MICHAEL PANISH
PREMISES SECURITY
EXPERT WITNESS & CONSULTANT
HOTELS, RETIREMENT HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING
DOORS - WINDOWS - LOCKS
DOOR HARDWARE - SECURITY EQUIPMENT
SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
Security Consultation & Premises Analysis of
Elementary, Secondary and High Schools
PROPERTY DAMAGE
PERSONAL ASSAULT
PREMISES LIABILTY
Appropriate Locks
Malfunctioning Locks
Appropriate Doors or Windows
Appropriate Security & Surveillance
Nationwide Inspection, Analysis, & Testimony
PLAINTIFF & DEFENSE CASES
One of the most important factors in securing a building is the installation of an appropriate lock system. Many legal claims regarding personal assault, property damage, and premises liability have been the result of inappropriate or malfunctioning locks and door hardware. Invasions and attacks can be countered by proper installation of specialized hardware and overt security systems.
Mike Panish is a licensed door, lock, and security equipment hardware contractor, and has been retained as expert witness on numerous cases involving everything from assault, rape, and murder to property damage and theft. Mike was the Plaintiff's retained expert witness on several cases leading to landmark awards by juries, and through his courtroom testimony it was proven that the doors, locks, and security systems in place were insufficient to properly protect the occupants that led to assault and rape. Mike Panish was the key security expert witness in several adult day care abuse cases where the security systems were not adequate or functioning, leading to rape in transport vehicles en route to the daycare facilities.
Mike has been the retained expert for the Defense on cases where claims have been made against lock manufacturers. He has consulted, evaluated and provided expert opinion on the condition and choice of appropriate hardware in several cases pertaining to safety and assault.
Mike Panish has been a prime contractor used to install surveillance systems throughout the California court system. He has provided covert and overt systems for the protection of the general public, working staff and judges, sheriffs, and court officials. Mike has been retained as consultant for school districts nationwide to assist in dispute resolution, arbitration and mediation claims involving surety companies. He is frequently involved in product specifications and development of future installations of security elements. In addition, under his direction and supervision security systems have been installed to guard premises against vandalism and theft. His construction company has cabled and installed cameras for observation of inmates, guards, and penal staff. Mike has worked installing locks,hardware, doors and security surveillance systems in juvenile detention facilities, psychiatric wards, and government lock down units throughout Southern California. Mike Panish has installed and serviced doors and hardware for many regional school districts and educational facilities.
