Security Expert Witness & Litigation Support
About
Shawn F. Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP
Founder & Managing Partner
As a board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) with over two decades of operational experience, I provide authoritative subject matter expertise for complex premises liability and security negligence cases. My unique background, combining real-world security design with operational and executive leadership, allows me to bridge the gap between physical security failures and legal standards of care. I offer objective, data-driven analysis to help legal teams navigate the complexities of foreseeability, adequacy, and industry best practices.
My Services
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Initial Case Merit Assessment
A meticulous preliminary review to identify vulnerabilities, strengths, and the viability of security-related claims.
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Expert Reports & Authoritative Testimony
Distilling complex security failures into clear, compelling reports and delivering credible, professional testimony in depositions and trials.
2
Evidence Discovery & Analysis
Deep-dive research into security incidents, post orders, and training records to uncover critical facts and missing links.
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Standard of Care Consultation
Evaluating existing protocols against industry best practices (ASIS, etc.) to determine if security measures were adequate or negligent.
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Foreseeability & Data Analysis
Leveraging advanced analytical techniques to determine the predictability of incidents based on historical crime data and site-specific trends.
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Comprehensive Site Evaluation
Thorough physical assessments of properties, systems, and procedures to evaluate existing conditions at the time of the incident.
My Process
Step 1: Conflict Check & Intake
Ensuring neutrality and gathering initial case facts.
Step 2: Retention & Document Review
Formalizing the partnership and analyzing the "paper trail" (Filings, Depositions, Crime Statistics, SOPs, contracts, logs).
Step 4: Opinion & Report Drafting
Developing a defensible, peer-reviewed expert opinion and/or report.
Step 5: Deposition & Trial Support
​Providing articulate, high-impact testimony to support the case strategy.
Step 3: Site Inspection & Technical Analysis
On-site evaluation and data-driven foreseeability studies.