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Hotel expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including hospitality management, hotel operations, food and beverage management, hotel safety, and hotel valuation. Some of the most common specialties also include hotel franchising, hotel finance, hotel marketing, hotel security, and hotel real estate. They have provided opinions on the effects of negligent security, premises liability, alcohol liability, food safety issues, and hotel industry standards.

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Mr Kelly Scott KlattView profile

ID: 109326

Mr. Kelly Klatt, CPP

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Florida

Mr. Kelly S. Klatt has 48 years of experience in Security with expertise in Hospitality & Retail. He earned his AA in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Santa Rosa Junior College. Today, this expert is certified as a Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security International. Formerly, this expert served as a Police Officer at the Los Angeles Police...

Hotels and Restaurants Expert WitnessView profile

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Hotels and Restaurants Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is a recognized authority and consultant in the hotel industry. He operates his hotel, hospitality and consulting practice specializing in operational audits and the effectiveness of hotel franchising agreements and litigation support assignments. Prior to forming his hotel consulting firm, this expert was the Product Line Manager for Hotel/Motel Operations at the International...

Lance Robinson Foster, CSCView profile

ID: 64372

Mr. Lance Foster, CSC

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Florida

Mr. Lance R. Foster has over 50 years of experience in the field of Law Enforcement and Security. He earned his BS in Law Enforcement from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and his M.Ed in Educational Administration from the University of Tampa. Today, this expert is a Certified Security Consultant by the International Association of Professional Security Consultants. Formerly, this expert...

Hospitality Expert WitnessView profile

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Hospitality Expert Witness

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Virginia

This hospitality expert has extensive experience in facilities management, corporate compliance, and social responsibility. He has held numerous positions at top international hotel chains including Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton. His positions have included leading overall maintenance of hotels and training individuals in proper maintenance and safety procedures. He has extensive...

Alan Wayne Zajic, CPP, ICPSView profile

ID: 137685

Mr. Alan Zajic, CPP, ICPS

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Nevada

Mr. Alan W. Zajic has over 50 years of experience in Security and Safety Consulting. Today, this expert is a Certified Protection Professional by the American Society for Industrial Security and licensed as a Private Investigator and Private Patrolman in the state of Nevada. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Director of Security/ Loss Control and the Executive Director of Hotel Operations...

Hospitality Expert WitnessView profile

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Hospitality Expert Witness

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Illinois

This hotel/hospitality expert is a certified hotel administrator who has been heavily involved in the industry for more than 40 years, including positions as General Manager of a Best Western Inn Motel, Executive Vice President of State Street Associates, and General Manager of AmeriSuites Hotel. He is a former program director/associate professor of hospitality management at a local college, and...

Devin Charles Ballard, MAView profile

ID: 6708651

Mr. Devin Ballard, MA

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Nevada

Mr. Devin C. Ballard has 33 years of experience in the field of Law Enforcement & Security. He earned his BA in Criminal Justice from Central State University and his MA in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Today, this expert is licensed as a Private Investigator and Private Patrolman in the State of Nevada. Formerly, this expert served as a Patrol Officer, Detective,...

Hotels Expert WitnessView profile

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Hotels Expert Witness

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Florida

This expert specializes in hotel operations, hospitality industry franchising, management company operations, and guest safety issues. He has more than 40 years of experience in the field. He is a certified hotel administrator. He started his career as the youngest general manager of the Holiday Inn chain at the age of 18. He served as President & CEO of The Equity Hotel Corporation which...

Mahmood KhanView profile

ID: 27814

Prof. Mahmood Khan

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Virginia

This expert has over 40 years of experience teaching restaurant management and conducting research in his field. He earned his BS from A.P Agricultural University in India before moving on to earn both his MS and PhD from Louisiana State University. The expert is a registered dietitian by the American Dietetic Association as well as a member of multiple professional organizations, including the...

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Hospitality Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Hospitality Management Expert Witness

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Virginia

This expert has over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and restaurant industry. His experience includes positions at convention hotels in Los Angeles and Washington D.C., as well as management with fortune 500 restaurant companies in major cities throughout the country. He specializes in restaurant and hotel openings and consulting, as well as restaurant operations including safety and...

Michael TerryView profile

ID: 28867

Mr. Michael Terry

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Florida

This highly qualified hospitality management expert has over 30 years of experience in his field. He earned his BS in business administration from Ohio State University, MBA from Southern Illinois University, and his PhD in international business from Barry University. In addition, he is a member of the National Restaurant Association and is a certified hospitality senior trainer. Formerly, he...

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Hotel  Restaurant and Hospitality Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Hotel Restaurant and Hospitality Management Expert Witness

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Michigan

This 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,...

Hotel Management and Maintenance Expert WitnessView profile

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Hotel Management and Maintenance Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This expert has more than 20 years of hospitality and guest ranch experience, having served as the General Manager of properties including airport hotels, boutique hotels, and outdoor camping resorts. The National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds awarded his facility with the Campground of the Year award in 2016.

Hospitality Expert WitnessView profile

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Hospitality Expert Witness

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New York

This expert in Hotel Management has extensive experience as a senior executive in premier hospitality organizations with national, international, and local responsibilities. He received a BS in Hospitality from Penn State University and an MS in Hospitality from NYU. He is a member of numerous professional societies. The expert has served in a number of management positions at independent hotels,...

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Hotel & Resort Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Hotel & Resort Management Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified expert has experience managing properties including resorts, hotels, and condos. His experience includes all operational aspects of reorganizing, quality control, risk management, and project management. He is particularly experienced in hospitality safety, and has dealt with issues ranging from slip and falls to hurricanes. He is a member of associations such as SKAL...

Hospitality Expert WitnessView profile

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Hospitality Expert Witness

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Nevada

This highly qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of hospitality. He has held several distinguished positions overseeing the food and beverage division of many renowned hotels and hotel chains, including Caesars Palace, the MGM Grand, W Hotels, Hilton Worldwide, and Hyatt Hotels. He has served as a consultant for multiple hotel chains and managed hotel openings for hotels such as...

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Hotel Expert Witness FAQs

A hotel expert witness provides specialized knowledge about hotel operations, safety standards, and industry practices to assist in court cases or disputes.

Hotel expert witnesses are often involved in personal injury claims, premises liability cases, employment disputes, and contract disagreements within the hospitality industry.

Yes. These experts can testify on matters like hygiene standards, pest control protocols, and other related issues that may lead to such incidents.

Yes. Some experts specialize in areas like hotel security, food service management, housekeeping standards, or hospitality law.

They can provide insights into standard hiring/firing practices, employee treatment, and whether any laws were violated during the termination process.

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