Ron Worst provides over 13 years of experience as a Security Expert & Fraud Examiner to both Plaintff (50%) and Defense (50%) attorneys. He has offices in Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and Jacksonville, Florida. In addition, he provides seminars and continuing education programs to insurance claim adjusters, paralegals-legal assistants, attorneys, accountants, fraud examiners and security consultants. He's also a Noted Speaker, Educator, and Radio Personality teaching his methods, philosophies, and procedures based on his private practice expertise.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: 1995 BS Liberal Studies (Criminal Justice & Psychology)
Minor: Health Sciences
Private Investigator License - State of Florida
Security Consultant - State of Florida
*Full Curriculum Vitae (CV) will be produced upon request*
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Society for Industrial Security
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
University of Central Florida Alumni Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: *NOTED SPEAKER, EDUCATOR, RADIO PERSONALITY*
Seminars & Continuing Education Programs:
1) Premises Security - Providing a Solid Defense Against Opposing Council
2) Financial Crimes - Tracking the Global Criminal & Locating Hidden Assets
3) Protect Your Assets Before They Disappear
4) Become Your Own Legal Investigator
5) Become Your Own Private Investigator
6) Psychological Principles on Workplace Violence
7) Reducing Security Negligence Claims
*In addition, presentations relating to Financial Fraud & the Safety-Security upon persons and property*
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Quite a few. Please contact my office for references and a full curriculum vitae (CV).
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: SECURITY EXPERT: Premises Liability, Security Negligence, Personal Injury, Workplace Violence, Wrongful Death, Emploee Screening Procedures, Security Guard Procedures (Assaults, Battery, Rape, Slips, Trips, Falls, Burglary, Robbery, Accidents, Corporations, Businesses, Hospitals, Hotels, Motels, Strip Malls, Malls, Parking Lots, Bars, Apartment Complexes, Banks, ATM, Public Events, Restaurants, Commerical Property, FCRA, Grahm-Leach-Bliley Act, HIPAA, OSHA, Privacy Regulations)
FRAUD EXAMINER: Corporations, Financial Institutions, Insurance Claims, Healthcare Facilities, Investors, Civil RICO, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Private Investigator Procedures (Fraud Detection & Determination, Fraud Prevention & Compliance, Financial Investigations, Pre & Post Background-Financial Examinations Litigation Support, Assets Discovery & Recovery, Locating Hidden Assets)
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Plaintiff Litigation Support: 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Defense Litigation Support: 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Quite a few. Contact my office for more information.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2007
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Never worked as a court appointed expert.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Very rare, so far in my career, I have not had a need to testify in court.
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: over 13 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Security Expert Litigation Support, Security Consultations, Discovery material examinations, site inspections, Pre & Post Background-Financial Investigations Litigation Support, Assets Discovery & Recovery, Fraud Detection-Determination-Prevention-Compliance, Surveillance
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $150 per hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: I have a flat rate fee range for document examinations based on $150 per hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: I have a flat rate fee range for the taking of my deposition based on $150 per hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: I have a flat rate fee range for expert witness testimony based on $150 per hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Traveling rate outside Florida: $85 per hour
Traveling rate inside Florda(non major cities): $50 per hour
Traveling Expenses, Food, Lodging, etc. will be paid by the client in advance.
References
1) Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.Attorney: Valerie Jackson
Miami: (305) 350-5335
2) The Allen Firm
Attorney: Frank Allen
Orlando: (407) 4818103
*Contact my office for more attorney references, if needed*
