Chuck Malkus

Chuck Malkus

Malkus Communications Group
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Office: 954-815-5924
Introduction

A renowned marketing professional, Chuck Malkus has 37+ years with leadership developing marketing and public relations strategies for Fortune 500 corporations. His specialization includes crisis management, reputation damage and defamation harm. His agency work includes serving as a chief strategy officer.

Mr. Malkus currently lectures as a senior executive in residence at the University of North Florida and previously was a faculty member for Florida Atlantic University. He has worked broadly in advertising, branding, business development and reputation management. A prominent consumer behavior authority, he’s recognized for launching new brands and start-up businesses. Mr. Malkus has been described by The Miami Herald as a “public relations guru” and is a nationally recognized ethics authority.


Areas of Expertise
  • Advertising
  • Business
  • Communications
  • Entertainment & Media
  • International Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Public Opinion & Survey Research
  • Restaurants
  • Sales
  • Tourism & Travel Industry

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: Senior Executive in Residence, University of North Florida
Adjunct Lecturer, Florida Atlantic University
B.S., University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: Member of the Boards of Directors:
- Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Founding Co-Chairman
- Nova Southeastern University, Library, Research & IT Center
- American Red Cross, Broward Chapter
- Junior Achievement of South Florida
- Florida Speakers Association
- Marcum Rachlin Foundation
- Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
- Winterfest
- Fort Lauderdale Beach Redevelopment Board
- Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce

Member:
- American Society of Journalists & Authors (ASJA)
- Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- National Speakers Association
- Broward County Film Commission
- Fort Lauderdale Jaycees
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Professor/Teacher:
- University of North Florida, lecturer
- Florida Atlantic University, adjunct lecturer
- Nova Southeastern University, guest speaker
- Kansas Government Finance Officers Association, keynote speaker
- Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics, keynote speaker
- Palm Beach County Ethics Commission, keynote speaker
- American Society of Journalists & Authors (ASJA)
- Seattle Film Summit

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: 8
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Defamation
Marketing Standards and Practices
Public Relations
Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 4
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2023
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 8
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 2
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 10
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting
Reports
Rebuttals
Expert Testimony
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: My standard rate is $400 per hour. I offer an initial consultation at no charge to law firms.
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: My rate for document review is $400 per hour.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: My rate for deposition testimony is $500 per hour.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: My rate for testimony at trial is $500 per hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel Time rate is $150 per hour and travel expenses are billed at cost.
No charge for copies and large-volume printing billed at cost.

References

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