Airport, Construction Safety & Premises LiabilityExpert Witnesses
Paul Gaston, Ryan Dahlstrom, and Preston Rideout — three of the nation's most experienced expert witnesses in airport premises liability, construction safety, dram shop, and hospitality litigation. Available for plaintiff and defense. All 50 states.
The Authority Attorneys Trust When Cases Demand Precision
Airport Expert Witness brings together three of the most credentialed and experienced expert witnesses in the country. Our team covers the full spectrum of airport premises liability, construction safety, slip and fall, ADA compliance, dram shop, and hospitality litigation.
Paul Gaston's 17+ years as General Foreman at O'Hare International Airport provides a level of airport-specific operational expertise that is unmatched in the expert witness field. Combined with Ryan Dahlstrom's 35 years in hospitality and Preston Rideout's 100+ alcohol safety certifications across all 50 states, our team offers comprehensive coverage for the most complex litigation.
Expert Witness Services
Premises Liability Analysis
Expert analysis of slip, trip, and fall incidents, unsafe conditions, and failures to maintain safe environments in public and commercial facilities.
Learn MoreAirport & Transportation Facility Safety
Operational safety, maintenance practices, and public area hazard evaluation in airports, transit hubs, and transportation facilities.
Learn MoreSlip Resistance & Flooring Analysis
Coefficient of friction testing, surface material evaluation, wet condition analysis, and traction failure assessment.
Learn MoreMoisture & Condensation Hazard Analysis
HVAC imbalance, humidity migration, tracked moisture, and environmental causes of slip hazards.
Learn MoreMaintenance & Inspection Failures
Evaluation of janitorial practices, inspection logs, maintenance procedures, and duty of care compliance.
Learn MoreConstruction Defect & Workmanship Analysis
Improper installation, building code violations, and unsafe construction practices in commercial and public facilities.
Learn MoreThree Experts. One Team. Nationwide Coverage.
Paul Gaston
Airport Premises Liability, Construction Safety, Slip/Trip/Fall, ADA & OSHA Compliance
Construction safety and facilities maintenance professional with over 30 years of experience managing commercial, municipal, healthcare, and retail projects. Licensed General Contractor for the City of Chicago with an extensive background in high-security, occupied environments such as O'Hare International Airport.
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Ryan Dahlstrom
Dram Shop Liability, Nightlife Security, Hospitality Operations, Video Analysis
With over 35 years of experience in the entertainment and hospitality sectors, Ryan Dahlstrom offers an in-depth, hands-on perspective to each case. His extensive background spans management to consultancy across bars, nightclubs, hotels, and event venues nationwide.
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Preston Rideout
Dram Shop Liability, Alcohol Service Standards, Bar & Restaurant Operations
Preston Rideout brings over 20 years of hands-on hospitality experience across Las Vegas, Nashville, Memphis, and beyond. As CEO of Rideout Hospitality Consulting, he holds alcohol safety certifications in all 50 states and has been retained as an expert witness in hundreds of dram shop and hospitality liability cases.
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Every Area of the Airport Where Incidents Occur
From baggage claim carousels to employee service corridors, our experts have evaluated incidents in every area of the airport — and understand the unique operational, maintenance, and safety standards that govern each one.
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Initial consultation at no charge. CVs and prior testimony lists available upon request. Nationwide availability.