Dram Shop, alcohol-service & hospitality expert witness · Plaintiff & defense counsel nationwide (662) 466-6045

Conflict check and case inquiry

Retain Preston Rideout

Call (662) 466-6045 or send the parties, venue, and jurisdiction. Preston clears conflicts first and then discusses fit, timing, and scope directly with counsel.

Next step

Start with a conflict check

Share the parties, venue, jurisdiction, and a short summary. Preston runs a conflict check first and responds directly to counsel.

Direct line(662) 466-6045
AvailabilityPlaintiff and defense engagements in all 50 states. Deposition and trial testimony in person or by video.

Request a conflict check by phone

Call (662) 466-6045 to discuss a matter directly with Preston. Have the following ready so the conflict check can be completed on the first call:

  • Case caption, court, and jurisdiction
  • All parties, the venue or licensee, and any insurer
  • Whether you represent the plaintiff or the defense
  • Deposition and trial dates, if set
  • A short summary of the alcohol-service or operational issues

Written materials can be exchanged once the conflict check clears.

What to send for a conflict check

  • Case caption, court, and jurisdiction
  • All parties, including the venue or licensee and any insurer
  • Whether you represent the plaintiff or the defense
  • Deposition and trial dates, if set
  • A short summary of the alcohol-service, staffing, or operational issues

Do not send privileged material until the conflict check clears. Preston reviews the parties and venue against his prior and current engagements and responds directly, usually the same business day.

What happens next

If there is no conflict, Preston will talk through the facts with you and say candidly whether they fall within his experience and whether the records are likely to support the theory of the case. Engagement terms, retainer, and a document list follow that call. He is available for site inspections, depositions, hearings, and trial in every state, in person or by video.

Requested services

  • Early case review and consultation
  • Records, video, and policy analysis
  • Written expert report
  • Deposition testimony
  • Trial or hearing testimony
  • Rebuttal of an opposing hospitality or alcohol-service expert