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The Beverly Hills Expert Witness for Law Enforcement, Security, Firearms and Private Investigation cases.

Mr. Robert John Coventry III

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Unparalleled expertise for plaintiffs and defendants seeking private- and federal-level insight.

Since 2022 Robert J. Coventry III, CPP, APP has assisted counsel on 25 negligent-security and § 1983 matters—delivering 10-day opinions, frame-by-frame video analysis, and bilingual English/Spanish testimony.

His work at Starside Security & Investigation includes collaboration with:

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Robert Coventry III, CPP, APP

“When it comes to judges and juries, the truth is that law enforcement experience alone won’t get you far, especially since the police reform movement. You need both federal and private experience for the outcome you want.”

Your case may be worth seven figures—get the facts before you settle.

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“Experience moves the needle—seconds of video and inches of protocol can add millions to a settlement.”
— Robert J. Coventry III, CPP, APP

  • Proven impact across 25 security & § 1983 matters
    Assisted lead experts on cases that collectively settled for roughly $25 million—average recovery ≈ $1 million.

  • 10-day turnaround on preliminary findings
    Fast, data-driven timelines keep discovery and dispositive-motion calendars moving.

  • Frame-accurate video & body-cam reconstructions
    Pinpoints protocol breaches to the exact second—and links them to damages.

  • Bilingual testimony (English / Spanish)
    Ready for depositions and trial examination without an interpreter.

Harvard Data Science Research Assistant

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NYU Honors Graduate

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Certified Protection Professional

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Licensed Liability Insurance Producer

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How Expert Testimony Makes A Difference

  • Verdict jumped 60×

    Schroeder v. City of Rialto – City offered $50 k; plaintiff’s police-practices expert dismantled the defense timeline and a jury returned $3 million.

  • $8.75 million for family

    Montalvo v. County of Los Angeles – Force-continuum expert reconstructed body-cam angles; jury awarded $8.76 million for wrongful death.

  • Zero offer → $2.165 M win

    V.V. v. City of Los Angeles – No settlement on the table until an expert showed policy breaches; jury handed down $2.17 million.

  • 37× settlement uplift

    Huizar v. City of Anaheim – Initial $50 k statutory offer; expert’s Taser-risk analysis helped drive a $1.76 million payout.

High-Value Outcomes for Plaintiffs and Defendants

  • Rapid Turnaround

    Tight filing deadlines aren’t negotiable. You’ll receive a complete, signed Rule 26 report—video analysis, timeline, and policy-opinion sections—within 10 to 14 calendar days of document delivery. Need it faster? An optional 72-hour rush service is available, ensuring motions to dismiss, summary-judgment briefs, and settlement talks stay perfectly on track.

  • Frame-by-Frame Body-Cam Breakdowns

    Standard playback misses critical micro-movements. Each clip is exported at 60 fps, over-laid with reaction-time markers and motion-path arrows that correlate to firearm angle, distance, and officer commands. Jurors literally see what the officer could—and could not—perceive in the milliseconds preceding force.

  • Policy-Compliance Matrix

    Every finding is anchored to Graham factors, POST guidelines, agency SOPs, and case-law benchmarks. The matrix format lets opposing counsel and jurors trace a straight line from event fact to governing standard—no hand-waving, no “trust me” opinion, just transparent, audit-proof reasoning.

  • Jury-Ready Graphics

    Dense reports lose juries. You get color-coded force-continuum heat maps, one-page incident timelines, and high-contrast stills annotated for point-of-aim and angle-of-impact. Visuals test clean on 75-inch courtroom monitors, print legibly in black-and-white, and anchor deliberations long after oral testimony ends.

  • Bilingual Courtroom Presence

    LA juries are multilingual. I testify in fluent English and Spanish, switching mid-sentence to preserve nuance during cross-examination. No interpreter lag, no mistranslated technical terms—just direct, culturally attuned communication that keeps every juror engaged from voir dire to verdict.

  • Neutral, Data-First Reputation

    With both plaintiff and defense firms, I’m known for letting incident data—not advocacy—drive conclusions. That balanced track record insulates your case from “hired-gun” attacks and signals credibility to settlement evaluators, mediators, and, most importantly, the jury box.

 FAQs

  • An expert witness provides specialized knowledge to help clarify details in legal cases. My role is to testify and explain complex matters clearly, which can be crucial in cases involving law enforcement, security, use of force, firearms, or investigations.

    We can assist in various ways depending on your role in the case:

    • If you are a plaintiff (the party pursuing a case), I can help you maximize your settlement through my 30+ years of experience, providing expert insights that strengthen your claims and support your legal strategy.

    • As a defendant (the party being sued or accused), I work to highlight weaknesses in the opposing party’s claims, helping to protect you from liability by presenting objective and factual testimony.

    Our expertise and courtroom reputation carry significant weight and credibility, signaling to opposing counsel, judges, and juries that you have a Beverly Hills Expert Witness authority on your side, which can greatly influence a favorable settlement.

    Our Beverly Hills Expert Witness services offer decades of proven success, helping clients navigate complex legal cases with confidence. Whether you’re dealing with a civil lawsuit, a criminal defense case, or corporate litigation, my expertise ensures that the facts are clearly presented and thoroughly understood by the court.

  • After filling out the contact form—available by clicking here or navigating to the Contact tab on the website—our team will send you an form within minutes as a gift for your submission and will immediately gather more information about how we can interpret your case.

  • I specialize in cases involving law enforcement, security, firearms, executive protection, stalking, and private investigations. This includes incidents such as use of force, security breaches, and firearms-related issues.

  • Since 2022 I’ve worked on 25 negligent-security and § 1983 matters, delivering ten-day opinions, frame-by-frame video analysis, and bilingual testimony that has helped win $50 million-plus in settlements and judgments. As Director of Client Success at Starside Security & Investigation I oversee multi-state detention and hospital-watch contracts and liaise with the FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and DEA. My analyses have been cited by CNN, NBC, Telemundo, and CBS—experience that lets me translate frontline facts into courtroom clarity.

  • Yes, I work on cases anywhere in the U.S. and internationally. I provide remote consultations and can travel if needed.

  • Yes, I provide remote testimony and consultations.

  • Fill out the short form at the bottom to download my two-page CV and fee schedule—you’ll see hourly rates, retainer details, and a sample cost breakdown. If you’d rather talk it through, skip the form and call (310) 601-5777 for a free consultation. I’ll confirm scope, timeline, and pricing in one quick conversation.

  • After filling out the contact form—available by clicking here or going to the Contact tab on the website—our team will send you an intake form to gather more information about your case within minutes.