MICHAEL J. GUGLIOTTI
Security Governance, Risk Management & Negligent Security Expert
Independent Security Governance & Standard of Care Evaluations
Opinions are based on:
Accepted security practices
Governance principles
Industry standards
Risk management
Documentation
Operational oversight
Executive accountability
Services
Standard of Care Evaluations
Premises Liability
Negligent Security
Security Operations
Hospitality Security
Policy & Procedure Evaluation
Security Program Assessment
Expert Reports
Deposition Testimony
Trial Testimony
Why Security Governance Matters in Litigation
Many security-related claims extend beyond the actions of an individual security officer. Courts and attorneys often examine whether leadership established appropriate governance, policies, oversight, training, documentation, and accountability. My evaluations consider the broader governance framework that supports effective security operations and organizational decision-making.
ATTORNEY SERVICES GUIDE
Security Governance & Standard of Care Expert Witness Services
Executive Summary
Security-related litigation often involves more than evaluating a single incident. It requires a thorough examination of organizational leadership, governance, operational practices, risk management, and whether reasonable care was exercised before an event occurred.
Michael J. Gugliotti provides independent expert witness and litigation support services focused on negligent security, premises liability, hospitality security, security operations, and security governance. Every assignment is evaluated using a structured methodology designed to provide objective, well-supported professional opinions grounded in accepted security management principles and documented evidence.
Litigation Support Services
Pre-Litigation Case Review
Preliminary case assessment
Liability evaluation
Standard of care considerations
Initial expert consultation
Document Review
Incident reports
Security policies and procedures
Risk assessments
Training records
Security contracts
Surveillance documentation
Depositions
Discovery materials
Security Governance Analysis
Evaluation of:
Leadership accountability
Security governance
Risk management
Organizational oversight
Continuous improvement
Compliance practices
Standard of Care Analysis
Independent evaluation of whether security practices were reasonable based upon:
Foreseeability
Industry practices
Risk exposure
Policies
Training
Staffing
Supervision
Documentation
Expert Witness Services
Written opinions
Expert reports
Affidavits
Depositions
Trial testimony
Mediation support
Arbitration
Representative Case Types
Hotels & Resorts
Apartment Communities
HOAs & Condominiums
Retail Centers
Nightclubs
Hospitals
Schools
Commercial Properties
Parking Facilities
Corporate Campuses
Professional Commitment
Every opinion is rendered independently, objectively, and without regard to the interests of the retaining party. My role is to assist attorneys and the court by providing a clear, professional analysis of the facts, supported by accepted security principles and my experience in law enforcement, executive security leadership, and security governance.