Michael J. Canaan

Michael J. Canaan, CPP is a security management and investigations expert specializing in negligent security litigation. With extensive experience across diverse sectors including law enforcement, corporate security, and technical surveillance countermeasures, he brings a comprehensive perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating security breaches, assessing risk management protocols, and evaluating whether industry standards were met in security operations.

Mr. Canaan has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, Canada, and several Central and South American countries, involving cases related to premises liability, hotel security, and workplace violence. His BA in Criminal Justice from Washington State University, along with his Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation, 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 inadequate or negligent security measures.