Expert Witness & Legal Advisory Consulting
With a wealth of hospitality industry experience, exceptional research capabilities, and knowledge regarding standards and trends, our qualified consultants practice litigation, bear witness to, and advise of legalities which may be relevant your bar, hotel, restaurant, nightclub, gaming facility, spa, and/or special event.
Meet Our Expert Witness & Legal Advisory Consultants
Peter LaFemina
Hospitality Finance and Owner Services
Alan Orlob
Hotel Security & Threat Mitigation
Dan Voellm
Asset Management & Valuations
Jeff Hope
Finance, Operations & Risk Management
Walter O'Connell
Hotel Valuation & Cost Segregation
Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
HR Consultant, Trainer, Interim Director
Kevin Doyle
Fraud Investigations & Prevention
Javier Leon
Engineering, MEP Review, CapEx Planning
Charis Atwood
FF&E Project Planning and Management
Stacy Moore
Foodservice Concepts & Strategies
Alan Someck
Expert Witness, Foodservice Operations
Bill Carroll, Ph. D.
Revenue, Pricing, Marketing
Preston Rideout
Nightclub and Dram Shop Expert
Simon Turner
Expert Witness, Asset Mgmt, Transactions
Juliette Gust
Ethics, Compliance, Anti-Fraud
Perry Smith
Restaurant & Club Operations, PR, Branding
Gary Isenberg
Hotel Stakeholder Advocacy & Development
Chuck Kelley
Positioning & Asset Operations
Dr. Chekitan Dev
Hospitality Branding and Marketing
Greg Riehle
Legal, Risk Management, Arbitration
Thomas Cleary
Insurance & Risk Mgmt for Hospitality
Eric Rubino
Acquisitions/Investment/Deal Structuring
Cayuga Members offer years of experience as hospitality expert witness and legal counsel in a variety of cases.
These include:
- Ownership/management disputes
- Franchisor/franchisee disputes brand defense disputes
- Disputes involving market feasibility
- Economic impact analyses
- Appraisals
- Valuations
- Security issues resulting in theft
- Personal injury and/or wrongful death
- Contract interpretation and negotiation disputes
- Landlord and tenant issues
- Eminent domain takings
- Bankruptcy and/or foreclosure issues
- Real estate tax appeals and zoning issues, whether current or forecasted
- And more
Find Consulting Services for Restaurant, Bar or Hotel in Expert Witness
In the hospitality industry it is nearly impossible to avoid legal disputes. This is especially the case for a developer, owner, operator, investor or other senior level executive. These industries include hotel, resort, restaurant, bar and nightclub, gaming and special events.
Cayuga Hospitality expert witnesses have wide-ranging experience in areas likely to become sources of litigation such as:
- Acquisition and Disposition
- Valuation and Feasibility
- Lost Income
- Contract Disputes
- Operations and Management
- Maintenance and Facility Upkeep
- Construction
- Safety and Security
- Alcoholic Beverage and Food Safety
- Labor Issues
- Employee Wage, Training, and Supervision
- And more
The Cayuga Difference
Our testifying expert witnesses stand apart due to their hands-on hospitality experience, rigorous research capabilities, and courtroom acumen. They are not just consultants but also trusted advocates who bring clarity and professionalism to the legal process.
Hospitality Legal Expert Consulting
Cayuga’s Hospitality Expert Witnesses are available to be engaged by defendants as well as plaintiffs. They have a depth of experience and knowledge of all areas of the hotel, resort and foodservice industries. Our Hospitality Expert Witnesses are excellent resources for developing policies and procedures. They are also able to establish training programs that can and will protect you when an instance of litigation arises. These protections can help to limit liability, or even result in case dismissals.
