Expert Witness Services
Hospitality standards of care analysis, expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial testimony for matters involving resort, hotel, vacation rental, and property operations.
Explore our expertise →Hospitality expertise · Executive perspective
The McLaughlin Lazar
Group
Your Vision Is Our Focus
Hospitality consulting, expert witness services, and strategic advisory for attorneys, owners, developers, investors, and executive teams.
20 Yearsof Expert Witness Experience
Over 20 Yearsof Experience in Hospitality Consulting
Serving Clients Throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean
Our services
Experienced judgment.
Practical direction.
From operational questions to complex development and litigation matters, The McLaughlin Lazar Group brings hospitality experience and executive insight to your next decision.
Hospitality Consulting
Advice on hotel and resort operations, vacation ownership, property management practices, and operational performance for owners and leadership teams.
Discuss your operation →Strategic Advisory Services
Executive guidance on organizational growth, strategic partnerships, business direction, and the decisions facing hospitality owners, investors, and management teams.
Start a conversation →Sales & Marketing Strategy
Sales organization development, marketing strategy, partnership opportunities, and revenue enhancement programs informed by executive hospitality leadership.
Discuss your growth goals →Real Estate Development Consulting
Guidance for hospitality and leisure real estate projects, including resort development, vacation ownership, fractional ownership, and condo hotel concepts.
Discuss your project →Business Turnaround Consulting
Assessment of non-performing assets, organizational challenges, and revenue opportunities to support asset repositioning and business transformation.
Explore a path forward →07 / PROPERTY MATTERS
Eminent Domain Consulting
Hospitality and real estate industry insight for eminent domain matters, including review of operational considerations and property-related business impacts.
Discuss your matter →Expert witness services
Hospitality insight for
complex legal matters.
20 years of expert witness experience, supported by a career in hospitality operations, resort leadership, and real estate development.
William McLaughlin works with attorneys to evaluate industry practices and operational issues, develop expert analysis, and provide testimony.
- Hospitality operations
- Standards of care
- Property management practices
- Premises liability
- Accidental death incidents
- Vacation rental operations
- Condominium operations
- Eminent domain matters
Founder & Principal Consultant
William McLaughlin
Former President & Co-Chief Executive Officer
Vistana Resorts / Starwood Resorts
Hospitality executive · Business consultant
Sales & marketing strategist · Expert witness
Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Executive experience
A career built around
hospitality and growth.
William McLaughlin is the Founder and Principal Consultant of The McLaughlin Lazar Group and former President & Co-Chief Executive Officer of Vistana Resorts / Starwood Resorts.
His experience spans hospitality operations, vacation ownership, resort development, sales and marketing leadership, strategic partnerships, and organizational transformation.
He advises attorneys, developers, investors, ownership groups, and executive teams on revenue enhancement, asset repositioning, business growth, and strategic development initiatives.
- University of FloridaBachelor of Science, Engineering
- United States ArmyHonorably Discharged Combat Veteran
- Real EstateLicensed Real Estate Professional
- AviationLicensed Private Pilot
Working together
Start with your vision.
Every engagement begins with the question you need answered, the challenge you face, or the opportunity you want to pursue.
Understand the Need
Discuss your objectives, relevant background, and the decisions or issues that require attention.
Define the Engagement
Agree on the scope, priorities, and deliverables appropriate to your project or legal matter.
Apply Experience
Bring executive and industry perspective to the analysis, recommendations, or expert support your engagement requires.
Connect with William
Let’s discuss
your next step.
For consulting engagements, strategic advisory, and expert witness inquiries, contact William McLaughlin directly.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
Serving clients throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
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