Buckley-Christison is an international consulting firm with offices in Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, Canada. The Buckley-Christison firm was formed to provide specialized consulting services for the public assembly industry. BCI provides services in: Facility design review, Programming, Operational consulting, Facility management, Marketing, Feasibility analysis, Training and Expert witness services.The firm’s principals have over 65 years of combined experience in the design, construction, operation and management of Convention Centers, Arenas, Stadiums and Theatres throughout North America and Asia.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Mr. Christison is a Certified Facility Manager and a Certified Meeting Professional. Mr. Christison Has a B.S. Degree in Public Administration with a Major in Recreation Administration
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Mr. Christison is a Member of the International Association of Assembly Managers, American Society of Association Executives, Meeting Planners International, Professional Convention and Meetings Association, The World Council for Venue Management, The Association International Palis De Congres and International Association of Exhibition Managers.
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Mr. Christison has been an Adjunct Lecturer for the Washington State University Hospitality School he as also been an Adjunct Lecturer for the Central Florida Scholl of Hospitality. Mr. Christison is also a lecturer for the AIPC training Academy in Brussles, Belgium. Mr. Christison has been a speaker for numerous associations and groups.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No accrediations have ever been suspended or removed
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: I have served as an expert witness on six occasions
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Personal Injury at ticketed events, maintenance issues related to a steel strucutre.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 100%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 0%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: At least twenty
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: Last year
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Once
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Once
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Three
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Facility Planning and Evaluation, Venue Management Consulting, Training, Asset Management, Safety ans Security, Facility Operation.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $200.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $175.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $300.00
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $300.00
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: I charge for travel, copying, printing, clerical services and other related services to support my work.
References
Mr. David GordonHigh Stack Gordon & Kronick
525 Strawbridge Ave.
Melbourne, Flordia 32901
(321) 725-5525
Kingman,Peabody, Pierce & Fitzharris
Max Peabody
505 Madison St., Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 622-1264
