• Bars/Lounges/Night Clubs
• Crime Foreseeability
• Deadly/Excessive Force
• Disaster Management
• Emergency Communications & 911
• Fire & Life Safety
• Hazardous Materials
• Hotel Security
• Human Resources
• Inadequate/Negligent Security
• Law Enforcement
• Lighting & Illumination
• Negligent Hiring
• Parking Lots/Garages
• Premises Liability
• Risk Management
• Safety
• School Safety
• School Security
• Security Guards
• Security Management
• Special Event Security
• Surveillance
• Terrorism
• Violent Crimes
• Workplace Violence

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant, Certified Homeland Protection Professional, Certified Forensic Consultant, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services/Department of Consumer Affairs current permits

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: Forensic Expert Witness Association, California Crime Prevention Officers Association, Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, American Society for Industrial Security, National Sheriff's Association

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:

A: National Conference presenter, subject matter expert on: Personal Safety/Situational Awareness, Emergency Preparedness, Child Safety Awareness, Foreign and Domestic Travel Safety Best Practices, Fire Prevention and Awareness, Self-Defense for Women

Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)

A: No, never

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?

A: Fifteen cases. Over 100 site evaluations and vulnerability assessments

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: Workplace violence, vulnerability assessments, security audits, risk assessment, security standards and practices, standards of care, use of force/over-escalation, guard performance, negligent/inadequate security, site evaluations

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: 40 per cent

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: 60 per cent

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?

A: Fifteen depositions

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?

A: 2016

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?

A: Eleven times

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?

A: Fifteen times

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: Seven years

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: Security consulting, site assessments, penetration testing, site inspections, risk assessment, workplace violence intervention, threat mitigation, physical security measures (cameras, motion detection, monitoring, fencing...)

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?

A: My rate continues to be $ 350 per hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?

A: My standard rate remains at $ 350 per hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?

A: $ 350 per hour

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?

A: $ 350 per hour

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)

A: Please refer to Retainer Agreement

J. Scott Donald
Spinelli, Donald, & Nott, PC
8155 S Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 448-7888

Marie Colmey
Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP
214 Main Street # 110
El Segundo, CA 90245
(310) 546-5029