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Wine & Spirits & Travel Retail industries Expert Witness
Review Fee $325/hrDeposition Fee $325/hrCourt Fee $325/hrThis expert has over 30 years of experience in the wine and spirits industry and is highly familiar with the global trends. Prior to establishing his own consultancy, he held senior positions at Pernod Ricard and Seagram. While Vice President of Marketing for Pernod Ricard Americas Travel Retail, he created the Marketing Department for this new company which, under his management, grew volume sales to over 1 million cases and over $20 million profit in the Americas Duty Free and Resort channels. As Director of Global Export and Travel Retail Marketing at Pernod Ricard USA, he created the marketing team for Global Export and Travel Retail for the Export territories China and Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, the Middle East, South Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Travel Retail. This expert held numerous sales and marketing positions at Seagram Americas, including ABSOLUT VODKA U.S. National Marketing Manager. He was responsible for brand positioning, packaging, pricing, marketing strategy, sales incentives, and distributor management for iconic Wine & Spirits brands including ABSOLUT VODKA, Stolichnaya, Crown Royal, Martell Cognac, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Wild Turkey Bourbon, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Patron Tequila, Beefeater Gin, Kahlua, Sterling Vineyards, and Jacob's Creek. He received a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology and Comparative Cultures from the University of Virginia.
Principal, A Beverage Industry and Travel Retail consultancy
Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Virginia
Fairfield,
Connecticut
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What Can a Dram Shop Expert Witness Opine On?
Licensing Compliance Review
Ensuring adherence to liquor licensing laws.
Employee Training Programs
Training staff on responsible alcohol service.
Incident Reporting Procedures
Establishing protocols for documenting incidents.
Liability Insurance Evaluation
Assessing coverage for potential claims.
Age Verification Systems
Implementing ID checks for age compliance.
Alcohol Service Policies
Developing guidelines for safe alcohol service.
FAQs for Dram Shop Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a dram shop expert witness?
A dram shop expert witness is a legal and alcohol service liability specialist who explains bar or restaurant overserving issues. They assist by reviewing records, reconstructing events, and testifying on dram shop liability.
In what case types can a Dram Shop expert witness provide valuable insights?
A Dram Shop expert witness provides valuable insights in liquor liability, bar and restaurant overserving, drunk driving, underage alcohol service, and wrongful death cases.
How can a dram shop expert witness assess server compliance with alcohol service standards?
A dram shop expert witness reviews training records, service policies, incident reports, and staff actions to assess server compliance with alcohol service standards.
What qualifications should counsel require from a dram shop expert witness?
Counsel should require a dram shop expert witness to have specialized alcohol service training, industry or law enforcement experience, and a proven record in dram shop litigation.
How does a dram shop expert witness evaluate foreseeability of intoxication-related harm?
A dram shop expert witness evaluates foreseeability of intoxication-related harm by analyzing visible impairment signs, service patterns, policies, and prior incidents to judge predictable risk.
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