Expert Witness

Chris Fore: Court-Certified Expert Witness in Sports Risk Management and School Liability
Chris Fore is a court-certified expert witness with specialized expertise in sports risk management, school supervision, and liability. He has been retained to deliver authoritative opinions and testimony on a diverse array of critical issues, including concussion management and protocols, heat illness prevention, school supervision standards, sexual malpractice in education, hazing, athletic equipment safety, athletic injuries, and personal injury liability in sports, among others. His insights and qualifications have been trusted in legal proceedings across multiple states, establishing him as a respected authority in his field.
Fore holds a Master’s degree in Athletic Administration and is a Certified Athletic Administrator accredited by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. A published author and national consultant, he provides expert guidance to high school and collegiate coaches, drawing on decades of experience. His credentials include a California Special Education Teaching Credential and a California Administrative Services Credential, reinforcing his deep knowledge of educational and athletic administration.

Currently serving as a High School Principal in Southern California, Fore has led two schools to receive the prestigious California Department of Education Model School Award.

He has also served as an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate Physical Education program at Azusa Pacific University, shaping the next generation of educators and athletic professionals. His extensive hands-on experience includes 16 years as a high school football coach—eight as Head Coach—followed by a season coaching Junior College football. With 11 years as an Athletic Administrator, Fore has overseen sports programs with a steadfast commitment to safety, compliance, and risk management.

Chris Fore’s blend of academic credentials, practical experience, and court-recognized expertise uniquely positions him to provide unparalleled insight into sports-related legal matters. His professional achievements and dedication to education and athletics make him a sought-after expert witness and consultant.
From a laywer after Fore testified in June 2023.

Letter of recommendation from a firm in San Diego.  Another letter of recommendation, from South Carolina. A Los Angeles letter of recommendation. 

See Fore's case history here

Please email Chris at chris@eightlaces dot org for his CV, fee schedule, and or further information regarding expert witness availability.

Fore testified in Oakland, CA in January of 2020; he was on the stand for just over 11 hours over a period of 3 days.

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Fore has received concussion training certifications with: National Federation of High Schools (NFHS), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (IMPACT), and California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). He served as the California Coaches Association President for three years (until 2021), and served for four years on the Southern California Football Coaches Association Board.


Fore is available to provide expert witness testimony in the following areas: athletics, athletics risk management, athletic facility risk management, coaching, athletic human resources, concussions, helmet safety, player safety guidelines, athletic equipment, athletic equipment risk assessment, coaching employment, playing surface, etc. etc.