Foodservice operations & procedures
Review of food production workflows, service practices, purchasing, menus, and operational policies in restaurant and institutional foodservice settings.
FOR ATTORNEYS
Hospitality knowledge.
Independent analysis.
Expert witness and litigation consulting inquiries are welcomed for matters involving foodservice operations, training, and culinary practices. Each engagement begins with a review of fit, conflicts, and the questions requiring analysis.
AREAS FOR CASE REVIEW
Focused on the issues.
Grounded in the record.
Training & managerial oversight
Assessment of training materials, role expectations, competency requirements, supervision practices, and the documentation supporting them.
Food sanitation & safety practices
Review of operational sanitation and food-handling practices within the scope of documented education and teaching experience. Specialized scientific questions are evaluated separately.
Culinary science & product development
Analysis of culinary processes, sensory evaluation, formulation practices, and product development documentation informed by teaching and research.
SUPPORT FOR COUNSEL
From initial review
to clear explanation.
- Preliminary review of subject-matter fit and available records
- Analysis of operational policies, training materials, and related documentation
- Research and explanation of relevant hospitality practices
- Written findings and consultation with counsel
- Deposition or trial testimony when appropriate to the matter and accepted scope
Opinions depend on the evidence and the scope of the assignment. Engagements may be considered for plaintiff or defense counsel, subject to conflicts and availability.
THE ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
Start with the right questions.
Establish fit
Share the parties, jurisdiction, key deadlines, and a brief, nonconfidential description of the matter.
Define the assignment
Confirm conflicts, relevant expertise, availability, records needed, fees, and written engagement terms.
Review & communicate
Examine the materials, identify assumptions and limitations, and explain findings in language counsel can use.
Scope matters.
Case-specific expertise is assessed before acceptance. Medical causation, engineering, security, and specialized forensic testing require separate qualifications. Expert qualification and admissibility are determined by the court.
Fees and retainer terms are provided after the initial scope discussion.
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