Al J. Heraghty, Certified Playground Safety Inspector

Prof. Al J. Heraghty, Certified Playground Safety Inspector

Total Sports Consulting Services
45 Ashley Circle
Commack, NY 11725
Mobile: 631-241-3058
Introduction

Professor Heraghty currently serves as Chairperson of Health, Physical Education & Sport Management at the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Suffolk. Prior to this role he was the Fitness & Aquatics Director and Head Lacrosse Coach. He is a Certified Playground Safety Inspector credentialed by the National Recreation and Park Association and is also certified by the National Program for Playground Safety. He currently serves on the Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities committee with American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM). Professor Heraghty specializes in Risk Management for various types of sports, recreation and fitness activities as well as the preparation of expert opinions for both plaintiff and defendants, in conjunction with recreation and sport personal injury cases.


Areas of Expertise
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Playground Safety
  • Sports & Recreation

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: - Master of Science in Education - Physical Education - SUNY Cortland
- Bachelor of Science in Education - Physical Education - SUNY Cortland
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) - The National Recreation and Park Association
- Playground Maintenance Technician (PMT)
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: - American Society for Testing & Materials International (ASTM)
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Sports, Recreation, Playgrounds, Physical Education, Fitness training, Health Clubs, Athletics, Coaching, Lacrosse.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 6 months
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 15
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, reports, site inspections.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Initial consultation is FREE.

References

Paul A. Croce II - 860-527-1141
Partner, Cooney, Scully & Dowling

Christopher J. Purcell -631-231-1199
La Pinta, Lesko & Miskiewicz, P.C.

Alan Faber - 631-665-3400
Siben & Siben

Peter Kreiner - 973-467-5511
Kreiner & Kreiner LLC

Rob Harnick - 212-962-5065
Harnick & Harnick