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Dr. Gary L Deel, PhD, JD, MS, MA, CHSE, CHIA, CHE, APP, CFE, SHRM-CP, CSC, PCI, PSP

Windermere, FL
Hospitality Industry Standard of Care and Operations Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Dr. Gary L Deel, PhD, JD, MS, MA, CHSE, CHIA, CHE, APP, CFE, SHRM-CP, CSC, PCI, PSP is a hospitality management expert specializing in litigation support. With a multifaceted career spanning legal consulting, higher education, and space studies, he brings a diverse interdisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating operational practices, assessing compliance with industry standards, and evaluating whether security protocols were adequately implemented.

Dr. Deel has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases in the airline, casino gaming management, and cruise industry sectors. His PhD in Hotel Administration, along with certifications such as Certified Hotel Sales Executive (CHSE) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), 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 and security matters.

Work Experience

American Public University System — Professor | 2010–Present University of Central Florida — Adjunct Professor | 2010–Present Colorado State University — Adjunct Professor | 2010–Present University of Florida — Adjunct Professor | 2010–Present Disney — Hospitality Management | 2000–2010 Rosen Hotels — Hospitality Management | 2000–2010 Picsolve — Hospitality Management | 2000–2010 Merlin Entertainments — Hospitality Management | 2000–2010 Wynn Resorts — Hospitality Management | 2000–2010

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Dr. Gary L Deel specializes in hospitality management and legal consulting across various sectors.

Best Use Cases

  • 1hospitality management consulting
  • 2legal consulting in hospitality cases
  • 3academic instruction in hospitality and tourism

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Education

  • AS Degree in Hospitality

    Valencia College

  • AS Degree in Culinary Arts

    Valencia College

  • AS Degree in Space Studies

    American Public University System

  • BS Degree in Space Studies

    American Public University System

  • MS Degree in Space Studies

    American Public University System

  • BA Degree in Psychology

    American Public University System

  • MA Degree in Psychology

    American Public University System

  • BS Degree in Hotel/Tourism Management

    University of Central Florida

  • MS Degree in Hotel/Tourism Management

    University of Central Florida

  • JD in Law

    FAMU

  • PhD in Hotel Administration

    University of Nevada Las Vegas

Licenses

  • Bar License (FL)
  • Bar License (NV)
  • Bar License (DC)
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