Hospitality Expert Witnesses in Michigan
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Review Fee $300/hrDeposition Fee $300/hrThis highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry. His hotel safety and maintenance experience includes 10 years with Marriott Hotels, Resorts, and Suites in various management positions. This expert was on the opening management team of the San Francisco Marriott, a 1500-room convention hotel. He was honored with the Director of Services of the Year award, Northwest Region. He later moved to the Marriott regional office in San Ramon, California as a Total Quality Management Facilitator where he worked with 17 hotel executive committees in the Northwest Region to develop strategic initiatives for each hotel. He has published 30+ articles on the hospitality industry and serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism. He earned his Bachelor's from Indiana University and his Master's degree in Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management and PhD in Education-Instructional Design from Purdue University. Currently, this expert is an Associate Professor in the School of Hospitality Business at a major university, where he teaches classes on Executive Housekeeping Management.
Associate Professor, A Major University in MI
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Purdue University
Mason,
Michigan
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What Can a Hospitality Expert Witness Opine On?
Check-in Process
Welcoming guests and processing arrivals.
Room Service Delivery
Delivering food and beverages to guests.
Concierge Services
Assisting guests with bookings and recommendations.
Event Planning
Coordinating logistics for special events.
Housekeeping Management
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of rooms.
Guest Feedback Handling
Addressing guest concerns and collecting reviews.
FAQs for Hospitality Expert Witnesses
What is a hospitality expert witness?
A hospitality expert witness is a seasoned industry professional who explains standards, operations, and liability in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing incidents, and testifying to clarify complex hospitality issues.
What types of cases can a hospitality expert witness opine on?
A hospitality expert witness opines on hotel liability, premises security, guest injuries, food safety, alcohol service, operations, ADA compliance, staffing, and industry standards.
How can a hospitality expert witness support liability allocation in premises claims?
A hospitality expert witness supports liability allocation in premises claims by analyzing industry standards, operations, and safety practices to clarify each party’s responsibility.
What hospitality expert witness qualifications are most persuasive at trial?
The most persuasive hospitality expert witness qualifications are extensive industry management experience, relevant academic credentials, and a strong record of prior courtroom testimony.
How does a hospitality expert witness evaluate industry-standard operating procedures?
A hospitality expert witness evaluates industry-standard operating procedures by comparing them to accepted best practices, regulations, safety norms, and documented policies in similar venues.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting hospitality expert witnesses?
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