Unmatched experience meets ruthless credibility.

Forensic consulting, risk assessment, and threat assessment are easy when you’ve trained your lifetime to see it.

 

A Career That Built the Best Expert Witness

  • Police Officer

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

  • Certified Protection Professional

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  • Global Director of Threat Management

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  • ASIS International

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  • Assistant Special Agent in Charge

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Meet Darrell CHANeyfield, CPP

Get to Know Hospitality Finest’s Founder and Lead Expert Witness

Hospitality’s Finest is the expert in forensic consulting because we bring a unique blend of 16 years of law enforcement experience investigating violent crimes and 23 years of corporate hospitality experience.

From writing security policies and procedures to conducting risk assessments and managing threats globally for more than 6,300 hotels in over 6 continents and 100 countries, across 19 distinct brands, you can have confidence in our depth of experience to represent your case.

Additionally, I am a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) through the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS).  The CPP designation is the gold standard of ASIS. ASIS International is the world's largest membership organization for security management professionals. 

My methodology is rooted in a proven methodology of proof.

I leverage the IAPSC standardized risk assessment process that is widely accepted in matters of litigation. Hospitality’s Finest clients engage the most prepared expert witness who values their time and provides responsive, thoughtful expert opinions.

 

BRAD BONNELL, HOTEL SECURITY GROUP

“Hospitality’s Finest provides superior service as a forensic consultant with professionalism and work ethic that is without equal. "

 

OUR SERVICES

Helping when, & before, you need an expert.

We offer confidence to our clients through a retrospective view of risk assessment regarding premise security matters in litigation aimed at offering an opinion regarding foreseeability so that a fair and just conclusion is met.     

Courtroom Expert Witness

Board certified in security.

Security Consulting

Retrospective & preventative.

Premise Security & Liability

Be prepared.

Risk Assessment & Threat Assessment

Be ready for any risk.

Frequently
Asked Questions

 
 

  • As a board-certified security expert witness, Hospitality's Finest brings a robust professional experience.

    Darrell Chaneyfield possesses the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively, both in written reports and verbal testimony.

  • Hospitality's Finest is uniquely qualified as an expert in premises security liability. Our top services are:

    • Threat and Vulnerability Assessments

    • Security Expert Witness

    • Premise Security & Liability

    • Security Consulting

    • Risk Assessment

    • Threat Assessment

    To learn if we're a good fit for your case regarding hotels, motels, apartment context, lodging, and convenient stores.

  • The latest Hospitality's Finest CV is available at the footer of this website at all times.

  • The full and latest deposition history is available to access and download at the footer of the website.

  • Past references are available upon request and you can reach out to our team using the contact form.

  • We've partnered to solve cases all across North America. Our team is open to bring about a fair and just conclusion in all states of the U.S.

  • Let's start off with a strategy call. You can book all initial conversations by contacting our team.

    We will review your case and if a conflict exists, we will then advise every client on the next steps of engagement.

  • Extremely available known to be responsive - extremely hardworking and caring with details.

    When you engage with Hospitalty's Finests, the leading expert witness and forensic security expert, you can expect a comprehensive, detail-oriented approach tailored to your specific case.

    From the initial strategy call and consultation, you will experience attentive service and care.

    HF will meticulously review evidence and offer opinions grounded in the expert's education, experience, and training to present findings in an articulate manner suitable for courtroom settings. Throughout the process, you will receive ongoing support, clear communication, and expert guidance, ensuring that you feel confident and well-prepared when navigating complex security issues or legal challenges.