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    “He has my highest recommendation!”
    My law firm hired Michael to evaluate a door malfunction case which injured an elderly lady. He was a real difference maker which directly impacted both our liability case and our damages case. His research and report was both thorough and professional and he exceeded my expectations. From a Plaintiff’s attorney perspective, he has my highest recommendation!
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Highly recommend”
    I was referred to Mike by another attorney in Atlanta who had recently used him for a similar case involving an automatic door personal injury. It all came down to having the right technical expert to prove negligence. The case settled quickly after Mike made his inspection and wrote his report. Highly recommend
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “I recommend him without reservation.”
    I have now retained Mike for two automatic door cases, and his work has been excellent. He has made sure that we were consistently more prepared and more well-versed with door function than our opponents, which has been a great help in resolving the cases. I recommend him without reservation.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “He got us the results that we were hoping for.”
    Mike was so good as our expert that I have referred him to several of my colleagues. He got us the results that we were hoping for.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Possesses a depth of information and experience that I have not found”
    Mike possesses a depth of information and experience that I have not found in any other expert.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “He helped us through all aspects of our case.”
    Mike came out, took one look at the subject door, and told us that our case was valid. He helped us through all aspects of our case, it never even got to trial, and we prevailed thanks to him!
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “He is the only door expert I will ever use.”
    Mike was able to prove that the claims made by the opposition were bogus. He is the only door expert I will ever use.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Mr. Panish is the only door expert anyone should use.”
    Mr. Panish is the only door expert anyone should use. I have tried those legal referral networks, even contacted our local bar referrals, and have been consistently disappointed. Once I found Mike's internet site, he is the only door expert I will ever call again. In fact, I have recently told another local attorney about him. If you want positive results, Mike is the man! My case settled within a couple of weeks of his site investigation. My client is thrilled, and I now know who to call for all my door cases in the future.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “I highly recommend him.”
    Mike was the second expert I spoke to about my case and I wish I would have found him first. Mike was available to do a site inspection within a few weeks and he quickly provided me with all the ammunition I needed to dig into discovery and identify multiple, glaring problems with defendant’s maintenance of the door. The case settled a few months later. Mike really knows his stuff and I highly recommend him.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “I hope to work with him again soon.”
    A month ago I retained Mike Panish to help me with a new wrongful death case. I am the plaintiff's attorney and my client was 84 years old when she entered a well-known big box store. She was hit by a malfunctioning automatic sliding door. I flew Mike across the country to take a look, and within two weeks of his inspection, we settled the case. Mike understood everything that was important to my case. He wrote a brief description of his findings. I took his statement to a settlement conference, and within a few hours we had a 7 figure settlement. The opposing expert opinion was obviously of no value to the defense. Mike is the expert I want on my team anytime. I hope to work with him again soon.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Can't wait to use Mike again.”
    I have always been skeptical of most experts. The moment I spoke to Mike, I knew he was different. His level of knowledge, his years of experience and his interest in my case convinced me that he was the only expert I needed for my door injury case. I was representing a store in an automatic door case as the defense attorney. While Mike told me that the store could have a significant responsibility for the injury, when he inspected the property, everything changed in my favor. Mike found details that the opposing expert missed. He knew codes that applied that the opposing expert misquoted. We made our decision to aggressively defend this claim, and we have recently settled with excellent results for my client. Can't wait to use Mike again.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “A real win-win. Mike is the guy!”
    I recently used Mike Panish to help limit my client's liability in a revolving door claim. Because of his experience and expertise, we reached a reasonable settlement for my client significantly below what the plaintiff's side wanted. A real win-win. Mike is the guy!
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Thanks for the help.”
    Defective cabinets in an airport were analyzed by Mike Panish. He knew the cause and the way to get the corrective work done properly. This could have cost my company millions in lost contracts. It turned out that the work my company had done was proper, but the products we had used had defective chemicals. Mike knew, as he is actually a working cabinet contractor. Thanks for the help.
    - Cabinet Manufacturer
    “Would not call anyone else.”
    Paint problems in a large commercial building. Called Mike, he made a visit to our property, we got positive results due to his assessment. Would not call anyone else.
    - Building Management Co.
    “Never worked with an expert like Mike Panish before.”
    Never worked with an expert like Mike Panish before. He was the third expert that I hired for this case, wish I had known about him sooner. This guy got results, what more can you ask for. Highly competent, informative and generous with his time. Great staff and fast response to all my case needs. You really get what you pay for with Mike Panish.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “I attribute my eight figure verdict directly to him.”
    Mike was the primary witness for my case. I attribute my eight figure verdict directly to him.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Saving the insurance company approximately 90%.”
    When we retained Mr. Panish to assist in our defense of a class action suit he analyzed all of the information thoroughly and found information that had been missed by our staff, which limited our client's liability, saving the insurance company approximately 90%.
    - Insurance Attorney for Defense
    “His reputation precedes him.”
    After retaining Mike, the opposition immediately increased their initial settlement offer by $150,000, and that was before Mike was deposed. His reputation precedes him.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Mike is unlike any other expert”
    Mike is unlike any other expert I have ever used. He is smart, personable, and knows what he is doing.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Highly Impressed”
    I was highly impressed while during Mike's deposition for Plaintiff, I learned that opposing counsel had also previously retained his services for a defense case.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “He made the other so called door experts appear incompetent.”
    Mike Panish is the only door expert I would use. He made the other so called door experts appear incompetent.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “His services are worth EVERY penny!”
    Clearly the smartest guy in the room. His services are worth EVERY penny!
    - Attorney for Defense
    “He made my case.”
    The best expert that I have ever worked with. If you are looking for the perfect source of information for premises liability claims, Mike Panish is the guy to hire. He made my case.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “I'm glad we had Mike Panish.”
    Our case demanded the best, I'm glad we had Mike Panish.
    - Insurance Attorney for Defense
    “One choice for a door expert, and that is Mike Panish.”
    As far as I'm concerned, there is only one choice for a door expert, and that is Mike Panish.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “I will never use my engineer again”
    Mike is the man when it comes to automatic door issues. I will never use my engineer again on any door case of any kind. His years of on the job experience make the difference when he assesses your case. Mike possesses the ability to explain and educate far beyond any expert that I have ever worked with. He was referred to me by one of my past associates. I wish I had known about him for my previous cases.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “This guy is the best!”
    Unlike any expert I have previously seen or retained. Unmatched and honest. This guy is the best!
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “well done.”
    Mike is thorough, fast, and responsive, and his reports are well done.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Exceptional”
    I found Mike to be powerful and knowledgeable in deposition with exceptional communication skills.
    - Attorney for Cross Defense
    “IT REALLY PAID OFF !”
    I'm glad I hired the most experienced and active expert, IT REALLY PAID OFF !
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Prepared, informed, and experienced”
    Mike was prepared, informed, and experienced. He helped me formulate the correct discovery approach right off the bat.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Amazing!”
    Mike actually read all of the transcripts and he remembered the smallest detail, without notes. . . Amazing!
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Most diligent, effective, and personable expert”
    Mike was the most diligent, effective, and personable expert I have ever used.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “He will be my expert from now on !”
    After the first conversation I had with Mike, I could not believe I had ever thought about hiring an engineer or architect for my door cases. He will be my expert from now on !
    - Attorney for Cross Defense
    “He made our case!”
    Mike knows his stuff. He made our case!
    - Attorney for Defense
    “The first door expert on this case that I understood.”
    The first door expert on this case that I understood.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Mike Panish is the first expert in deposition I didn't doze off listening to.”
    This case had dozens of technical experts. Mike Panish is the first expert in deposition I didn't doze off listening to.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Easily understandable.”
    Mike was captivating and informative. He is highly technical, yet easily understandable.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Unbiased Expert !”
    I hired Mike to inspect and assess a premises liability claim against a restaurant. After the inspection he told me that the condition of the facility contributed to the injury. We immediately settled the case based upon the unbiased assessment Mike gave us.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “I will never call anyone else!”
    Wow…before I knew about Mr. Panish, I would have just called my engineer. Now I will never call anyone else but Mike Panish.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “I would readily recommend Mike”
    Mike Panish's door and door hardware expertise and assistance was invaluable. Mike was extremely professional, experienced and attentive to detail. Mike also worked efficiently and diligently to meet our deadlines. I would readily recommend Mike to anyone who needs a door and door hardware expert.
    - Surety Attorney for Defense
    “Diverse and Clear”
    Mike's diverse and clear interpretation of facts helped me understand my case.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Handle the toughest questions in deposition and trial.”
    Mike was able to handle the toughest questions in deposition and trial.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Very Helpful”
    It was very helpful that Mike had previously been retained by both Plaintiff and Defense equally. So, there was no question about his unbiased opinions.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “I wanted the best - and I, clearly, got the best!”
    I'm glad I didn't compare door experts by cost. I wanted the best - and I, clearly, got the best with Mike Panish.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Very happy with the result.”
    I made the mistake of hiring an Engineer Expert for my door injury case. I had used this expert before on a couple of cases. This was a specialty case being that it was a door injury. After I found out the expert I had hired didn't understand doors and door components, I found Mike. Very happy with the result.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “He knew a lot more about the door hardware than the opposing expert.”
    My client was accused of tampering with evidence. I contacted Mr. Panish after being referred to him through another attorney, and he made an immediate site visit to see things for himself. It turned out that he knew a lot more about the door hardware than the opposing expert. Mr. Panish proved my client was telling the truth, and provided proof that our door hardware had not been replaced, as was claimed by the opposing expert.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Panish”
    As a door hardware manufacturer that is frequently included in lawsuits, I have seen Mr. Panish's name appear many times as the designated expert. I had the experience of attending a deposition where he was representing the opposition. I was very impressed and felt good that there is finally an expert that understands the real world. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Panish to anyone that requires his talents.
    - In-house counsel for an Automatic Door Manufacturer
    “A door expert unlike any you have ever used.”
    Of enormous benefit to my case. A door expert unlike any you have ever used.
    - Insurance Attorney for Defense
    “I highly recommend him!”
    I was fortunate to locate Mr. Panish just days before my designation deadline. I had been trying to use experts I had used before, but none of them had the credentials this case demanded. Mike is a true expert in his field, and helped me through some tough issues. I highly recommend him, and would use him again.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Could not be happier!”
    Having heard about Mr. Panish through an article he wrote about automatic doors, I visited his website. Hired him immediately, and he helped me develop my case. My client could not be happier, and my position was solid, thanks to Mr. Panish.
    - Attorney for Cross Defense
    “Easily Relates”
    Mike easily relates the facts to both judge and jury.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Definitely Use Again”
    Mike was professional, very knowledgeable and addressed all issues. I would definitely use him again.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Great experience working with Mike !”
    I found Mike to be extremely profesional and knowledgable about the technical aspects of my case.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Instrumental in getting us the results we were looking for”
    I represented the plaintiff in a high profile premises security issue and criminal case involving a perimeter breach and sexual assault. I called Mike and he quickly read the all the docs, did a site inspection and gave me the help I needed to get my client the settlement she deserved.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Extremely satisfied!”
    I called Mike's office and spoke to Sharon, she was great. She put me in touch with Mike right away so I could discuss my case. He was very impressive and I learned so much about my case from that first conversation. I hired him, and I am glad I did. Got great results!
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Mike is the "go to" expert for automatic doors!”
    When I started asking around looking for a revolving door expert, and everywhere I searched on the internet, Mike's name came up every time as the "go to" expert. He was worth every penny for his excellent services. I got to depose the opposition experts, they couldn't hold a candle to Mike.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “He made the case!”
    Mike was the answer and the perfect expert for my premises security criminal case. He helped me through discovery and when he inspected the facility he found that they were negligent in their duties to keep the patients safe. He really made my case!
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Highly recommend Mike Panish”
    I don't usually write testimonials for anyone, but Mike and his staff were so efficient and thorough that they made my case deadlines even though the time was short. Mike's reports were turned around in a matter of a couple of hours instead of me having to wait months, as has been my experience with other experts. Mike is really different from other experts, I definitely recommend him.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Unlike any other expert I have ever used!”
    Mike was great! He took care of business and helped me every step of the way. He really is unlike any other expert I have ever used. We settled fairly, thanks to Mike.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Finally, a true expert that is unbiased and accurate!”
    My company was so tired of the attacks made by opposing so called door experts with the same cut and paste theories. Mike knows doors of every kind. He is a real door expert and we were happy to have found him to help defend our door manufacturing company.
    - Defense - Door Manufacturer
    “Mike made the difference!”
    Another attorney at my firm casually mentioned Mike Panish during a brief conversation. I had my secretary make the call to his office to retain him, and within a day or two my case settled for 50% more than originally offered. Once the defense knew that Mike was on my side they realized how serious we were. It turned out that the defense counsel's firm had recently hired Mike, and they knew he was a strong expert, honest and unbiased. Mike made the difference, worth the cost any time.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “His references and past case experiences are impressive”
    I recently retained Mike on an elder rape case. His references and past case experiences are impressive. He really helped me sort out the lack of security issues with the premises that contributed to assailant's access to my client.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Helped us get a good settlement”
    Retained Mike for a criminal rape case to assess the security in a hotel room where my client was raped. He is very experienced with premises security and has had many other similar type cases. Was very helpful and helped us get a good settlement for our client.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Mike brought great technical skill and practical understanding to our door failure case.”
    Mike brought great technical skill and practical understanding to our door failure case. His experiences in construction and property management made him very credible to the defense in our case.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Invaluable part of my case.”
    Mr. Panish is a very thorough, knowledgeable expert whose report and analysis played a major role in resolving my client's claim.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Would use him every time!”
    Mike was the first expert that I have retained that truly provided all of his services on time, thorough and definitive. Opposing counsel actually paid attention to his opinions as valid. I highly recommend him, and would use him every time.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Outstanding in every way”
    Outstanding in every way. From my first dealing with his staff, to his final efforts on my case.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Would not hesitate to refer him”
    Finally, an expert that actually knows everything he speaks about from real life experiences. I was glad to find Mike, and would not hesitate to refer him to anyone needing his services.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Excellent results using Mike Panish”
    An expert that is actually working in the industry. He knows what is important and helped me to pursue my client’s claim. Excellent results using Mike Panish.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “4 of the 5 parties attempted to retain Mike”
    Opposing counsel was incredibly frustrated that they were unable to find an expert to equal Mr. Panish. In deposition, he provided information that was unquestionable. Opposition asked him if he was aware of any other expert in his field. There is nobody that compares to him. Four of the involved parties actually attempted to retain his services in this case.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “His testimony in court was “captivating”, said the Judge”
    In the courtroom, Mike was told by the judge that his testimony was “captivating”. How could you ask for an expert that is better than that? Mike will help you tremendously with your claim. My client is thrilled.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Mr. Panish knows his field and really comes through”
    Consistent and unwavering. Mr. Panish knows his field. The only expert I have ever used that really comes through.
    - Attorney for Co Defendant
    “Excellent support for our claims”
    Attentive in every way. He is prepared and knowledgeable. Excellent support for our claims. He was able to explain the smallest detail with a degree of understanding that I have never seen before.
    - Insurance Claims Administrator
    “He is exceptional to work with”
    Mr. Panish was retained by our firm in defense of a claim. The opposition had used him previously, and could not dispute his qualifications. He is exceptional to work with. His support staff is excellent.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Mike is one of a kind and a unique commodity”
    A unique commodity. Mike is one of a kind. I have never been so impressed with any expert. My expectations were met and exceeded. Wish I had known about him prior to this case.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Probably the most useful expert that I have ever used”
    Mike is a genuine expert in his field. He helped me separate the wheat from the chaff. He repeatedly proved to me that hiring him made the difference in my case. Once he was involved, the opposing counsel began to negotiate seriously. Probably the most useful expert that I have ever used.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “An invaluable expert who knows his subject well.”
    When I first interviewed Mr. Panish for my door case, I could understand why everyone that I asked had suggested that I contact him. His level of expertise is impressive. He assisted me in case development and was instrumental in proving my claim. An invaluable expert who knows his subject well.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “I would recommend him to either side of a claim.”
    Mr. Panish came highly recommended from several automatic door industry manufacturers. They told our firm that he was fair, unbiased and tells it like it is. He went to bat for our client, and our client was let out of the claim. Results like that are hard to achieve. I would recommend him to either side of a claim. He is just that good!
    - Attorney for Co-Defendant, Florida
    “Easy to work with, and really knows his stuff.”
    Mike came through for my client every step of the way. He helped with every phase of this contractor vs homeowner case once he was retained. I would definitely recommend his services to any colleague that was looking. He is confident, positive of his opinions, and unwavering. It is nice to find an expert that is so easy to work with. He really knows his stuff. Loved his office staff as well!
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “Opposing counsel had previously retained him”
    I retained Mr. Panish for an automatic door injury case where I was representing the property owner. He arranged a site visit, examined all of the relevant case information, and proved to me that my client met the industry standard of care. My client was released from this claim shortly after his evaluation of this case. The opposing counsel had previously retained him on another door case, and knew of his professionalism and high level of expertise.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Plaintiff dropped the claim after Mike’s inspection”
    I spoke with Mr. Panish, and within two days he had visited the medical building. He proved to me and my clients that there was nothing wrong with the door system. The plaintiff has dropped the claim after his inspection. Mike is very good to work with and really has extensive experience with automatic door systems. I will use him again if the need arises.
    - Attorney for Defense, Texas
    “How fortunate to have found Mike for my case”
    Mike gave me instant attention when I called. How fortunate to have found Mike for my case. He is probably the most informed expert I have ever worked with.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “He is “THE automatic door expert””
    He knows from the manufacturers’ perspective what is needed to defend. He has installed and serviced thousands of door systems in his professional career. He is not just an automatic door expert, he is “THE automatic door expert”.
    - Attorney for Defense, California
    “Got us the reults we were looking for. Thank you!!!”
    They got the job done when nobody else could. Highly recommend these guys. Great work!!!
    - Cabinet Manufacturer, New York
    “The associates in my office were right, we got results with Mike!”
    You never know what you are getting when you first hire an expert. I spoke with a lot of my associates, and Mike’s name came up time and again as the only guy for the job. They were right, we got results!
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
    “So glad we found Mike, he really came through for us!”
    I contacted Mr. Panish after my previously retained door expert decided not to show up for a scheduled inspection. Mike made the site inspection in less than twenty four hours after my call. He flew all night to get to the site on time. I am so glad we found Mr. Panish, he really came through for us.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Impressive, responsive, accommodating. Finally, an expert that knows what he is talking about!”
    After contacting several expert services, they could not find any expert that made sense or had any real experience. I was lucky to find Mr. Panish from google. Very impressive, very responsive, very accommodating. He met my too tight of a time frame without any resistance. Finally an expert that knows what he is talking about, and can explain the smallest details so everyone can understand. Never went to trial, but wished I had with Mr. Panish.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, California
    “Just the best!”
    I had never worked with an expert like Mike Panish. Just the best!
    - Attorney for Defense
    “My client is thrilled with the results, and so am I”
    Mike helped me with every aspect of this case. This was my first automatic door claim, but he showed me all I needed to prevail. My client is thrilled with the results, and so am I.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Nevada
    “No one better at what he does, you want Mike in your corner!”
    Once you have worked with Mike and his staff, you will wish he was an expert in every field. There is no one better at what he does, Mike is the man you want in your corner.
    - Attorney for Defense, California
    “Mike wrote the articles the opposing expert quoted from”
    Mike wrote the articles that the opposing expert was quoting from.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Connecticut
    “His testimony was sharp, clear, impartial and credible.”
    Mr. Panish testified at a recent trial regarding his opinions on the applicability of building codes to a staircase in an antique home. His testimony was sharp, clear, impartial and credible. He made it easy for the jury to understand the appropriate interpretation.
    - Attorney for Defense
    “Mike gave an excellent deposition providing no daylight to the other side”
    “Mike is extremely knowledgeable with respect to all door defects”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Georgia
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    “We will not hesitate to use Mike again and recommend him to our colleagues”
    Mike Panish did a great job, making the case against a co-defendant and saving my client a significant amount of money. He was quickly responsive to questions and always willing to get on the phone and discuss the case or explain an issue. We will not hesitate to use Mike again and recommend him to our colleagues.
    - Attorney for Defense, Florida
    “GATES, GATES, GATES ! Boy, does Mike know about them”
    I hired Mr. Panish to assess the situation on a gate injury claim that was made against my client, the gate installer. He determined, after inspecting the gate my client's company had installed, that there was nothing wrong with the installation. He was so much more competent than the other two experts that were brought in by the other side. He did a thorough inspection and really knew what to look for. The other experts were engineers that didn't know gates. Got my client out of the lawsuit. Wouldn't hire another expert for gates no matter which side I was on.
    - Attorney for Defendant, California
    “Mike's efforts proved crucial in solidifying our liability claims”
    Thank you from my clients and myself for your extraordinary efforts and assistance which lead to a successful resolution of the premises security case. I especially appreciate the input that Mike provided to assist me in preparing for the depositions of the property management company. These efforts proved crucial in solidifying our liability claims.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, California
    “Direct, easy to reach, detailed/articulate and one of a kind”
    We found MIke Panish through his website online. Right after speaking with his staff, we immediately began working with Mike's office. Mike and his staff were easy to reach, direct with us (no sugar coating/no ambiguity) and his investigations were detailed and very articulate. Mike was a huge factor which helped us win the case. We are extremely content and will use him in the future.
    - Plaintiff Attorney, California
    “His expertise in the area of automatic doors is unmatched!””
    I retained Mike for the defense of a wrongful death case involving an automatic door system at a grocery store. Mike flew across the country with only 48 hours-notice, inspected the doors on site, gave us a preliminary opinion on theories of exposure, advised on all current applicable standards for maintenance and operation and suggested immediate subsequent remedial measures before placing the doors back in service. Mike’s expertise greatly assisted in our strategy for a successful and fair resolution of this matter. I would highly recommend Mike for any case involving an automatic door system. I retained Mike for the defense of a wrongful death case involving an automatic door system at a grocery store. Mike flew across the country with only 48 hours-notice, inspected the doors on site, gave us a preliminary opinion on theories of exposure, advised on all current applicable standards for maintenance and operation and suggested immediate subsequent remedial measures before placing the doors back in service. Mike’s expertise greatly assisted in our strategy for a successful and fair resolution of this matter. I would highly recommend Mike for any case involving an automatic door system. His expertise in this area is unmatched!”
    - Attorney for Defense, Florida
    “I never imagined I would find an expert with such qualifications!”
    “I had called a few experts for my door injury case and gathered information about them and what they said. Then, I called Mike Panish. I learned more about my case and the doors involved from only15 minutes with him than any other so called expert told me.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, California
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    “Very thorough inspection of doors and sensors”
    “Mike did a wonderful job on our defense for an automatic door service provider. He is extremely knowledgeable about the applicable standards of care, and his inspection of the doors and sensors was very thorough. We would be happy to use him again for futu”
    - Attorney for Co-Defendant, California
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    “We were impressed with his quick grasp of the issues . . .would recommend and will use him again!”
    As a litigation attorney for the last 20 years, I’ve used a lot of experts for litigation and Trial work. Mr. Panish was referred to me by a colleague on a door case. We retained his services and were impressed with his quick grasp of the issues, industry knowledge and in depth analysis of case issues. The matter resolved short of Trial with his assistance, but I felt confident going into Trial knowing his expertise was far superior to the expert hired by the defense. I would recommend and will use him again
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, San Diego
    “One of the best expert witnesses, if not the best. I highly recommend this true professional.”
    “I will not hesitate to retain Mr. Panish again.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Los Angeles
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    “Mike is the most knowledgeable automatic door expert I have ever dealt with.”
    “Mike's efforts were instrumental to the settlement of the case.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, New York
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    “Mike was always available to consult and provided a roadmap to effectively resolving the case. I cannot thank Mike and his team enough for their hard work and insightful guidance.”
    “Automatic garage door came down on the head of a 10 year old child.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, California
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    “Mr. Panish was instrumental in moving my case forward”
    While I didn’t hire Mr. Panish, I am very grateful for the time that he gave me on the phone, and the insight into my case, which will be instrumental in moving the case forward.
    - Attorney for Defense, California Criminal Case
    “Great results 3 times! He has my highest recommendation.”
    He is invaluable in cases involving doors, automatic doors, and a wide range of construction issues, and I give him the highest recommendation..After taking on a challenging Florida slip-and-fall case that a well-reputed local personal injury firm had deemed not worth their time, I retained Mike's services. My firm had previously used Mike as an expert in two different cases, with great results both times. Mike alerted me to issues I would not have discerned without his expertise, which enabled me to uncover how the Defendant (a hotel) was legally liable for my client's injuries. We were ultimately able to obtain a six-figure settlement, which was very good considering the medical expenses, etc. The hotel was never able to rebut our theory of liability. Without Mike, I do not believe we could have reached this result.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Florida
    “Mike's wide-ranging expertise and thoughtful analysis really added to the case and helped push it towards settlement.”
    “Mike and Sharon are a dynamic duo! We retained Mike on a complex elder abuse case with claims ranging from neglect to false imprisonment to ADA violations. Mike’s wide-ranging expertise and thoughtful analysis really added to the case and helped push it to”
    - Attorney for Plaintiffs, California
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    “Compelling testimony for door lock in murder case”
    “We hired Mr. Panish in a tragic negligent security/wrongful death case involving the murder of a young girl as she slept in her apartment. Mr. Panish diligently reviewed the evidence related to the defective sliding glass door, which was the point of entr”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff
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    “I do not believe we would have received a dime without your help. We are very grateful for your services.”
    “Revolving Door Wrongful Death. Your report and expertise were instrumental in bringing our opponent to the table and netting a result. I do not believe we would have received a dime without your help. We are very grateful for your services.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Minesota
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    “Within minutes of arriving at the site, Mike figured out the problem . . . As a result, we were able to get a substantial recovery for our client.”
    “I retained Mike Panish to evaluate whether a campground owner had properly maintained an automated vehicle exit gate which malfunctioned and hit my client on the head as he was attempting to exit the campground. He sustained serious injuries requiring thr”
    - Plaintiff's Attorney, Delaware
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    “The most accommodating expert I have ever worked with!”
    “Mr. Panish is the most accommodating expert I have ever worked with. He was contacted with a last minute requirement to provide his opinions, and within 48 hours ha performed a site visit, issued a comprehensive report and really saved the day! I would not”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, New York
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    “Mike is the expert you want on your side!”
    “I watched him as he provided court testimony in one of my recent plaintiff cases. The jury loved him. He explained everything in great detail and in plain terms. No pompous bloviation. This made my case, and my client was thrilled”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Texas
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    “No nonsense, No excuses. Met all of my deadlines.”
    “Once you use his services, you will wish you could work with him on all of your cases. Mike and his staff are efficient, knowledgeable and extremely talented. No nonsense, and no excuses. Met all my deadlines, offered me more than I have ever gotten fro”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, California
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    “Extremely responsive and met all my case needs”
    “Heard he was the best, and he is. Extremely responsive and met all my case needs. The only real expert in his field. He knew exactly what the issues were, understood the defects, and was able to debunk the opposing expert opinions effortlessly.”
    - Attorney for Defense, New Jersey
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    “I do not know of any other expert as competent in the field”
    “I watched Mr. Panish take control of a field inspection where an automatic door injured my client. He related to the service provider, as he actually understands the trade and what that job is like, and was able to convince the opposition of their respons”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, California
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    “Mike Panish's knowledge and expertise with revolving doors contributed greatly in helping us resolve this case favorably.”
    “I appreciate all of your work for our office. Thank you for taking the time to travel to Madison for the inspection and prepare a report. Your knowledge and expertise with revolving doors contributed greatly in helping us resolve this case favorably.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Madison Wisconsin
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    “His opinions were straightforward and backed up by his wide range of experience, educational background, training, and expertise.”
    “An access gate to a warehouse driveway and loading dock fell over onto the plaintiff inflicting serious injuries. Mr. Panish was uniquely qualified in this area and was able to provide incredible insight regarding the mechanics of the gate failure, bracke”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Marina del Rey CA
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    “It is clear that Mike’s involvement was the lynchpin to our success.”
    ““My client was injured when struck from behind by a closing door to her room at a hotel. According to my client, the door pushed her with enough force to propel her into a concrete wall, sustaining severe facial injuries. I retained Mike to examine a doo”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Panama City FL
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    “Automatic Door Case - We were able to get a favorable settlement for our client”
    “Our law firm hired Mike on an automatic door closure case. He did a fantastic job reviewing the materials we provided and coming up with an expert opinion that was extremely effective for our case. By using his expert report we were able to obtain a fav”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Arizona
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    “Mike's reports clearly articulated his opinions and exemplified his knowledge and expertise in the field.”
    “Mike and his assistant Sharon were wonderful to work with. They worked with my office to schedule a convenient time to do a site inspection and his reports clearly articulated his opinions and exemplified his knowledge and expertise in the field.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Nevada
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    “I found Mike to be very thorough and informative in explaining the issues in my case.”
    That includes improving upon the theory and evidence I brought to him, uncovering additional important evidence, and responding to arguments made by the other side.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Florida
    “He had answers before I had questions!”
    “I recently got a great settlement for my client thanks to the exceptional expert I used.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Miami, FL
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    “What makes a great expert? Knowledge & Experience”
    Mr. Panish has acted as my expert on a few cases, and every time I get great results. He is attentive and thorough. I highly recommended him to a few of my office colleagues and they think he is amazing as well. Cannot wait for my next case where he will be called upon as my expert.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, California
    “I contacted his office, and within minutes Mr. Panish was on the phone answering all my questions.”
    I spoke to a couple of other experts before I contacted him, and it was easy to make the decision. I have never found a truly competent expert that has as much in-depth expertise. Other experts I spoke with actually referred him to me.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Atlanta Georgia
    “Would you rather be the guy that read the information or the guy that wrote the information?”
    During my first conversation with Mike Panish, he told me a story about how he was present at an opposing expert’s deposition. The expert was relying upon research articles that were written by Mr. Panish and that is how that expert made his assessment of the case. The attorney that was conducting the depo asked the opposing expert if he knew the man that had written his source materials. The opposing expert stated that he did not, and Mr. Panish was introduced as sitting right across the table from him. To quote Mr. Panish “would you rather be the guy that read the information or the guy that wrote the information?” Mr. Panish is without a doubt the expert that you can depend on. Competent and accommodating.
    - Attorney for Defense, California
    “Immediate and professional attention”
    From the moment I contacted his office I was given immediate and professional attention. I had a retainer agreement in my inbox as I hung up the phone. No nonsense staff, no excuses. He met all deadlines, and issued a report that got my case settled. Attorney for Defense Boston, MA
    - Attorney for Defense, Boston MA
    “Expert report was precise & accurate, he really knows his stuff!”
    “Great staff and great attention to detail.”
    - Attorney for Defense, Las Vegas, Nevada
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    “After disclosing Mike's report, we managed to settle the case. Would hire him again.”
    I recommend Michael Panish as an expert witness. My case involved the failure of a commercial gate that had fallen and severely injured my client. I was struggling to understand the mechanisms of how the gate should have operated. When I found Michael, he grasped the issues immediately. I felt relief hearing his clear and accurate explanations of how the gate failed and how it could have been prevented. I realized he could also explain these technical concepts to a jury in a way they would understand. After disclosing his report, we managed to settle the case. I would hire him again.
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Phoenix Arizona
    “He knew more about doors than anybody else in this claim.”
    “Recommended on local forums as the expert to use.”
    - Attorney for Cross Defense, California
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    “Mike provided strong testimony at trial that helped us prove liability.”
    “We ultimately succeeded and got a great result for our injured client. He provided strong testimony at trial that helped us prove liability.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Houston, TX
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    “His expertise in the automatic door industry is unmatched. I highly recommend Michael Panish.”
    “His expertise in the automatic door industry is unmatched. I highly recommend Michael Panish, without reservation.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Virginia
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    “Mike's expertise really shined at deposition. Refreshing!”
    “Mike was outstanding. Highly knowledgeable, fast and efficient. His expertise really shined at deposition. It is refreshing to work with someone at who is at the top of their game.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Atlanta GA
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    “Mike's expertise and responsiveness was a key component in discovering the truth and achieving a fair resolution for the client.”
    “Mike's expertise and responsiveness was a key component in discovering the truth and achieving a fair resolution for the client.”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Ohio
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    “Mike Panish was extremely helpful in evaluating a trip and fall case on a dilapidated staircase. His responsiveness and construction expertise were very much appreciated and integral in reaching a favorable outcome."”
    “Mike Panish was extremely helpful in evaluating a trip and fall case on a dilapidated staircase. His responsiveness and construction expertise were very much appreciated and integral in reaching a favorable outcome."”
    - Attorney for Defense, California
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    “No expert has ever impressed me as much as Mike Panish”
    “Not only does Mike have the knowledge, his ability to think on his feet and react with a perfectly articulated response is second to none.”
    - Plaintiff's Attorney - Pennsylvania
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    “Mike's deposition was the smoothest one I have done”
    “Highly recommend for a flawless presentation of a complex case”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Arizona
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    “Literally "the smartest guy in the room" during his depo”
    “I was recently in a deposition with Mr. Panish working for the plaintiff. He was literally “The smartest Guy in the room”. He provided his opinions with style and definitive proof of his point. I witnessed the opposing attorney become increasingly frus”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Los Angeles, CA
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    “My door manufacturer client loves Mike, which means he really knows his stuff”
    “I am a defense attorney representing door manufacturers. I have attended several inspections over the past few months with other experts. At a recent automatic door inspection, Mr. Panish proved that he has actual trade experience working on these system”
    - Attorney for Defense, Arizona
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    “I will use Mike Panish on any gate case that comes across my desk!”
    “My client was injured when a sliding gate system collapsed upon him. Mr. Panish inspected the gate, determined the defects, and the case settled shortly thereafter. I will use Mr. Panish in any gate case that comes across my desk. Excellent results and ”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, California
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    “The best expert I have ever seen in a deposition!”
    “I was in the middle of a deposition of a medical doctor on a brain trauma case. I listened as I heard absolute nonsense emanating from his mouth. I began to think about the best expert I have ever seen in a deposition and my thoughts turned to Mike Panis”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Florida
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    “Gate injury claims are one of his specialties. I recommend his expert services to anyone.”
    “Gate injury claims are one of his specialties. He knows and understands all aspects of the applicable standards and can recite them upon request. It is no surprise that he is involved in so many cases. He is the absolute best expert I have worked with i”
    - Plaintiff's attorney, California
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    “Mr. Panish is our “go-to” expert that tells it like it is. He is a consummate professional that knows his trades.”
    “As a defense attorney, my firm is frequently looking to limit our liability and understand our position in a case. Mr. Panish is our “go-to” expert that tells it like it is. He has told me when we should vehemently defend our position or attempt to settl”
    - Attorney for Defense, California
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    “We settled on the court steps because of Mike's work, he made my case!”
    “I am so impressed with Mike that I wish to offer my congratulations on his 24+ years of success as an expert. Probably the most solid expert I have ever engaged. He made my case, and we settled on the court steps because of his work. Apparently, the def”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, California
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    “Retained him many times. He is the only real expert in his field.”
    “I am a plaintiff attorney that has retained Mr. Panish on numerous occasions since he is apparently the only real expert in his field. He is well versed in standards and understands door hardware unlike any other person I have ever spoken with. He not on”
    - Plaintiff's Attorney, New York
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    “He has turned down numerous cases I have asked him to evaluate and he has saved me a lot of money. He tells it like it is, very unbiased.”
    “One of the most important things about any expert is their bias. Mr. Panish has informed me when I have a bad case, when I have a good case, and when the opposition is right or wrong. He knows what is fair and equitable and what case values are relevant ”
    - Plaintiff's attorney, California
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    “Mike’s expertise and unwavering testimony was the key to an enormous result.”
    “I highly recommend Mike Panish wherever he can be used as an expert. I have dealt with hundreds of experts as a personal injury attorney and Mike and Sharon were both easy to communicate with and highly professional. Most importantly, Mike’s expertise and ”
    - Attorney for Plaintiff, Connecticut
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