Lance R Foster
Clearwater, FL 33762
Office: 813-254-3654
Highly qualified and experienced security consultant. Retained in over 300 negligent security lawsuits by both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous state courts and U.S. District Courts. Testified at trial 63 times with no testimony excluded or restricted. A member of ASIS International with a certification as a Certified Protection Professional, and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants with a certification as a Certified Security Consultant. Also, a member of the American Society of Criminology. Trained in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. Knowledgable in the security operations of all commercial environments.
- Apartment/Condominium Security
- Bank Security
- Bars/Lounges/Night Clubs
- Crime Foreseeability
- Hotel Security
- Inadequate/Negligent Security
- Parking Lots/Garages
- Premises Liability
- Restaurant Security
- Security Guards
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: BS-Law Enforcement & Security
Med-Educational Administration
Certified Protection Professional-ASIS International
Certified Security Consultant-International Association of Professional Security Consultants
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: ASIS International
International Association of Professional Security Consultants
American Society of Criminology - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: University of Tampa-Criminalistics
Florida Metropolitan University-Criminology, Computer Fraud, Introduction to Criminal Investigations
Numerous presentations to attorney groups for Continuing Legal Education and insurance claims professionals-The Role of a Security Expert
Presentations to groups of security professionals-The Security Expert and Bank Security - 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: 300+
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Physical security
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: Approximately 50%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: Approximately 50%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 100+
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: March 2026
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 63
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 63
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 35
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Please refer to my CV
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: $550/hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $550/hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $550/hour
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $550/hour
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: All expenses
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