Gary L Deel, PhD, JD, CLSD*, CHSP*, CHSE, CHE, CHIA, SHRM-CP, CFE
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Professional Summary
Gary L Deel, PhD, JD, CLSD*, CHSP*, CHSE, CHE, CHIA, SHRM-CP, CFE is a hospitality management expert specializing in legal compliance and risk management within the tourism and event sectors. With a career encompassing diverse roles in hospitality operations, legal practice, and academic leadership, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating operational failures, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether negligence contributed to incidents.
Mr. Deel has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements worldwide, involving cases related to hotels, resorts, casinos, and other hospitality venues. His Doctorate of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration, along with certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Hotel Industry Analyst (CHIA), reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving hospitality operations and management practices.
Work Experience
FC Expert Witness Worldwide — President and Expert Witness | 2018–Present G&G Fleet Service & Supply — Senior Vice President of Operations | 2015–Present University of Florida Online — Course Developer and Adjunct Professor | 2019–Present Colorado State University - Global Campus Online — Course Developer and Adjunct Professor | 2016–Present American Public University System Online — Faculty Director, School of Business | 2018–Present University of Central Florida — Mentor and Course Facilitator | 2018–Present The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division — Adjunct Professor | 2015–2019 Kaplan University — Adjunct Professor | 2014–2016 Colorado Technical University — Course Developer and Adjunct Professor | 2014–2017 University of Nevada Las Vegas — Adjunct Professor | 2013–2015 Valencia College — Adjunct Professor | 2009–2016 Phillips, Spallas, & Angstadt, LLC — Associate Attorney | 2015 Wynn Resorts — Security Training & Administration Manager | 2014–2015 Merlin Entertainments Group — Head of Operations | 2013–2014 Picsolve, Inc. USA — Operations Manager | 2012–2013 Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Inc. — Conference Center Sales Manager | 2010–2012 The Walt Disney World Company — Front Office Trainer | 2006–2007
Expert Intelligence
Best Descriptor
Gary L Deel is an expert witness specializing in the hospitality industry, focusing on hotels, resorts, and casinos.
Best Use Cases
- 1expert testimony in hotel liability cases
- 2consultation for resort management practices
- 3analysis of operational standards in casinos
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View full reportEducation
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Hospitality Administration
University of Nevada Las Vegas – Harrah College of Hotel Administration · 2015
Juris Doctorate (JD) in Law
Florida A&M University – College of Law · 2012
Master of Science (MS) in Hospitality & Tourism Management
University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management · 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Hospitality & Tourism Management
University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management · 2007
Associate of Science (AS) in Culinary Arts
Valencia College · 2018
Associate of Science (AS) in Hospitality Management
Valencia College · 2006
Licenses
- License to Practice LawFlorida Bar (FL)
- License to Practice LawNevada Bar (NV)