Restaurant Expert Witness Services

RESTAURANT LIABILITY & SAFETY EXPERT WITNESS

Trusted by plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide. We provide authoritative testimony on restaurant operations, OSHA compliance, and standard of care analysis.

Alcohol Service & Dram Shop Liability

DRAM SHOP EXPERT WITNESS & ALCOHOL STANDARDS OF CARE

Forensic analysis of visible intoxication, ID verification failures, and responsible service training protocols for liquor liability cases.

Premises Liability & Security Negligence

RESTAURANT SECURITY, SLIP & FALL, AND ASSAULT EXPERT

Expert evaluation of inadequate security, bouncer negligence, bar fights, and dangerous premises conditions leading to injury.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Dram Shop Liability

Intoxication & Service Standards

Forensic analysis of visible intoxication, ID verification failures, and service cut-off procedures in alcohol liability cases.

Premises Liability

Slips, Trips & Falls

Evidence-based analysis of flooring, lighting, and cleaning protocols to determine the standard of care in negligence claims.

Security Negligence

Bouncer Conduct & Altercations

Expert review of crowd control, bouncer conduct, and intervention protocols in bar fights and assault litigation.

Management Standards

Hiring, Training & Procedures

Auditing HR files, hiring protocols, and supervision records to substantiate negligent hiring and training deficiencies.

COMPREHENSIVE EXPERT SERVICES

Restaurant Slip and Fall Expert

Restaurant Consultant & Operations Expert

EXPERT WITNESS CONSULTANT

Ryan Dahlstrom

Ryan Dahlstrom, Founder of “Expert Witness Restaurant” seasoned hospitality consultant and expert witness, specializes in nightclub, bar operations, serving casinos, lounges, and entertainment venues.

Direct experience informs strong leadership, guiding successful consultations across nightclubs, bars, and restaurants. I have led venue teams, reduced risks, and contributed strategic legal analysis.

Ryan Dahlstrom – Founder

Our latest Blog post

December 9, 2025

Negligent Management in Restaurants: What Attorneys Need to Know

In many restaurant liability cases, the defendant will argue that the injury was caused by a “rogue employee” acting...

December 9, 2025

Visible Intoxication: Alcohol Liability and Dram Shop Cases Explained

In “Dram Shop” litigation—where a bar or restaurant is sued for damages caused by an intoxicated patron—the case often...

December 9, 2025

Restaurant Safety Checklist for Attorneys: Identifying Negligence in Discovery

In restaurant litigation, the “smoking gun” is rarely a single document. It is usually a pattern of missing records,...

CASE EVALUATION & INQUIRIES

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