Elder Financial Abuse Expert Witnesses

Atlanta, Georgia

Real Estate, Banking - Mortgage Lending, Residential Mortgage Loans, Purchase, Refinance, Tax Free Exchange Transactions, Mortgage Fraud, Bank Fraud, General Banking, Elder Financial Abuse, Bank Secrecy Act, Ponzi schemes

34 year mortgage lending career leader with deep expertise in origination, operations, compliance, and training, known for developing high-performing teams and ensuring compliant, client-focused execution. Mortgage professional with extensive experience in residential and commercial lending, broker operations, and industry standards of care. Court‑qualified expert witness in mortgage and real estate matters, accepted by judges in two separate cases involving: Wholesale mortgage broker wire fraud, including analysis of broker duties, disclosures, and lender–broker compensation structures. Commercial real estate breach of contract, including evaluation of loan terms, performance, and damages in complex transactions. Expertise includes mortgage fraud, broker fiduciary duties, wholesale vs. retail channels, and compliance with lending regulations and customary practices. Originated and closed 1500+ residential mortgage loans Training and Development Manager - trained sales and operatio...

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Geriatrics, Guardianship/Conservatorship - Standard of Care, Elder Financial Abuse, Medical management, Elder abuse/predatory behavior, Undue Influence, Nursing home standards, Memory impairment treatment, Hospice, Responsibility as a Guardian/ Conservator, Financial Guardianship, Guardian of the Person

I bring over 50 years of experience in the field of nursing, with more than 23 of those years dedicated to serving as an expert witness in a wide range of cases across numerous states. My work has encompassed all aspects of case involvement, including mediations, arbitrations, closed hearings, and both bench and jury trials. My areas of expertise include medical malpractice, standards of care in both medical and psychological contexts, elder abuse (both financial and physical), and the comprehensive life needs of vulnerable populations. I have been retained in cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. I hold multiple national board certifications relevant to these domains and maintain all certifications in active status. Additionally, I have served as a court-appointed Guardian of the Person and Estate for both adults and children for over 20 years. These guardianship matters have ranged from routine oversight to highly contested and litigated cases, with and without involvement...

Houston, Texas

Insurance, Financial - Annuity suitability violations, Annuity sales practices, Elder financial abuse, Annuity marketing practices, Annuity disclosure failures, Insurance agent misconduct, Insurance elder financial abuse, Annuity churning abuse, Annuity twisting abuse, Insurance Replacement Harm, Insurance sales misconduct

Michael Schellinger, RICP®, CLTC®, NSSA®, EA, is a Registered Investment Advisor Representative (Series 65) and Enrolled Agent with over 25 years of experience in insurance and financial services. Licensed in life and health insurance since 1999 and Series 65 registered since 2019, he specializes in annuities, life insurance, and the tax implications of financial products. He is recognized for his expertise in annuity and insurance sales practices, suitability, misrepresentation, fiduciary duties, disclosure obligations, and compliance oversight, with advanced designations in retirement income planning (RICP®), long-term care (CLTC®), and Social Security (NSSA®). Mr. Schellinger has trained and supervised agents, developed compliance procedures, and reviewed countless cases involving annuity and life insurance sales. His unique dual background as an investment advisor and Enrolled Agent enables him to analyze both the financial planning and tax dimensions of insurance and annuity ...