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Behind the Fun. Beyond the Failure. Brian D. Avery Delivers the Facts That Matter.
Expert Witness Services
Expert Witness Services for Plaintiff and Defense
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Brian provides attorneys with comprehensive expert witness services, including case review, discovery assistance, report writing, and expert testimony on event, venue, and attraction matters. His extensive experience and detailed evaluations support both plaintiff and defense cases, ensuring thorough and reliable insights.
Event Safety
Brian provides expert witness and consultation services for event safety, specializing in crowd management, emergency preparedness, security services, health and safety compliance, risk assessment, and staff training. He ensures safe operations, minimizes liability, and enhances regulatory compliance for secure event environments.
About the Expert, Brian D. Avery
Brian D. Avery is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in the events, tourism, and attractions industry. As a professor, expert witness, and consultant, he specializes in operational safety, risk management, and amusement ride safety.
Brian has developed innovative safety protocols and curricula, and his expertise is sought internationally. He is also an accomplished author and speaker, contributing significantly to industry standards and practices.
Education
2010-2015
Ph.D. Education
University of Central Florida
Ph.D. Education and Human Performance / Hospitality Education: Event, Tourism, and Attraction Safety and Risk Management (completed coursework/medical withdrawal)
2005-2007
M.S. Hospitality Mgmt.
University Name
M.S. Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Event, Tourism, and Hospitality Management - with a focus on Risk Management
2000-2002
Post-Baccalaureate Cert
University of Central Florida
Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Industrial Engineering / Human Factors and Safety
1994-2008
B.S. Leisure & Exercise Science
University of West Florida
B.S. College of Arts and Social Sciences, University of West Florida, Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science
Sample of Brian's Work History
2009-present
Event Safety & Security Services, LLC. - Managing Member
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Provide safety consulting services for event, venue, and attraction providers.
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Offer operational safety expert witness services for attorneys and insurance providers in the event, venue, and attraction industries.
2017-present
Brian D. Avery (TBM, LLC) - Managing Member
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Public speaker and author specializing in life safety and corporate responsibility.
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Content creator.
2018-present
The University of Florida - Senior Faculty Member
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Responsible for curriculum development and instruction for both undergraduate and graduate students.
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Former Director of Professional Development and Outreach initiatives.
Brian's Court Experience
30+ States, DC, England, & US Virgin Islands
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Brian has the experience of working in courts like United States District Courts: Eastern District of Washington, District of Massachusetts, Middle District of Florida-Orlando, Southern District of Florida-Miami; The Crowns Court Chelmsford England; Supreme Court of the State of New York; Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, Cuyahoga County, Harrison County, Richland County, Montgomery County, Miami County, and the State of South Carolina; District Courts of Harris County, Tulsa County, Clark County, County of Ramsey, Parish of Orleans, Hartford, New Haven, and Comal County; Superior Courts of the District of Columbia, Virgin Islands, and the States of California, Arizona, Washington, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Indiana, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts; State Courts of Cobb County, Fulton County, and Clayton County; Circuit Courts of Collier County, Lee County, Broward County, Sevier County, Palm Beach County, Blount County, Miami-Dade County, Marshall County, Pulaski County, Benzie County, Cook County, and Mobile County, and the States of Tennessee (Thirteenth District), Kentucky (Jefferson Division Eleven), Wisconsin, and Oregon.
