Preston Rideout: 25-Year Dram Shop & Premises Liability Expert
Nationally Recognized Dram Shop & Alcohol Compliance Expert
Preston Rideout is a nationally recognized bar operations and alcohol compliance expert with 25 years of experience and 126 alcohol safety certifications. As CEO of Rideout Hospitality and Founder of Dram Shop Experts, he has led consulting efforts for over 250 nightlife venues across the U.S., Mexico, and the Bahamas.
Preston provides litigation support for dram shop cases involving overservice, alcohol security, and responsible service training. His expertise includes writing detailed reports that assist legal teams in courtroom preparation and liability assessment.
HE specializes in evaluating bouncer intervention, patron safety, alcohol law enforcement, and crowd management. Preston’s insights help clarify liability in injury claims, security breaches, and fatal incident investigations.
Professional Expert Witnesses
with Real World Experience
Our insight into real-world conditions empowers attorneys to define duty of care, prove breach, and support damages.
“Our expert witness services specialize in liquor liability and dram shop compliance. We assess venue operations, evaluate security protocols, and deliver expert analysis that supports litigation. From incident prevention to courtroom testimony, we help legal teams reduce risk and strengthen their case.”
Dram Shop Expert
“With over 35 years in the hospitality industry, Ryan Dahlstrom provides expert insights into bar operations, liquor liability, and security protocols. His courtroom-ready evaluations help attorneys and insurers understand risk, enforce compliance, and build stronger dram shop litigation strategies”.
Expert Witness
“With over 30 years of experience, including service in the U.S. Secret Service, Bill Cousins provides expert assessments of protective operations, security failures, and risk protocols—delivering courtroom-ready evaluations that support legal teams in threat-related litigation.”
Former Secret Service
“With over 25 years of experience, Christian Sprenkle specializes in evaluating construction defects, project management, and building code compliance.His expert analyses support legal teams in cases involving structural failures, contract disputes, and construction negligence.”
Construction Expert
