David Cattell

Dave's specialized knowledge of industry standards and trends makes him a uniquely qualified expert providing understanding and solid opinions with a practitioner's perspective in business litigation matters such as:

• Exclusive franchise territory encroachment
• Site approval denial
• Franchisee real estate and construction support by franchisors
• Lost sales and profit potential
• Standard of care
• Industry customs and practices
• Restaurant facility brand image/compliance
• Restaurant repairs and maintenance
• Broker disputes
• Parking issues

Expert Witness/Litigation Support Services:

• Counsel orientation to the hospitality industry
• Pre-trial research and investigatory analysis, pre-expert witness designation
• Evaluation of each parties' position
• Litigation and Discovery Consulting
• Mediation and Arbitration Consulting
• Expert Witness Analysis and Testimony

Why Hire Dave Cattell?

Credibility - Over 30 years of nationwide experience developing national chain restaurant, retail and assisted living locations

Professionally-Written Reports - Clear and concise expert reports addressing the full scope of the assignment utilizing customarily accepted industry research and information. Uses well-recognized valuation methodologies, e.g. discounted cash flows, multiples of earnings and other techniques when relevant, as well as comparable transactions

Credible Expert Witness Testimony - Dave has given many presentations during his career and is comfortable speaking in front of any size of a group.

When to Hire Dave Cattell:

Engaging Dave early in the process can be very useful for:

• Highlighting lines of inquiry most likely to be productive
• Identifying arguments that may appear appealing but are not likely to be supported in the final report
• Identifying data and other information to be requested from the other side
• Preparing for likely arguments that may be presented by the other side