PD&A Expert Spotlight: Ray S. Mey

Raymond S. Mey’s expertise and credibility as an expert witness are derived from his unique set of skills and experience. During his 23-year tenure with the FBI, Mr. Mey served in leadership positions with the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge in the FBI Salt Lake City Division and Acting Section Chief of the FBI Counterterrorism Operational Response Section. Mr. Mey led the FBI’s Counterterrorism Security in support of major and special events from 1996-2006. This effort included leading all security and operational security support to the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Park Dietz, M.D., Ph.D., commented:

"Ray Mey’s extensive background in all aspects of physical security have proved invaluable to law firms representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil actions alleging negligent security. Since joining PD&A, Ray has been involved in more than 20 cases in which negligence has allegedly caused bodily injury, assault, rape, and homicide."

Since retiring from the FBI in 2006, Mr. Mey has conducted security vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation plan development and training for Fortune 500 companies, organizations, and countries throughout the world. In 2016, Mr. Mey developed and managed all security operations in support of the Copa Centenario Soccer Tournament in the United States.

Mr. Mey’s federal criminal grand jury and trial experience as an FBI agent combined with his civil expert witness case experience allow him to contribute significantly to the successful outcome of civil litigation matters.

To schedule a consultation with Mr. Mey or other PD&A experts, call 949-723-2211, or to email Mr. Mey, or other PD&A experts at expert@parkdietzassociates.com.

Negligent Security Claims

Commercial and residential properties such as event venues, apartment complexes, hotels, bars, restaurants, parking lots, hospitals, and other businesses owe a duty of care to their residents and patrons. Safety and security are critical elements of duty of care.

In evaluating civil complaints alleging breach of duty of care and security negligence, an experienced security expert can provide support and assistance in achieving a successful disposition of the case. The expert should consider statutory requirements, recognized security standards within the industry, best practices, lessons learned, case law, reasonable expectations, and foreseeability.