Unintentional Trigger Pulls, Inherent Design Flaws, Firearms Mechanics, Firearms Training, Gun Range Safety and Standards of Care, Firearms Sales Standards of Care, Gun Rentals, Gun Sales, Gun Holsters, Gun Ranges, Ammunition, Risk Management, Gun Explosion
Professional Biography
Aaron Forum SFC USA (Ret.)
March 2026
Aaron Forum, SFC USA (Ret.), is a firearms safety, firearms mechanics, shooting-range operations, and negligent security expert with more than two decades of experience spanning U.S. Army Special Operations, high-volume commercial gun range operations, firearms training, and firearms industry consulting. He leads a multidisciplinary group of experts composed of former and current law-enforcement professionals, tenured gunsmiths, and security specialists who support complex litigation involving firearms, security failures, and safety standards of care.
Mr. Forum is the founder and former CEO of Shoot Center LLC, a commercial indoor firearms training facility, retail operation, and e-commerce business in Cape Coral, Florida, which he built from inception to approximately $10 million in annual revenue while serving more than 100,000 customers. Over the course of his career, he has personally trained more than 10,000 firea...
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Carl Weil
Wilderness Medicine Outfitters
Elizabeth, Colorado
Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management
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Rock Climbing, Rock Climbing Gym, Climbing Gym, Rappelling, Portable Climbing Wall, Horses riding, Guided Trail Ride, Stables, Shooting Sports, ARCHERY, carbon fiber arrow, Tree Stand, Cross Bow, Compound Bow, Guides, Hunting Guides, Hunting Accident, Guided Hunt, Outdoor Recreation, Youth Camp
Carl Weil has done risk management on over 3,000 outdoor businesses in the US, Canada and abroad as a risk manager and insurance program designer. He has been an expert witness in over 300+ cases in 39 states. He frequently is asked to consult on;
Archery, Camps, Camp Skills, Equine, Guiding, Livestock, Horses, Hunting, Outdoor Recreation, Ranching — both guest and working,
Resorts, Rope courses, Rock Climbing — gyms and out of doors, Shotgun, Pistol and Rifle.
He has earned many credentials helpful to his 40+ years of expert witness work.
He earned the first Master Fellow degree in Wilderness Medicine. This degree helps him with depth of medical understanding that few others have.
He grew up on a family ranch in the Colorado Mountains and is a third generation guide.
He has authored 5 books and over 24 peer reviewed and non peer reviewed publications.
Accepted as an expert witness in civil and criminal cases. He has worked on over 300+ cases in 39 states and out of the US...
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Jeffrey Brown, PhD
Device/biologic design and manufacturing failures
Compass Consulting Engineers
Westminster, Colorado
Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering
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Medical device, Biologics, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Design History File, FMEA, Stem Cells, Biomaterials, Product Liability, Intellectual Property, Implant, Collagen, Device testing, Design Controls, Product labeling, CDMO, Quality/Regulatory, Allograft, Forensic Science
10+ years in medical device/biologics design, development, and manufacture
15 years in design and operational engineering
Inventor on two biomedical patents
Qualified Nuclear Engineering Officer in the US Navy
First author for 3 peer-reviewed original scientific research articles
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Lisa A. Fedick, CAE
Wonderland of Ice Associates, Inc
Orange, Connecticut
Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management
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Ice Arena / Ice Rink Best Practices, Ice Arena / Ice Rink Operations, Ice Arena / Ice Rink Risk Management, Ice Skating Slip and Fall, Ice Skating Accidents, Ice Arena / Ice Rink Design and Safety, Ice Sport Facility Management, Ice Skating Program Administration and Technical Ice Skating, Industry Standards
Ms. Fedick began her career in the ice arena industry as a competitive figure skater. After earning a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut, Lisa Fedick’s career in rink management began in 1989, with her company, the Wonderland of Ice Associates, Inc., being awarded the long-term lease of the Wonderland of Ice in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Lisa continues to be part of all aspects of the day to day business operations, including management, operations, programming, risk management, retail and food and beverage. The Wonderland of Ice was part of one of the first public / private ice arena privatization arrangements in the country. Lisa’s ice arena has since been expanded to include a second NHL surface, as well as a dedicated curling rink. Through the planning and design of Lisa’s creation, the business profiabiity has increased by 600%. Other facilities managed by Lisa's corporations include an indoor ice rink in Norwich Connecticut, as well as a recent...
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John P Troiano
Bank Fraud Expert Witness | 30+ Years Experience
JPT Consulting, LLC
Groton, Connecticut
Fraud, Banking
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Bank Fraud, Fraud Prevention, Fraud Detection, Check Fraud, Card Fraud, Loan Fraud, 1st and 3rd Party Fraud, Internal Fraud, Investigations, Vendor Management, Exam Management, Risk Management
I serve as an expert witness in bank fraud matters, providing independent, objective analysis in disputes involving alleged fraud, negligence, and control failures across financial services. I bring 30+ years of experience spanning bank fraud operations, fraud risk management, product and channel lifecycle oversight, legal and compliance governance, and financial crimes investigations—including courtroom testimony experience in criminal fraud cases. I help courts and counsel understand complex facts, industry practices, and whether an institution’s actions were reasonable under applicable standards.
My expertise covers the full bank fraud lifecycle, including fraud program governance and strategy, risk appetite alignment, preventive and detective controls (authentication, transaction monitoring, analytics, decisioning), investigations and case management, escalation protocols, and documentation quality. I also evaluate customer impact and claims handling, including dispute resoluti...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
Connecticut
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Richard Giguere, RN
Med Legal Pro, LLC
Niantic, Connecticut
Nursing Homes, Long Term Care
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skilled nursing facility, nursing administration, assisted living, behavioral health facility, case management, bed sores, pressure ulcers, wounds, falls, restraints, medication errors, dementia care, hospice, documentation, geriatrics, neglect, nurse, risk management, policies and procedures
Experienced Director of Nursing covering at multi-facility Skilled Nursing Group which specializes in high-risk patients including formally incarcerated residents. Daily contact with residents. Former Vice President of the Infection Control Nurses of CT.
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John O Spengler, PhD
Sport, Recreation and Playground Safety Expert
Play Well 360, LLC
Leesburg, Florida
Athletics & Recreation, Safety
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Parks, Playgrounds, Play Spaces, Events, Supervision, Instruction, Facilities, Ballfields, Outdoor Recreation, Equipment, Emergency Action Planning and Response, Aquatics, Basketball, Softball, Risk Management, Racket Sports, Physical Education, Fields, Spectators, Loss Prevention
I am an expert in sport and recreation safety, and a seasoned litigation expert witness. My opinions as a sport and recreation expert are based on well established risk management and safety practices and models relevant to the field, and drawn from my background, training, experience, and skill-set developed over a distinguished, 28-year career of teaching, research, and practice in sport and recreation safety.
In practice, I've conducted facility safety assessments of parks, athletic facilities and play areas, and provided safety advice on issues such as supervision, instruction, equipment, environmental safety, and emergency action planning to well-respected public and private entities responsible for safety and loss prevention among their member schools, municipalities, and private organizations. Additionally, I've assessed the safety of athletic and recreational facilities on matters of litigation at sites across the United States.
Further, I have been active in sport th...
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Brent Winans, CPCU, ARM
Expert in Insurance Agent/Broker Standard of Care
Clear Advantage Risk Management
Delray Beach, Florida
Insurance, Risk Management
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Insurance Agency Standards, Insurance Agent/Broker Duties, Insurance Agent/Broker Liability, Insurance Agents Errors and Omissions, Insurance Broker Duties, Insurance Errors and Omissions, Insurance Wholesale Broker/MGA Liability, Insurance Agent/Broker Standard of Care, Wholesale Broker Duties
Brent Winans focuses his expert witness practice on insurance agent/broker standard of care cases. . He has served as an expert on over 150 agent E&O cases in twenty one states and authors “Expert Commentary” articles on insurance agent E&O for the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI). He has taught classes for agents in E&O risk management and Continuing Legal Education classes for law firms on insurance agent/broker standard of care. He holds the CPCU and ARM designations and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Lincoln Christian University. He is licensed as a resident General Lines Insurance Agent in Florida and a non-resident Insurance Producer in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
In his 40+ years in the insurance industry, he has become expert in the custom and practice of retail and wholesale insurance brokers as viewed from many perspectives. He began his career as a captive agent (State Farm), then became an independent agent. He has worked for small and mid-sized indepe...
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Keith M. Cianfrani, Ed.D, (abd), MAS, CISM
Aviation Accident Investigator
Aviation Safety Consultants, LLC
The Villages, Florida
Aviation & Aerospace, Accident Reconstruction
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Aviation Accident Investigation, Risk Management, Human Factors, Safety Management Systems (SMS), Aviation Safety Auditing, Flight Data Monitoring
Keith M Cianfrani, Ed.D. (abd), MAS, CISM, President/CEO, Aviation Safety Consultants, LLC is a company designed to assist the aviation community with precise and specific safety consulting. Our clients include insurance companies, Part 135 and Part 91 aviation operators, aviation flight schools, aircraft production companies, and law firms.
Keith is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, the founder and owner, has over 40 years of aviation experience. He is a master army aviator, aviation safety officer, commercial pilot, instructor pilot and was an accident investigator for the U.S. Army Safety Center. He is rated in both rotary wing and fixed wing aircraft. As a safety officer, Keith has managed safety programs in organizations with over 100 aircraft stationed throughout 5 states. Keith is is an a safety and accident investigation instructor for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
Keith is a certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and has also worked in the civilian, commercial a...
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Robert E Capwell, RIMS-CRMP
Background Checks and Negligent Hiring Expert
Capwell Consulting Group LLC
St. Augustine, Florida
Human Resources, Employment
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Background Checks, Employment Screening, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Retention, FCRA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Workplace Violence, Elder Abuse, Employment Due Diligence, Negligent Supervision, Risk Management, Workplace Safety, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Assault, Criminal Background Checks, Wrongful Death, Sexual Misconduct
Robert Capwell is a background screening and background check litigation expert witness leveraging more than three decades of employment screening executive leadership experience. He is the founder and principal consultant of Capwell Consulting Group LLC, which provides litigation support and expert testimony in the areas of employment screening, HR compliance investigations, and medical device manufacturing quality.
Widely recognized for his deep subject matter expertise on employment screening, Mr. Capwell specializes in providing background check testimony and support for litigation involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), workplace violence, wrongful death, and negligent hiring claims. Robert has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) publications.
Robert is a Founding Member and Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Association of...
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Jeanine M Frumenti, BSN, MPA, DNP, RN
Nursing and Hospital Administration Expert Witness
Jeanine Frumenti Consulting
West Palm Beach, Florida
Nursing Administration, Critical Care Medicine
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Nursing Standard of Care, Hospital Administration, Emergency Room, Critical Care Nursing, Risk Management, Nursing Administration, Wound Care, Pressure Injury, Hospital Policy, State & Federal Regulatory Compliance, Home Healthcare, Falls
Dr. Frumenti, is an experienced nurse with over 47+ years of Nursing experience, and 25+ years of Senior Leadership in Healthcare Organizations. Dr. Frumenti has held positions as Sr. Vice-President of Nursing and Patient Care Services in Large Acute Academic University Medical Centers in the NYC area. In addition, other responsibilities included Risk / Regulatory Services. Currently, Dr. Frumenti consults in hospitals as an interim leader, provides regulatory consulting to organizations, and is an Expert Witness for medical malpractice, personal injury, civil cases.
Areas of Expertise:
*Nursing Standards of Care
*Hospital Administration Standards
*State, Federal, Joint Commission Regulatory Compliance
*Wound Management, Prevention & Care
*Quality and Risk Management
*Fall Prevention/ Management
*Nursing Contracts
*Nursing Home & Home Health Care Standards of Care
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Bobby L Glass, MS, CSP, ASP, CHST, CSMP
General Industry, Construction, DOT Expert Witness
G3 Safety Services
Port St Lucie, Florida
Safety, Risk Management
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forklift, trenching & excavation, fall protection, general industry, toolbox talks, hazard communication, hazardous material, training, construction, heavy equipment, multi employer, confined space entry, safety program, driver qualifications, hot work, lockout tagout (LOTO), aerial lift, risk assessment, competent person, loading dock
I obtained my Graduates Degree (MS) in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University in 2026. In addition, I have obtained three accredited credentials from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and one from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management. Currently, I have obtained the following credentials:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP-44358)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP-36744)
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST-16024)
• Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP-13295)
I started my career as a Drum Sampler/Mapper and was promoted to a Safety Technician, Safety Engineer, and Safety Manager working in the hazardous waste industry and was eventually promoted to the Corporate Office of Waste Management in Oakbrook, IL. I eventually transferred to the solid waste industry as a Regional Safety Manager. Eventually, I transitioned to work for the State of Florida and developed the first safety and health program for Miam...
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Marie Carson
Operating Room Nurse Expert
Carson Legal Nurse Consultant
SMYRNA, Georgia
General Surgery, Nurse
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Operating Room RN Circulator, Nerve Damage, Medical Malpractice, RN, Legal Nursing, Surgery, Positioning in the Operating Room, Legal Nurse Consultant, Back Surgery, Risk Management, Orthopedic Surgery, Registered Nurse, Nurse Consultant, Robotic Surgery, Healthcare, Neurology Surgery, Circulator, GYN Surgery, Cystology Surgery, RN
With over 25 years of hands-on experience as a Registered Nurse specializing in operating room as a RN circulator and general nursing care, I bring a deep, real-world clinical perspective to legal matters involving medical malpractice. As a seasoned Legal Nurse Consultant, I offer expert insight into the standard of care, nursing protocols, and surgical procedures, making me a valuable asset in evaluating the merit of medical cases.
My extensive background in the operating room equips me with a sharp eye for identifying deviations from best practices and understanding complex surgical documentation. I specialize in case merit reviews, deposition preparation, and expert witness testimony—delivering clear, unbiased, and professionally grounded opinions that stand up to scrutiny in legal proceedings.
Attorneys rely on my meticulous attention to detail, strong clinical foundation, and ability to translate complex medical language into concise, understandable terms. Whether consulting...
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Dian Brown
Banking and Bank Regulation Expert Witness
Atlanta Financial Reguatory Consultants, LLC
Alpharetta, Georgia
Banking, Risk Management
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Investigations, Litigation Support, Audits, Consumer Compliance, Personal Finance, Board Governance, Loans, Fraud, Trusts and Estates, Operations, Management Appraisal, Credit Administration, Internal Controls, Financial Performance, Enforcement Actions, Troubled Bank Resolution, Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering, Deposits
Dian Brown is a Banking Expert Witness with over 40 years of combined experience as a "National Bank Examiner" and banking consultant. This relevant and specialized experience enables her to have an excellent grasp of industry standards and practices. She is highly skilled in analyzing financial practices using examination of transaction records, internal policies, disclosures, contracts, etc. and determining if appropriate procedures were followed or lapses, mismanagement or regulatory violations. She is also very effective in explaining industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and the operational realities of financial institutions in individual and group settings. When performing Expert Witness work, she understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality and delivering independent opinions supported by evidence.
Dian also has four years of bank and FinTech consulting experience with Reference Point, LLC, a subsidiary of RGP, in New York, NY. There she served as the s...
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Shelby K Hayes, CIC, CPRM, AAI
Insurance Coverage Compliance Expert & Consultant
The Coverage Consultants
Canton, Georgia
Insurance, Risk Management
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Insurance Compliance Expert, Insurance Standards of Care, Property & Casualty Insurance, Agent or Broker E&O analysis, Insurance Policy Interpretation, Coverage Dispute analysis, HOA Insurance Compliance, Townhome vs Condominium Classification, HO3 Vs HO6 policy analysis, Certificates of Insurance Analaysis
Independent Insurance Consultant & Expert Witness | Property & Casualty Insurance
With more than 20 years of hands-on experience in property and casualty insurance, I help attorneys, associations, and insurance professionals make sense of complex coverage issues, whether in the courtroom or the boardroom.
I am retained by counsel to provide expert opinions, written reports, and testimony in matters involving coverage disputes, agent and broker errors and omissions, HOA and condominium insurance programs, and insurance documentation integrity. My analysis is grounded in statutory requirements, regulatory guidance, ACORD usage standards, and generally accepted industry practices, giving attorneys the substantive, well-supported foundation they need at deposition and trial.
A significant portion of my work involves evaluating how policies were structured, represented, and documented by examining endorsements, underwriting intent, and customary industry practices to determine whether...
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Kathleen Mills
Nurse, Director of Nursing in Long Term Care
Villa Rica, Georgia
Nursing Homes, Long Term Care
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Nurse, woundcare, risk management, falls, standards of Care, critical thinking, regulatory compliance, policies and procedures, dieviations from the standard of care, pressure ulcers, restraints, infection control, education, nurse leadership, weight loss, deviations in clinical systems, nursing home administration, abuse neglect.
Regional Certified Director of Nursing with extensive experience overseeing multi-facility skilled nursing and sub-acute operations across diverse healthcare markets. Experienced in regulatory compliance, clinical oversight, survey readiness, and operational turnaround, with a strong record of clearing Immediate Jeopardy citations, stabilizing Special Focus facilities, and achieving Five-Star quality outcomes.
Extensive experience conducting nurse consultations and comprehensive reviews of clinical malpractice cases to determine deviations from standards of care. Skilled in analyzing medical records, identifying regulatory deficiencies, evaluating policy adherence, and collaborating with legal counsel to provide recommendations aligned with federal and state healthcare regulations.
Experienced in, certified risk management, infection preventionist, staff education and development, and regulatory compliance at both state and federal levels, pressure ulcers, wound care certified, rest...
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Amanda Bear, PSP, PCI
Security Risk Management, Police Procedures Expert
Group Nine Risk Consulting LLC
Woodstock, Georgia
Security, Risk Management
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Premise Liability, Use of Force, Police Procedures, Security Vulnerability
Amanda is a senior consultant at Group Nine Risk Consulting and a seasoned professional with over 16 years of career experience within corporate security, higher education and law enforcement. Amanda is board certified in Physical Security and Investigations, having earned the Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification and Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) through ASIS International. Globally recognized as the standard of excellence for case management, evidence collection and preparation of reports and testimony to substantiate findings as well as physical security assessments, designs, applications, implementations, and integrations.
In addition to his security expertise, Amanda served as a law enforcement officer and still helps agencies within their training units as an advanced instructor, holding certifications in TASER, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Firearms and Defense Tactics.
As active member of both ASIS and the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (AT...
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Sean Graham, DEM, AEM, HcEM, NRP
Professional Doctoral Fire/EMS/EM Expert
Cumming, Georgia
Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness
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Fire Fighting, Hazardous Materials, Risk Management, Emergency Medical Services, Helicopter EMS, Fire Inspections, Education, Emergency Management, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Preparedness, Disaster Mitigation and Resilience, CBRN Preparedness, Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Nuclear Power Preparedness
Dr. Sean Graham is a nationally recognized emergency management, public health preparedness, and incident response professional with more than two decades of experience spanning frontline operations, executive leadership, academic instruction, and applied research. His career integrates real-world response experience with strategic planning, regulatory compliance, training, and systems-level analysis, making him a highly qualified expert in complex emergency and disaster-related matters.
Dr. Graham currently serves in senior public health emergency preparedness leadership, where he supports statewide planning, training, and response initiatives aligned with federal preparedness frameworks, including the CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP), as well as the National Incident Management System (NIMS). His work includes emergency operations planning, multi-agency coordination, resource management, and the design and evaluation of lar...
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Robert J Zimmanck, MD, FASA
Anesthesia Expert Witness | Plaintiff & Defense
Illinois
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine
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Patient Safety, Informed Consent, Airway Management, Risk Management, Pre-op assessment, Postop care, Nerve damage, Pain Management, MAC, Regional Anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia, Obstetric anesthesia, Pediatric anesthesia, Quality improvement, Surgical Home, Standard of care, Legal Consultant, CRNA supervision
Robert J. Zimmanck, MD, FASA
Anesthesiology Expert Witness | Medicolegal Consultant
Dr. Robert Zimmanck is a board-certified anesthesiologist and Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists with over a decade of clinical practice and healthcare leadership. A graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin, he brings deep specialty knowledge across anesthesia standards of care, perioperative risk assessment, and patient safety systems to his medicolegal practice.
Dr. Zimmanck served as Chair of Anesthesia Patient Safety and Quality Committees for a prominent Midwest anesthesia group, where he led the development of institutional safety protocols and quality improvement initiatives. As Medical Director at a Wisconsin hospital, he designed the region's first Anesthesia Perioperative Surgical Home — a model integrating coordinated perioperative care across surgical disciplines. He currently serves on his hospital's mortality review committee, as Region 1 Director for the Wisconsi...
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Edward J Priz, CPCU, APA
Expert on Workers Compensation premium audits
Advanced Insurance Management LLC
Berwyn, Illinois
Insurance, Risk Management
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Workers Compensation insurance premiums, Workers Compensation insurance underwriting, Workers Compensation insurance audits, Workers Compensation insurance classifications, General Liability insurance audits, Insurance agent professional duties, Large Deductible policies, Retrospective Rating, NCCI classifications
Edward Priz has worked with Workers Compensation and General Liability insurance since 1978 as an agent, broker, underwriter, auditor, and consultant. He holds the designations Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate in Premium Auditing (APA).
He has been accepted as an Expert Witness in state and federal courts across the U.S. in civil and criminal cases and arbitrations. He has also testified in Workers Compensation insurance administrative hearings in multiple states regarding proper computation of Workers Compensation insurance premiums.
He has testified multiple times before the Illinois legislature regarding legislation on Workers Compensation insurance and has served on a task force organized by the Illinois Department of Insurance to help the department implement legislation on Workers Compensation insurance premiums.
He has consulted on Workers Compensation insurance audits, premiums, and classifications for policies of all types and sizes, including ...
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Chief Chet Epperson, (Ret.) M.B.A.
Law Enforcement Policy Practice Expert
AGR Police Practice Group, LLC
Rockford, Illinois
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Use of Force, Police Shootings, Officer-Involved Shooting, Excessive Force, Wrongful Conviction, Risk Management, Police Complaint Investigation, Deadly Force, Internal Investigation, Police Policy Practices, Police Tactics, Arrest, Police Pursuits, Brady Issues, Mentoring, Author, Mental Health, Training, NIBRS, Data Analysis
Experienced 44-year police professional in areas of use of force, internal affairs, officer-involved shootings, supervision, wrongful convictions, practice, policy, discipline, mental health, auditing, staffing analysis, organizational assessments, investigations, and training. 34 years as an active law enforcement officer and ten of those years as chief of police of a 340 sworn/ non-sworn municipal police department.
On-going experience for the past 9-years as a police practice consultant providing Federal Court-Appointed expertise in police Consent Decrees and a United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Police Consultant regarding police use of force. Expert in applying constitutional standards, state law, policy, practice, and training to police incidents. Retained in plaintiff and defense litigation incidents. Court approved expert in state and federal civil/ criminal trials. Court approved in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Louisiana, New Mexico, Illinois, Iowa, and...
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Layne Kertamus, MA, CPCU, RIMS-CRMP
Insurance and Reinsurance Expert-Professor-Leader
Insurance Claim Consulting LLC
Brownsburg, Indiana
Insurance, Risk Management
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Insurance Bad Faith, Property & Casualty, Claims Handling, Loss Recovery, Professional Liability, Workers Compensation, Run Off, Reinsurance Assumed & Ceded, Placement Issues, Insurer-MGA Disputes, Contract Analysis, Broker Error/Omission, Roof, Fronted Programs, Catastrophe, Insurer Defense
Thirty two (32) years of experience in insurance, reinsurance, alternative risk as industry expert and professor.
Located in Indiana and Utah. Consulting services available to defense and plaintiff counsel nationwide.
Technical and executive experience in claims, underwriting, marketing, compliance and carrier operations.
Claims Bad Faith| Broken Insurance Transactions | Insurer Defense | Broker Standards | Property Casualty Commercial Lines |Carrier – Managing General Agent Programs |Complex Accounts |Treaty Reinsurance
Utah State Court Rostered Mediator resolving attorney represented insurance disputes involving claims bad faith, and coverage-valuation. Reinsurance arbitration fact witness.
Former full time faculty member and Professional-in-Residence in Risk Management and Insurance teaching: Property Risk Management and Insurance, Liability Risk Management and Insurance, The Legal Environment of Insurance, and Enterprise Risk Management courses at Utah Valley U...
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Caeden Tinklenberg
Licensed property adjuster/appraiser/umpire
Swift Public Adjusters
Iowa
Insurance, Property Damage
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risk management, building damage, personal property damage, loss of use, construction, insurance claims, bad faith, insurance appraisal, loss of business income, disaster recovery, building inspections, hail damage, wind damage, roof damage, large loss, homeowners claims, commercial claims, HOA claims, condo claims
I am a multi-state licensed adjuster with a background in light construction and remodeling. I have extensive experience working as a public adjuster, appraiser, and umpire in disputed property damage insurance claims.
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Randy Gray, CHST, CSHM, GSP, OHST, BS, MS
Grayhawk Advantage, Inc., dba. Grayhawk Safety & Health Consulting Company
Benton, Kentucky
OSHA, Safety
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OSHA, Industrial Accidents, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Loss Control, Risk Management, Slip Trip & Fall, Construction Accidents, Manufacturing Accidents, Insurance, Investigations
Mr. Gray provides expert witness services in defense and plaintiff litigation matters, safety and health on-site audits, customized OSHA safety and health training, OSHA 10 and 30-hour construction and general industry training, and assistance for employers who have been issued citations that they need assistance with obtaining better citation settlement agreements and working in conjunction with legal counsel with litigation assistance contesting OSHA citations.
Highly-experienced OSHA Forensic Expert Witness with 75 separate fatality and more than 150 non-fatal work-related accidents.
25+ years of OSHA compliance with 29 CFR regulations related to construction and general industry.
8 years of private Safety and Health Consulting specializing in Defense and Plaintiff's occupational injuries, conducting safety and health audits, Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for construction and general industry, and employer assistance with settlement of OSHA citations, and testifying in O...
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Rick Bingham
Glynloen Insurance Consulting
Alexandria, Kentucky
Insurance, Risk Management
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bad faith, claims, claim handling, reserves, bad-faith, unfair claims settlement practices, third party administrator, reinsurance, notice, asbestos, extra contractual, receivership, claims management, liquidation, environmental, property and casualty, reserve adequacy, market conduct examination
Throughout his career, Mr. Bingham served as a senior claims manager for 3 major property casualty carriers: CNA, the Hartford, and USF&G. As a seasoned senior level Insurance, Reinsurance, Regulatory and Run-Off Practitioner with 4 decades of industry, consulting, and receivership experience, Mr. Bingham possesses a demonstrated ability to analyze complex insurance-related matters in fast paced and evolving environments. Mr. Bingham’s credentials as subject matter expert have been accepted in both state and federal courts across the country.
Mr. Bingham has demonstrated an understanding and command of claims handling practices, reinsurance policies, and regulatory and run-off issues of the highest complexity. His wealth of experience in the handling of claims, claims management, regulatory compliance, drafting expert reports, and testifying in complex litigation have made him an asset to businesses and attorneys throughout the United States.
As a past recipient of the Cert...
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Amy L. Natoli, CPM®, RPA®
Natoli Property Management Consulting
Crofton, Maryland
Premises Liability, Real Estate
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Property management, risk management, maintenance, property operations, insurance, slip and fall, facilities, premises liability, property damage, lease administration, facility management, due diligence, asset management, property inspections, standards of care
Amy Natoli is an award-winning Property Management expert with over twenty years of hands-on experience managing commercial real estate properties. She is experienced in standards of care, budgeting and asset management, lease administration, property inspections, parking garage maintenance and inspections, vendor and contract management, life safety systems compliance, and risk management.
She is active with the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), serving nationally as a Governing Councillor and as Vice Chair of the Ethics Committee and the Ethics Review Board. She also serves as an IREM Ethics instructor.
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K. David Meit, CPM®, ARM®, GRI®
Property Management Standard of Care Expert
Oculus Realty, AMO®
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Real Estate, Premises Liability
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property management, real estate management, subrogation, risk management, maintenance, property operations, facilities, premises liability, insurance, apartments, multifamily, slip, fall, property damage, building management, property loss, lead paint, mold, carbon monoxide, CO
David is an award-winning commercial real estate executive with over thirty-five years of experience managing portfolios of conventional and rent-regulated multifamily, mixed-use, and retail properties in both suburban and urban markets. Experienced manager of all classes of property, from tax credit to ultra-luxury. Skilled at developing best-in-class property management operating teams and preserving and enhancing value through operations. A Certified Property Manager (CPM®) accredited by the Institute of Real Estate Management and Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) through the National Association of Realtors®.
Licensed real estate broker in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Founder and Principal of Oculus Realty, LLC, a multifamily and retail property management company. Oculus is an Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) certified by the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Founder and Principal of Oculus Expert Witness, offering unbiased assessments and e...
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Christopher R. Lanni, CPP, AMS, CMCA
Residential Security Subject Matter Expert
Secure Residential Services LLC
Hudson, Massachusetts
Security, Real Estate
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Condominiums, Technology, Residential, Apartments, Assessments, Safety, Homeowner Associations, Premise Liability, Risk Management, Cooperatives, Policy/Procedure, Operations
Christopher R. Lanni is a seasoned security management and risk advisor with over 30 years of experience. During the past 20 years, he has focused on assessing and identifying security risks, developing and implementing security-related programs, and assessing the use and deployment of related technologies to address those risks in residential communities and property management.
Mr. Lanni is the President and Founder of Secure Residential Services, LLC, an independent consulting firm. He has been affiliated with Barkan Management for 25 years during which time he has served as the Director of Security and Resident Services at Harbor Towers in Boston and the Towers of Chestnut Hill in Newton, MA. Mr. Lanni is currently serving as Barkan’s internal Security & Risk Advisor providing services to a portfolio of over 150 properties and numerous projects under development.
Mr. Lanni obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University with a concen...
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Ellana Stinson, MD, MPH, MBA
Award Winning Emergency Medicine Physician
Ellana Stinson, MD, Professional Corporation
Boston, Massachusetts
Emergency Medicine, Public Health
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sepsis, neurologic emergencies, acute respiratory failure, emergency OB complications, health disparities, risk management, administration, airway management, mental health emergency, stroke, chest pain, neurologic emergency, locums, rural medicine, urgent care, hospital policies, standard of care, electronic medical records, COVID
Trusted medical expertise. Unmatched courtroom clarity.
Dr. Ellana Stinson, MD, MPH, MBA, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with extensive clinical, academic, and leadership experience. She is currently in active practice at a Level 1 trauma center and has provided care across a diverse range of settings—from urban hospitals and rural emergency departments to standalone emergency care centers and community health clinics. Her testimony reflects a frontline understanding of medical decision-making under pressure, standard of care evaluations, and systems-level healthcare operations.
Dr. Stinson earned her Doctor of Medicine from Meharry Medical College, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her residency training in Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia, followed by a Master of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and a Master of Business A...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
Concord, Massachusetts
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Scott J Hilden
Police practices expert-Police Chief- 33 years
S. J. Hilden Consulting
SOUTH LYON, Michigan
Police Practices & Procedures, School Safety
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use of force, civil liability, policy procedures, school policing, premise liability, police operations, risk management, crime prevention, police training, supervision, management, pursuits, internal investigations, racial profiling, best practice, investigations, excessive force, misconduct, 1983, Monell
Professional Summary
I am an active Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety with over 33 years of law enforcement experience and more than two decades in supervisory and executive leadership roles. I have been retained in over 30 federal and state civil and criminal matters involving excessive force, unlawful arrest, failure to train, failure to supervise, Monell liability, jail and detention operations, communications center practices, and the full spectrum of police practices under 42 U.S.C. §1983 and related state law claims.
Throughout my career, I have personally made over 600 arrests, reviewed approximately 400–500 use-of-force incidents, and supervised hundreds of internal investigations. I currently oversee police operations, detention functions, policy development, internal affairs, discipline, and a CALEA-accredited communications center, ensuring compliance with constitutional standards and nationally recognized best practices.
My opinions are objective, standard...
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Philip Saragoza, MD
Forensic Psychiatrist - Threat Assessment
Philip Saragoza, MD
ANN ARBOR, Michigan
Forensic Psychiatry, Risk Management
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Behavioral threat assessment, Fitness for duty evaluation, Conservatorship, Violent Extremism, Workplace and campus violence, Undue influence, Medical malpractice, Violence risk assessment, Testamentary capacity, Stalking, Psychiatric disability, Guardianship, Intimate Partner Violence
I am a board certified forensic psychiatrist licensed in MI, CA, TX, IA and IL, and participate in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. I specialize in behavioral threat assessment, fitness for duty and psychiatric disability in workplace and higher education settings, working as both an evaluator and consultant. I have assisted a wide range of corporations and public/government agencies, including many Fortune 500 companies, as well as colleges and universities across the U.S., working closely with legal counsel. I have published in forensic psychiatry, threat assessment, workplace and campus violence prevention, extremism, and other subjects, and frequently deliver presentations and trainings on these subjects to academic and professional audiences. I have extensive teaching and supervisory experience and hold an adjunct academic appointment at the University of Michigan. In addition, I have served as an expert evaluator and witness in cases concerning questions of incapacita...
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Michael R Smith
Zip Line Expert & Aerial Adventure Park Expert
AdventureSmith, Inc.
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management
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zip line, zipline accident, zipline braking, zipline brake system, zipline construction, zipline death, zipline safety, residential/backyard zipline, zipline standards, ANSI/ACCT Standards, aerial adventure course, aerial adventure course standards, ropes course, challenge course, climbing, ACCT, ASTM, NAARSO, ASTM F2959, zipline expert
Michael R. Smith is an industry-recognized expert in zip lines, challenge-course, and aerial-adventure-park design, operations, and risk management, with more than three decades of experience in the field. He is regularly retained by plaintiff and defense counsel to provide expert-witness services, accident investigations, and standards-compliance opinions under ASTM F2959, ANSI/ACCT, PRCA. and related industry standards.
Mr. Smith is the principal of AdventureSmith, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in risk management, technical inspections, operational audits, staff training, and business development for adventure-tour operators. From 2009 to 2023, he also served as founder and managing partner of an award-winning zip line canopy tour and aerial adventure park operations in Vermont and Tennessee.
He holds a B.A. in Wilderness Leadership from Prescott College (1998) and a Master’s in Training and Development from Oakland University (2004). Mr. Smith currently serves on the ...
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Mark J. Campbell, PhD, CBSP, CIC, RBP
Laboratory Safety Expert | Lab Exposures & OSHA
Consultant
Imperial, Missouri
Safety, Risk Management
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OSHA violations, Chemical exposure, BBP exposures, lab infections, Contamination, Exposure Incidents, Toxic exposure, lab safety, lab negligence, Ventilation failure, Engineering controls, Industrial hygiene, Sterilization failure, Decontamination failure, Regulatory noncompliance, Biosafety failures, Environment of care failuress
I am a Biosafety and Laboratory Safety Expert specializing in the evaluation of laboratory-acquired infections, biological and chemical exposure incidents, and regulatory compliance in research, clinical, and high-containment laboratory environments. I provide expert analysis in matters involving OSHA violations, biosafety failures, laboratory safety practices, and system deficiencies that may result in occupational injury, illness, or contamination.
My expertise includes BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratory operations, exposure control planning, hazard communication (HazCom), and industrial hygiene practices in laboratory settings. I have extensive experience assessing engineering controls, including biological safety cabinets, laboratory ventilation systems, HEPA filtration, and negative pressure containment, particularly in identifying conditions that contribute to worker or environmental exposure.
I evaluate laboratory safety programs, policies, and procedures to determine alignment wit...
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Mary Mason, MD MBA FACP
Former CMO Fortune 25 Managed Care /Physician
Saint Louis, Missouri
Insurance, Medical Management
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Medicaid, Managed Care, Medicare, Dual Eligible, Marketplace, Medical Policy, Utilization Management, Risk Management, Payer Operations, Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Expert Witness, Internal Medicine, Corporate Compliance, Medicare Advantage, Utilization Review, Access to Care, Population Health, Insurance
Physician executive, internist, MBA, and thought leader in managed care with 27 years of leadership experience across Medicaid, Medicare, Dual Eligible/D-SNP, Marketplace, utilization management, medical policy, quality performance, population health, and payer operations. Former Senior Vice President and Corporate Chief Medical Officer for Centene, a Fortune 25 healthcare enterprise, and Washington University faculty member with extensive experience in enterprise clinical strategy, risk management, and work with corporate lawyers, corporate compliance, and senior leadership on litigation-related matters, depositions, fair hearings, regulatory issues, medical affairs, and complex managed care operations
Washington University faculty member, with appointments in the School of Medicine, School of Law, Olin Business School, and Brown School of Social Work. Board-certified internist, Fellow of the American College of Physicians, and Missouri-licensed physician. Earned an MD from Washin...
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Michael D. Reiner, CPP, SPIPC
Security Expert - Military & Higher Ed Experience
Group Nine Risk Consulting
Omaha, Nebraska
Security, Premises Liability
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Security Negligence, Physical Security, Military Installation Security, Higher Education Campus Security, School Safety, Active Assailant Response, Apartment Complex Security, Commercial Premises Security, Antiterrorism, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Management, Security Training, Video Surveillance, Security Technology
Mike is a senior consultant with Group Nine Risk Consulting, a firm specializing in security risk management, forensic consulting, and security training. He joined Group Nine following a stellar military career that spanned over 25 years, followed by 8 years leading the campus safety and security operations of Creighton University. He has provided expert opinions to plaintiff and defense attorneys in cases across 8 states in state and federal courts. He also continues to provide clients with preventative security services, such as security vulnerability assessments (SVAs).
Mike served as a Security Forces officer in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a colonel. During his career, he gained deep experience in physical security, law enforcement, and emergency management. He served as the senior security and law enforcement officer for USAF Special Operations Command, where he provided executive oversight for physical security, law enforcement, anti-terrorism, and emergency management pr...
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Caeden Tinklenberg
Licensed property adjuster/appraiser/umpire
Swift Public Adjusters
Omaha, Nebraska
Insurance, Property Damage
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risk management, building damage, personal property damage, loss of use, construction, insurance claims, bad faith, insurance appraisal, loss of business income, disaster recovery, building inspections, hail damage, wind damage, roof damage, large loss, homeowners claims, commercial claims, HOA claims, condo claims
I am a multi-state licensed adjuster with a background in light construction and remodeling. I have extensive experience working as a public adjuster, appraiser, and umpire in disputed property damage insurance claims.
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Dana M Cotham, Esq.
Hospitality Premises Liability & Employment Law
Henderson, Nevada
Premises Liability, Employment
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Hospitality Law, Negligent Hiring, ADA Compliance, Guest Safety, Inadequate Security, Human Resources, Discrimination and Harassment, FMLA Violations, Employee Discipline, Slip and Fall, Retaliation Claims, Internal Investigations, HR Compliance Audit, Hotel Guest Injury, Sexual Harassment, Risk Management, Failure to Train
Dana Cotham, JD, is a licensed attorney with extensive experience evaluating guest safety and premises liability in hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality environments. She has more than 30 years of experience in employment law, human resources management, and organizational compliance. Since 2009, she has taught employment law and hospitality operations law at one of the world's top-ranked hospitality programs. Her areas of expertise include premises liability and employment matters such as ADA and FMLA compliance, wage and hour violations, internal investigations, discrimination and harassment claims, and negligent hiring. Dana is available for plaintiff or defense.
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Paul W Burkett, JD, CPCU, CIC, ARM,CRM, ALCM
Snoaspen Insurance Group, Inc.
Reno, Nevada
Insurance, Risk Management
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Insurance Company Good and Bad Faith Expert Witness, Agent/Broker Standard of Care Expert Witness, Insurance Industry Custom and Practices Expert Witness, Risk Management Consulting and Expert Witness, Business Contract Insurance Clause Analysis and Application Expert Witness, Ins.Claims Dispute
Paul Burkett is the President and CEO of Snoaspen Insurance Group, Inc. Paul began his career as a Loss Control Representative for SAFECO Insurance Company after serving as an Officer in the United States Air Force. During his career with SAFECO, Paul served as a Loss Control Supervisor, Loss Control Manager, Commercial Sales Representative, Division Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager, and Regional Workers Compensation Manager. From Safeco Insurance Company, Paul worked for Frank B. Hall & Company as a Vice President in charge of Risk Management Services. Paul was responsible for design and implementation of alternative insurance programs such as pools, self-insurance, and captives. From Frank B. Hall, Paul assisted in establishing the Meadowbrook of Colorado office and focused on developing specialized group programs. Paul assisted in establishing TUITIONGard which specialized in coverage for private student loans provided through banks in the United States.
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
New Hampshire
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Skip Stearns
THE HOTEL EXPERTS, LLC
Stratham, New Hampshire
Hotel & Restaurant, Premises Liability
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Hotels, Motels, Resorts, Hospitality, Food, Franchising, Gaming, Gambling, Casino Hotels, Slip Trip & Fall, Restaurants, Alcohol Service, Hotel Operations, Hotel Premises Liability, Safety, Hotel Security, Hotels/Hospitality, Lodging, Management, Risk Management
Safety, Security, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Slip, Trip & Fall, Scalding, Drowning, Other Personal Injuries, Franchise and Management Contract Disputes, Industry Operating Standards & Product Standards, Safety & Security Standards, Emergency Procedures, Integrity Standards, Human Resources, Employee Qualifications & Hiring Practices, Standards for Employee, Wrongful Termination, Training, Sales & Marketing Practices, Casino & Gaming Operations, Food & Beverage Service, Alcohol Service
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Steven C. Smyth, LNHA, HSE, CNHA, BCPA, CIFHA, CDMCP, FACHE, FACHCA
Nursing Home Administration & LTC Expert Witness
Steven Smyth Expert Consulting, LLC
New Jersey
Long Term Care, Nursing Home Administration
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Nursing Home Expert, LTC Expert Witness, SNF Expert, Nursing Home Negligence, Abuse Neglect, Pressure Ulcers, Staffing & PBJ, CMS 42 CFR 483, Regulatory Compliance, Risk management, Post-Acute Care, Standards of Care, Corporate Liability, Wrongful Death, Elopement & Falls, Infection Control, QAPI, Survey Deficiencies, Corp. Liability
Steven C. Smyth, LNHA, CNHA, HSE, BCPA, CIFHA, CMDCP, is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with over 25 years of experience in long-term care and post-acute care and holds active licensure in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. His expertise focuses on administrative, operational, and regulatory standards governing nursing homes and post-acute care facilities.
He has been retained in over 35 cases involving both plaintiff and defense representation and has provided expert opinions in matters across multiple jurisdictions, including deposition testimony. His work includes case review, report preparation, and consultation with counsel, with deposition experience.
Mr. Smyth’s experience includes senior administrative leadership in skilled nursing facilities, as well as prior roles in hospital and outpatient settings, including Assisted Living and Residential Care (RC/AL), Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Adult Daycare, Hospice, Emergency Department Ad...
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
New Jersey
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Marianne Santarelli
Marianne Santarelli, Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Consulting Services LLC
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Safety, Industrial Hygiene
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Construction, Research and Development, Environmental, Occupational Health, Noise, Accident Investigations, Risk Management, Fatality Investigations, ISO Management Systems, Insurance, Emergency Management, Drug/Alcohol Use Management, Behavioral Management, Training, Contractor Safety, Owners Rep
A highly experienced, Environmental, Health and Safety professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional, with applied comprehensive skills, a strong commitment to excellence and progressive functional managerial experience with a specialization in the arena of Global EH&S Management Systems. Technical proficiencies in industrial hygiene, safety and environmental disciplines, regulatory compliance analyses, product EH&S program development, permitting, training, ergonomics, EH&S audit and gap analysis, corrective action development, risk management analysis, workers compensation claims management and wellness programs and construction EH&S within a multitude of manufacturing, construction, research and development, governmental and administrative environments.
Owner/President – 2021-present- Marianne Santarelli Safety, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Consulting Services, LLC
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Catherine E Vulcano
Forensic Nurse Expert Witness | ED SA IPV Abuse
Berkeley Hts, New Jersey
Nurse, Forensic Medicine
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HIPAA compliance, Child/Adult Abuse, Forensic nursing, Sexual Assault Adult/child, IPV/DV, Strangulation, Evidence collection, Human Trafficking, Medical chronology, Standard of care, Quality improvement, Medical Record Review, Risk Management, Case Evaluation, Documentation audit, Medical Malpractice, Forensic charting, Neuro chart
Forensic Nurse Consultant and Expert Witness specializing in sexual assault medical forensic examinations (SAMFE/SANE practice), intimate partner violence/domestic violence, physical abuse injury assessment, and non-fatal strangulation. I provide litigation support for plaintiff and defense counsel, including case merit review, medical record review, medical chronology, standard-of-care analysis, and expert reports grounded in peer-reviewed literature and national forensic nursing standards.
I am routinely engaged for expert testimony on forensic nursing scope of practice, evidence collection and preservation, chain of custody, injury interpretation and documentation, trauma-informed care, and the medical significance of strangulation-related findings, evolving injury patterns, and follow-up care needs. I have been qualified as an expert in non-fatal strangulation, physical abuse, and sexual assault, and I have supported multiple pretrial proceedings including 104 hearings. I have ...
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Kym Martell, CRM, CIC, AAI, CRIS, MLIS
KM Associates
Allenhurst, New Jersey
Insurance, Risk Management
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Agent/Broker Duties & Responsibilities, Insurance Errors & Omissions, E&O, Standards of Care, Insurance, Personal Lines, Commercial Lines, Property & Casualty, Property/Liability, Insurance Coverage Disputes
40 years’ experience as an insurance & risk management professional with a diverse background in both agency and company operations. In 1995, I began my own training and consulting firm specializing in training for property & casualty professionals.
Practice includes continuing education training, specialized training programs, E&O loss control audits, E&O loss control training, Performance Coaching, and Expert witness & litigation support services.
Speaker and presenter for various professional and private organizations on property and casualty insurance, errors & omissions, national certification programs, Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR), Construction Risk Specialist (CRIS), Management Liability Insurance Specialist (MLIS), Accredited Advisor of Insurance (AAI), including Big I NJ, and IIABA, as an approved instructor to facilitate E&O Risk Management Programs.
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Michael A. Ruzek, DO, CPE, FACEP
Chief Quality Officer of Regional Health System
New Jersey
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Quality of care, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Internal Medicine, Peer Review, Emergency Medicine, Accidents, EMTALA, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Medical decision making, Liability, Sentinel Events, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical governance, Patient safety protocol, Medical necessity, Informed consent, Negligence, Compliance
Dr. Ruzek s a board-certified emergency physician and experienced medical expert witness with extensive leadership experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical operations. He currently serves as Chief Quality Officer for a regional health system in North Carolina, where he oversees enterprise-wide quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, peer review, risk reduction, and patient safety strategy.
In addition to active clinical practice in emergency medicine, Dr. Ruzek has provided medical-legal consulting and expert witness services involving emergency care, standard of care, patient safety, clinical documentation, causation analysis, systems-based failures, and quality-related healthcare litigation. His unique combination of frontline clinical experience and executive healthcare leadership provides attorneys with both detailed clinical insight and a broader systems-level understanding of healthcare delivery and medical decision-making.
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Trevor A Sherwood, II
POOL OPERATION MANAGEMENT
Brick, New Jersey
Aquatics Safety, Risk Management
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Pools, Swimming Pools, Water Death, MSDS, Drowning, Drowning Investigations, Drowning Prevention, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Fires, Chemical Hazards, Chemical Incompatabilities, Chemical Product Safety, Chemical Risks, Chemical Spills, Chlorine, Hazardous Chemical Reactions, Hazardous Chem
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Garden State Scholar
PHTA Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) Instructor Certification
PHTA Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) Certification
PHTA Certified Pool Operator & Inspector
PHTA Advanced Service Technician (AST) Instructor
PHTA Certified Building Professional (CBP) & Course Instructor
PHTA Certified Service Professional (CSP) & Course Instructor
PHTA Certified Service Technician Instructor (CST) & Course Instructor
PHTA Certified Maintenance( Specialist (CMS) & Course Instructor
PHTA Certified Building Professional (CBP) Review Course Instructor
PHTA Professional Pool & Spa Operator (PPSO) & Instructor
PRPS Swimming Pool Pesticide Instructor Certification
Pool & Spa Heater Service Training, Pool and Spa Electrical Qualification Training
OSHA's Competent Person Training
Lead instructor for NESPA VGB training team granted by CPSC
Assisted NJ and MA State Bathing Code Development
Train NJREHS on Water Chemistry and Pool Inspections
PHTA-1 ...
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Ed Hannon, CFA
Asset Management • Hedge Funds • Alternatives
Alternative Strategy Institute
Mahwah, New Jersey
Financial, Business Operations
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Asset Management, Risk Management, Hedge Funds, Alternative Investments, Fixed Income, Derivatives
Ed Hannon, CFA has spent more than three decades as an alternative investment portfolio manager, trader, and investor and serves as an advisor to the institutional and family office investment community. Ed possesses a wealth of experience as an investment professional.
He has evaluated the investment strategy, operational, and compliance programs of a large number and variety of hedge funds and brings a deep understanding of investment strategy and operational strengths and weaknesses. Ed received a BS from The Pennsylvania State University and is a CFA Charterholder.
https://www.altstratinst.com/
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
New York
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Al J. Heraghty, MSE, CPSI
Total Sports Consulting Services LLC
Commack, New York
Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management
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Playground Equipment, Playground Supervision, Physical Education, Gym, Athletics, Health Club, Fitness equipment, Exercise equipment, Fitness Instruction, Weight Room, Sport Facility, Lacrosse, Coaching, Playgrounds
Professor Heraghty currently serves as Academic Chairperson of Health, Physical Education & Sport Management at SUNY Suffolk. Prior to this role, he was the Fitness & Aquatics Director and Head Lacrosse Coach at Suffolk. He is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector credentialed by the National Recreation and Park Association and is also certified by the National Program for Playground Safety. He currently serves on the Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities committee with the American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM). Professor Heraghty specializes in Risk Management Programs for various types of sports, recreation, and fitness activities, as well as the preparation of expert opinions for both plaintiffs and defendants, in conjunction with recreation and sports personal injury cases.
SPECIALITY FOCUS:
Playground Equipment Accidents, Gym, Playground Supervision, Recreation, Fitness, Physical Education, Athletic, Health Clubs, Lacrosse, Weight ...
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David Esses, MD
EM Chair: 35+ Yrs Exp, Quality/Peer Review Expert
Scarsdale, New York
Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
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EM chair, Internal med, Quality, Peer review, Just culture, Epic ASAP, EHR, Informatics, Standard of care, EMTALA, Operations, Triage, Sepsis, Cardiac, Stroke, Trauma, Misdiagnosis, Clinical governance, Academic, Risk management
Dual-Boarded Clinical Authority & Academic Leadership
Dual-boarded in Emergency and Internal Medicine, I provide 37 years of clinical perspective at the intersection of acute stabilization and chronic disease management. As Professor Emeritus and Former Department Chair at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, I offer a high-level forensic analysis of the Standard of Care rooted in four decades of frontline experience and academic leadership.
Core Forensic Expertise: Time-Sensitive Diagnoses
I specialize in the merit review and forensic analysis of high-acuity medical-legal matters, including:
Diagnostic Accuracy: Sepsis, Pulmonary Embolism (PE), Aortic Dissection, Myocardial Infarction (MI), Stroke (CVA), and Intracranial Hemorrhage.
Emergency Department Systems: Triage errors, EMTALA compliance, and inter-facility transfer protocols.
Corporate & Administrative Negligence: Quality Improvement, Peer Review, Just Culture, and Clinical Governance/Operations.
The "Digital Stand...
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Steven C. Smyth, LNHA, HSE, CNHA, BCPA, CIFHA, CDMCP, FACHE, FACHCA
Nursing Home Administration & LTC Expert Witness
Steven Smyth Expert Consulting, LLC
Albertson, New York
Long Term Care, Nursing Home Administration
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Nursing Home Expert, LTC Expert Witness, SNF Expert, Nursing Home Negligence, Abuse Neglect, Pressure Ulcers, Staffing & PBJ, CMS 42 CFR 483, Regulatory Compliance, Risk management, Post-Acute Care, Standards of Care, Corporate Liability, Wrongful Death, Elopement & Falls, Infection Control, QAPI, Survey Deficiencies, Corp. Liability
Steven C. Smyth, LNHA, CNHA, HSE, BCPA, CIFHA, CMDCP, is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with over 25 years of experience in long-term care and post-acute care and holds active licensure in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. His expertise focuses on administrative, operational, and regulatory standards governing nursing homes and post-acute care facilities.
He has been retained in over 35 cases involving both plaintiff and defense representation and has provided expert opinions in matters across multiple jurisdictions, including deposition testimony. His work includes case review, report preparation, and consultation with counsel, with deposition experience.
Mr. Smyth’s experience includes senior administrative leadership in skilled nursing facilities, as well as prior roles in hospital and outpatient settings, including Assisted Living and Residential Care (RC/AL), Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Adult Daycare, Hospice, Emergency Department Ad...
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Michael A. Ruzek, DO, CPE, FACEP
Chief Quality Officer of Regional Health System
Fayetteville , North Carolina
Emergency Medicine, Medical Management
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Quality of care, Patient Safety, Risk Management, Internal Medicine, Peer Review, Emergency Medicine, Accidents, EMTALA, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Medical decision making, Liability, Sentinel Events, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical governance, Patient safety protocol, Medical necessity, Informed consent, Negligence, Compliance
Dr. Ruzek s a board-certified emergency physician and experienced medical expert witness with extensive leadership experience in healthcare quality, patient safety, and clinical operations. He currently serves as Chief Quality Officer for a regional health system in North Carolina, where he oversees enterprise-wide quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, peer review, risk reduction, and patient safety strategy.
In addition to active clinical practice in emergency medicine, Dr. Ruzek has provided medical-legal consulting and expert witness services involving emergency care, standard of care, patient safety, clinical documentation, causation analysis, systems-based failures, and quality-related healthcare litigation. His unique combination of frontline clinical experience and executive healthcare leadership provides attorneys with both detailed clinical insight and a broader systems-level understanding of healthcare delivery and medical decision-making.
Dr. Ruzek is ...
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David Harlowe
Athletic, Fitness & Recreation Risk Expert
The Sport Management Group, Inc.
Greensboro, North Carolina
Athletics & Recreation, Risk Management
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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, industry guidelines
- 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 30th 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 13,000 risk assessments nationwide.
- Has been retained as an expert witness in over 60 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 ...
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Gary R. Garcia
Casualty Insurance Underwriting Expert Witness
Charlotte, North Carolina
Insurance, Risk Management
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Property & Casualty Insurance, Business Insurance, Underwriting, Insurance Coverage, Alternative Risk, Loss Sensitive Rating Programs, Self-Insurance, Umbrella Insurance, Excess Insurance, Reinsurance, Managing General Agents
Gary spent his entire career with insurance carriers, and all job roles included underwriting as part or total responsibility. He served in various Home Office and Field management roles of increasing responsibility, including Regional Underwriting Manager, Regional Executive, Home Office Casualty Executive, Executive Vice President and President/COO. He led the establishment and served as the Executive of a highly successful Property/Casualty Risk Management Division, responsible for large regional and national domestic U.S. and multinational clients.
His broad range of expertise was gained through continuous involvement over the course of his career in increasingly complex coverage and program designs for domestic and multinational business. Development and effective management of these business segments required effective multifunctional teamwork including underwriting, actuarial, financial, legal, reinsurance, claims management, risk engineering, and client services.
Gary'...
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Robert J Zimmanck, MD, FASA
Anesthesia Expert Witness | Plaintiff & Defense
Ohio
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine
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Patient Safety, Informed Consent, Airway Management, Risk Management, Pre-op assessment, Postop care, Nerve damage, Pain Management, MAC, Regional Anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia, Obstetric anesthesia, Pediatric anesthesia, Quality improvement, Surgical Home, Standard of care, Legal Consultant, CRNA supervision
Robert J. Zimmanck, MD, FASA
Anesthesiology Expert Witness | Medicolegal Consultant
Dr. Robert Zimmanck is a board-certified anesthesiologist and Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists with over a decade of clinical practice and healthcare leadership. A graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin, he brings deep specialty knowledge across anesthesia standards of care, perioperative risk assessment, and patient safety systems to his medicolegal practice.
Dr. Zimmanck served as Chair of Anesthesia Patient Safety and Quality Committees for a prominent Midwest anesthesia group, where he led the development of institutional safety protocols and quality improvement initiatives. As Medical Director at a Wisconsin hospital, he designed the region's first Anesthesia Perioperative Surgical Home — a model integrating coordinated perioperative care across surgical disciplines. He currently serves on his hospital's mortality review committee, as Region 1 Director for the Wisconsi...
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William G Leffler, DDS, JD,FACD, FICD, FAGD, FACLM
Ohio Forensic Odontologists
Massillon, Ohio
Dentist, Risk Management
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Forensic Odontology, State Board Issues, Defense, Plaintiff
Fellow- Academy of General Dentistry,Fellow- American Endodontic Society,Fellow- Pierre Fauchard Academy,
Fellow- International College of Dentists, Fellow- American College of Dentists, Fellow- American College of Legal Medicine, Board eligible- International Board of Orthodontics, Certified Medical Investigator IV- ACFE International, Certified Homeland Security III - ACFE International, Assistant Stark County Coroner, Ohio State Dental Board, Past-Secretary, Commissioner, Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
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Yasser Alhenawi, Ph.D., M.Sc., MBA
Finance & Investment Expert - PhD - Business Dean
Academia
Maumee, Ohio
Financial, Securities & Investments
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Valuation, Corporate Finance, Damage & Lost Profit, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Banking & Lending, Fiduciary duty & negligence, Investment Losses, Portfolio Allocation, Securities & Derivatives, Risk Management, Consumer Finance, Real Estate, Analytics, Financial Modeling, Bitcoin, Crypto, Islamic Finance, fraud and manipulation
I am a Finance & Investment expert with 25 years of experience. I bring deep analytical and quantitative expertise supported by more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and years of leadership as a business school dean and finance professor. I provide clear, well-supported analyses for attorneys and am available for new expert-witness engagements.
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Todd E Maher
Experienced Crypto Compliance Expert
BitSource AML Solutions, LLC
Amherst, Ohio
Cryptocurrency, Fraud
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bitcoin, AML, Compliance, Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, scams, pig butchering, fraud, blockchain, cryptocurrency, bitcoin ATMs, BTMs, OTC Desks, Exchanges, Audits, Title 31, Regulatory, compliance officer, Risk Management, Financial crimes
Mr. Todd E. Maher, CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI), Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP) has worked in banking and financial services over 20 years in capacities of internal controls analyst, AML Investigations and as a compliance officer for companies such as Equity Trust Company, PNC Bank, Halo Platform Development, LLC and is the president of BitSource AML Solutions, LLC, an AML Consulting Firm located in the State of Ohio.
A graduate of Kent State University, Mr. Maher became CAMS certified in 2012 and co-founded the Northern Ohio ACAMS Chapter in 2014. He is also a Certified Bitcoin Professional issued by the Cryptocurrency Certification Consortium since 2017, a CipherTrace certified blockchain examiner, a Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI) and a Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist.
Mr. Maher has conducted over 80 independent BSA audits of cryptocurrency money service businesses, ranging from Over-th...
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Mark R. Malone
Oil & Gas Operations
New Auburn Energy Management, LLC
Edmond, Oklahoma
Oil and Gas, Engineering
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Completions, Hydraulic Fracturing, Stimulation, Operations, Workovers, Oil & Gas, Acidizing, Cementing, Environmental, Safety, Pumping Services, Production, Artificial Lift, Energy, Risk Management, Project Mangement, Production Management, Perforating/wireline, Asset Mgmt, Salt Water disposal
MARK MALONE currently serves as Vice President for New Auburn Energy Management where he oversees a variety of domestic and international projects. Malone recently served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Riley Permian Operating of Oklahoma City. Prior to Riley, Malone spent seven years as Senior Vice President of Operations and Corporate Officer for Gulfport Energy Corporation. While at Gulfport Mr. Malone was responsible for the production & completion operations of all assets including up to 1.4 Bcfe/day gross production in the Utica shale of SE Ohio, over 7000 bopd in the SCOOP play of south-central Oklahoma and up to 4000 bopd in the shallow water of West Cote Blanch Bay in SE Louisiana while executing annual D&C budgets of up to $1.2 billion. Mr. Malone also served as Senior Asset Manager in the Marcellus Shale at Chesapeake Energy Corporation where he was responsible for operations in the Marcellus shale of NE Pennsylvania producing up to 1.2 Bcfe/day. Before Chesap...
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Howard B Brownstein, CTP
Corporate Governance, Valuation, Bankruptcy Expert
The Brownstein Corporation
Villanova, Pennsylvania
Business Operations, Business Valuation
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Bankruptcy, Restructuring, Valuation, Distress, Turnaround Management, Crisis Management, Corporate Governance & Boards, Banking/Lending, Finance, Investment Banking, Business Practices, Fraud, Risk Management, M&A
Howard Brownstein is a nationally-known turnaround and crisis management professional, and is the President of The Brownstein Corporation, which provides turnaround management and advisory services to companies and their stakeholders, as well as investment banking services, fiduciary services, and litigation consulting, investigations and valuation services. He has extensive experience in valuing businesses, obtaining financing, and selling businesses.
He serves as Financial Advisor to Debtors, lenders and Creditor Committees in bankruptcy proceedings, and as a litigation expert in several cases including the landmark Merry-Go-Round bankruptcy. Mr. Brownstein served as Chief Restructuring Officer in U.S. Mortgage, a $138 million mortgage fraud, and as Plan Administrator in Montgomery Ward LLC, the largest retail liquidation in history.
Mr. Brownstein has been involved in the above activities for over 30 years.
Mr. Brownstein regularly serves as an independent corporate board ...
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Emily Wolowski
Long Term Care and Critical Care knowledge in one
Med Legal Pro
Springbrook TWP, Pennsylvania
Nursing Homes, Long Term Care
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Skilled Nursing Facility, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, residential care facility, patient falls, dementia, restraints, group home, risk management, policies and procedures, antipsychotics, side effects, compliance, sepsis, pressure sores, bed sores, wound care, pressure ulcers, ulcers
Registered Nurse with over a decade of clinical experience and an estimated 8,200 direct patient
encounters spanning cardiovascular intensive care, perioperative and post-anesthesia care at a
Magnet-designated teaching hospital, and post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. Progressively
advanced from staff nurse to Director of Nursing, with demonstrated expertise in nursing leadership,
quality assurance, regulatory compliance, infection control, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
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David R. Mullaney, Esq.
D. R. Mullaney P.C.
Rhode Island
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Delays, Construction Breach Of Contract, Substandard Workmanship, Architectural Negligence, Design-Engineering Defects, Cost Dispute Analysis & Reconciliation, Building Inspection, Risk Management, Schedule Delay Responsibility, Slip Trip & Fall, Job Site Failures
David R. Mullaney, Esq. is a detail-oriented licensed Attorney At Law and Construction Expert with 2 plus decades of experience in all facets of the low to mid rise construction industry where his former firm constructed numerous new buildings and building additions from institutional academic buildings to athletic centers, theatrical venues, and numerous academic residential housing developments. Having founded and served for 24 years as CEO of Mullaney Corporation, former Construction Manager's at Risk, Mr. Mullaney understands the vertical construction business, and particularly the demands of private clients, including the unwavering and unrelenting August and December building completion dates for private school client services, notwithstanding labor shortages, strikes, weather, material supply issues, and design documents issues and conflicts between the multiple design disciplines.
Serving New England and New York, his company constructed on average 11 major building proj...
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Ellen Szubski, M.S., Ph.D., CXLT, CPSI, AHFP
Human Factors Expert Witness-Consultant
The Warren Group, Inc.
Irmo, South Carolina
Human Factors, Premises Liability
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Accident Prevention, Risk Management, Illumination, Conspicuity, Visual Perception, Slip resistance, Playground Safety, Premises Liability, Lighting, Line of Sight, Driver Distraction, Roadway Markings, Environmental Conditions, Slip-Trip- Fall Evaluations, Workplace Injuries, Human Factors, OSHA
Ellen Szubski, Ph.D., is the senior human factors consultant at The Warren Group. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Factors Psychology and a Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Clemson University. Ellen is also a Certified XL Tribometrist, a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), and a Certified Associate Human Factors Professional (AHFP).
Ellen worked in the Clemson Visual Perception and Performance Laboratory examining the factors contributing to the conspicuity of pedestrians and bicyclists in challenging road conditions, such as nighttime driving. She did her dissertation on “The Influence of Pedestrian Biological Motion on Time-To-Collision Estimates at Night”. Prior to entering the forensic field, Ellen planned and conducted experiments for a major bicycle manufacturer that improved bicycle conspicuity. She also conducted laser strike perception and performance studies for the Department of Defense.
Ellen applies her experience in Human Factors t...
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ANDREW T. WILLIAMS
Retired Police Chief and Highway Patrol Commander
Andrew T. Williams Consulting and Investigations
Vonore, Tennessee
Police Practices & Procedures, Investigation
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Expert Witness/Best Practices, Use of Force, Officer Involved Shootings, DUI, Traffic Collision/Personal Injury, Drug Recognition Expert, Criminal Investigations, EEO/HR Investigations, Pursuits/Emergency Vehicle Operations, Risk Management, Evidence Handling, De-Escalation and Crisis Management, Media Relations, Hiring
Andrew Williams is a retired municipal Police Chief and a retired State Highway Patrol Commander, with nearly 30 years of progressive law enforcement experience. Andrew offers expert witness services and consulting regarding case evaluation and strategy, incident evaluation, personnel issues, risk management concerns, and policing best practices. Andrew also conducts all types of investigations and process serving.
Expert Witness / Consultant Specialties
Use of Force review/Policy/Best Practices Officer Involved Shootings
Drug Recognition Expert & DUI Evaluations Traffic Collision/Personal Injury
Internal Affairs Investigations Criminal Investigation Best Practices
EEO/HR Investigations Emergency Vehicle Operations/Pursuits
Police Management and Leadership Field Training Officer/Program Management
Evidence Handling/Best Practices Risk Management
De-Escalation and Crisis Management Peer Support/Employee Wellness...
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Jeffrey S. Lapin, CPM, ARM, DREI
Property Management Standard of Care Expert
Spring City, Tennessee
Property Management, Risk Management
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Slip and Fall, Fire, Ice Falls, Security Breach, Habitability, Dog Attack, Robbery, Shooting, Assualt, Standard of Care, Risk Mgmt, Trip and Fall, Wet Slippery, Falls, Accidental Death, Flood, Fire Safety, Inspection, Maintenance, Electrocution
An expert in real estate management, maintenance, and the standard of care for commercial and residential properties, including inspection and maintenance policies and procedures, landlord premises liability, financial reporting and fiduciary duties.
As an expert witness since 2015, I have been engaged on over 95 cases involving the standard of care for landlords and property managers, fiduciary duties and related topics for commercial and residential properties by attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants. My area of focus pertains to a landlord’s/property manager’s duty to perform regular, documented property inspections, to diligently act on the findings of such inspections and to maintain a reasonably safe and secure property at all times.
I was actively and directly involved in the management of all types of real estate for 40 years as a commercial and multi-family property owner, manager and later as a property management supervisor, management company co-owner a...
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John R Ballinger, III
Complex Insurance, Civil, Claims, Policy Form
Ballinger and Associates Risk Management Firm
Harrison, Tennessee
Insurance, Transportation
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Insurance Claims Mgmnt, Insurance Bad Faith, Aviation, Insurance Automotive, Insurance Policy Form, Compliance, Accident Investigation, Trial Strategy, Insurance Claims Handlling, Regulatory, Errors and Ommissions, Jury Selection Strategy, Insurance Contracts, Trucking, Risk Management, Voir Dire
John Ballinger brings a unique perspective as an expert-witness. He is one of the few in the insurance industry who is a licensed insurance agent, broker, surplus lines broker, public adjuster, and Supreme Court Rule 31 mediator. As an insurance insider and risk mitigation expert, he sees alignment between insurance policies (contracts), operational policies and procedures, and agreements with clients and vendors as one of the most overlooked areas of liability risk, creating large gaps in consistency and implementation. This understanding of insurance and risk has allowed Mr. Ballinger to help organizations save over $100 million in potential loss through risk analysis and mitigation.
For over 20 years, Mr. Ballinger has worked with clients in a variety of industries navigating the complicated matrix of ACA, EPA, DOL, IRS, OSHA, and DOT regulations. This deep understanding of federal regulations and his efforts to obtain multiple licenses and certifications gives him the ability t...
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Patrick J Walsh, CSP
Walsh Safety Consulting
Georgetown, Texas
Safety, Construction
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OSHA, Personal Injury, Property Damage, Risk Management, Loss Prevention, Accident Investigation
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Bryan L Dodson
Quality & Reliability Engineering Expert
THE WOODLANDS, Texas
Risk Management, Statistics
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Reliability, Quality, Automotive, Chemicals, Lean, Manufacturing, Warranty, Aluminum, Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, Inventory, Product Development, Data Analysis, Design Verification, FRACAS, FMEA, Product Design, Database, Six Sigma, Optimization
Employment
SKF - Senior Director Quality Systems and Transformation
Collins & Aikman - Senior Director Corporate Quality & Continuous Improvement
Visteon - Associate Director Quality & Reliability Engineering and Senior Technical Fellow
Continental Teves - Manager Reliability Engineering & Quality Information Systems
Alcoa - Reliability Leader & Technical Quality Consultant
Morton Thiokol – Industrial Engineer
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Engineer – Michigan
Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Design for Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Awards
Distinguished Alumni Louisiana Tech University
Society of Automotive Engineers Forest R. McFarland Award for Technical Leadership
Fellow – American Society for Quality
Fellow – Society of Automotive Engineers
Publications
Developer of NASA’s standard reliability life data software
Dodson, Bryan, Pat. Hammett and Rene, Klerx, Probabilistic Design for Optimization and Robustness for Engineers, John Wiley & Sons,...
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Avian Tisdale, MD, MBA, Paralegal
Experienced Physician Executive and Paralegal
DHM Consulting
Richmond, Texas
Pain Management - Medicine, Fraud
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Adoption, Arbitratilon, Mediation, Banking, Empolyment Law, Business Operations, Dispute Resolution, Document Examination, Failure Analysis, Health Informatics, HIPAA, Hospital Administration, Human Resources, Mangement, Medical Billing, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, School Safety, OSHA
Physician executive with over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and academic experience across hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient units, urgent care centers, and community health systems. Board-certified physician with deep expertise in medical staff management, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Dual-trained with a Paralegal certification and MBA in Finance, offering unique insight into how healthcare operations intersect with legal, financial, and risk domains.
Highly experienced in identifying deviations from clinical standards, assessing system-level failures, and providing objective, evidence-based opinions.
Independent, Licensed and Board Certified, Full-time Availability
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Standards of Care
Emergency & Inpatient Pediatric Medicine
Hospital & Multi-Site System Administration
Medical Staff Credentialing & Supervision
Healthcare Compliance (HEDIS, NCQA, HRSA, FTCA)
HR Processes & Clinical Oversight
Value-Based Care & Quality Metrics
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Jim Thomas
Gym Industry Expert Witness - Risk Management
Fitness Management & Consulting
Flower Mound, Texas
Risk Management, Premises Liability
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Gym Management, contracts, onboarding, gym injury, litigation support, Gym Related legal matters, leases, safety standard, wrongful death, gym expert witness, personal injury, non compete, employees training, OSHA compliance, liability, best practices, premises liability, fitness business
As the founder and president of Fitness Management USA, Inc., I bring over 35 years of expertise in the fitness and health club industry, helping gym owners and operators achieve their goals. My mission is to empower gym businesses—whether launching, scaling, or navigating a turnaround—with proven strategies, customized solutions, and actionable insights.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with gyms of all sizes, from boutique studios to expansive multi-location operations. I specialize in:
* Turnaround Consulting: Revitalizing underperforming gyms with strategic solutions that generate measurable growth.
* New Gym Startups: Guiding entrepreneurs through every step of launching their dream fitness business.
* Sales & Marketing Coaching: Equipping teams with the skills and confidence to drive membership and revenue.
* Management & Operations Consulting: Streamlining processes and fostering high-performing teams.
* Gym Brokerage: Assisting in buying or selling gym businesses wit...
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John Oakley
Robert Hughes Associates, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Insurance, Actuarial
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P&C, L&H, reinsurance, insurance agency standards, insurance underwriting, insurance archaeology, bad faith, actuarial, property & casualty insurance, life & health insurance, risk management, insurance broker standards
Robert Hughes Associates, established 1979, is a group of insurance experts with a wide range of experience and backgrounds -- former insurance company executives, agents, brokers, underwriters, Workers Compensation specialists, D&O and E&O expertise, risk managers, claims managers, adjusters, actuaries and captive management specialists.
Degrees include Masters and PhDs. Certifications include CPCU, RPLU, RF, ACE, ACAS, MAAA, CLU, CEBS, FCAS, SCLA, ChFC, RHU, LLIF, CRPS, FLMI, and CSSC.
Robert Hughes Associates is an internationally recognized insurance, risk management and actuarial consulting company.
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Bernadette A Gratton
IT & ERP Implementation Failure Expert Witness
Dallas, Texas
Information Technology, Risk Management
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ERP Implementation Failure, Banner ERP, IT governance, vendor disputes, SaaS, failed implementation, Ellucian, IT projects, change management, contracts, ERP service recovery, data migration, higher education ERP, cloud migration, software disputes, IT standard of care, system integration, Oracle, IT integration, project recovery
Bernadette Gratton is a technology executive and expert witness with deep, hands-on expertise in ERP implementation lifecycle management, IT project governance, and implementation failure analysis. With a career spanning enterprise technology environments across Higher Education, healthcare, and enterprise SaaS — from on-premises deployments through modern cloud environments — she brings a practitioner's perspective that is both historically grounded and current, with command of what successful implementations look like and precisely where and why they fail.
Her expert witness work focuses on ERP and IT implementation failures, including vendor misrepresentation, scope mismanagement, data migration errors, inadequate change management, breach of contract, and failure to meet industry-standard project governance requirements.
Expert Witness Experience
Ms. Gratton has served as a technical expert witness in Higher Education ERP litigation, providing analysis on implementation failur...
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Michael Salitore, Ed.D.
School Safety, SPED, Sexual Conduct, Title IX
Salitore Professional Services, LLC
Fort Worth, Texas
Education & Schools, School Safety
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School Standards of Practice, Special Education, School Safety, Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Behavior and Discipline, School Mental Health, Title IX and Staff Sexual Misconduct, District and School Administration, Restraint and Seclusion, Evaluation, Assessment, Disability, and Risk Management
Dr. Michael Salitore is an experienced educator serving in public education since 2003. His work experience includes working in public education as a school psychologist, assistant principal, special education administrator, director of student services, adjunct faculty, and as a coordinator of the Reports and Investigations of Sexual Conduct unit at the Oregon Department of Education.
His background and expertise allow evaluation of and opinions regarding school and district:
-Policies, procedures, guidelines, and implementation of standards and practices;
-Recruitment, qualifications, hiring, and retention of teachers, specialists, and staff;
-Training programs and requirements of teachers, specialists, and staff;
-Duty for schools and school districts to provide a safe learning environment;
-School administration, including governance, curriculum, interventions and instructional practices;
-Compliance with applicable industry standards, laws, rules, and regulations;
-Disabilit...
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Laura A. Cantrell, CPM
Real Estate Property Management Practice Standards
Cantrell Real Estate Associates
Texas
Real Estate, Property Management
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Property management operations, Leasing & Sales, Residential & Apartment, Commercial Retail Office Industrial, HOA & Associations, Premise Liability, Slip & Fall, Maintenance & Inspections, Standards of Care, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Personal Injury, Carbon Monoxide, Security & Safety, Operations, Risk Management
Laura Cantrell is the Principal of Cantrell Real Estate Associates, LLC and a Certified Property Manager (CPM®) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®). With over 40 years of industry experience, she brings deep expertise in the management, leasing, and sale of residential, commercial, and association properties.
Throughout her career, Laura has held prominent leadership roles, including serving as a Regional Vice President and a member of the Student Advisory Committee for IREM®. Since 2013, she has also contributed her insights as a member of the University of Alaska Real Estate Program Advisory Board. In addition to property management, her firm has provided consulting and expert witness services since 2018.
Laura is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Alaska and maintains offices in Alaska, Texas, and California. She holds active memberships in several professional organizations, including the Community Association Institute (CAI), Building Owners and Managers Ass...
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Bryan Netherland, MS, MBA, CSP, CSHO, ARM
Safety Expert Witness-OSHA, LOTO, Machine Guarding
Seek Safety Consulting
Austin, Texas
Safety, OSHA
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Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Lock Out Tag Out, LOTO, Machine Guarding, Forklift, Ergonomics, Amputation, Human Factors, Laceration, Accident Investigation, Emergency Response, Industrial Manufacturing Safety, Fall Protection, Workplace Injuries, Robotics, Automation
Bryan S. Netherland, MS, MBA, CSP, CSHO, is a trained expert witness specializing in OSHA compliance, workplace safety, and accident investigation. He brings over 15 years of leadership experience in Environmental Health & Safety across Fortune 500 and global manufacturing companies, including Amazon, Berry Global, and Aurora Material Solutions. Mr. Netherland has directed enterprise-level OSHA compliance strategies and conducted hundreds of incident investigations.
He holds dual graduate degrees, a Master of Science in Occupational Safety & Health and an MBA in Sustainable Business, and is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO). His areas of expertise include high-hazard program management (Lockout/Tagout, confined space, machine guarding, arc flash/NFPA 70E, respiratory protection, powered industrial trucks), policy creation, risk assessment, safety management systems, and organizational safety culture.
In addition, Mr. Netherland ser...
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Michael Troy Richardson, BS, MA, *MS
110 Trampoline Park & Zipline - Expert Witness
MIT Experts
Santaquin, Utah
Risk Management, Structural Engineering
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Zip line, Trampoline Park, Amusement Park, Design Engineering, Mech. Engineering, Risk Management, Aerial Adventure, Challenge Courses, Aerial Attractions, Ziplines, Trampoline Courts, Zipline accident, Trampoline Injury, Training, Product Liability, Amusement Rides, Certified Trainer, Challenge Course, Manufacturing, Products
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Design analysis, engineering analysis, and failure analysis
• Manufacturing, welding, machining, fabrication, and construction oversight
• Third-party audits, inspections, and operational assessments
• Inspection protocols, maintenance review, and documentation review
• Manufacturer-guideline analysis, standards interpretation, and regulatory compliance
• Staff training review, supervision analysis, and risk-management evaluation
• Technical writing, expert reports, discovery support, and standards rationales
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
M.I.T. Experts (Momentum Innovation Technologies), Founder and Principal — 2026 to Present
• Provides subject-matter expert witness services involving amusement rides, attractions, and related safety systems.
• Applies experience in design, fabrication, operation, inspection, and risk management to plaintiff and defense engagements.
• Performs design review, failure analysis, standards review, documentation analysis, and litigation s...
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Morris D. Argyle, PhD, PE
Chemical Engineering Safety and Petroleum Refining
Provo, Utah
Chemical Engineering, Safety
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Petroleum Refining, Heterogenous Catalysis, Process Safety Management, Risk Management, Hazard Analysis, Fluid Catalytic Cracking, Oil and Gas, Energy, Catalyst Deactivation
Professional Engineer registered in Utah and Texas.
Eight years' petroleum refining experience in process design, economics, fluid catalytic cracking operation and supervision, hydrodesulfurization and catalytic reforming supervision, technical and operations supervision.
Prior expert witness in cases involving gasoline benzene content, chemical engineering safety (heat transfer and pressure relief), and attempted arson.
Twenty+ years' experience teaching undergraduate and graduate chemical engineering courses.
64 peer-reviewed journal publications in areas of heterogenous catalysis, catalyst deactivation, energy, hydrogen generation and purification, and CO2 capture,
Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
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James M Gee
Fraud Investigation & Reports
Gee Hashimoto Advisory
Highland, Utah
Fraud, Bankruptcy
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Restructuring, Insurance, Fiduciary, Claims Analysis, Forensic Accounting, Receiver, Trustee, Department of Justice, Personal Guarantee, SBA, Loan Liquidation, RFPA, Risk Management, Business Divorce, Partnerships, Corporate Governance, 30(b)(6), 2014(a), Insolvency, Fraud
CPA, CFE, CIRA providing forensic accounting, fraud investigation, receivership, trustee, fiduciary, insolvency, trustee-support, asset tracing, tax/accounting reconstruction, and expert-witness services
Retired with 23 years of experience as Senior Fraud investigator and restructuring expert at the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee
James is a experienced expert in civil litigation in federal court and bankruptcy court. He selected, appointed and trained the bankruptcy trustees in the District of Utah, audited and evaluated their performance and conducted onsite training with them and their staff on how to properly conduct examinations and investigations into bankruptcy-related crimes.
James handled over 1000 cases during his tenure across over 300 unique industries helping businesses of all sizes reorganize in Chapter 11.
He led the efforts to implement the bankruptcy reforms under the law change in 2004 by incorporating the IRM (Internal Revenue...
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Layne Kertamus, MA, CPCU, RIMS-CRMP
Insurance and Reinsurance Expert-Professor-Leader
Insurance Claim Consulting LLC
Utah
Insurance, Risk Management
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Insurance Bad Faith, Property & Casualty, Claims Handling, Loss Recovery, Professional Liability, Workers Compensation, Run Off, Reinsurance Assumed & Ceded, Placement Issues, Insurer-MGA Disputes, Contract Analysis, Broker Error/Omission, Roof, Fronted Programs, Catastrophe, Insurer Defense
Thirty two (32) years of experience in insurance, reinsurance, alternative risk as industry expert and professor.
Located in Indiana and Utah. Consulting services available to defense and plaintiff counsel nationwide.
Technical and executive experience in claims, underwriting, marketing, compliance and carrier operations.
Claims Bad Faith| Broken Insurance Transactions | Insurer Defense | Broker Standards | Property Casualty Commercial Lines |Carrier – Managing General Agent Programs |Complex Accounts |Treaty Reinsurance
Utah State Court Rostered Mediator resolving attorney represented insurance disputes involving claims bad faith, and coverage-valuation. Reinsurance arbitration fact witness.
Former full time faculty member and Professional-in-Residence in Risk Management and Insurance teaching: Property Risk Management and Insurance, Liability Risk Management and Insurance, The Legal Environment of Insurance, and Enterprise Risk Management courses at Utah Valley U...
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Karla Lacayo, MD FACEP
Vienna, Virginia
Emergency Medicine
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Heart Attack, Stroke, Sepsis, Airway Management, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Ectopic Pregnancy, Ovarian Torsion, Testicular Torsion, Appendicitis, Orthopedic Injuries, Medical Necessity, EMTALA, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). 16 years of experience in Adult and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Practices full-time in a mid-sized community hospital, and supervises physician extenders. Worked as the sole provider in free-standing Emergency Department. Expert in standard of care in Emergency Medicine. Can assist with case review, expert witness testimony, opinions on medical malpractice and negligence. Medical Director for the Emergency Department, Chief of Staff for the Hospital. Serves on Credentials Committee, Quality Committee, and Peer Review Committee. Graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College, completed medical school at Northwestern University, and Emergency Medicine Residency at George Washington University. Licensed in Virginia. Fluent in Spanish.
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Randall L. Pinetti, Captain
Maritime Consultant, Live TV Network Interviews
Pinetti Maritime LLC
Everett, Washington
Maritime, Risk Management
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Marine Casualties/Accidents, Maritime Root Cause Analysis, Ship Pilot, Shiphandler, Channel Vessel Interaction, Navigation Safety Regulations, Anti-Terrorism, Anti-Piracy, Shipboard Safety/Security, Rules of the Road, Maritime Simulation Development, Seamanship, Cargo Surveyor, Ladder Usage/Accidents
Qualified Maritime Expert Witness
Marine Casualties and Incident Investigations/Root Cause Analysis
Risk Assessment and Decision Making
Expert Shiphandler - Pilot and Instructor
Bridge Resource Management Instruction/Evaluation
Seamanship Instructor - Best Practices and Accident Evaluations
Oil Spill Response/Recovery
Rules of the Road, Channel Vessel Interaction
Simulator Evaluation/Programming
Master/Pilot Information Exchange - relationship/evaluation
Tugs and Usage - Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD), ASD Reverse Tractor, Voith-Schneider Tractor, Conventional Drive - single and twin screw
Captain, USNR (Ret.): Surface Warfare Officer, Merchant Marine Officer
Master Mariner, Unlimited Tonnage Upon Oceans, STCW 95, 2010, 2017 compliant
First Class Pilot - Unlimited Tonnage, 35 years - greater than 5000 ships piloted
San Francisco Bar Pilot (16 yrs)
Los Angeles Port Pilot (4 yrs)
Chevron Shipping Port Captain/Mooring Master, Barbers Point - Oahu, Hawaii (8 yrs)
Master, Tanker & Cargo V...
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Mark J Lawless, CSMI
Construction Consultant
Seattle, Washington
Construction, Safety
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Construction Defects, Premises Liability, Changed Conditions, Engineering (Field), Risk Management, Scope of Work, Insurance Coverage, Scheduling, Subcontracting, Estimating, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Standard Practices
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Elbert Sorrell
Health and Safety Expert - Retired Professor
RISK CONTROL/SAFETY CONSULTING
MENOMONIE, Wisconsin
Safety, OSHA
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ISO Safety Auditing, Safety Program Development, Construction Risk Management, IISO Environmental Auditing , Risk assessment/Risk Control , Safety Training Development/Evaluation , Risk Management , Incident Investigation , Safety Process Improvement, Construction Safety , Safety Regulatory Compliance, Safety Related Res
Elbert Sorrell is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with extensive experience in occupational safety and health/risk control. Dr. Sorrell was granted Professor Emeritus status in the M.S in Risk Control/Safety Management Program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout after 28 years of service when he retired in January 2016. He is well versed in the multi-disciplinary areas of occupational safety and health (management system development and evaluation, program/policy development and implementation, program monitoring and management, regulatory compliance, risk/hazard assessment and safety training and evaluation) with a particular interest in facilitating the integration of safety, and health and environment processes into existing management systems.
Upon retiring from academia Dr. Sorrell committed himself to providing 3rd party certification audits as well as providing safety consultation and training to business and industry focusing on ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and RC ...
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Robert J Zimmanck, MD, FASA
Anesthesia Expert Witness | Plaintiff & Defense
Franklin, Wisconsin
Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine
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Patient Safety, Informed Consent, Airway Management, Risk Management, Pre-op assessment, Postop care, Nerve damage, Pain Management, MAC, Regional Anesthesia, Neuraxial anesthesia, Obstetric anesthesia, Pediatric anesthesia, Quality improvement, Surgical Home, Standard of care, Legal Consultant, CRNA supervision
Robert J. Zimmanck, MD, FASA
Anesthesiology Expert Witness | Medicolegal Consultant
Dr. Robert Zimmanck is a board-certified anesthesiologist and Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists with over a decade of clinical practice and healthcare leadership. A graduate of the Medical College of Wisconsin, he brings deep specialty knowledge across anesthesia standards of care, perioperative risk assessment, and patient safety systems to his medicolegal practice.
Dr. Zimmanck served as Chair of Anesthesia Patient Safety and Quality Committees for a prominent Midwest anesthesia group, where he led the development of institutional safety protocols and quality improvement initiatives. As Medical Director at a Wisconsin hospital, he designed the region's first Anesthesia Perioperative Surgical Home — a model integrating coordinated perioperative care across surgical disciplines. He currently serves on his hospital's mortality review committee, as Region 1 Director for the Wisconsi...
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