Dram Shop Expert Witness

A dram shop expert witness analyzes the policies and practices of alcohol retailers to determine whether an establishment adhered to standard industry protocols regarding the safe service of alcohol. These experts are primarily utilized in civil litigation, such as personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits, where a plaintiff alleges that a business negligently over-served a visibly intoxicated patron or served a minor who subsequently caused harm.

By retaining one, attorneys can expect an objective evaluation of case evidence—such as transaction records, surveillance footage, and toxicology reports—along with formal written opinions and specialized testimony during depositions and trials.