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What law firms are saying...

Steven S. Farbman, P.A.

Words alone cannot describe how incredible Dave Parise is. He is not just an instructor, author, and leader in the fitness industry, but also passionate about the safety and well-being of all people who try to live a healthier life through personal fitness. I retained Dave to assist me in a lawsuit I had filed against an inexperienced trainer who had my client undergo a dangerous exercise maneuver resulting in her suffering a life-changing injury with resulting surgery. Dave worked tirelessly documenting the violations of the fitness and training standards and wrongs of this instructor and his fitness center. His fee was more than fair for the hours he spent reviewing discoveries and conducting research. I felt it was more important to Dave to expose the wrongdoing of the instructor and the dangers he posed to the fitness community than the expert fee charged.

I without hesitation recommend Dave as an expert witness as he is an individual who has dedicated his life to personal fitness and safety.

Steven S. Farbman, P.A.
Law Office of Steven S. Farbman, P.A.

Dale K. Kleven, ESQ.

Mr. Parise, please allow this letter to confirm that the case has been settled.  I also wanted to reach out to you and thank you for all your hard diligent work.  We could not have settled the case for the amount we did without your hard work and efforts.  You were always available for my office to call and conference with and provided us with very insightful and useful information. I appreciate you flying out to Las Vegas, Nevada to conduct a sign inspection, and for your desire to stick around and conduct follow-up investigations regarding the gym in question.  Your report was directly on point and focused on the areas that we needed.  Again, I and the Plaintiff thank you for your help with this case and wish you the best in all your future endeavors. Our Firm will be using your services for any and all Fitness, Gym, and Sports Injuries.

DALE K. KLEVEN, ESQ.
Nevada Bar No.  007778
RELIEF LAWYERS, LLC
7455 W. Azure Dr., #130
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Telephone: (702) 827-1212

Anthony Bonadies

I retained Mr. Parise for a client’s shoulder injury from a dangerous exercise choice by a personal trainer. Dave was extremely thorough, looking at both the micro and macro failures that led to needless injuries. Mr. Parise’s in-depth independent discoveries were extremely valuable in building this case. He explained both the personal errors and institutional failures by the defendants that led to this inevitability. His impeccable work ultimately ended with a full-value settlement for my client. Dave is professional and extremely well-credentialed, and his passion for the field of safe personal training is palpable.

I would recommend him without hesitation.

Anthony Bonadies
The Bonadies Law Firm, LLC

Matthew Fogg, Esq.

I utilized Mr. Parise’s services as an expert witness in fitness on a rather difficult case involving a local fitness center. Mr. Parise went above and beyond in terms of his preparation and report, even contacting the State Fire Marshall on issues of occupancy. The successful resolution of this case was due, in large part, to Mr. Parise’s report. Throughout the litigation, Mr. Parise was available for consultation by phone and e-mail. My firm will be sure to use him again should we have the opportunity. -Thank you Dave

Matthew Fogg, Esq.
The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya

Ronald Rodman

My name is Ronald Rodman with Friedman, Rodman, & Frank PA Trail Lawers. As a trial attorney, one can only hope the expert one hires shares the same commitment to your client’s case as you do. Dave Parise’s passion and commitment to fitness safety is palpable. Hire him with extreme confidence.
Dave, Pleased to inform you the case was settled last week, the report was amazing, thank you for your diligence.

Ronald Rodman
Friedman, Rodman, & Frank PA Trail Lawers

Brian V. DeMott

Dave Parise’s expertise in fitness injury was instrumental in a catastrophic injury case we litigated.  His breadth of knowledge established the standard of care for a fitness class, a key issue in our case.  He knows the rules, regulations, and best practices for the industry and is always available to guide the discovery process.  Dave’s knowledge far exceeded our expectations. The communication with him was great and he was eager to assist on a very difficult matter.  Our firm would most certainly retain him again.

Brian V. DeMott
Little Falls Centre One
2711 Centerville Road| Suite 401
Wilmington, DE 19808
T: 302.274.2625 | F: 302.327.1101

Thomas P. Moriarty

In 2015, I employed Dave Parise as an expert witness and fitness consultant in a treadmill injury case arising at a family fitness center. Mr. Parise’s knowledge and expertise of the industry standards applicable to such facilities were invaluable in preparing the case for trial. His deposition testimony was instrumental in helping us reach a very favorable settlement for my client. He was well-prepared and thoroughly familiar with the facts and applicable standards that supported our client’s claims. I have heartily recommended and will continue to recommend Dave as an expert consultant and witness to any members of our bar who handle personal injury cases arising from the claimed negligence of health fitness facilities.

Thomas P. Moriarty
Moriarty, Paetzold & Sherwood

Jackson O’keefe Attorneys and counselors at law

Philip R. Dunn, Jr., Esq

EXPERT WITNESS FITNESS Consultation and Deposition Testimony 10/28/2022

Dear Mr. Parise:

I want to thank you for your excellent work on my client’s case against a fitness instructor, and yoga teacher, who combined to cause my elderly client significant orthopedic injuries. Your insights were extremely helpful to us relative to phrasing our complaint against the defendants. Your dynamic presentation at your deposition was a deciding factor in convincing the defendant’s insurance carriers to settle the case.

If I have another case, you will be my first call.

Thank you for your professionalism in this matter.

Very truly yours,
Philip r. Dunn, Jr.
PRD/BBW

Matthew B. Segal, Esq. SEGAL LAW FIRM, P.C.

I hired Mr. Dave Parise as my expert witness in a personal injury matter where I represented a young man who was injured in a big box gym franchise. Dave’s expert report and trial testimony were invaluable to our success, and we set what is believed to be a record verdict for the specific type of injury involved. A major part of how this was achieved was because Dave was our expert witness in this gym injury, and that brought added credibility to our claim. Mr. Parise is not just a gym expert when it comes to gym safety protocols, Dave is THE expert in this field. His resume, experience, achievements, and personality while testifying all make him an expert that you must hire if you want to win any gym safety case. I would, and still do recommend Mr. Parise, to add credibility, and build the case. Thank you, Dave Parise, on behalf of myself, my firm, and my client.
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Matthew B. Segal, Esq.
SEGAL LAW FIRM, P.C.

What industry professionals are saying...

 

Nick Tumminello

As a Coach/Trainer, I associate with a select group of educators, and coaches. I am the owner of Performance University International, which provides hybrid strength training & conditioning for athletes and professional educational programs for fitness professionals all over the world. There are a select few professionals who have impressed me throughout my career. Dave Parise from CT. is one of the best in my eyes. Mr. Parise is more than an educator, he is innovative, with the ability to provide hands-on “Optimal application” solutions for fitness professionals, and athletes. He can break down today’s questionable/ common exercise practices, and teach safer, more biomechanically sound techniques based on principles of joint function. Anyone, from a professional athlete to a fitness enthusiast would do very well to train and learn under the guidance of Dave Parise.

Nick Tumminello
Owner of Performance University International

Steve Cotter

I am pleased to endorse Dave Parise for his Training course at Results Plus in Hamden CT.. Dave is highly qualified and brings a great deal of practical expertise to the art of teaching kettlebells and physical training. He will show you exactly what you need to do and will make sure that you are doing it exactly right. For 25 years, Dave Parise has been on the cutting edge, experienced, and is truly at the forefront of the competition!

Steve Cotter
International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation (IKFF)

Peter and Kathie Davis

IDEA Health & Fitness Association the world’s leading membership organization of health and fitness professionals with nearly 20,000 members in more than 80 countries, highlights Dave Parise of Results Plus and Fit-Pro’s Personal Training School in Hamden, CT. For the past 27 years, Dave Parise has mixed attention to detail with an obsessive focus on nurturing and pampering to keep his business fresh and his clients motivated. On the cutting edge, an out-of-the-box attitude gave Dave Parise a spotlight in the winner’s circle! Dave Parise has been voted one of the county’s premier personal trainers by numerous publications.

Peter and Kathie Davis
IDEA Health & Fitness Association

Douglas S. Brooks, MS

Dave Parise is an accomplished teacher and an outstanding educator. His creative and leading-edge training methodologies greatly influence how professionals teach and coach their clients/athletes. Dave is on the front edge of the functional training frontier and truly knows how to bridge this new information into practical, useable applications. Dave continues to build on his twenty-two years of training and education. His body of work represents a major contribution to the fitness industry!

Douglas S. Brooks, MS
Moves International Fitness

Sandy Todd Webster

Dave Parise of Fit-Pro’s Personal Training School and Results Plus has been an IDEA Health & Fitness Association member for over 29 years. He has assisted us as an editorial resource on many occasions and has always represented the industry at large in a very positive light. He has been generous with his time and has done many good things for his community and the industry in general. I recommend him as an educator and a provider.

Sandy Todd Webster
IDEA Publications

Chris Poirier

As General Manager of Perform Better Functional Training equipment, I cannot express how happy I am with the knowledge that Fit-Pros Personal Training School has to offer. Dave Parise is a ‘top-notch trainer” One thing that stands out the most to employers, fitness directors, and certified trainers is the fit-pros ability to help the trainer increase revenue streams by motivating the staff. This increase benefits the trainer as well as the club. Dave has taken common perception to a new level of functional fitness. I recommend their course to anyone who no longer wants to be a common trainer. Get ready for an eye-opening experience!

Chris Poirier
Perform Better

Fraser Quelch

Dave Parise from Results Plus and Fit-Pros Academy has been an avid supporter of our company, Fitness Anywhere and our TRX Suspension Training program for some time. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with Dave at a major conference in New York City. Dave volunteered to assist me with a number of my presentations at the ECA Fitness convention. I was highly impressed by his ability to be thrown into a series of unfamiliar sessions and provide outstanding education with minimal preparation. I feel that Dave is an outstanding teacher and educator with a profound knowledge of human function. I would recommend anyone who wants to excel in the personal training industry to work closely with Dave and tap into his wealth of knowledge.

Fraser Quelch
Fitness Anywhere, Inc.