Elizabeth Dumbaugh

Elizabeth Dumbaugh, MS, CPP is a security and premises liability expert specializing in risk management and security management. With a career encompassing military leadership and consulting roles, she brings a strategic and operational perspective to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating crime foreseeability, assessing reasonable care, and evaluating whether security measures meet industry standards.

Ms. Dumbaugh has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving commercial properties such as hotels, retail spaces, and entertainment venues. Her M.S. in Criminal Justice from Florida State University, along with her Certified Protection Professional and Crime Prevention Professional certifications, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving inadequate or negligent security.