Bill Nesbitt, who is a Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP), has been providing Litigation Support Services as a Security Expert Witness to law firms across the United States for more than 33 years. He has worked almost equally for both defense firms and plaintiff firms in more than 460 cases covering 43 states. His grasp of current security case law makes him a valuable Security Expert Witness to any litigation team. Bill is willing, without reservation, to openly discuss cases prior to making a commitment to retain him.
Bill's clients have found it beneficial to have him involved early in the litigation process. His understanding of tactics and strategy will often be crucial in determining the ultimate outcome of any case. His advice during the discovery phase of the case can often be pivotal in determining the ultimate outcome.
As a Security Expert Witness Bill is very familiar with premises liability cases where the theory of inadequate security has been asserted. He has testified in cases involving residential and commercial buildings, shopping centers and parking facilities, hotels and casinos, healthcare facilities, nightclubs and bars, as well as universities and public schools. In addition, he has also offered his Litigation Support Services in ATM cases as well as cargo theft lawsuits.
He is familiar with security guard operations, including contracts and post orders. He understands appropriate hiring and screening standards, training needs, and supervision requirements. Bill has knowledge of alarm systems and a wide range of physical security methodologies, including security lighting and CCTV. The range of his experience includes cases such as assaults, robbery, sexual assault and homicide.
As a Security Expert Witness, Bill has a great deal of expertise in the area of intentional torts. These areas include appropriate use of force issues, including pepper spray and wrongful death cases. He has given his opinions in cases where assertions of false arrest, false imprisonment and invasion of privacy have been made. Many of these intentional tort cases have been in bars, casinos and retail businesses. Bill has been retained as a Security Expert Witin cases involving excessive force, including deadly force. He has testified in retail false arrest cases as well as pepper spray cases.
Finally, Bill has dealt with several cases where claims of negligent hiring, negligent retention, negligent training and negligent supervision are at issue. Some cases have alleged civil rights violations as a result of the unequal application of security methodologies. The entire SMSI Team is experienced in a wide range of security litigations. We have a number of security experts across the country. This diverse group of security experts has the specialized expertise needed to support litigation over a wide range of security lawsuits.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Board Certified Protection Professional
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: ASIS International
IAHSS
IREM
International CPTED Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: American Law Firm Association - Defending Security Litigation
ASIS International - Avoiding Security Litigation
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Over 350
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Premises Liabiltiy (Hospitals, Apartment Buildings, Office Complexes, Hotel/Casino Security, Public Schools, Universities, Nightclubs, Parking Facilities, Shopping Centers, Retail Stores, Major Sports/Entertainment Venues)
Intentioanl Torts (Excessive Use fo Force, False Arrest, False Imprisonment)
Negligent Taining, Retention, Hiring, and Supervision.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 45%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 55%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 325
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 12/03
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: +250
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: +115
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 34
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Security Audits, Security Design, Training, Virtual Security Management, Security Awareness Programs, Vendor Interface.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 195.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 195.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 250.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 250.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Fully documented travel expenses.
