Standard Of Care Expert Witnesses
Standard of care expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on standard of care. The standard of care expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology, Appraisal & Valuation, Architecture, Business Operations, Cardiovascular Disease, Child Abuse, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology, Construction, Construction Defects, Correctional Healthcare, Dentist, Dermatology, and Emergency Medical Services.
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David J. Brotman, FAIA
Architect with 55+ Yrs Major Project Experience
Sunset Consultants
Scottsdale, Arizona
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Standard of Care, Construction Document, Real Estate, Slip trip & fall, Trip & Fall, Delay, Defect, Change Order, Building, Design, Coordination, Code Compliance, Contract Document, Management, Contract Administration, Architectural Detailing, Commercial, Retail, Hotel, Office
David J. Brotman, FAIA, is a nationally recognized architect and expert witness with over five decades of experience in architectural design, construction, and professional practice. As a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), Mr. Brotman has achieved the highest level of professional distinction. He is celebrated for his contributions to the advancement of architecture nationally and internationally.
He spent 25 years with one of the world’s largest architecture and engineering firms, leading worldwide major commercial, retail, institutional, and mixed-use developments. His portfolio includes transformative projects such as the Shanghai Science and Technology Center — a project awarded through an international competition and publicly announced at a press conference in Shanghai by President Bill Clinton and the Mayor of Shanghai — as well as the extensive 1988 renovation and expansion of Tysons Corner Center, which introduced the first Nordstrom on the East Coast a...
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Ian Aires, DDS
All on 4 implants, Implants,Dental Reconstruction
Del Mar, California
Dentist, Oral Surgery
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Crowns, Bridges, Implants, Cosmetics, Immediate Load, Dentures, All on 4 implants, Laminates, Veneers, Cosmetic Dentistry, Informed Consent, Dental Reconstruction, Restorations, standard of care, informed consent
Dental expert for over 25 years. Dr Aires is able to take complex dental procedures and explain them to attorneys in a concise manner.
He has testified for both the plaintiff and defendant on a wide range of dental standard of care issues.This includes dental crowns, dental bridges, implant restorations and cosmetic dentistry.
His clinical experience as a practicing dentist for over 35 years coupled with his education proves him to be a competent, thoughtful, well-prepared expert.
He has an excellent track record defending both dentists and patients as well as an accomplished mentor, innovator, and teacher.
Most recently, Dr. Aires has published his clinical findings of over 300 implant patients in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants (JOMI). The article addresses the 'all-on-four' dental implant concept and immediate loading of full arch implant supported reconstructions.
One of his services is coaching dentists in their offices with complex implant a...
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Fawaz Faisal, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Burbank, California
Neurology, Neurophysiology
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Traumatic Injury, Nerve Pain, Seizures, Standard of Care, Critical Care, Disability, Back Pain, Stroke, Migraine, Tremor, Movement Disorder, Spine Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, TBI, Concussions, Spasticity, Muscle Weakness, Loss of Consciousness, Oxygen Deprivation, Surgical Complications
Dr. Fawaz Faisal is triple board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Sleep Medicine. He began his medical education at the University of Damascus in Damascus, Syria, graduating in 1986. He moved to California in 1987 where he completed his Neurology residency at Standford University Hospital. He then completed additional fellowships in Sleep Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at UCLA. He has since served as an assistant clinical professor at UCLA for 20 years.
Dr. Faisal holds hospital privileges at Providence St. Joseph Burbank, UCLA Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. In addition he has been the president and medical director of Western Neurological Associates in Burbank since 2000. His practice has included treatment of epilepsy, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, sleep disorders and Dementia/Parkinson’s disease.
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Sonja Rosen, MD, FACP, AGSF
Cedars-Sinai
Beverly Hills, California
Geriatrics, Internal Medicine
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Gerontology, Elder abuse, life expectancy, falls, functional decline, medical malpractice, standard of care, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, accidents, neglect, hospice, palliative care, goals of care, end of life
I have 20 years experience as an expert witness. I am a Professor of Medicine and have extensive experience as a medical director, chief and clinician and can opine on standard of care in hospital, nursing home, assisted living facilities, and ambulatory care setting, as well as life expectancy, functional decline, elder abuse and neglect. I am a subject matter expert in geriatric syndromes including but not limited to dementia, delirium, falls and injury prevention, polypharmacy, functional decline, goals of care. I am triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine.
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Steven E. Roth
Life and Disability Insurance Analyst
Agoura Hills, California
Insurance
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life insurance, disability insurance, indexed annuities, annuity, annuities, premium financing, indexed universal life, illustration, bad faith, unfair, deceptive, sales practices, misrepresentation, fraud, negligence, standard of care, STOLI, IOLI, IUL, FIA
Served as a consultant and/or testifying expert witness to national law firms and top lawyers in numerous pro-consumer cases, ranging from deceptive investment and insurance sales practices to unfair insurance claims handling (predominantly life and disability insurance and annuity cases). To date, these cases resulting in estimated $200 million plus of settlements, awards and judgments. Testified in state courts, before FINRA and arbitrations. Never disqualified or had opinions stricken.
1991 - present: Life and disability insurance agent. 2014 - present: Life & Disability Analyst.
ARTICLES AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Articles (partial list)
Featured in Forbes Magazine: “Sounding The Alarm On Indexed Universal Life Insurance”, a consumer warning piece concerning complex premium financing and Indexed Universal Life insurance – September 23, 2020
Featured in Forbes Magazine: “Kill The Messenger”, an critique of investment advisors and products – December, 2008
Featured in Forbes Mag...
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Frederick J Fisher, J.D., CCP
Fisher Consulting Group, Inc.
El Segundo, California
Insurance, Business Operations
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Professional Liability, Standard of Care, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Brokers, Real Estate Brokers, Escrow Procedures, Mortgage Brokers, Claims Procedures, Claims Made Insurance
Frederick J. Fisher, J.D. is the President of Fisher Consulting Group, Inc., and was the Founder of E.L.M. Insurance Brokers, a Wholesale & MGA facility specializing in Professional Liability and Specialty Line risks. He is a Member of the Editorial Board for Agents of America; a Faculty Member of the Claims College, and Member of the Executive Council, School of Professional Lines as sponsored by the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance. He is a course designer and webinar Instructor for the Academy of Insurance (sponsored by the Insurance Journal).
Since his career began, Mr. Fisher focused on one vision: providing financial security to the client. The result was a successful 41 year career in Specialty Lines Insurance. In 1975, Mr. Fisher began his career on the service side, as an Independent E&O claims adjuster. In 1982, he bought the Company, continued with claims, while expanding the firm’s services to include qualitative claim auditing, risk management & loss contro...
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Molly Memel, PhD ABPP
Expedient Medicolegal Services
San Francisco, California
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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Disability Rating, Cognitive Testing, Geriatric Psychology, Standard of Care, Capacity Evaluation, Memory Care, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, VA treatment, Functional Capacity, Executive Functioning, Prognosis, Concussion, IME
Dr. Molly Memel is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in care for adults with various neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, frontotemporal dementia, epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries, and multiple sclerosis.
Dr. Memel earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology at the University of Arizona where she utilized multiple neuroimaging techniques to study the impact of age-related changes in brain structure and function on memory. She completed a neuropsychology focused internship at the Boston VA Healthcare system and a post-doctoral residency at the San Francisco VA and UCSF. Dr. Memel is currently a clinical neuropsychologist at the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center at CPMC in San Francisco.
Dr. Memel has published multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters on cognition and aging (see below) and currently serves as a research analyst at the UCSF Memory and Aging...
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Irina V. Wiliiams, MD, MHA
Expert Anesthesiologist, Pain Mgmt Board Cert, MHA
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Oakland, California
Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology
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Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Inpatient Hospital Policy, Pharmaceutical Intervention, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spine Injury, Disability Evaluation, Impairment due to Pain, IME, Nerve Damage, Motor Vehicle Accident, Post Operative Complications, Regulatory Compliance
Dr. Irina V. Williams is a distinguished and Double Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist, recognized for her expertise in both clinical practice and healthcare leadership. Dr. Williams completed her Anesthesiology residency at Wayne State University’s Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI, followed by a prestigious Interventional Pain Management Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.
In her clinical role, Dr. Williams specializes in the treatment of complex pain conditions, including spine disorders, musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), fibromyalgia, and chronic pain related to trauma and substance use disorders. She is adept in various interventional procedures, utilizing fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided techniques to manage chronic pain effectively.
Dr Williams built and developed an Interdisciplinary Pain management service within Alameda Health System. Under her leadership, the Pain Medicin...
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Jean-Paul (J.P.) Dym, MD
Irvine, California
Neuroradiology, Radiology
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standard of care, missed diagnosis, neuroimaging, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), CT scan, MRI, CT perfusion, MR perfusion, spectroscopy, CT angiography, MR angiography, diagnostic radiology, teleradiology, work flow
Dr. Dym is in practice as a board and neuroradiology CAQ-certified
neuroradiologist who did his fellowship training at Yale New Haven University Hospital and radiology residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Until 2020, Dr. Dym was Medical Director and member of the quality assurance team for one of the largest radiology practices in the country. Through this he has reviewed hundreds of misinterpreted neuroradiology studies over the years. This exposure has led him, as an expert in misdiagnosed studies, to lecture extensively regarding medical missed findings and errors. He was recently an advisor for both Nines Radiology and Essential Radiology and is currently a staff Neuroradiologist and Chief of Radiology Quality at Overlook Hospital, helping manage the Neuroradiology section associated with the largest Neuroscience center in New Jersey.
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Kenneth J. Fischbeck
Laguna Crest Enterprise, Inc.
Lake Forest, California
Construction, Construction Defects
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Construction Defect Analysis, Standard of Care, Construction Cost Over Runs & Delays, Construction Critical Path Scheduling, Inspections & Testing, Contract Compliance, Construction Management, Construction Repair and Completion Costs Analysis, Contractor Terminations. Forensic Building Inspection
Owner and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-million dollar licensed General Contracting Construction Company for the past 40+ years, constructing hundreds of Private, Commercial and Residential, State, Local, and Federal Governmental Projects, with extensive experience in all aspects of construction including: Construction Defects Analysis, Forensic Inspection and Analysis of Structures, Construction Standards of Care, Construction Contracts Agreements, Construction Project Management, Critical Path Construction Scheduling with or without Manpower Loading, Construction Estimating, Construction Job Safety, Construction Quality Control Analysis, Sustainable Building Systems, LEED Building Certification, Analysis of Excessive Cost Over Runs and Delays on Projects, Contractor Qualifications Review and Analysis, and Review, Analysis and Documentation of the Condition of a Project during or after a Contractor Terminated for Nonperformance.
I am a Graduate from California State Universit...
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Sepehr Nowfar, MD, MPH, FACS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Whittier, California
Urology & Urological Surgery, Sexual Health
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Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Iatrogenic Ureteral Injury, Incontinence, Erectile Dysfunction, Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Treatment of Infections, Vasectomy, Kidney Injury and Disease, Circumcision, Perforation, Kidney Stones, Loss of Function
Sepehr Nowfar, MD FACS MPH QME completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where he graduated with honors in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He then attended Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans where he received his Doctorate of Medicine and Master of Public Health simultaneously.
Dr. Nowfar returned to California and completed his urology and general surgery residencies at UC San Diego. He joined West Coast Urology in 2011. In his current practice he focuses on advanced robotic and stone surgery, oncology, and tertiary referrals. He has an in-depth knowledge of urinary and sexual dysfunction, including psychogenic causes of dysfunction.
Dr Nowfar is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and serves in many areas of physician leadership. He is Medical Director for Optum-Surgical Care Associates, Expert Medical Reviewer and Utilization Reviewer for multiple medical groups, Medical Executive Board Member, and Medical Credent...
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Benjamin Cullen, DPM
Foot and Ankle Surgery, Podiatry
San Diego, California
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Podiatry
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Standard of Care, Malpractice, Disability, Peer Review, Lower Extremity, Arthroscopy. Foot Pain, Foot Surgery, Foot and Ankle Fractures, Ankle Pain, Ankle Surgery, Tendon Tears, Arthritis, Bunions, Reconstructive surgery, trauma, sports medicine, arthritis, hammertoes
I am a Foot and Ankle Specialist in private practice in San Diego, CA. I am board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in both Foot and Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery. I have been the Program Director of the Scripps Mercy Podiatric Surgery Residency since 2020. I am also a Past President of the San Diego Podiatric Medical Society, past Podiatry Section Chief at Scripps Mercy Hospital, serve as faculty for AO Trauma, and am a national lecturer with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. I have both deposition and trial testimony experience and work with both plaintiff and defense counsel.
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Katya Cornejo, PsyD
Expedient Medicolegal Services
San Francisco, California
Psychology, Neuropsychology
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Forensic, Child and Adolescent, PTSD, Custody, Capacity, Conservatorship, ADHD, Standard of Care, Personal Injury, Suicide Prevention, IME, Malpractice, Fitness for Duty
Katya Cornejo, Psy. D., Q.M.E., is a board certified clinical psychologist with comprehensive experience in the analysis of complex issues regarding causation of psychiatric injuries, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist (PSYD23822) in 2009, Dr. Cornejo has previously worked for Kaiser Permanente, California Pacific Medical Center Department of Psychiatry, Westside Calworks, The Homeless Children’s Network, Mt. St. Joseph, and The Talk Line; she currently has a private practice in San Francisco. In private practice, Dr. Cornejo provides psychological and neuropsychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience with providing comprehensive and impartial care to patients of varying backgrounds, ages, and socioeconomic status, and is known for her conscientious and unbiased evaluations and for maintaining awareness of the cultural needs of her clients.
Dr. Cornejo graduated from Mills Colle...
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Joseph H. Obegi, PsyD, CCPH
Davis, California
Psychology, Correctional Healthcare
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Suicide, suicide prevention, suicide risk assessment, standard of care, deliberate indifference, negligence, prison, corrections, correctional mental health
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 16 years of experience in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. I am familiar with the clinical, administrative, and legal aspects of delivering mental healthcare in prison. I have delivered direct services in outpatient, inpatient, and segregated settings and supervised staff in outpatient and inpatient psychiatric programs. Mental healthcare in prison is frequently tied to judicial intervention. I am broadly familiar with the legal basis and remedial phases of such intervention. I am approved by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care as a Certified Correctional Health Professional.
I have specific expertise in suicide in adult correctional settings (e.g., suicide risk assessment, treatment of suicidal persons, and suicide prevention policy). I have previously monitored and supported the suicide prevention programs for eight prisons in Northern California and coordinated the suicide prevention...
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Frank M Campbell, CLU, ChFC
Life Insurance, Annuities, Disability and LTC
Stratus Financial Partners
Riverside, California
Insurance, Financial
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Life Insurance, Annuity, Annuities, Suitability, Lapse, Life Settlement, agent, Conversion, Estate Planning, Disability Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Bad Faith, Beneficiary, trusts, STOLI, TOLI, Standard of Care, Expiration, Misrepresentation, Life/Disability Analyst
Expert in Permanent and Term Life Insurance, Disability, Long-Term Care Insurance as well as variable and fixed annuities. 40+ years’ experience as a high-producing agent with a Fortune 500 insurer. Past Life & Qualifying Member of Million Dollar Round Table – a trade group of top insurance producers. Chartered Life Underwriter. Chartered Financial Consultant. Licensed Life and Disability Analyst. Has reviewed and analyzed hundreds of insurance policies for issues such as suitability, expiration, beneficiaries, conversion, termination, reinstatement, value, and health of the insurer.
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Nicol Stolar-Peterson, PsyD, LCSW, BCD
www.nicolstolar.com
Murrieta, California
Social Work, Child Abuse
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Child Protective Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Investigations, Standard of Care, Removal, Exigency, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Neglect, Child Death, Child Fatality, Child Welfare
Child Abuse/Child Welfare Expert national practice. Completed over 1000 child abuse investigations and interviews, 100’s of removals, 100’s of foster care and adoptive placements. 11 years of field experience working in child protective services as a child abuse investigator, interviewer, trainer, foster care/adoption social worker (2003-2015). Licensed clinical social worker in California since 2009. Trained over 1000 social workers in child abuse investigation and current standards and duties. National trainer on mandated reporting.
Focus Areas Include;
Child Welfare Expert
Child Abuse Investigations
Clinical Social Worker
Expert Witness
Child Fatality Investigations
CPS /DCFS Expertise
Consultation
Psychotherapy
Crisis Counseling
Forensic Interviewer
Case Management
Community Outreach
Group Therapy
Record/Case Review
Structured Decision-Making Tools
Testimony
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Mort Rizvi, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
North Hollywood, California
Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
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Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Facial Trauma, Hand Trauma, Scarring, Standard of Care, Fractures, Wound Care, Facial Injury, Hand Injury, Informed Consent, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident, Post Trauma Reconstructive Surgery, Skin Abrasions, Finger Injury, Microvascular Surgery, Adverse Reactions
Dr. Mort Rizvi is one of the leading plastic and cosmetic surgeons in the Greater Los Angeles area, but he is also known as one of Southern California’s most versatile surgeons of any type. Dr. Rizvi is board-certified both in plastic surgery and hand surgery. He is also a widely respected craniofacial, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgeon with an in-depth background in microsurgery.
His training began in medical school at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where he had also completed his undergraduate work. After that, Dr. Rizvi completed his general surgery residency in 2003 at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He then went to Houston Methodist Hospital, where he finished his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery in 2006. Later, Dr. Rizvi completed a fellowship in hand and microsurgery at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center (also referred to as CountyUSC). He completed his craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery fellowship training at Children’s Hosp...
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Nicole E McCarthy, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Experienced Therapist & Mental Health Expert.
Woodland Hills, California
Social Work, Mental Health
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Mental Health, Intensive Outpatient Programs, Forensic Social Work, Adult Depression/Anxiety, Case Management, Standard of Care, Discharge Planning, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Perinatal Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Work Place Sexual Harassment, Suicide Prevention, Institutional Abuse
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) expert in mental health, psychiatric issues and women's health. I have a masters degree in social work from the University of Southern California and licensed in the state of California with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. I have experience and expertise with residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters and outpatient mental health clinics. I was a leader for the Intensive Outpatient Program in an outpatient clinic. Supervised other therapist’s and coordinated treatment teams for patient care. I have collaborated with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, OBGYN's, medical social workers, RN's and nursing teams. I addition, I am a member of Postpartum Support International and helped create the positive motherhood transition program specializing and treating moms who struggle with postpartum depression/ anxiety. I have expertise with pregnancy loss, infertility and perinatal issues.
I am also a member ...
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Christopher Hanson, Esq., CCIM
Real Estate Standard of Care -- Title Insurance
Real Estate Mediation Service, LLC
San Leandro, California
Real Estate, Real Estate
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44+ years in the industry .... Broker negligence, fraud, standard of care, non-disclosure, breach of contract, fiduciary duty, lease, sale, easement, partition, partnership disputes, foreclosures
44+ years in the industry - that's the expertise I bring to the table.
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As a retired trial lawyer of over 25 years, I dealt exclusively with real estate cases. Over 880 trials, arbitrations, mediations (only 3 UDs). Negligence, fraud, non-disclosure, breaches of fiduciary duty & contract. I've defended, and sued, brokers, and their insurance companies. I've represented bidders, borrowers and banks in regard to foreclosures; and both sides in loan workouts. I've worked with national chains doing state-wide store rollouts, and lease renegotiations. That followed 12+/- years as a broker actively selling/leasing property (commercial and residential) - I hold a CCIM designation, earned by doing deals. That followed 7+/- years as a title insurance company Advisory Title Officer. I researched and wrote Preliminary Reports.
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There isn't much in this business I haven't seen, done, or litigated.
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As an attorney looking for an 'expert' witness, I needed someone that was unbiased, an...
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Tyla DiMaria, RN, MSN, CCM, CNLCP
Nurse Life Care Planner
Best Life Care Solutions
Carlsbad, California
Life Care Planning, Nurse
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Home Care Agency Owner/Expert, Nursing Administration, Long Term Care, Standard of Care Expert, Medical Surgical, Trauma, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management, Burn Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Amputation Injury, Case Management, Plaintiff, Defense, Insurance, Medical Bill Review
Registered Nurse with over 26 years of experience. Home Care Agency Owner since 2008. Broad range of nursing experience including medical surgical, trauma/ICU, telemetry, orthopedics, rehab, workers comp, mother/baby, and more. Serving both plaintiffs and defense with life care planning services, life care plan rebuttals, medical record review, standard of care reports, medical bill review, and more. Looking forward to working with you!
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Lisa Stirling, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Encinitas, California
Dermatology
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Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Medication Side Effects, Cosmetic Procedures and Outcomes, Alopecia, Practice Management, Disability Rating, Allergies, Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Cysts, Hemangiomas
Dr. Lisa Stirling is a board certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She has practiced clinical dermatology for the past 11 years and telemedicine for the last 5 years. She enjoys caring for patients with complex skin conditions and uses multiple treatment modalities, including topical regimens, light therapy, laser, systemic medications, and biologics. She is specialized in treating patients with skin cancer, including melanoma. Dr. Stirling believes in compassionate care and a patient centered treatment approach, including lifestyle strategies to improve outcomes and focusing on overall wellness.
Dr. Stirling earned her undergraduate degree in biology at St. Ben’s University in Minnesota, graduating with the distinction of summa cum laude. She received her medical degree at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. During medical school, she traveled to the Karo...
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Meghan Jain, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Santa Monica, California
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Traumatic Injury, Abuse, Standard of Care, Residential Treatment, Addiction, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Disability, Suicide Risk Evaluation, Self Harm, Capacity, Impulse Control, Executive Functioning, Panic Disorder, Intellectual Disability
Dr. Jain’s interest in psychiatry began as an undergraduate at USC where she majored in Neuroscience and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She then went onto Medical School at SUNY Downstate followed by a psychiatry residency at UCLA San Fernando Valley. She then went on to become Chief Resident while completing her fellowship in Child Psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA. She is currently double board certified in Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
She has further gone on to become a certified Buprenorphine prescriber, a PEERS certified provider (to provide social skills training to patients on the Autism Spectrum) and a certified psychedelic assisted therapist.
Dr. Jain currently works at Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders in Los Angeles; sees patients in Imperial County via telemedicine; and has co-founded Ocean Bay Psychiatry in Santa Monica and treats children, adolescents, and adults. Her practice includes, but is not limited to; the treatment of Adjustment Disorder, A...
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Jeffrey T. Miller, DDS
Los Angeles, California
Dentist, Periodontics
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Dental Implants, Oral Surgery, TMJ, Periodontics, crowns, Trauma, root canal, extractions, informed consent, malpractice, standard of care, nerve damage, cosmetics, veneers, gums, surgery and grafting, periodontal surgery, bone grafting, sinus surgery, lasers
Dr. Miller is a Board Certified Specialist: Periodontics & Dental Implants. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, which outranks most other dentists. (Few dentists are board certified specialists).
Dr. Miller has over 15 years of experience in Forensic Dentistry. He has completed over 300 record reviews, over 30 depositions, and has trial experience. He represents 55% defense and 45% plaintiff. 30% of his clinical practice is medical-legal and 70% is treatment.
Dr. Miller is available to travel.
Dr. Miller is a straight shooter and understands the merits of your case. He knows how to present peer-reviewed scientific literature to support his opinions.
Dr. Miller specialized in Periodontics and Dental Implants at Loma Linda University. He is a Qualified Medical Evaluator in the State of California since 2006. He completed a Hospital Residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in 2005. He graduated USC School of Dentistry in 2004 with a D.D.S. and was on the De...
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Kevin J. Cebula, DDS
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Pasadena, California
Dentist, Oral Surgery
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IME, Chronic Pain, Dry Mouth, Traumatic Injury, Cosmetic Dentistry, Standard of Care, Malpractice, Crowns, Dental Implant, Prosthetics, Joint Pain, Orthotics
Dr. Kevin Cebula graduated from the West Virginia School of Dentistry in 2000. After completing a one-year residency at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he spent 10 years in Lake Havasu City, Arizona practicing general dentistry. He then completed a two-year postdoctoral program in Orofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine at UCLA in order to pursue his interests in TMJ and sleep apnea management. Dr. Cebula specializes in non-surgical TMJ therapy, oral sleep appliances, treatment for headache, neck pain, and chronic dental pain. His dental practice is limited to orofacial pain management and dental sleep medicine.
Dr. Cebula has been awarded Fellowship in the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and received board certification from the American Board of Orofacial Pain.
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Wayne M Whalen, DC, QME
Santee, California
Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology
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Chiropractic Fraud, Standard of Care, Chiropractic Case Review, Chiropractic Malpractice, Medical Record Review, Forensic Chiropractic, Peer Review, Independent Medical Evaluation, Qualified Medical Evaluator, Regulatory Issues, Criminal Case Chiropractic, Personal Injury
Past President, California Chiropractic Association
Past Chair, Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters
Fellow, International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology
Fellow, International College of Chiropractors
Qualified Medical Evaluator
Reviewed hundreds of files though peer review in PI cases, continuing education provider for the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Division of Workers Compensation, on topics including documentation, disability evaluation and treatment guidelines. Co-author of peer reviewed published treatment guidelines for chiropractic care of low back injuries; Expert Consultant for the Board of Examiners since 2008.
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Amr Beltagui, MBChB, MD, DFAPA
Expert in Crisis & Emergency Mental Health
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Newport Beach, California
Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine
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Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, Crisis Intervention, Academic Medical Treatment, Functional Capacity, Disability Evaluation, IME, Standard of Care, Suicide Risk Assessment, Fitness for Duty, Severe Mental Health Disorders, Buprenorphine Treatment, Psychopharmacology, Personal Injury, Capacity Eval
Dr. Amr Beltagui is a highly accomplished psychiatrist with a distinguished career in both clinical practice and academia. A Diplomate of Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, he holds the title of Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Beltagui’s medical journey began at the University of Alexandria, where he earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree. He furthered his training with a residency in psychiatry at the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Dr. Beltagui's professional experience is extensive and diverse. He has served as an emergency psychiatrist with Traditions Behavioral Health and an interventional psychiatrist at Mindful Health Solutions. His roles have also included being a staff psychiatrist at Kern Medical and a core faculty member for the UCLA-Kern psychiatry residency program. Additionally, he has worked at the Norfolk Regional Center in t...
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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD
Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees
West Hartford, Connecticut
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
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Julia W. Auerbach, MD, JD
MD Consult Services
Sandy Hook, Connecticut
Family Medicine, General Practice
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Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Men’s Health, Standard of Care, Cancer Diagnosis, Medical Records Review, Electronic Medical Records (Cerner), Legal Medicine, Pediatrics, Adolescent Health Care, Diabetes, Supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, Failure to Diagnose
Dr. Auerbach is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician in active practice. In addition to her clinical duties, she recently served for two years as the Medical Director of her Family Medicine practice, where she led and supervised MDs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and medical students. Dr. Auerbach is also a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Vermont, American University of the Caribbean, and Ross University Schools of Medicine.
Dr. Auerbach received her A.B. in Psychology from Princeton University, and her Law and Medical Degrees from the University of Connecticut. She was admitted to the Connecticut State Bar in 1991. She is available to provide expert witness consultation services for both plaintiff and defense cases.
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Omar Ragab, M.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Washington DC, District Of Columbia
Radiation Oncology, Oncology
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Chemotherapy, Cancer Treatment, Standard of Care, Complications, Radiation Injury, Side Effects, Risk Factors, Misdiagnosis, Delayed Diagnosis, Internal Radiation, Prostate Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Eye Cancer, Skin Cancer
Dr. Ragab is a premier, nationally-recognized, board-certified, and fellowship-trained radiation oncologist with additional fellowship training in brachytherapy. Dr. Ragab holds an MD degree from the University of Southern California, and completed residency training in Radiation Oncology at the LAC+USC medical center followed by a brachytherapy fellowship at UCLA. He was on faculty at USC Norris Cancer Hospital for six years, prior to transitioning to the Deparment of Veterans Affairs. He is extensively published in bench, clinical, and biopsychosocial oncologic care. He has experience in utilization review, case management, medical necessity and standard of care reviews, chart reviews, and expert witnessing in all facets of oncologic care. He holds medical licenses in California and New York.
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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD
Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees
Florida
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
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Dr. Michael D McMunn, NP, CCHP- Mental Health, CCHP- Advanced
Active practice expert for Correctional Healthcare
Standard of Care Determination
Port St. Joe, Florida
Correctional Healthcare, Nurse Practitioner
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Correctional Healthcare, ACA Standards, Affidavit of Merit, Affidavit of Meritorious Defense, Deliberate Indifference, Depositions - Live and Remote Video, Federal Rule 26 Expert Report, Medical Negligence, NCCHC Standards, Standard of Care, Testimony at Panel Hearing, Wrongful Death, NP, RN, LPN
Providing professional services in correctional healthcare legal proceedings.
Specializing in nurse and nurse practitioner standard of care determination.
Experience testifying: NP, CNS, PA, RN, LPN, CNA, MA and EMT practice.
200+ Recent Plaintiff and Defendant cases regarding:
ACA Standards
Affidavit of Merit (25+)
Affidavit of Meritorious Defense
Deliberate Indifference
Depositions- Live & Remote (37+)
Federal Rule 26 Report - Multiple States (50+)
Medical Negligence
NCCHC Standards
Panel Hearing Testimony
Preliminary Report
Preliminary Opinion
Pre-Settlement Review
Pre-Suit Affidavit
Regulatory Scope of Service
Standard of Care
Trial Testimony (Federal)
Wrongful Death
Death- Cancer, Cervical
Injury- Cancer, Skin
Death- Cancer, Skin
Death- Cardiac
Injury- Compartment Syndrome
Death- Dehydration
Injury- Diabetes
Injury- Gastrointestinal
Death- Gastrointestinal, Ileus
Death- Gastrointestinal, Thrombosis
Death- Gastrointestinal, Effusion
Death- Hepatic
Injury- Hepatitis C
Inj...
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Sanford Kaminsky, AIA, NCARB
Construction Defects Testifying Architect
m2e Consulting Engineers
Miami - Coral Gables, Florida
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Standard of Care, Failure Analysis, Construction Documents, Defect, Change Order, Building, Design, Condominium, Hospitality, Casino, gaming, Code Compliance, Contract Document, Field Management, Contract Administration, Commercial, Highrise, Retail, Hotel, Condo-Hotel
With over four decades of experience in architecture, construction, and litigation support, I am a Nationally Board-Certified Architect and a proud American Institute of Architects (AIA) member. My portfolio encompasses multi-billion-dollar projects worldwide—including retail, office, hotel, institutional, aerospace, and mixed-use developments—covering every facet of architectural practice, from design and construction to defect mitigation and resolution of class-action claims.
My expertise extends to Luxury Condominium litigation and Casino Gaming Hospitality, where I have provided specialized insights into the unique challenges associated with high-profile, complex developments. These include addressing construction defects, water intrusion, and operational compliance for large-scale residential and hospitality environments.
As an expert witness, I have supported plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes construction defect litigation. My services include field investigations, wa...
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Brian D. Jamail, PA-C, MPAS
Third Opinion MD, LLC
Clayton, Georgia
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
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Air Force veteran, Physician Assistant, primary care, acute care, trauma management, occupational health, diabetes, wound care, flight medicine, ambulatory care, infection management, internal medicine, family medicine, prescribing errors, standard of care, failure to diagnose, personal injury
US Air Force Veteran. Board certified Physician Assistant with a diverse background that includes clinical experience in Acute Care, Flight Medicine and Internal Medicine. I will be an asset to your team with over 15 years of experience in direct patient care in several different locations: urgent care, military health care and private office settings. I am currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of Georgia. I am actively practicing full-time in a busy internal medicine practice. I am available for comprehensive chart/medical records review, case disposition analysis, defining standards of care, production of reports, participation in court/trial testimonies and screening for case merit (failure to diagnose, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, abuse and deviations from standard of care).
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Timothy Scott Beck, MD
Third Opinion MD, LLC
Clayton, Georgia
Nursing Homes, Geriatrics
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Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Failure to Diagnose, Infection, Out Patient Medicine, General Practice, Nursing Homes, Diagnosis, Standard of Care, Long Term Care, Internist, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Malpractice, Elder Abuse, Prescribing Errors nursing home neglect
Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Full-time practicing physician in General Internal Medicine since 2004. Licensed in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Past Medical Director for Multi-State Ambulatory Laboratory Services and Medical Director for Regional Geriatric Home Health Care Agency. Experienced Hospitalist. Assistant Clinical Professor Georgia Regents University Education.
He specializes in nursing home abuse and neglect. He has opined on nearly 300 cases. He has over 10 years of experience as an expert witness in cases involving falls and wounds at skilled nursing facilities, failure to diagnose, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, elder abuse and deviations from standard of care.
He is available for medical records review, case disposition analysis, depositions and court testimonies.
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Joshua M Willis, MD
FACC, FSCAI
Atlanta , Georgia
Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology
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Sudden Cardiac Death, Hypertension, Heart attack, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Dissection/perforation, Pre-operative Risk Stratification, Cardiac Catheterization, Negligence, Standard of Care, Heart Failure, Stent Thrombosis, Aortic Stenosis, Arrhythmia
Dr. Joshua Willis, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a Cleveland Clinic-trained, dual-board-certified general and interventional cardiologist with over a decade of experience caring for adult patients with cardiac conditions in both inpatient hospital and outpatient ambulatory settings. He serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Wellstar Douglas Hospital, (Altanta, GA), a community hospital where he is known for managing a high-volume practice while being deeply committed to excellence in patient care and outcomes.
Dr. Willis provides comprehensive care for patients with a range of general cardiology conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks, arrhythmias, and hypertension. In addition, he specializes in advanced interventional cardiology procedures, such as complex percutaneous coronary interventions, Impella implantation, and ShockWave balloon lithotripsy. A trailblazer in his field, Dr. Willis has been instrumental in introducing innovative cardi...
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Raymond W Pryor, MD, CWSP
Woodstock, Illinois
Wound Care, Nursing Homes
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Wounds in Nursing Homes, Pressure Sores, pressure ulcers, wound prevention, standard of care, dressing choices, debridement, offloading
For more than 15 years, Dr Pryor has maintained an active practice that is exclusive to the treatment of wounds in the nursing home and rehabilitation center setting. Over the past two years, Dr Pryor has branched out to seeing patients in both the outpatient wound clinic and inpatient settings. He has well over 100,000 documented patient encounters overall. Dr Pryor is Board certified by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) as a Certified Wound Specialist Physician (CWSP). In addition, Dr Pryor is a member of the ABWM Exam committee, where he helps review and author both the CWS and CWSP exams.
Dr Pryor has assisted multiple clients who represented both plaintiff and defendants.
Dr Pryor is prompt in his communication with clients via email, text and phone calls.
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Jeffrey S Rothbart, J.D., LL.M
Real Estate Expert with Diverse Experience
Real Estate Expert Witnesses, LLC
Highand Park, Illinois
Real Estate, Appraisal & Valuation
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1031 Exchange, NNN, LLC/Partnership dispute, Real Estate Appraisal, Proforma Analysis, Zoning, commercial financing, landlord/tenant disputes, acquisition, standard of care, real estate valuation, REIT
Mr. Rothbart is a seasoned real estate executive with over 22 years of direct experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate. Generally, Mr. Rothbart’s experience includes, but is not limited to, land and property acquisition, zoning and entitlements, development, general contracting, valuation, acquisitions, debt and equity finance, asset and property management, leasing, sustainability and dispositions. Mr. Rothbart has experience with both domestic and international real estate as well as most property types. Mr. Rothbart is an Illinois licensed attorney, possess and LL.M. in Taxation and has been an Adjunct Professor of Law since 2007.
Mr. Rothbart has served as an expert witness/consultant in 200+ real estate matters. Prior expert experience includes, but is not limited to, real estate valuation, LLC Operating Agreements, breach of fiduciary duties, breach of representations and warranties, land use, construction damages, standard of care issues, brokerag...
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Michael J. Johnson, MD
Salina Ortho
Salina, Kansas
Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations
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Orthopedics, Trauma, Auto Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Criminal, Whiplash, Causation, Malpractice, Personal Injury, Work Related Trauma, Independent Medical Exams, Standard of Care, Medical Records Review, Spine Care Nonoperative, Fracture, Falls, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Disorders of Spine
Dr Johnson is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina and Lead Preceptor for the surgical subspecialty rotation. He is the anatomy/cadaver lab preceptor for the medical students. He teaches family practice residents for the Smoky Hill Family Practice residency program. He did his residency at the University of Kansas-Wichita branch. He practices general orthopedic surgery in an active surgical practice in Salina, KS. He has practiced for 27 years and is still in active practice. He is licensed in Kansas, Washington and Tennessee. He is Medical Director for Salina Surgical Hospital.
He has experience in deposition and live trial testimonies (63 times in the last 4 years:2021-2024).
Dr Johnson has several years of experience as an expert witness in a wide variety of cases including medical malpractice, workman's compensation, criminal ...
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Michael S Teller, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, MCPPO
MST Consulting
Boston, Massachusetts
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Design defects, Standard of Care, Roofing, Massachusetts Public Bidding, Historic Restoration, Architecture, Leaks, Windows, Contracts, Historic, Architectural Design, Waterproofing, Concrete, Ice Dams, Sealants and Caulking, Construction Defects, Masonry, Chapter 149, Wrought Iron, Wood Trim
Having lived it from the inside, I assist Attorneys and Owners in assessing the merits of architectural and construction cases. I also help architects and contractors defend matters based on my 46 years of experience understanding the design and building process, the technical issues, as well as the roles of each party.
As a Registered Architect (MA, RI, NY) and Building Envelope Consultant, I focus on architectural standard of care issues and construction defects associated with leaks, roofing, windows, masonry, concrete, ice dams, sealants and caulking, wood trim and wrought iron. I specialize in Massachusetts Chapter 149 bidding issues and disputes associated with the renovation of existing and historic buildings as well as new construction.
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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD
Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees
Massachusetts
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
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Paul A. Arpino, PharmD
Newton, Massachusetts
Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Regulation
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Hospital, Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Practice, Standards of Pharmacy Practice, Medication Errors, Medication Safety, Adverse Drug Reactions, Drug Interactions, Standard of Care, Anticoagulation, Controlled Substances, Pharmacy Standards, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, Pharmacy regulations
Extensive knowledge in pharmacy practice, regulatory compliance, medication management and standards of pharmacy practice across a variety of patient care settings. Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS). Available as a consultant for both plaintiff and defense cases.
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Donald L Sherak, MD
Brookline, Massachusetts
Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry
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Forensic Psychiatry, Emotional Damages, PTSD, Effects of Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Child Testimony, Standard of Care, Psychopharmacology, Psychiatric Diagnosis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delay, Brain Injury, Criminal Responsibility, Fitness for Duty, Record Review
Dr. Sherak is Board Certified in Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. Over the past 30 years Dr. Sherak has been an invited trainer at professional organizations of physicians, nurses, social workers, attorneys, EMTs, and physicians in training. Dr. Sherak served as Medical Director of the Whitney Academy, a residential school treating Intellectually Disabled and Developmentally Delayed adolescent male sexual offenders, for 17 years and he continues to work with and consult on this population ans well as on individuals with Intellectual Disability, Developmental Delay and Brain Injury. Dr. Sherak has provided over 200 Fitness for Duty assessments for the United States Postal Service, local Police and Fire Departments and biohazard labs.
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Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO
Architecture/Forensics/Construction Defects/Code
Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.
Michigan
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors
Responsible for field investigations, failure analysis, building code research, repair solutions, expert reports, trial preparation, and expert witness testimony. Completed more than 10,000 plan examinations for numerous jurisdictions. Technical investigations and research of suspected design and construction problems. Verify and compare as-built conditions, design parameters, building jurisdiction requirements and applicable industry standards of care. Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters.
NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified
Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Of...
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Kathleen Evans, MD
HealthAdvise
Missoula, Missouri
Family Medicine, Hospitalist
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Internal Medicine, Women's Health, Men’s Health, Standard of Care, Cancer Diagnosis, Medical Records Review, Electronic Medical Records, Pediatrics, Adolescent Health Care, Diabetes, Failure to Diagnose, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Preventative Medicine, Cancer Screening, Chest Pain, Infections
Dr. Kathleen E. Evans graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and completed her residency also at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She is a experienced medical director, hospitalist with strong interests in patient safety and systems based solutions. She is a family medicine doctor in Missoula, Montana and is affiliated with MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. She has been in practice for more than 32 years. Dr.Evans has expertise in treating stroke, chronic diabetes, and chronic high blood pressure.
Training
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
Residency
University of Arizona College Medicine
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
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Michael A. Pollock, P.E.
Cogent Experts, LLC
New Jersey
Engineering, Construction Defects
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Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care
Registrations
• Professional Engineer: PA (PE075410)
• American Bar Association (ABA) – Construction Forum
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Act Certification – Universal (includes Chillers,
HVAC & Refrigeration)
• United States Patent & Trademark Office Registered (USPTO)
Professional Affiliations
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE)
• American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Product Developers and the Manufacturers Association PDMA
Supermarket Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Matter – Florida - Provided expert witness field inspection and investigation of relevant HVACR and mechanical systems causing wet conditions via condensation. Guided counsel in deposition questions and developed the case strengths and weaknesses yielding a negotiated settlement favorable to our client.
Warehouse Distribut...
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Richard Gabel, MD, PC, DLFAPA
Expedient Medicolegal Services
New York, New York
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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Record Review, IME, PTSD, Traumatic Injury, Adjustment Disorder, Mood Disorder, Standard of Care, Institutional Policy, Psychiatric Disability, Functional Capacity, Fitness for Duty, Risk Assessment, Psychosis, Abuse, Mitigating Factors, Emotional Distress, Personal Injury, Substance Abuse
Dr. Richard Gabel, MD, DLFAPA, is a psychiatrist licensed in New York State with over 40 years of experience in private practice since 1980. He holds the position of Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University School of Medicine.
Dr. Gabel has a wealth of professional experience and has held leadership administrative positions in major hospitals in the New York City metropolitan region. He obtained his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital, one of Harvard Medical School's flagship hospitals.
His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia. He is also highly skilled in managing complex psychopharmacologic issues in medically ill patients.
Dr. Gabel is frequently sought after as a consultant, particularly in cases in...
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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD
Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees
New York
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
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Frank Ferrantello, PLS
Ferrantello Group
Plainview, New York
Land Surveying, Slip Trip & Fall
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Boundary Dispute, accident and site mapping, civil engineering, flood, drainage, utility, land development, standard of care, easements, mapping, zoning, land use, earth work, adverse possession
Mr. Ferrantello has been retained by a vast number of law firms, insurance companies and municipalities.Mr. Ferrantello has also had great deal of experience with large number of diverse projects such as: Expert Surveys, Maps, Plans, Diagrams, Exhibit’s, Testimony for damages and injuries such as: trip and falls, tree damage, flood building damage, traffic accidents, public and private property damage as well as wrongful death suits. Also has an extensive experience and background in Site Planning and Subdivision Consulting, examining title records, deeds and other recorded documents such as ingress and egress, pedestrian easements, right of ways, air and development rights, vista easements, bridle paths, beach, bathing and mooring rights, covenants and restrictions, real property, zoning and other land use principles. Extensive knowledge of the local Long Island zoning codes, site planning and subdivision regulations.The profession itself is to define the property lines and measure...
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Barbara Kapetanakes, Psy.D.
Neuropsych Expert Witness w Masters in Psychopharm
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Sleep Hollow, New York
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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Trauma, Traumatic Injury, Cognitive Functioning, Impairment, Standard of Care, Mood Changes, PTSD, Education Standards, Disability Evaluation, Functional Capacity, Developmental Delays, Psychoeducational Evaluation, Attention Deficits, Executive Functioning, Memory Loss, Brain Injury
Dr. Barbara Kapetanakes is a New York State Licensed Psychologist with over 25 years of experience in clinical practice, with a specialty in neuropsychology as well as general practice. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology and a Master’s in Education in School Psychology, both from Pace University, and has further advanced her expertise with a Post-Doctoral Certificate in Neuropsychology from the Fielding Institute and a Post-Doctoral Master’s Degree in Psychopharmacology from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Dr. Kapetanakes is the founder and director of a thriving private practice in Sleepy Hollow, NY, where she provides comprehensive psychological services, including neuropsychological testing, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and divorce mediation. Her practice focuses on adolescents, families navigating divorce, and individuals with learning disabilities, attention deficits, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurocognitive disorders. She also offers support for patients dealing wi...
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Frederick J Fisher, J.D., CCP
Fisher Consulting Group, Inc.
New York
Insurance, Business Operations
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Professional Liability, Standard of Care, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Brokers, Real Estate Brokers, Escrow Procedures, Mortgage Brokers, Claims Procedures, Claims Made Insurance
Frederick J. Fisher, J.D. is the President of Fisher Consulting Group, Inc., and was the Founder of E.L.M. Insurance Brokers, a Wholesale & MGA facility specializing in Professional Liability and Specialty Line risks. He is a Member of the Editorial Board for Agents of America; a Faculty Member of the Claims College, and Member of the Executive Council, School of Professional Lines as sponsored by the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance. He is a course designer and webinar Instructor for the Academy of Insurance (sponsored by the Insurance Journal).
Since his career began, Mr. Fisher focused on one vision: providing financial security to the client. The result was a successful 41 year career in Specialty Lines Insurance. In 1975, Mr. Fisher began his career on the service side, as an Independent E&O claims adjuster. In 1982, he bought the Company, continued with claims, while expanding the firm’s services to include qualitative claim auditing, risk management & loss contro...
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Carey Williams, MD, MPH, FAAP
Greensboro, North Carolina
Pediatrics, General Practice
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Infants, Children, Adolescents, ADHD, Primary Care, Newborns, Standard of Care, Evidence-Based Medicine, Development, Behavior, Failure to Thrive, Nutrition, Vaccines, Sexual/child abuse, neglect, Allergies, Asthma, Obesity, Infections, Rashes
Dr. Carey C. Williams is board-certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She works at a large suburban outpatient pediatrics clinic which serves 16,000+ patients from birth to 19 years of age. As a general pediatrician, she sees thousands of patients annually for acute and preventive care, and has experience with hospital care of the well newborn. She has served as lead physician for clinic- and community-based quality improvement initiatives, participates in regular CME activities, and practices evidence-based medicine according to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines. She also teaches and supervises medical students on a regular basis.
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Robert A. Craven, MD, SFHM, FACP, CHCQM-PHYADV
Craven Medical Consulting, LLC
North Carolina
Nursing Homes, Hospitalist
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Nursing home, hospital medicine, causation, standard of care, perioperative medicine, wrongful death, critical care, wound care, pressure ulcers, medical insurance denials, clinical documentation, insurance denial appeals
I have over 7 years of case review experience including post-acute care (i.e., skilled nursing home, acute rehab, etc.), internal medicine, hospital medicine, medical malpractice, disability appeals, and state medical board standard of care reviews. I have experience with disability hearings, depositions, interrogatory reports, and writing medical summaries. I have a very flexible schedule and have most reviews completed in under one month. I have also been used as an expert witness in overturning insurance denials.
I am board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and healthcare quality management with physician advisor subspecialty by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine (SFHM). I have over 13 years of clinical experience as a hospitalist physician in a variety of hospital environments. I am also frequently u...
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Jonathan Gully, MD
Cincinnati, Ohio
Family Medicine, General Practice
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Primary Care, Urgent Care, Preventative Medicine, Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Diabetes, Cancer Screening, Failure to Diagnose, Adolescent Health Care, Chest Pain, Infections, Gynecology
Dr. Gully is board certified in Family Medicine, currently practicing full-time as a Primary Care Physician, including care through telemedicine. In addition to treating patients he also supervises Nurse Practitioners and medical students. Prior to this he practiced in both Urgent Care Centers and Hospital settings. He earned an MD from the University of Cincinnati and completed residency in Chicago. Dr. Gully has recent experience in cases involving failure to diagnose, cancer screening, anticoagulation therapy, orthopedics, infections, and morbidity following inpatient and outpatient surgery. He has been lauded for his written and oral communication skills, as well as poise during testimony. Dr. Gully has experience working for plaintiff and defense attorneys, and is comfortable with both. He has also consulted in criminal cases.
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Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO
Architecture/Forensics/Construction Defects/Code
Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.
Fairview Park, Ohio
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors
Responsible for field investigations, failure analysis, building code research, repair solutions, expert reports, trial preparation, and expert witness testimony. Completed more than 10,000 plan examinations for numerous jurisdictions. Technical investigations and research of suspected design and construction problems. Verify and compare as-built conditions, design parameters, building jurisdiction requirements and applicable industry standards of care. Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters.
NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified
Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Of...
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Jon Davidson, MD, FSIR
Vascular and Interventional Radiology Expert
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio
Interventional & Vascular Radiology, Radiology
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Interventional Radiology, Interventional Oncology, Women's Health, Vascular access, Radiology, Standard of Care, IVC filters, Bleeding, Vascular complications, interventional, radiology
I am a highly experienced Interventional Radiologist with over 20 years of practice in a leading academic medical institution. My fellowship training has provided me with a broad range of expertise in nearly all Vascular and Interventional Radiology procedures, as well as most Diagnostic Radiology.
I am deeply committed to advancing the field of Interventional Radiology and have a passion for research and development in the field of interventional oncology. I currently serve as the Chief of Interventional Radiology for the UH Health System, where I lead a team of talented professionals and am responsible for training and mentoring successful Interventional Radiologists worldwide.
I am a recognized leader in my field and have made significant contributions to the Society of Interventional Radiology. I currently sit on the Standards of Practice Committee, where I play a vital role in developing guidelines for the standard of care within my specialty. Additionally, I am an oral exami...
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Jeffrey A Grusenmeyer, RA, NCARB, MPE, CBO
Architecture/Forensics/Construction Defects/Code
Jeffrey A. Grusenmeyer & Associates, Inc.
Pennsylvania
Architecture, Construction Defects
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Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors
Responsible for field investigations, failure analysis, building code research, repair solutions, expert reports, trial preparation, and expert witness testimony. Completed more than 10,000 plan examinations for numerous jurisdictions. Technical investigations and research of suspected design and construction problems. Verify and compare as-built conditions, design parameters, building jurisdiction requirements and applicable industry standards of care. Provide quality assurance, evaluation and observation of in-progress construction of commercial and residential structures for conformance to design, material and workmanship standards. Provide expert services for Architecturally related personal Injury matters.
NCARB National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified
Certified as a Building Official by the Council of American Building Officials. Certified as a Building Official, Master Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector and Residential Building Of...
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Michael A. Pollock, P.E.
Cogent Experts, LLC
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Engineering, Construction Defects
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Standard of care, construction defect, construction delay, engineering, mechanical engineering, HVAC, project management, construction schedule analysis, manufacturing, product liability, power, refrigeration, fire, explosion, automotive, forensics, failure analysis, engineering standard of care
Registrations
• Professional Engineer: PA (PE075410)
• American Bar Association (ABA) – Construction Forum
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Act Certification – Universal (includes Chillers,
HVAC & Refrigeration)
• United States Patent & Trademark Office Registered (USPTO)
Professional Affiliations
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
• American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE)
• American Arbitration Association (AAA)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Product Developers and the Manufacturers Association PDMA
Supermarket Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR) Matter – Florida - Provided expert witness field inspection and investigation of relevant HVACR and mechanical systems causing wet conditions via condensation. Guided counsel in deposition questions and developed the case strengths and weaknesses yielding a negotiated settlement favorable to our client.
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James Rappoport, AIA-NCARB
Daroff Design
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Architecture, Slip Trip & Fall
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Architecture,Site Planning,Zoning, Codes,Development,Standard of Care,Liability,ADA Accessibility,Construction,Copyright,Facility Programming, Feasibility,Furniture,Finishes & Equipment,Hotels,Restaurants, Resort, Interior Design & Planning,Slip-Trip-Falls,Owner-Architect & Consultant Disputes.
James Rappoport is Principal at Daroff Design, a full service Planning, Architectural & Interior Design practice founded in 1973. The firm specializes in ground-up, renovation, and historic adaptive reuse projects for office facilities, hotels, resorts, retail and shopping facilities, restaurants, meeting, conference and training facilities, aviation terminals and entertainment projects throughout the USA and Internationally.
Mr. Rappoport has provided technical consultation analysis, expert witness reports, opinions, affidavits, certificates of merit, depositions, mediation and alternative dispute resolution presentations, testimony and pre-trial support in more than 250 legal cases, for both defendants’ and plaintiffs’ legal teams. Each of the matters Mr. Rappoport has collaborated on have settled before trial. Mr. Rappoport is the author of several professional text books and trade journal articles. He has been awarded multiple copy rights and is an active member of the Amer...
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Jessica Anchor-Samuels, MD
Internal Medicine Expert- 2 Ivy League degrees
Pennsylvania
Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine
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primary care, standard of care, delayed diagnosis, colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, Internist, missed diagnosis, heart disease, heart attack, diabetes, inappropriate care, cancer screening, anemia, telemedicine, risk factors, preventative care, hypertension
Dr. Anchor-Samuels is a Brown University trained Internal Medicine physician and a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with board certifications in Massachusetts and Connecticut. She has significant experience in clinical medicine, as well as medical legal consulting. She has been praised for her ability to explain complex medical issues in an easy to understand manner. She has consulted, both for medical record review and as an expert witness, on numerous cases for both plaintiff and defense. She has also worked directly with insurance companies to review cases in anticipation of potential litigation. She has extensive experience with cases of delayed/missed diagnosis of prostate cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and diabetes, among others. She also has significant experience with supervising physician assistants/associates and nurse practitioners.
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Robert A. Craven, MD, SFHM, FACP, CHCQM-PHYADV
Craven Medical Consulting, LLC
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Nursing Homes, Hospitalist
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Nursing home, hospital medicine, causation, standard of care, perioperative medicine, wrongful death, critical care, wound care, pressure ulcers, medical insurance denials, clinical documentation, insurance denial appeals
I have over 7 years of case review experience including post-acute care (i.e., skilled nursing home, acute rehab, etc.), internal medicine, hospital medicine, medical malpractice, disability appeals, and state medical board standard of care reviews. I have experience with disability hearings, depositions, interrogatory reports, and writing medical summaries. I have a very flexible schedule and have most reviews completed in under one month. I have also been used as an expert witness in overturning insurance denials.
I am board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and healthcare quality management with physician advisor subspecialty by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians. I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine (SFHM). I have over 13 years of clinical experience as a hospitalist physician in a variety of hospital environments. I am also frequently u...
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Carlos M. Torres, M.D.
EXPERT PATHOLOGY CONSULTATION SERVICES, PLLC
Carrollton, Texas
Pathology, Gastroenterology
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Surgical pathology of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, cancer and preneoplastic conditions, Cancer pathology, Gastrointestinal pathology, Liver pathology, Autopsy pathology, Cause of death, Causation, Standard of care, Medical malpractice
Expertise in:
1. Pathobiology, clinico-pathologic correlation, and histopathologic diagnosis of diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, anus, liver, and pancreas.
2. Pathobiology, clinico-pathologic correlation, and histopathologic diagnosis of human neoplasms (cancer) and preneoplastic conditions.
3. Standard of Care, Causation, Cause of Death.
From 07/1998 to 12/2000 Dr. Torres was Staff Pathologist, Assistant Professor and Director of the Gastrointestinal-Liver Pathology Division at Hermann Hosp-UTHSC in Houston, TX.
From 01/2001 to 04/2012, Dr. Torres was Staff Pathologist and Director of Quality Assurance at Caris/Miraca Life Sciences, in Dallas TX, in which Dr. Torres was instrumental in creating a rather unique model of GI subspecialty-focused laboratory, that during his 12 yrs tenure became one of the largest private national Anatomic Pathology laboratories-Caris/Miraca Life Sciences. Dr. Torres contributed to the success and growth of the ope...
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A. Keith Wesley, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
Emergency Medical Services Expert Witness
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Emergency Medical Services
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Emergency Medical Services, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Prehospital, Inter-facility Transport, Ambulance, Cardiac Arrest, Airway Management, Choking, Spinal Injury Management, Excited Delirium, Patient Restraint, Refusal of Care, Failure to Transport, Patient Safety
* Residency trained and Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (Retired)
* Board Certified in Emergency Medical Services
* Minnesota State EMS Medical Director 2007 - 2010
* Wisconsin State EMS Medical Director 2006 - 2008
* Chair, National Council of State EMS Medical Directors 2006 - 2008
* EMS Physician Advisory Committee, Wisconsin DHFS 1993 - 2004
* Author of two ECG texts and Medical Advisor to two Emergency Medical Responder textbooks
* Editorial Board member Journal of Emergency Medical Services 2007 - 2020
* Medical Director M Health Fairview EMS (St. Paul MN) 2008 - 2020
* Medical Director United Emergency Medical Response (WI) 2007 - Present
* Medical Director Ashland Bayfield County (WI) 2006 - 2012
* Medical Director Eau Claire Fire Department (WI) 1994 - 2004
* Assistant Medical Director Janesville Fire Department (WI) 1989 - 1993
My experience in direct oversight of EMS agencies and development of state-wide policies and protocols attests to my ability to evaluate t...
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Jeremy Jaskunas, MD, FHM, FACP
Hospitalist Expert Witness
Shepherd Medical Experts
Verona , Wisconsin
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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Medical malpractice, Pulmonary embolism, Hospitalist, Standard of care, Hospital medicine, Medication errors, Stroke, Infection, Medical emergencies, Pain management, Respiratory failure, Heart attack, Sepsis, Heart disease, Medical errors, Heart failure, Shock, Falls, Overdose
Actively practicing Hospitalist with over 21 years of experience managing patients with complex, high-acuity medical conditions.
Detail oriented and thorough, possessing sound judgment and a knack for making the complex simple. Exceptional clinical and communication skills led to multiple leadership positions including Division Chief and Medical Director of Hospital Medicine at Meriter - Unity Point Health Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Extensive experience in peer review and standard of care assessments.
Clinical experience spans the breadth of adult inpatient medicine including sepsis, congestive heart failure, medical emergencies, shock, respiratory failure, and pulmonary embolism.
Regularly sought out by Today’s Hospitalist for comment on issues and dilemmas facing Hospital Medicine. Dr Jaskunas’ care was also highlighted in a New York Times article about a medical mystery that he helped solve.