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Expert testimony and analysis for attorneys in alcohol service and overservice litigation.

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About Us

Investigating Overservice. Delivering Unbiased Expertise.

As a dram shop and alcohol liability expert, Ryan Dahlstrom provides objective analysis for cases involving alcohol overservice, intoxication incidents, and negligent beverage service. Drawing on decades of operational and compliance experience in bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues, Ryan identifies service failures, staff training issues, and enforcement gaps that contribute to liability.

With over 35 years of hands-on industry leadership and testimony across the U.S., Ryan supports legal teams with expert opinions, policy reviews, and courtroom-ready reports. When your case hinges on alcohol service standards, our expert insight turns complexity into clarity.

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Dram Shop &Alcohol Overservice Expert Witness. Proven Case Results.

Analyzing when alcohol service continued past intoxication, breaching duty-of-care and contributing to harm.

Evaluating bartenders, servers, and staff training on identifying intoxication and enforcing refusal-of-service policies.

Determining if alcohol was served to visibly impaired guests in violation of dram shop or liquor liability laws.

Reviewing service patterns, venue oversight, and staff conduct to provide non-biased expert opinions and testimony.

OVERSERVICE CASE RESULTS

Exposing Dram Shop Overservice. Delivering Expert Witness Wins.

Bar Service Misconduct
We assess whether visibly intoxicated patrons were unlawfully served. This includes missed warning signs, over-pouring incidents, and failure to follow venue rules or liquor law compliance procedures.
Alcohol Service Failure
This covers cases where poor alcohol supervision led to injury. We examine how lack of management control, weak policies, or improper staffing contributed to unsafe overservice events and liability.
Training Policy Gaps
Untrained staff create dangerous situations. We analyze whether bartenders and servers knew how to handle intoxicated guests, refuse service, or follow the procedures required by liquor control laws.
Failure to Intervene
If staff witnessed signs of impairment and failed to act, the venue may be liable. We investigate these failures and how earlier action might have prevented foreseeable harm or escalation.
Venue Liability Claims
We examine whether the establishment failed to enforce service rules. This includes reviewing incident records, staff actions, training logs, and patron behavior before, during, and after the overservice event.
why Choose Us

Why Attorneys Nationwide Trust Our Dram Shop & Overservice Case Experts

Dram Shop & Overservice Expertise

Extensive industry insight guides expert evaluations of liquor liability, overservice violations, and alcohol service failures that contribute to litigation.

Detailed Alcohol Liability Case Analysis

We review sales receipts, staff procedures, and venue policies to identify overservice patterns, missed intoxication cues, and compliance lapses.

Trusted Dram Shop Expert Support

We deliver authoritative analysis and trial-ready opinions on bar service breakdowns, liquor law compliance, and alcohol liability exposure.

What Client Say About Us

Trusted Experts in Alcohol Overservice & Dram Shop Liability Cases

Recognized nationwide for unbiased expert opinions and testimony in alcohol overservice and liquor liability cases.

Clear, professional, and backed by experience. Their overservice analysis helped us secure a fast and favorable resolution in a tough liquor liability case.

Mark Jensen Trial Attorney

The overservice evaluation and detailed report were courtroom-ready. It made our job easier and the jury understood everything clearly from day one.

Linda Chavez Litigation Partner

Exceptional insight into bar operations and staff misconduct. Helped prove liability where other experts failed to connect the dots convincingly.

James Miller Plaintiff Counsel
For Alcohol Liability Defense and Plaintiff Attorneys

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Our expert witness services help attorneys and litigators evaluate overservice and dram shop incidents involving intoxicated patrons. We provide case-specific analysis, review alcohol service practices, and determine whether industry standards or alcohol service laws were breached.

We deliver objective evaluations, expert testimony, and clear documentation to support your overservice litigation strategy.

Responsible Alcohol Service Expert Witness

Ryan Dahlstrom

Ryan Dahlstrom is a nationally recognized alcohol liability and dram shop expert witness with more than 35 years of hospitality leadership experience. His extensive background includes nightclub operations, bar management, intoxication response, and alcohol service protocol evaluation.

Ryan provides expert evaluations, liability reports, and trial-ready testimony in overservice and alcohol-related liability cases across the United States. He supports defense and plaintiff attorneys by identifying negligence, documenting industry violations, and holding venues accountable when liquor service standards are ignored or breached.

Understanding Overservice Testimony Standards

Core Values That Guide Overservice Testimony

As an expert in alcohol overservice, I provide structured, evidence-based evaluations grounded in recognized industry standards. Every assessment emphasizes accuracy, documentation, and clarity, focusing on objective evidence rather than interpretation. My work examines alcohol service protocols to identify departures from responsible practices, offering reliable insights that attorneys can trust throughout litigation. Each report and testimony is built on precision, impartiality, and adherence to best practices, supporting strong case development in every matter involving negligent alcohol service.

 

Speak With an Responsible Alcohol Service Expert Witness

If your case involves claims of negligent alcohol service or overservice liability, connect with an experienced expert witness who understands the standards that define responsible service practices. At Overservice Expert Network, we provide clear, evidence-based analysis to help attorneys, insurers, and legal teams evaluate service procedures, identify compliance gaps, and strengthen case outcomes. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your matter with a qualified alcohol overservice expert and gain the insights needed to move forward confidently.