Ryan Dahlstrom
Expert WitnessRyan Dahlstrom is a nationally recognized bar and nightclub operations expert with over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked across major hospitality sectors, from management and consulting to safety training and event operations. His expertise in alcohol service, negligent security, and venue safety supports attorneys handling complex injury and dram shop cases. Ryan’s balanced, fact-based evaluations have earned trust from law firms representing both plaintiffs and defendants nationwide.
- (702) 696-8745
- ryan@expertwitness.co
ABOUT ME
With more than three decades of experience in nightlife and hospitality, I’ve dedicated my career to understanding every operational, safety, and behavioral factor that defines a well-managed venue. My journey began on the management floor, expanded into consulting, and evolved into national expert witness work, where I now assist attorneys in identifying cause, accountability, and prevention within alcohol-related incidents.
Throughout my career, I’ve collaborated with renowned brands, events, and venues, including the Nightclub & Bar Show, Park City Live, Crowne Plaza, and the Nightclub Hall of Fame. These experiences shaped my deep understanding of risk management, staff training, and responsible alcohol service.
As a professional witness, my focus is always clarity. Each evaluation I conduct is evidence-based, unbiased, and built on factual detail. Whether reviewing service records, analyzing security footage, or testifying in court, I ensure my findings stand on verifiable grounds. My mission is to provide attorneys with insight that not only strengthens their case but also contributes to higher operational standards throughout the industry.
From local venues to global stages, I’ve seen how preparation and procedure shape outcomes. My work now focuses on transforming that knowledge into meaningful guidance that improves safety, accountability, and professionalism across every level of hospitality.
Alcohol Overservice Analysis
We evaluate alcohol service procedures to identify overservice patterns, ensure compliance, and determine how staff decisions contributed to guest intoxication and injuries.
Security & Risk Management
Our analysis focuses on incident prevention, staff training, and proportional response to ensure every venue maintains safe, controlled, and accountable operations under pressure.
Operational Safety Assessment
We examine venue design, crowd flow, and management oversight to identify hazards, improve safety standards, and prevent recurring risks in nightlife environments.
EXPERIENCE
Ryan Dahlstrom has served as a hospitality expert for over 35 years, consulting for nightclubs, restaurants, festivals, and entertainment venues worldwide. As founder of The Bar & Restaurant Experts, he has developed more than 1,000 pages of training manuals, handbooks, and operational guides used by thousands of professionals. His leadership at Questex Media Group and Nightclub Hall of Fame solidified his role as a thought leader in nightlife operations and event management.
Ryan has been retained by top law firms across the United States as both plaintiff and defense expert in cases involving negligent security, alcohol overservice, and premise liability. His real-world experience from managing multi-million-dollar venues to directing large-scale celebrity events gives him the perspective needed to evaluate risk accurately. Today, his expert witness work combines investigative skill with courtroom precision, helping attorneys strengthen their cases through detailed, evidence-based analysis that stands up to scrutiny.