Kevin G. Smith, CPP is a litigation and consulting expert in premises liability, shoplifting, theft and negligent security cases. He is a Certified Protection Professional and is Board Certified in Security Management. His services include security management consulting as well as investigations and litigation support. As a former Retail Security Manager and current licensed private investigator with over 30 years of experience, he is uniquely qualified to assist with all types of litigation involving loss prevention and security practices, shoplifting, security guard operations, training, security policies and procedures, robbery, internal theft, assault, workplace violence and security adequacy.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Certified Protection Professional- Board Certified in Security Management
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Society of Industrial Security, South Carolina Association Legal Investigators, National Association of Investigative Specialists
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Numerous presentations on retail security, workplace violence, internal/external theft and robbery prevention.
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: As of 11/1/07-3
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Negligent Security and Shoplifting
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 33%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 66%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 2
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2/08
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, Reports, Site Inspections, Witness Locate/Interviews
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $150.00 per hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $150.00 per hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $150.00 per hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $150.00 per hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: All travel and other related expenses charged at actual cost.
References
Blake DeLongJones, Skelton & Hochuli
2901 N. Central Ave.
Suite 800
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 263-7314
Brian Gambrell
Hamilton & Associates
1531 Laurel St.
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 779-0700
