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Personal Injury Expert Witnesses

Personal injury 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 personal injury. The personal injury expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accident Reconstruction, Accounting, Actuarial, Acupuncturist, Addiction Medicine, Anesthesiology, Appraisal & Valuation, Architecture, Biomedical Engineering, Brain Injury Medicine, Building Inspection, Burns, Business Damages, Business Valuation, and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Kenny Stein, M.D.

EM Med Critical Care & Int Med
Testified 200+ Times
Reviewed 500+ cases 40+ States

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Wilfred L Hynes, MD

Award Winning, Harvard Trained Pain Physician

Tufts Medical Center

Alabama

Pain Management - Medicine - Pain management, pain medicine, chronic pain, spine injections, steroid injections, opiates, complex regional pain syndrome, CRPS, RSD, nerve injury, epidural hematoma, failed back syndrome, facet injections, radiofrequency ablation, billing fraud, medical billing, personal injury

Award-Winning, Harvard Trained Pain Management Physician in active clinical practice. Tufts Faculty (2005-Present). Harvard Faculty (1997-2005). Double Board Certified (Anesthesia and Pain Management). 10+ years experience Medical Director, Tufts. Opiate Management Committee, Tufts Medical Center (2014-Present). Boston College - Scholar of the College/Gasson Scholar. Experienced expert witness at both deposition and trial. Forensic experience includes medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, criminal matters, national opiate litigation, and health care fraud

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Jimmy H Beard, MSEE, PE, CFEI

Electrical Engineering Consultant

Beard Forensic Engineering Services, LLC

Daphne, Alabama

Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications - Forensic Engineering, transformers, HVAC, origin and cause, fire, towers, fiber optic, National Electrical Code, NEC, NESC, National Electrical Safety Code, lightning, electrocution, personal injury, RV, industrial, commercial, electrician

I have served as a consultant on damage claims related to a wide variety of electrical systems, including transformers, switchgear, busway and cable systems, diesel generators, electric and gas-fired furnaces, uninterruptible power supplies, HVAC equipment, chillers, vehicle systems, recreational vehicles, smart-home systems and many others. I have extensive experience evaluating damage in commercial and residential settings, and am equipped to perform insulation testing when required. I have consulted on a number of cases involving industrial and commercial machinery, residential electrical systems, and various personal injury cases. I am regularly engaged to consult in the areas of electrical engineering for residential, commercial, and industrial systems, electrical system failures, code compliance review, technical investigation of incidents involving industrial electrical power distribution systems and industrial control systems, scope of damage, and analysis of costs to repa...

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Ricardo Colberg, MD, RMSK

Physiatrist / Non-surgical orthopedic physician

RCMD, LLC

Birmingham, Alabama

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Joint pain, spine pain, musculoskeletal pain, nerve pain, neck & back pain, work injury, personal injury, injections, fracture, concussion, orthobiologic, PRP & stem cell injection, Sports Medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injections, Independent Medical Examination, IME, Bilingual in English & Spanish

Non-surgical orthopedic physician triple-board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in active clinical practice. Published over 45 research papers and chapters for academic text books and given over 190 courses and presentations. Faculty of the American Sports Medicine Institute Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopeadic Center and of the University of Alabama Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program in Birmingham, Alabama. Fully fluent in English and Spanish.

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Alabama

Construction, Premises Liability - Defects, personal injury, insurance, codes, commercial, residential, accidents, falls, asbestos, ADA, sewer, water, liability, damages, general contractor, fire, flood, contracts, subcontractors, engineer

Highly experienced construction and premises expert. Specializes in large commercial and multi-residential construction disputes and serious bodily injury claims. Has served on over 300 cases as an expert witness and dozens of cases as an arbitrator. 30+ years’ experience as a general contractor and owner/developer focusing on condominiums, roads, sewers, subdivisions, offices and other major construction. Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of North Carolina. Consultant (2008-Present): Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Cases include commercial defects and delays, serious personal injuries, multifamily, sewers, roads and drainage, retail, insurance, professional liability, and construction business practices. Approximately equal representation of plaintiffs and defendants. General Contractor - President of Buckhead Classic (2006 – presen): Projects include defective construction repair, new construction, fire and flood...

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Benjamin Bjerke, MD

Fellowship-Trained Board-Certified Spine Surgeon

Nationwide, Alabama

Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Neurological Surgery - ACDF, ALIF, Complications, Decompression, Defense, Infection, Interbody Fusion, Kyphoplasty, Medical Malpractice, Microdiscectomy, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Personal Injury, Plaintiff, Spinal Stenosis, Spine Fusion, Spinal Cord Stimulation, TLIF, Workers Compensation, XLIF

Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained and actively practicing orthopedic spine surgeon, completing over 200 spine cases annually of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Clinical practice is fully dedicated to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of spinal conditions. Available to provide expert opinion, testimony, or medical-legal consultation in all areas of spine surgery, including cases of orthopedic spine and neurosurgical cases. Extensive experience in standard of care, causation, damages, and need for future care regarding spinal injuries. Provides expert testimony for Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Medical Malpractice, and cases of Physician Competence, including depositions and testinomy in both plaintiff and defense cases for malpractice matters. Thorough imaging review (xray, MRI, CT scan) and expedited turnaround will be provided as needed. Has reviewed an extensive breadth of medical-legal matters as they relate to spinal injuries and surgery, and provided wr...

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Laura A. Cantrell, CPM

Real Estate Property Management Practice Standards

Cantrell Real Estate Associates

Anchorage, Alaska

Real Estate, Property Management - Property management operations, Leasing & Sales, Residential & Apartment, Commercial Retail Office Industrial, HOA & Associations, Premise Liability, Slip & Fall, Maintenance & Inspections, Standards of Care, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Personal Injury, Carbon Monoxide, Security & Safety, Operations, Risk Management

Laura Cantrell is the Principal of Cantrell Real Estate Associates, LLC and a Certified Property Manager (CPM®) through the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®). With over 40 years of industry experience, she brings deep expertise in the management, leasing, and sale of residential, commercial, and association properties. Throughout her career, Laura has held prominent leadership roles, including serving as a Regional Vice President and a member of the Student Advisory Committee for IREM®. Since 2013, she has also contributed her insights as a member of the University of Alaska Real Estate Program Advisory Board. In addition to property management, her firm has provided consulting and expert witness services since 2018. Laura is a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Alaska and maintains offices in Alaska, Texas, and California. She holds active memberships in several professional organizations, including the Community Association Institute (CAI), Building Owners and Managers Ass...

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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP

Legal Nurse Consulting

Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.

Arizona

Nurse Practitioner, Nurse - Emergency, Urgent Care, Medical Bill Review, Orthopedics, GYN, Pediatrics, Acute Care, Personal Injury, Longterm care, Labor/delivery, Neonatal, Outpatient Care, CR35 exams, Oncology, Nursing standards, ICU, Life Care Planning, PACU/recovery room, Medical-surgical, home health care

Karen Wilkinson is a nurse practitioner who offers broad expertise in many types of nursing. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience and 20 years of nursing and paralegal faculty experience. She has authored many nursing/legal publications and has presented at national conferences. Over those 30 years of clinical work and nursing faculty roles, she has worked in various settings, including acute care hospitals, emergency departments, urgent care, outpatient clinics, pediatrics, orthopedics, pain management, PACU, anesthesia, intensive care, medical/surgical, oncology, GYN, infant and pediatric ICU, special care nursery, OB/post-partum, community health/home care, and long term care. As a nurse practitioner, Karen is uniquely qualified to assess a case's medical and nursing issues. Her years of nursing and faculty experience make her an expert in critiquing nursing, medical, and ancillary care. She has been trained and certified in medical bill review and life care pla...

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Ralph N. Purcell, MD

Purcell Orthopedic Institute

Scottsdale, Arizona

Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery - General Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Impairment Ratings, Personal Injury, Industrial Injury, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Orthopedics

Board Certified Practicing Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Hand Surgery, Fellow of Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons, Sports Medicine, Trauma, Impairment Ratings, Expert Witness, Industrial Injuries, Athletic Injuries, Motor Vehicle Injuries, Extremity Surgery, Spine. Attending Ortho Surgeon Columbia U.- 15 yrs. Harvard, Columbia and New York U. Trained, National Lecturer on IMEs and Injury Causation. Extensive Deposition and Trial Experience. Dr. Purcell is licensed in AZ, NV, UT, WY, KS, IA, WA, AK, OR, ID, NE, MT, CO and FL* (*FL is telemedicine only)

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Andrew R Heath, DC, FIACA

Plaintiff or defense UR/med. necessity/doc. review

Andrew R. Heath, DC

Phoenix, Arizona

Chiropractic, Acupuncturist - Personal Injury, Chiropractic IME, Medical Records Review, Utilization Review, Plaintiff or Defense

1983 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic (Davenport), AZ Chiropractic License #3884 issued in 1984. 41 years in active solo practice (and currently) using chiropractic manipulation, physical medicine modalities and acupuncture. Former Medical Director of FCQA. 35 years as a Clinical Advisor for BCBSAZ doing chiropractic UR/UM, peer review and med. necessity determinations. Former member of BCBSAZ Medical Appeals and Professional Standards Committees. Vetted by URAC to make med. necessity/investigational determinations on chiropractic and non-chiropractic medical appeals. 30 years (and current) as a member of the BCBSAZ Credentialing/Clinical Quality Management Committees. Currently working for American Health Holdings, Inc. doing UR and preauthorization of PT/Chiropractic services. Currently doing IMEs for ISG, Inc.

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Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD

Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas

Arizona

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Low back pain, neck pain, personal injury, facet syndrome, discogenic disease, radiculopathy, CRPS, electromedicine, neuropathic pain, interventional pain management, medication management, including malpractice & DEA defense, over billing in pain management, over utilization in pain management

Dr. Odell is a Stanford and UCLA trained practicing anesthesiologist and pain management physician. A fellow of the Medical Scientist Training Program at Stanford, he received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (1974) and his MD (1976). He completed an anesthesia residency at UCLA in 1982. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine and a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP). Dr. Odell is the Founder of the Neuropathy & Pain Centers of Las Vegas and Owner of Associated Pain Specialists, located in east TN. A well-established pain management expert, he uses a wide variety of pain management techniques to treat patients in his private practices. Patients from around the country seek out the acclaimed Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas. Dr. Odell uses Sanexas, an advanced electromedical device that can produce favorable outcomes for treating neuropathic pain by healing the nerves. A broad spectrum of debilitating co...

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Damon M DellAglio, MD, FACEP

Boarded in Toxicology & Emergency Medicine

Dell'Aglio Medical Consulting, PC

Phoenix, Arizona

Emergency Medicine, Toxicology - Pharmacology, family law, product liability, sepsis, trauma, overdose, poisoning, antidotes, personal injury, resuscitation, drug abuse, drug withdrawal, alcohol impairment, drug testing, medical director, dram shop, post-mortem, healthcare administration, personal injury, drug impairment

I am a clinically practicing medical doctor who is board certified in both emergency medicine and medical toxicology. I have been an expert witness for several years, with deposition and trial testimony experience, serving both as an emergency medicine and medical toxicology expert. My toxicology and emergency medicine expertise has been of service to clients within multiple areas of law, including medical malpractice, product liability (medication delivery systems, etc.), dram shop, personal injury, traffic incidents with drug/ alcohol impairment questions, criminal law (review of substance use/ toxicology testing), family law (custody cases whereby parties require toxicology expert review of urine drug tests, etc.), civil tort (questions of drug/ alcohol use being integral to the case), and wrongful death (individual who died in legal custody and drug use/ exposure is in question) to name a few. In many of the medical malpractice cases, my combination of dual specialty knowled...

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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Arizona

Diagnostic Radiology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Independent Medical Examiner, IME, Medical Expert Witness, Brain Trauma, Radiology, Neuroradiology, MRI, Brain MRI, CT, Spinal Injury, Brain MRI Abnormalities, Forensic Radiology, Neuroimaging, DTI, Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI, Image Analysis

Dr. Joseph O. Ugorji is a board-certified, fellowship-trained MRI radiologist and Independent Medical Examiner with extensive experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal/musculoskeletal trauma. He provides attorneys with clear, medically supported radiology reports that translate complex imaging into actionable case insights. How Dr. Ugorji can assist attorneys: • Identify objective imaging evidence of brain or spinal injury • Clarify the extent and severity of neurological trauma Support or evaluate clinical diagnoses for TBI, brain injury, or spinal injury • Provide concise, high-quality expert reports for case review or litigation • Offer expert testimony as an Independent Medical Examiner (IME) or Medical Expert Witness Expertise and Advanced Imaging: • MRI techniques including Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Functional MRI, Quantitative MRI • Analysis of Brain MRI Abnormalities, white matter abnormalities, and subtle structural injuries • Experience with Brain Volum...

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Emin Gharibian, Psy.D.

Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology

Verdugo Psychological Associates

La Crescenta, California

Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stroke, Dementia, Personal Injury, IME/ AME, Worker's Compensation, Civil Competency (Testamentary Capacity, Contractual Capacity, Undue Influence, Conservatorship), Criminal Competency, Fitness for Duty, Violence Risk Assessment

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in forensic psychology and neuropsychology with over 10 years of experience in assessing, treating, and consulting on psychological disorders. I completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for various conditions including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, complications from a stroke, traumatic brain injury, concussions, learning disabilities, ADHD, and PTSD. I am appointed to the Juvenile Court Expert Witness and Competency Panel and Adult Criminal Court Expert Witness Panel in Los Angeles. I regularly conduct psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for attorneys and the court for criminal proceedings for mental health diversion and mitigation, violence risk, and competency to stand trial. I also specialize in forensic psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for immigration hearings, civil and criminal competency,...

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Gary P. Clemente

G. P. Clemente Consulting

Clovis, California

Slip Trip & Fall, Construction - Trip and Fall, Sidewalk Accidents, Sidewalk Trip and Fall, Sidewalk Repair, Property Management, Safety Inspection, Insurance Inspection, Concrete, Sidewalk Safety, Trip and Fall Hazards, ADA Compliance, Trip and Fall Injuries, Personal Injury, Slip Trip and Fall

Over 28 years as the president and founder of Sidewalk Safety Inc., servicing much of California as a construction expert in assessing and repairing over 50,000 walkway TRIP HAZARD LIABILITIES for property management firms, HOAs, commercial, residential, banking and insurance entities. As an expert legal witness, I am committed to providing precise, clear, factual information pertaining to personal injury cases resulting from TRIP AND FALL hazard liabilities related to exterior and interior walkway surfaces. Also, to assist in determining origination, prevention and assigned responsibility for such liabilities. Providing timely investigative assessments of TRIP AND FALL accidents with thorough and persuasive written reports. The presentation of these elements with a convincing oral summary in deposition and courtroom settings cannot be understated. For many years, I have also been a professional writer, author and speaker through the authorship of books, newspaper journals and co...

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John M. Garlich, MD, MHDS

Orthopedic Surgeon, Trauma

El Cajon, California

Orthopedic Surgery - Independent Medical Examination, Expert witness, Orthopedic IME, Orthopaedic Trauma, IME physician, Medical legal expert, Spine injuries, Orthopedic Injuries, Personal injury litigation, Shoulder injuries, Personal injury cases, Deposition testimony, Knee injuries

Dr. John Garlich is an orthopedic surgeon based in Los Angeles, CA, with a subspecialty in orthopedic trauma. He completed his education and training at notable institutions, including a residency in orthopedic surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center. Dr. Garlich holds a BS in Biology from Saint Louis University, a medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and a Masters in Healthcare Delivery Science from Cedars-Sinai. His professional achievements are recognized by a full academic scholarship for his master's program and his induction into Alpha Omega Alpha. Education & Training: Dr. Garlich earned his B.S. in Biology, magna cum laude, from Saint Louis University (2005–2009), followed by his M.D. from the University of Kansas School of Medicine (2010–2014), where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Cedars-Sina...

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Christine E. Valdez, Ph.D., ABPP

Forensic Psychologist – Trauma & PTSD

Walnut Creek, California

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - forensic psychologist, psychological injury, PTSD evaluation, trauma assessment, interpersonal violence, IME, personal injury, sexual harassment, expert witness, record review, rebuttal expert, causation, impairment, malingering, symptom validity, workplace trauma, disability evaluation, trauma expert, VA disability, trauma disorder

Christine E. Valdez, Ph.D., ABPP is a California licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified in clinical psychology. She specializes in forensic psychology and is retained in civil litigation to provide forensic psychological evaluation and consultation in cases involving trauma, PTSD, interpersonal violence, and psychological injury. Dr. Valdez has conducted over 1,000 forensic evaluations through her work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including disability and compensation-related assessments. Her evaluations address diagnosis, causation, and functional impairment and are grounded in both clinical expertise and research in traumatic stress. Dr. Valdez is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at California State University, Monterey Bay, where she teaches psychopathology and advanced research methods and trains clinicians in assessment and diagnosis. She has authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications and delivered more than 50 professional presentations on tra...

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Arthur B Kagan, FSA, EA

A | K Actuarial & Pension Services

Woodland Hills, California

Actuarial, Statistics - Actuary, Pension Plans, retirement plans, 401k plans, ERISA, IRS compliance, audits, pension consulting, life expectancy calculations, marital dissolution, employee benefits, personal injury, wrongful death, disability, loss of income, life estate values, insurance, annuities, executive plans

In the past 4 years I have completed about 50 expert witness cases, including personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, economic damages, family law, life estates, ERISA. public pension plan participant values, insurance, annuities, disability, deferred compensation plans, and general litigation. My experience is that by providing attorneys with an expert witness report by a certified actuary, they can win larger claims for their client. I am listed on many of the expert witness directories, as well as on Google. My CV is attached. Professional affiliations include F.S.A, Fellow Society of Actuaries (highest education for an actuary), E. A. Enrolled Actuary, M. A. A. A Member American Academy of Actuaries, ASPPA American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries, NIPA National Institute of Pension Administrators, and past affiliation as F. C. A. Fellow of Conference of Consulting Actuaries. Prior Board Member for Conference of Consulting Actuaries and N...

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Diana D Price, MA

Travel Industry and Tourism Expert

Diana Price & Associates, Forensic Travel Industry Expert & Litigation Consultant

Los Angeles , California

Travel & Tourism - Tourism & Travel, travel advisors, tour operators, duty to warn, standard of care, personal injury, terms & conditions, airlines, hotels & resorts, travel safety, transportation, motorcoach, tours, cruises, online travel, wrongful death, sexual assault, adventure travel experiences, travel agencies

Travel Industry Expert Experience and Qualifications I have thirty (30) years of experience in the Travel Industry, all of which was acquired while working for the American Automobile Association (AAA), the largest leisure travel organization in North America. While employed at AAA, Automobile Club of Southern California (ACSC) from the 1980s through 2012, I worked as a Seller of Travel in the capacity of a Travel Agent, Group Tour and Cruise Specialist (Tour Operator) in Group Operations, and also in the capacity of a Manager / Supervisor when overseeing and managing the AAA employed travel agents, Group Tour and Cruise Reservation Agents, and when dealing and interacting with outside tour operators / suppliers who sold travel products to AAA Travel. I first started working in the Travel Industry as a AAA Travel Agent in southern California. All of the AAA Travel Agencies and Travel Departments throughout the state of California (AAA of California) were state licensed Sellers of ...

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Ritvik P. Mehta, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

San Diego, California

Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck - Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injury, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Nasal Injury, Vertigo, Disability, Breathing Difficulty, Dog Bite Injury, Chronic Pain, Hearing Loss, CSF Leak, Infection

Dr. Ritvik P. Mehta is a highly accomplished otolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurotology, and skull base surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. He completed his internship in General Surgery and residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Facial Nerve Disorders at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He further specialized in Neurotology and Skull Base Surgery during his fellowship at UC San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Mehta is the Founder and Medical Director of California Head & Neck Specialists and the California Facial Nerve Center. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of facial paralysis, where he has developed innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes. He has been actively involved in medical missions, providing specialized surgical care for microtia ...

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Wayne M Whalen, DC, QME

Santee, California

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology - 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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Richard Zumwalt, PhD

Neuropsychologist & Former First Responder

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Huntington Beach, California

Neuropsychology, Psychology - IME, Disability Evaluation, Cognitive Impairment, Traumatic Injury, Cognitive Function, Functional Capacity, Personal Injury, Cognitive Assessment, Standard of Care, TBI, Neurodegenerative Disease, Forensic Evaluation, Risk Assessment, Post Concussion Assessment, Memory Loss, Executive Function

Dr. Richard Zumwalt is a distinguished neuropsychologist with a specialization in brain-related disorders, psychological evaluations, and psychotherapy. He is a California Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved psychological evaluator, with extensive expertise in personal injury and workers' compensation evaluations, especially in cases involving traumatic brain injury, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also has extensive experience in conducting pre-employment psychological evaluations for public safety candidates. Dr. Zumwalt holds a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University, where his dissertation focused on the relationship between self-efficacy and situated cognition in relapse situations. He furthered his specialization with post-doctoral training in Neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University and advanced training in Neuropsychological Assessment at the University of California, Berkeley. His professional career includes roles as a Neu...

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Tatevik Torossian

Forensic CPA Litigation Support & Expert Witness

Grobstein Teeple LLP

Woodland Hills, California

Fraud, Accounting - Complex commercial litigation, expert witness, economic damages, lost profits, fraud investigations, trust disputes, partnership disputes, wrongful termination, wage disputes, personal injury, family law, wrongful death, bankruptcy, lost wages, fidelity losses, employee theft, partnership dispute, shareholder dispute, trust and estate

Tatevik has over 16 years of experience in forensic accounting and fraud investigations, specializing in the analysis and measurement of economic damages related to complex commercial litigation, trusts and estates, business interruption losses, loss of earnings calculations, family law, and employee theft. Designated as an expert witness, with experience in evaluating and preparing expert witness reports and calculations for Federal and State Courts. Professional Status: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), California Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF) Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Member, AICPA's Forensic and Valuation Services Group Member, American Bar Association (ABA) Litigation, Business Law and Dispute Resolution sections Member, Women in White-Collar Criminal Defense Association (WWCDA) Member, National Associ...

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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Irvine, California

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Benjamin Busfield, MD, FAAOS, FACS

Diablo Orthopedic Consultants

San Francisco Bay area, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Shoulder replacement, hip replacement, knee replacement, joint replacement, fractures, trauma, personal injury, arthroscopic surgery

Fellowship trained and board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, fellow of AAOS, 10 years of practice as a community surgeon, author of over 15 peer reviewed journal Articles Dr. Benjamin Busfield specializes in arthroscopy, care of athletes, and sports-related injuries. His interests include injuries to the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He completed an additional year of Fellowship training for sports medicine and arthroscopy at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, the birth place of the Tommy John elbow surgery. Dr. Busfield is board certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) and is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS). Furthermore, he has been awarded the Certificate of Additional Qualification (CAQ) for Orthopedic Sports Medicine. This distinction, in conjunction with his Sports Medicine fellowship training, is held by very few local surgeons in the area. As a general...

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Stephen George

Landscape Design and Construction Defects Expert

Landscapes West

San Diego, California

Construction Defects, Landscape Design - landscape standards, construction defects, landscape design, irrigation, landscape construction, water intrusion, personal injury, arboriculture, property line dispute, landscape standard of care & standard for the industry, lighting, maintenance practices, cost to cure, masonry, concrete, drainage, industry standards

California Landscape Contractor - Lic. #389976 & #961442 Certified Segmented Retaining Wall Installer - CSRW1 Certified Concrete Paver Installer ICPI Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute Specialist Course - Permeable Paver Installation ICPI Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute MWEL Mastering Water Efficient Landscapes CLCA California Landscape Contractors Association & The Metropolitan Water District Belgard Hardscapes Belgard Authorized Contractor Certificate of Authenticity Memberships: CLCA California Landscape Contractors Assoc. IR Irrigation Association ISA International Society of Arboriculture CNHA National Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association PTCA Professional Tree Care Association of San Diego Awards: California Landscape Contractors Association Residential Design & Build Residential Landscape Construction Commercial Design & Build Comme...

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Diane J Weiss, MD, MPH

Expert Witness/Psychiatry IME (40 years)

Beverly Hills , California

Psychiatry - Sexual Harassment & Discrimination, PTSD, Employment Law, Harassment, Emotional Distress, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Injury, Personality Disorders, Litigation Support, Psychological Trauma, Psychotherapy, IME, Eggshell Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation, Pain & Suffering

With over 40 years' experience in psychiatry, including decades providing expert witness litigation support, IMEs regarding psychiatric aspects of harassment (sexual/gender-based/racial), employment law, and/or injuries/accidents related to Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation issues, Dr. Weiss is well known for her comprehensive, fact-based, persuasive reports. (Please note: Dr. Weiss is an adult psychiatrist, and would not be the appropriate specialist to opine about children. Dr. Weiss does work on pro per cases.) Dr. Weiss' unique ability to establish exceptional rapport with clients allows for thoughtful, thorough examinations, leaving no stone unturned. As everything affects the psyche, her keen attention to detail with complex medical-legal records enables her to integrate highly complex psychiatric histories and concepts, coming to evidence-based opinions, and providing high-caliber, usable medical-legal reporting and testimony. Dr. Weiss has decades of diverse expe...

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Alan R. Hugenot

Alan Ross Hugenot Inc.

San Francisco, California

Maritime - Maritime Casualties, Personal Injury, Root Cause Analysis, Ship-handling, Sailing yachts, Motor yachts, Charter contracts & disputes, Sail Racing Rules, Jones Act, Dis-masting, Capsizing, Sinking, Collisions, Yacht Design & Engineering, Boatyard repairs, Insurance disputes, Cruise ships

Merchant Marine Officer, Master Mariner, Near Coastal Inspected Passenger Vessels, Steam Motor & Sail for 34 years. STCW 95 and Radar Observer Unlimited, Navigation, Safety Regulations, Shipboard Safety/Security, Deck Seamanship, Rules of the Road, Experienced Towing & Rescue of Yachts and Small Craft. Maritime Smuggling. Naval Architect-Marine Engineer, Full Member SNAME 40 years, Expert on Diesel failure analysis, Experienced Engine Rebuilder, Engine replacements, Electrical Propulsion Controllers, Solar Panels & controllers, High voltage storage batteries, Diesel generators & Inverters, 12VDC, through 96VDC. 125VAC & 240 VAC. Expert on all shipboard mechanical systems, fuel oil, lube oil, fire protection, all piping and pumping, HVAC, • Chairman, SNAME Motor Craft & Service Craft Panel (SC-4) Small Craft Technical & Research Committee (Since 2006). • Principal National Fire Protection Association-NFPA Motor Craft Committee (2011), • Member of five American Boat and Yacht Coun...

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Amr Beltagui, MBChB, MD, DFAPA

Expert in Crisis & Emergency Mental Health

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Newport Beach, California

Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine - 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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Teo Ernst, PsyD, ABPP

Pacific Forensic Group

Alameda, California

Forensic Psychology, Neurology - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury, Testamentary Capacity, Undue Influence, Personal Injury, Forensic Psychology, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Violence Risk, Mitigation, Resentencing, Sex Offenders, Employment Discrimination & Harassment, False Confession, Juvenile Evals

The Pacific Forensic Group is a highly specialized team of experts in forensic psychology, neurology, and neuropsychology. Dr. Ernst, the practice director specializes in PTSD, Mitigation and Resentencing, Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence, and Employment Evaluation. He is one of a select group fewer than 40 psychologists in California who have undergone the rigorous examination process necessary to obtain Board Certification in Forensic Psychology. Dr. Ernst is an Associate Clinical Professor in the UCSF Department of Psychiatry where he provides teaching and supervision on a voluntary basis. As a trauma expert, The Pacific Forensic Group is a California based expert witness firm. Conducting evaluations in English and Spanish, we are positioned to address the vast majority of forensic issues related to the brain, behavior, and psychological functioning. Our bench of experts in forensic psychology, neuropsychology, and neurology represent a substantial depth and breadt...

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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 - 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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John R. Panek, DPM, CLCP, LCP-C

Life Care Planner, Podiatric Medical Physician

For Life - Physician Life Care Planning

San Diego, California

Life Care Planning, Podiatry - Certified Life Care Planner, CLCP, LCP-C, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Life Care Plans, Catastrophic injury, Non-catastrophic injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Personal Injury, Burns, post traumatic arthritis, DJD, Foot and Ankle Surgery. Life Care Planning

I am a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP, LCP-C). I have had a successful 25 year history of practicing as a podiatric physician and surgeon. I am now dedicating my skills to Life Care Planning. I do Life Care Plans NATIONALLY, I am uniquely skilled as an expert in Life Care Planning especially involving the lower extremities (amputation, paralysis, burns, post traumatic arthritis, etc.). However, I can perform a comprehensive Life Care Plan for all catastrophic and non-catastrophic injuries (TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputations, paraplegia, quadriplegia, Personal Injury, Burns, post traumatic arthritis, and etc..). I promise to be available to discuss your case and will strive to provide the highest quality of damages valuation services in this industry. >>>>>>>>> In addition, I am exclusively able to provide a medical cost projection (or "limited" life care plan) for foot and ankle injuries that often lead to progressive and future degenerative arthritis and disability. For ex...

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Lars Hungerford, Ph.D., ABPP-CN

Advanced Neuropsychology

San Diego, California

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Concussion, Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS), Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Stroke, Personal Injury, Dementia, Depression, Substance Abuse, Neuropsychological Assessment, Malingering, Neuropsychology, Consultation

Dr. Lars Hungerford was board certified in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology in 2012 and has over 20 years of experience. He is considered a subject matter expert on traumatic brain injury and has extensive experience evaluating patients with brain injuries ranging in severity from mild to severe. He has given numerous invited lectures to national and international audiences on topics such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, post-concussive syndrome, mild traumatic brain injury, and posttraumatic stress disorder and has been routinely praised for his ability to present complex information in interesting and accessible ways. Dr. Hungerford has worked in various settings (e.g. inpatient hospitals, outpatient hospitals, psychiatric inpatient hospitals, military treatment facilities, and private practice) and is engaged in research, education, and clinical work related to brain injury and associated conditions. He dedicates part of his prac...

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Lucas A Klein, Ph.D.

Expert Psychologist: Reports/Testimony/Consults

DR KLEIN PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC

San Diego, California

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Personality testing, Psychological Testing, Emotional Damages, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Psychological trauma, Depression, Emotional distress, Personal injury, Trauma and abuse, Diagnostic Assessment, Motor Vehicle Accident, Assault, psychoanalyst, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Abuse, Malingering

I am a highly experienced, articulate, and reliable expert witness with over 15 years in private practice, specializing in forensic psychological evaluations across civil, criminal, and correctional contexts. I bring a rare combination of scientific rigor and clinical depth, holding a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with forensic and assessment training, and advanced certification as an Adult Psychoanalyst—one of the most extensive and selective post-licensure trainings available. My unique training allows me to generate scientifically grounded, psychometrically robust evaluations and to present them with clarity, precision, and credibility in legal settings. Why Attorneys Hire Me Recognized Expert in Psychological Testing: Extensive experience with a wide range of assessments, including malingering, PTSD, cognitive functioning, and personality profiling. Straightforward and Effective Communicator: Able to distill complex psychological data into clear, persuasive courtroom testimony...

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Steven D. Kamajian, DO, CMD, FACOFP

Solo Practitioner

Glendale, California

Nursing Homes, Hospice and Palliative Care - Geriatrics, Life Care Planning, Long Term Care, Managed Care & HMOs, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Homes, Personal Injury, Undue Influence

Experienced Expert. Speedy and Objective Records Reviews; Standard of Care, Causation and Damages Opinions, including Life Expectancy and Future Care Costs; Comprehensive Report Writing. Balanced plaintiff/defense work. References Available on Request. Dr. Kamajian has worked as a geriatrician, family physician, medical director, and hospice physician in Southern California since 1985. He is a past president and current board member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians - California (ACOFPCA), which is the state chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP). Dr. Kamajian is a specialty peer reviewer in geriatrics, long-term care, and family medicine for ACOFPCA’s journal, Osteopathic Family Physician, which has a bi-monthly monthly print circulation of over 9,000. He attends to patients at several local skilled nursing facilities and multiple assisted living facilities. Dr.Kamajian is the Medical Director at Hillcrest Hospice in Bu...

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Sidney P Blum, CPA, CFE, CFF, CPEA

Economic Damages-IP Contracts Licensing, Royalties

ECONOMIC DAMAGES, IP, ROYALTIES, LICENSING, BUSINESS DAMAGES

Los Angeles and San Francisco, California

Business Damages, Intellectual Property - Damages, Economic Damage, Accounting, Intellectual Property, DMCA, Patent, Copyright, Trademark, Royalty Audit, Fraud, False Advertising, Valuation, Breach of Contract, Wrongful Termination, Employment Law, Brands, Complex Business Litigation, Personal Injury, Lost Profits, Unjust Enrichment

ECONOMIC DAMAGES, IP, ROYALTY AUDIT, LICENSING, BREACH OF CONTRACT EXPERT. "The Expert's Expert". NEARLY 100% OF DAMAGE CALCULATIONS ACCEPTED OVER OTHER EXPERTS. For when you expert really matters, go with the expert trusted by juries and judges. Leading testifying forensic expert on high stakes financial damages in litigations for intellectual property, general damages, breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, licensing disputes, reasonable royalty rates, lost profits, fraud, & royalty auditor competence. His 30+ years experiences includes corporate and as an in-charge KPMG Partner. He was the Chief Audit Officer of Beats (now Apple). Author of two books on contract financial language and auditing (Oxford University Press & LexisNexis). His well-written grounded reports are cited as best examples by judges. Economic Damages Mr. Blum has been a damages expert on more than 150 federal and state cases. Cases include complex litigation, intellec...

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Tracy Myers, AIA

Myers Consulting

California

Architecture, Construction Defects - Standard of care, general construction, personal injury, trip and fall, stairs, accessibility, ADA, construction, defect analysis, roofing, waterproofing, fenestration, building enclosure, building envelope, accident, contracts, architect, general contractor, NCARB, RRO

Tracy Myers is an architect and general contractor with 34 years of broad experience in architectural design, project management, property condition evaluation, construction administration, general construction, forensics, and property loss consulting. She specializes in expert witness testimony related to architectural and general construction issues, personal injury defect and accident investigation, building enclosure investigation and repair including waterproofing, roofing and fenestration, forensic architecture, litigation support, property loss evaluation, code upgrade review, peer review and quality assurance services. Prior to opening her own consulting practice in 2019, she worked for privately-owned architectural and forensic architectural firms, a corporate development department at a privately-owned restaurant company, a roofing manufacturer as a member of their Building and Roofing Science team, and a construction consulting firm. Ms. Myers has worked in the fore...

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Mark J Withrow, CFC, CFLC, CMI, CHPP

Premises Liability/Security Best Practice/Crime

Golden State Security Consulting

Pleasanton, California

Premises Liability, Hotel & Restaurant - Guard Force, Loss Prevention, Crime Foreseeability, Security Negligence, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Use of Force, Security Best Practices, Property Management, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Management, Parking Lot Crime, Security Contracts, Warehouse Security, Major Event Security, Video Review

Over 30 years law enforcement and Security Management Experienced in complex trial preparation, report writing, and legal research Exceptional case management and communication skills Qualified expert in Alameda and San Joaquin counties. Diligent at conducting safety-security audits and vulnerability assessments Frequently evaluate Negligence and Liability, Standards of Care, Personal Injury, Crime Foreseeability, Security Audits and Risk Assessments A detail-oriented critical and analytical thinker who understands the discovery process and stages of litigation Have attained the CFLC designation (Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant) with FEWA. Vice President of FEWA Northwest Region

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Antonio Avalos, PhD

Economic damages expert witness

Valley Economics Associates, Inc.

Fresno, California

Economics, Financial - economist, forensic economist, economic damages, personal injury, wrongful death, wrongful termination, loss of earnings, discrimination, expert witness, loss of household services, life care plan valuation, loss of earning capacity, economic losses, tax neutralization, medical malpractice

Dr. Avalos is a Professor of Economics at California State University, Fresno, where he has served as a faculty member since 2003. Dr. Avalos’ research and publication record relevant to forensic economics includes the following: • Avalos, Antonio, R. Sean Alley, and Philip T. Ganderton, “Assessing Economic Damages in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation: The State of New Mexico”, Journal of Forensic Economics, 28(1-2):211-226, 2019. • Avalos, Antonio, “General Guidelines for the Conversion of Damages Calculated in Foreign Currency: Tort Claims”, Journal of Forensic Economics 28(1):1-14, 2019. • Avalos, Antonio and Sean Alley, “Use and Limitations of Purchasing Power Parity for the Conversion of Damages Calculated in Foreign Currency: An Updated Look”, Journal of Legal Economics 21(2): 1-25, 2015. • Avalos, Antonio and Sean Alley, “Are Mexican Net Discount Rates Stationary? An Application for Lost Earnings Damages Involving Undocumented Workers”, Journal of Forensi...

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Nicole M Vienna

Forensic and Neuropsychology

Vienna Psychological Group, Inc.

Los Angeles, California

Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology - Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Violence Risk Assessment, Personal Injury, Testamentary Capacity, Contractual Capacity, Undue Influence, Anxiety, Depression, Malingering, Personality Disorders, Damage Assessment

I am a licensed psychologist in California specializing in forensic and neuropsychological evaluations with approximately 15 years of clinical, correctional, and forensic experience. I have specialized training in PTSD and trauma-related disorders. I provided trauma informed treatment in private practice utilizing evidenced based methods to individuals who experienced negative emotions, cognition, and impairment in functioning. Additionally, I have extensive training in adolescent brain development, brain disorders, and neuropsychology as I completed a two-year postdoctoral specialization in Neuropsychology through Fielding University. I conduct a range of psycho-legal evaluations. My opinions are grounded in evidence-based, empirically supported psychological and neuropsychological assessment methods and clinical research. Civil evaluations: Personal injury (trauma assessments/PTSD & TBI claims), expert testimony regarding trauma (PTSD and adverse childhood experiences), and civil...

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Emin Keshishyan, MSPA, PA-C, CLCP

Certified Life Care Planner & Medical Expert

Legacy Life Care Planning, LLC

Los Angeles, California

Life Care Planning, Physician Assistant - Certified Life Care Planner, CLCP, Future Medical Costs, Medical Cost Projection, Catastrophic Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Physician Assistant, Mini Life Care Plan, Rebuttal Report, Plaintiff, Defense, Workers Compensation, Amputation, Spine Surgery, Burns, Life Expectancy

Emin Keshishyan is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) and Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) with 20+ years of hands-on clinical experience in orthopedic spine surgery, emergency medicine, and diagnostic imaging. Unlike life care planners without direct clinical backgrounds, he brings firsthand surgical and procedural knowledge to every plan he authors. He provides defensible, evidence-based Life Care Plans for both plaintiff and defense counsel in personal injury, medical malpractice, and complex medical damages cases — nationwide. Services Include: - Comprehensive Life Care Plans (catastrophic & non-catastrophic injuries) - Medical Cost Projections for case valuation, mediation, or settlement - Mini Life Care Plan — a fast, cost-effective projection for early case assessment or mediation - Critical Review & Rebuttal of opposing Life Care Plans - Expert Testimony Why Attorneys Work With Him: - Clinical accuracy backed by direct surgical experience - Reports built on pe...

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Katya Cornejo, PsyD

Expedient Medicolegal Services

San Francisco, California

Psychology, Neuropsychology - 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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Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.

Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc

Long Beach, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, homicide, child sexual abuse disclosures,w orkplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessment

I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.

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Dr. Kelly S. Harvey, MS, PT, DPT, TPS, CLCP, CFCE

Forensic Analyst, Damages Expert, Life Care Plans

Harvey Medical Legal Consulting

Los Angeles, California

Life Care Planning, Physical Therapy - Trauma, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Burns, Pain Management, Defense Medical Exam, Functional Capacity Eval, Workman's Comp, Product Liability, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Life Care Planner, Catastrophic Case Management

Dr. Harvey is internationally respected as a pediatric, adult, and geriatric rehabilitation expert. She specializes in the treatment of complex orthopedic trauma, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations, and burns. She draws from her 30 years of evidenced based practice expertise, utilizing a clinically driven research approach, with the support of a dynamic network of multidisciplinary experts, to serve and deliver on each case. Harvey Medical Legal Consulting provides Life Care Planning, A Day in the Life Video Presentations, Expert Witness Reports and Testimony, Damage Assessment, Medical Record Review, and Life Expectancy Services. Dr. Harvey routinely provides expert opinions addressing the following diagnoses: Orthopedic Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Anoxic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation, Burn Injury, Birth Injury, Neurologic Injury, Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Illness, Dental Injuries, Psychiatric, Psychological Tr...

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Michael Trousdale, PhD

Economic Damages Expert Witness

Econ One Research

Los Angeles, California

Economics, Business Damages - Damages, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Discrimination, Employment, Antitrust, Market Power, Market Definition, Class Action, Class Certification, Economic Analysis, Econometric Analysis, Economic Consulting

Dr. Michael Trousdale is a managing director at Econ One Research with over 15 years of experience conducting and managing complex economic research. As an economic expert, Dr. Trousdale applies economic and statistical analysis to liability and damages estimation for litigation matters. He has consulted on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants across a wide array of industries and products, including professional sports, commercial real estate, steel products manufacturing, air & surface transportation, oil & gas, electricity, pharmaceuticals, radio equipment, and a variety of others.

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Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD

Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas

California

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Samara Aldahwi, MA, PsyD

Forensic Trauma & Psychological Evaluations

Beverly Hills, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Forensic Evaluation, Trauma, Disfigurement Trauma, Chronic Stress, Legal Assessment, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Burn Injury Trauma, Evaluation, Expert Witness, Emotional Damages, Anxiety Disorders, Harassment, Clinical Report Writing, Court Testimony, PTSD, Depression, Workplace Trauma, Court Letters, Psychological Evalu

Dr. Samara Aldahwi, LMFT (CA License 111855), is a psychotherapist specializing in forensic-level psychological evaluations for legal cases, including personal injury, trauma, PTSD, medical malpractice, workplace incidents, and emotional damages. She provides detailed, court-ready clinical reports, expert analysis, letters to judges, and rapid turnaround evaluations for attorneys and legal teams. Dr. Aldahwi has experience preparing psychological evaluations for high-profile cases, including litigation against major corporations. She is known for producing precise, comprehensive, and culturally informed assessments that clearly document clinical findings, functional impairment, DSM-5 diagnoses, and the psychological impact of injury or negligence. Her background includes a PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy, an MA in Clinical Psychology, and extensive global research across seven continents focused on culture, trauma, and human behavior. She provides expert consultation, depositi...

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Paul C Stanford

Forensic Vocational Expert in Personal Injury

Stanford Vocational Consulting

FRESNO, California

Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment - Forensic Vocational Expert, Earning Capacity Analysis, Employability Analysis, Personal Injury Expert Witness, Third-Party Liability Expert Witness, Cases involving Traumatic Brain Injury, Cases involving Orthopedic Impairments, Return-to-Work Analysis, Transferable Skills Analysis

PAUL STANFORD, M.S., ABVE Forensic Vocational Expert Witness | Loss of Earning Capacity | Employability & Vocational Damages Paul Stanford, M.S., ABVE, is an ABVE-certified forensic vocational expert and one of only approximately 57 vocational experts nationwide to hold board certification through the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE). He specializes in loss of earning capacity evaluations, employability analysis, and vocational damages in personal injury and third-party liability litigation. Mr. Stanford provides objective, evidence-based vocational expert opinions regarding an individual’s ability to return to work, access competitive employment, and sustain future earnings following injury. He conducts comprehensive forensic vocational assessments in cases involving catastrophic injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI), orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, neurocognitive complaints, and complex functional limitations. His evaluations integrate detailed medical record revie...

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Princess Walsh, PsyD

Clinical and Forensic Psychology Expert

Los Angeles, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Workplace Discrimination, PTSD, Violence Risk Assessments, Mental Health Diversion, Sex Offense, Mitigation, Fitness for Duty, Depression, Personal Injury, Risk Assessments, Anxiety, Forensic Psychology

Dr. Princess Walsh Psy.D., LMFT, LPCC is a clinical and forensic psychologist and Professor at Pepperdine University. She focuses on forensic mental health assessments (FMHA) addressing a range of psycho-legal issues. Her areas of practice include psychological evaluations for the courts in both criminal and civil matters. She has experience conducting evaluations in private practice settings and has performed forensic assessments in correctional facilities with youth and adults. Her focus is on Mental Health Diversion, Risk Assessments, Workplace Discrimination, Fitness-for-Duty, and Sex Offense Risk Assessments. Dr. Walsh’s approach is grounded in objectivity, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to providing high-quality, ethically sound evaluations. In addition to her forensic work, Dr. Walsh has experience conducting neuropsychologically informed evaluations for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She integrates objectiv...

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Lisa Stirling, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Encinitas, California

Dermatology - 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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Ellika McGuire, MD

Experienced Child and Adult Psychiatry Expert

Ellika McGuire MD PLLC

California

Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Child, Adolescent, Adult, Trauma, Emotional Damage, PTSD, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation/Suicide, Physical and Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, LGBTQ+, Transgender, Divorce, and More

Double board-certified, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, with 10+ years of clinical experience evaluating and treating patients with a broad range of psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, autism spectrum disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, PTSD, self harm, suicidal ideation, and more. Experience evaluating and consulting on personal injury, emotional injury, causation, standard of care, medical malpractice, disability, child abuse, and family law related litigation. Retained evenly by prosecution and defense. Unique expertise in work with LGBTQ+ youth and families, including work with transgender and gender non-conforming youth. Clinical Instructor and Supervisor in the University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry where I give lectures on psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, while supervising child psychiatry fellows. Thorough and efficient work, clear and well o...

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Raymond H. Chen, MD, DPhil

Stanford-Trained Cardiac Surgeon & Regional Chief

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Los Angeles, California

Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease - Standard of Care, Adverse Outcomes, Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Complications, Informed Consent, Device-Related Injury, Diagnostic Errors, Myocardial Infarctions, Medication Errors, Post-Surgical Issues, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Valve Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Infections, Angioplasty

Dr. Raymond H. Chen, MD, DPhil, is a distinguished senior cardiac surgeon with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), where he has been serving since 2004. Currently, he holds the position of Chief of the Regional Department of Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Chen earned his BA in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University, followed by his MD from Stanford University, and a DPhil in Immunology from Oxford University. His extensive training includes a residency in General Surgery and a Residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School where he served as chief resident in both specialties. Dr. Chen's clinical practice focuses on adult cardiac surgery, and he is certified by the Thoracic Surgery Board. He has performed over 3000 heart operations in the last 20 years. Throughout his career, Dr. Chen has been actively involved in clinical teaching, training medical students, physician assistants, and new cardiac surgeon...

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Mort Rizvi, M.D.

Expedient Medicolegal Services

North Hollywood, California

Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery - 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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William B Stetson, MD

Associate Clinical Voluntary Professor USC

Stetson Lee Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

Burbank, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Board certified in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, shoulder, knee, elbow, ankle, trauma, gunshot wounds to the extremities, Qualified Medical Examiner (QME), medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury

Dr. Stetson specializes in sports medicine with an expertise in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle. He has first-hand knowledge of athletic injuries and trauma related injuries with over 27 years of experience. Dr. Stetson is a full time practicing orthopaedic surgeon and he is a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) for the state of California. He has served as an expert witness for the last 17 years in over 75 cases involving complex personal injury, workers compensation, malpractice and product liability cases. He has over 25 years of teaching experience as a volunteer professor of orthopaedic surgery at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center where he teaches the residents orthopaedic surgery and arthroscopy. He has also served as the medical director and on the management committee of out-patient surgery centers. He is the author of over 45 peer reviewed publications and has over 100 national and international presentations. He has ...

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KAREL COSTA-ARMAS

Property Management, Community Associations,& HOA

Homeowner Association Consulting

California

Property Management, Premises Liability - HOA Management, Community Association Management, Homeowners Association, Property Management, Luxury high rise, Condo Association, premise liability, maintenance, security, Fiduciary Duty, personal injury, Community Manager, HOA, Highrise, slip and fall, Condominium, apartments, wrongful death, H.O.A., property

Professional Property Management can be a complex industry to navigate. HOA's, Apartment buildings, and other types of Community Associations ( common interest communities and multi-family properties), such as highrise condominiums encounter legal challenges often. Whether it is a slip and fall, criminal act, operational mistakes, procedural problems, violation of fiduciary duty, and or any probelm, I may be able to help your firm delve deep into the details that may help your case. If involved early enough in your case, I may be able to assist in your strategy for upcoming depositions. With nearly two decades in Florida's community association management industry, I have attained the necessary experience to assist my clients through just about any situation. I have handled a broad spectrum of construction projects for luxury properties in Miami and the Tampa Bay area. Those have given me an edge in this ever-changing field. Helping legal firms, insurance carriers, frustrated home...

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Saman Hazany, MD

Brain Injury (TBI) Imaging Specialist

Santa Monica , California

Radiology, Neuroradiology - DTI, Mild TBI, Accident, MVA, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Neuroradiology, Neuroradiologist, Neuroimaging, TBI, SCI, CVA, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Epilepsy, Seizure, Brain Tumor, Birth Trauma

Harvard Trained Traumatic Brain and Spine Injury Imaging Expert and Chief of Neuroradiology at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. Academic appointments at major academic centers (UCLA and USC) with focus on Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) in concussion/mild TBI. Board and Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in radiology and neuroradiology. Extensive experience in care of patients with traumatic brain and spine injury, stroke, epilepsy, and brain tumor. 18+ years experience. Extensive teaching and research leadership experience at USC (2012- present) and UCLA (2019 - present). Former Radiology department Chair and Director of Neuroradiology at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (2012-2018). CEO and chief neuroradiology expert witness at Neuro Experts, PC (2018-present), contributing to clinical care and medicolegal issues of numerous patients with neurological disorders. Frequent presenter and invited lecturer in neuroradiology and traumatic brain injury.

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James H Cantrell, CPM, CAM

Standard of Care Property, Association Management

Cantrell Associates

San Francisco, California

Real Estate, Property Management - Property management, Broker, agent, apartment, commercial, HOA, Condominium management, office, Slips Trips Falls, maintenance, water intrusion, mold, personal injury, security, homeowner association, due diligence, real estate property management, real estate disputes, condo management

Mr. Cantrell is currently active in day-to-day property management. He is a California Real Estate Broker, a Certified Property Manager (CPM), by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and a Condominium Association Manager (CAM) in the state of Florida. He is an expert in all aspects of Real Estate including Property Management of Residential, Commercial, Condominiums and Homeowners Associations, Shopping Centers. Expert in Standards of Care, property damage, personal injury, habitability, landlord/tenant, maintenance, air quality and mold issues, receiverships, lease interpretation, partnership agreements, trust properties, child molestation. An IREM instructor teaching throughout the US , Russia and Poland. Recipient 1987 Frank Lyons award-CPM of the year, CPM Emeritus 2011, President IREM San Francisco, IREM SF instructor of the year 2001, 2007 nd 2013 Lloyd Hanford Jr Distinguished Faculty award IREM. Featured speaker National Facility Management and Technol...

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Devrim Ikizler, PhD

Economic Damages Expert for Complex Litigation

IAMECON

California

Economics, Business Damages - Antitrust, Patent Infringement, Breach of Contract, Trade Secrets, Employment, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Loss of Earnings Capacity, ITC, Domestic Industry, Regulatory Impact, Lost Wages, Lost Profits, Market Share, Medical Negligence

In 2011 I have received my PhD in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. From 2011 to 2018, I worked as the Senior Economist to Professor Stephen Magee (White House Advisor to 4 different Presidents). Since 2015, I have been a part-time lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin (taught at the Economics Department, 12 classes, 800+ students). Since 2018, I am the founder and principal at IAMECON. I manage a multi-disciplinary team (6 full time staff: 2 PhD, 2 MAs, BS, BA) economists, statisticians, programmers, data scientists, and mathematicians, we handle all aspects of our work in-house. My team is agile, experienced, reliable and thorough. I write my own reports (no exceptions), always deliver excellence in live testimony - see my references and testimonials. Throughout my career as an economist, I published several economic articles in peer-reviewed journals, and my research has been awarded 4 federal research grants (totaling ~ $1.5 million between NSF and SBA)...

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Karl E. Steinberg, MD, CMD, HMDC, HEC-C

Geriatrics, Nursing Homes, Hospice/Palliative

Stone Mountain Medical Associates, Inc.

Oceanside, California

Geriatrics, Nursing Homes - Nursing Home - Skilled Nursing Facility, Hospice - End-of-Life Care, Palliative Care, Home Health, Assisted Living, Regulatory, Decubitus, Pressure Ulcers, Falls, Dementia - Alzheimer's, Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care - HMO, Life Care Planning, Personal Injury, Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Bioethics

Experienced Expert, 250+ depositions, 25+ trials. Speedy and Objective Records Reviews (plaintiff/defense); Standard of Care, Causation and Damages Opinions, including Life Expectancy and Future Care Costs, Regulatory Actions; Comprehensive Report Writing. References Available on Request. In clinical practice of post-acute and long-term care medicine, Geriatrics & Hospice in San Diego area since 1992; Chief Medical Officer, Bio-Pacific Admin Services (nursing facility management company); Chief Medical Officer, Beecan Health; Delegate, AMA and California Medical Association House of Delegates; Chair, CMA Council on Ethical, Legal & Judicial Affairs; Chair, CMA Administrative Medicine Forum; Clinical Faculty UCSD School of Medicine and Family Medicine Dept., Affiliate Faculty, California State University's Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care (San Marcos), Past President of CALTCM, Past President of PALTmed (Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Medical Association, previously AMDA,...

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Sarah DeMarco, Psy.D.

Forensic Psychology Expert

Elara Clinical & Forensic Psychology

Los Angeles, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sex Offense Risk Assessment, Violence Risk Assessment, Firearm Risk Assessment, Mental Health Diversion, Personal Injury/Civil, Psychosexual, Criminal Responsibility, Mitigation, Fitness for Duty, Malingering, Competency to Stand Trial, Adam Walsh Act, Personal Injury, PTSD, Civil Capacities

Dr. Sarah DeMarco is a licensed psychologist in California, New York, and New Jersey, with over a decade of experience conducting independent, evidence-based forensic mental health assessments in both criminal and civil matters. Dr. DeMarco’s forensic psychological expertise encompasses a wide range of psycholegal issues, including competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility (insanity), risk assessment for violence and sexual violence, mitigation, mental health diversion, fitness for duty, pre-employment, and personal injury matters. She also has specialized experience in firearm-related risk assessments, including concealed carry (CCW) permit denials, firearm rights restoration, and risk evaluations relevant to restraining orders and “red flag” statutes. Dr. DeMarco has provided expert witness testimony in over 60 cases across three different states in the above matters, as well as consultation to attorneys, courts, institutions, and agencies. Her reports are evidence-based...

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Nolte Analytics, LLP

Brian Nolte

Los Angeles, California

Appraisal & Valuation, Accounting - Damages, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Infringement, Patent Infringement, Lost Profits, Disgorgement, Forensic Accounting, Fraud Investigation, Business Interruption, Reasonable Royalties, Personal Injury, Employment Damages, Unjust Enrichment, Breach of Contract, Theft of Trade Secrets

Our Team includes experts with the highest and most respected professional credentials, including Certified Public Accountant and Accredited Senior Appraiser. Our Team includes experts with over 40 years’ experience performing damage analyses, valuation, economic studies, and financial investigations. Our experience prevents false starts and avoidable errors, delivering more cost-effective results. Our Team includes experts with over 200 trial testimonies. We typically present our conclusions graphically, using a proprietary presentation system. As a result, we have an unequalled track record of judges and juries accepting our conclusions.

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Rhonda S. Renteria, BSN, RN, CLNC, CLCP, CMCPS

TBI, SCI, Amp, Catastrophic, Med Mal, Autism, CP

Quality Life Care Plans, Inc.

Brea, California

Life Care Planning, Legal Nurse Consulting - Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Life, Worker's Compensation, TBI, SCI, Birth Injury, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Neonatal, Pediatrics, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Developmental Delay, Transplant, Geriatrics, Case Management, Wound Care, Amputation, Orthopedics

Rhonda has over 40 years experience as a registered nurse and currently is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, a Certified Life Care Planner and a Certified Medical Cost Projection Specialist with a myriad of extensive experience as a nurse, as well, 13 years as an expert witness. Rhonda provides consultative, expert witness and testimony services, nationally and internationally, for life care planning, future care needs, medical cost projections and rebuttals for both Plaintiff and Defense cases. Rhonda's registered nursing experience includes Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pediatric and Adult Home Health Nursing, Wound Care and Consulting, Air Flight Nursing, Post-Anesthesia Recovery Room, Case Management, Certified Faculty for the Accredited Continued Education, Global Affairs Dept. and Hospice Care. Rhonda has extensive experience with litigation cases involving TBI, SCI, Catastrophic Injury/Illness, Medical Malpractice, Amputation, Personal Injury, Pedia...

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Dick Bridy, PhD

RE MGT, CONTRACT DISPUTE, ADA, CODE VIOLATIONS

DBI Group Expert Witness

Solana Beach, California

Real Estate - Personal Injury, Slip Trip & Fall, Reconstruction-Photo/Video, Title 24 Part 2 - California Building Code, Title 24, Part 3 NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Permits/ Construction Docs, Realtor Disclosure, Misrepresentation, Negligence, Affirmative Duty

DBI Expert Witness is a commercial real estate Consulting Firm that offers services, including workplace safety and health standards of care and OSHA compliance services. • Litigation consultation services and trial testimony • Expert consultation on public safety, building compliance and personal injury • Building Code violations and property owner negligence • California Building Standards Code (Title 24) • Application, interpretations, compliance and industry consensus standards of the OSH ACT of 1970 • Lease obligations and Landlord/Tenant default Extensive experience in asset and property management issues related to management operations, leasing, Landlord/Tenant disputes, slip & falls, property inspection and maintenance, security, fiduciary and affirmative duties, plus standards of care for commercial facilities. Dr. Dick Bridy as over 45 years of experience as an owner/developer/redeveloper, asset/property manager, Realtor, investment syndicator and lender for commercial ...

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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP

Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner

MEDLCP

California

Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projection, Medical File Review, IME, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain Management - Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Headache, Neck Injury, Back Injury, Nerve Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Non-Catastrophic Injury

ABMS Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Pain Medicine, and Brain Injury Medicine. Developed integrated pain care service within the CentraCare Health network with multiple service lines including interventional pain medicine, medication therapy management, spine/musculoskeletal medicine, opioid transition clinic and interdisciplinary pain care. Primary author of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) chapter in Bonica’s Management of Pain, 5th edition. Co-author of CRPS practical diagnostic and treatment guidelines 5th edition. Founding member of International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Co-author of multiple North American Spine Society spine coverage recommendations. Co-author of Adult Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain for Institute of Clinical Systems Improvement, 16th edition. Reviewer for The Spine Journal and Pain Medicine. Served on multiple boards. Medical chart reviewer for appeals in state-run managed care and workers ...

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Andrew R. Zimbaldi, MBA

Property management, HOA management, brokerage

Kidder Mathews

Irvine, California

Real Estate, Premises Liability - Property management, brokerage, agent, apartment, commercial, HOA, slip and fall, premises liability, maintenance, standards of care, disclosure, owner and broker disclosure, personal injury, mold, bedbugs, water intrusion, health and safety, fiduciary duty, fraud, receivership

Currently active as the Senior Vice President of Asset Management Services for Kidder Mathews: one of the largest commercial and property management brokerage firms in the western United States. In excess of seventy million square feet of assets under management. Serves as an expert witness in property management, standards of care, brokerage, owner and agent disclosure, premises liability, water intrusion, mold, bedbugs, personal injury, health and safety, fiduciary duty, and most all aspects of the real estate industry.

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Barbara C. Luna, PhD, CPA, CFE, ASA, CVA, ABV, CFF, MAFF, CGREA, CREA, CMC

Damages

White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna, & Hunt, LLP

Sherman Oaks, California

Business Damages, Accounting - Forensic Accounting, Damages, Lost Profits, Lost Earnings, Lost Value of Businesses and Real Estate, Fraud. Extensive Expert Testimony in breach of contract, business interruption, dissolutions, intellectual property, construction, fraud, securities, personal injury, wrongful termination matters

Barbara Luna is a Senior Partner in the accounting and litigation services firm of White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt. She has served as a forensic accounting, damages and valuation expert witness for over forty years in business and personal injury litigation and bankruptcy matters. She analyzes financial, accounting, economic, business, real estate and valuation issues relating to liability and damages in litigation matters and reorganization of businesses. She has testified on numerous occasions in U.S. District Court, Superior Court, Bankruptcy Court, arbitrations and depositions.

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Dan Wolstein, PhD

Vocational and Life Care Planning Expert Services

Kincaid Wolstein Vocational & Rehabilitation Services

California

Life Care Planning, Vocational Rehabilitation - Matrimonial, Personal Injury, Life Care Plans, Vocational Assessment, Earnings Loss, Earnings Capacity, Loss of Future Earnings, Labor Market Surveys, Vocational Testing, Loss of Household Services, Transferable Skills Analysis, Employability Evaluation

Dr. Wolstein is the Past President of the American Board of Vocational Experts (2023-2025). He is a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor (LRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), and Forensic Vocational Expert (FVE). He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE/D) and holds the International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC). He previously served as Conference Chair (2022 and 2023). Dr. Wolstein provides vocational evaluations/earning capacity evaluations and life care planning in personal injury, marital, and employment matters, among other services. Specialty Areas Include: - Rehabilitation Needs - Wage Data Knowledge - Vocational Evaluation - National/State Wage Research - Labor Market Analysis - Vocational Rehabilitation - Employability Assessments - Assistive Technologies - Social Security Vocational Expert - Career Counseling - Job Search Activities - Test Admini...

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Christy A Full, SPHR

Human Resources Expert Witness - Cases Nationwide

FULL Service Consulting

Los Angeles, California

Human Resources, Employment - Negligent hiring, Wrongful termination, Disability accommodation, Discrimination, Harassment, Workplace violence, Background checks, Policies and compliance, Investigations, Job classification, Compensation, Company vehicle use, Negligent supervision, Sexual harassment, Leaves of absence, Workers compensation, Personal injury

Christy Full has nearly 40 years of hands-on experience working with companies ranging in size from 5 to 3000 employees in a variety of industries that include financial services, retail property management, advertising, hospitality, high tech and non-profit. Relying on her deep knowledge of all HR disciplines such as policies and compliance, talent acquisition and retention, compensation, benefits, safety, performance management and training she has been successful in building both an ongoing consulting and expert witness practice for businesses and attorneys. Her degrees in Psychology and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame offer the crucial foundation of Human Resources - combining an understanding of behavior with the ability to analyze data and patterns to design, implement, communicate and refine workplace policies, programs and practices that represent best practices and remain compliant in the ever-changing landscape of employment law. She has attained ...

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Dan Scheitrum, PhD

Expert Economist

LCPMD

Los Osos, California

Economics, Financial - Economic loss in personal injury, life care planning valuations, loss of earnings, loss of earnings capacity, loss of household services, present value of future medical needs, medical malpractice, plaintiff and defense, personal injury, catastrophic injury, non-catastrophic injury

Dr. Scheitrum is a PhD Economist with over fifteen years of experience calculating economic damages for litigation. Testified at deposition, arbitration, and trial for both plaintiff and defense clients. Performs estimates of economic loss in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and wrongful termination. Specializes in large data analysis for class actions and antitrust disputes. Worked at various litigation consulting firms providing insight on the calculation of economic damages in hundreds of disputes in the U.S. and internationally. Currently, Dr. Scheitrum is a university professor in California. LCPMD is sought by both plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide for credible, defensible expert assessments and testimony for compensatory economic damages. We provide expert reports that strengthen personal cases while offering physician and non-physician options to accommodate different needs and budgets. Our services include Life Care Plans, Medical Cost Projec...

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Marcel P. Fraix, DO, MBA, QME, FAAPMR

Healthcare MBA; Pain and Rehab Expert

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Pomona, California

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Hospital Administration - Traumatic Injury, Personal Injury, Standard of Care, Return of Function, Functional Capacity, Level of Permanent Disability, Surgical Side Effects, Case Reviews, IME, Complex Injury, Chronic Pain, Opioid Use, Long Term Care and Rehab, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Migraines, Back and Neck Injury

Dr. Marcel Fraix received his doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Pomona, CA. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA and fellowship in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine at Downey Regional Medical Center in Downey, CA. Dr. Fraix is board certified in Physical Medicine& Rehabilitation and specializes in musculoskeletal and rehabilitation medicine, including spinal disorders and pain, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. He is a Professor at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA and has published in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as authored chapters in Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Fraix also obtained an MBA from the Paul Merage School of Business at U.C. Irvine. He is interested in education and research as it relates to the management leadership and administration o...

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Theresa M Tarcha, DC

Chiropractic Expert Witness

Redondo Beach, California

Chiropractic, Independent Medical Examinations - Standard of Care, Negligence, Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Carotid Artery Dissection, Herniated Disc caused by Chiropractic Manipulation, Spinal Cord Injury, Sexual Assault, Chiropractor malpractice, Causation, Personal injury, Failure to Diagnose, State Board Complaints

Dr. Tarcha has been in private practice for 38 years, and continues to have an active clinical practice. She has been hired as a Chiropractic Expert Witness for over 20 years, and has trial and deposition experience for both Plaintiff and Defense. Cases include Stroke, Wrongful Death, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Carotid Artery Dissection, Herniated Discs from Chiropractic Manipulation, Spinal Cord Injury from Chiropractic Manipulation, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Sexual Battery and Sexual Assault. Dr, Tarcha served as President of the California Chiropractic Association, Los Angeles Southwest District, and was on the Board of Directors for the CCA. Teaching experience includes Supervising Chiropractor for the Clinical Internship program at the Southern California University of Health Sciences. She has been certified as a Qualified Medical Examiner by the State of California, and is also licensed as a X-Ray Supervisor. Professional affiliations include the Amer...

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John Price, Psy.D

Expert in Military & Performance Psychology

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Chula Vista, California

Psychology - PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Substance Abuse, Personal Injury, Stress Mitigation, Security Clearance Evaluations, Performance Evaluation, Fitness for Duty, Neurocognitive Screening, High Risk Placement, Suicide Risk Assessment, Psychometric Assessments, Mental Resilence, Emergency Mental Health

Dr. John B. Price is a distinguished licensed clinical psychologist with a robust career in psychological assessment, therapy, and operational psychology, spanning over two decades in the United States Navy. He holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Arizona, graduating cum laude. Dr. Price has an extensive background in military and sports psychology, focusing on performance enhancement, assessment, and the selection of personnel for high-stress environments. His areas of expertise include traumatic brain injury, stress and resilience assessment, psychophysiological predictors of performance, and the development of selection test batteries. He has conducted significant research in these areas, contributing to advancements in both military and psychological fields. Currently serving as a Special Staff Assistant to the Commodore and Ch...

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Mason D. Harrell, III, MD, MPH, FACOEM

San Diego, California

Occupational Medicine, Public Health - Chemical Exposures, Heat Injuries, Asbestos, Dust, Mold, Air Quality, Heavy Metals, Radiation, Toxicology, Fitness for Duty, Return to Work, Malingering, Stress, Violence, PTSD, Personal Injury, Disability, Chronic Pain, Telemedicine, Primary Care

Harvard Instructor of Physicians, Harvard-trained (Residency & MPH), double board-certified, full-time practicing physician in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Public Health, and General Preventive Medicine. Medical expert work with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the World Health Organization (WHO), American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), and MDGuidelines®. Published original research on Long Term and Short Term Disability in ACOEM’s Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and chapter author of Psychological Factors and Workforce Health in ACOEM’s Occupational Health Guide. Published with the World Health Organization in the Journal of Infectious Disease on Ebola infections in health care workers. His involvement in the coronavirus (COVID-19) response includes instructing medical, health, and safety professionals, creating policies and procedures, directing preventive medicine and public health, mitigating transmiss...

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Los Angeles, California

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, ADD, ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adderall, Ritalin, trauma, PTSD, suicide, addiction, substance abuse, IME, personal injury, fitness for duty, medical malpractice, disability evaluation, telepsychiatry

NOTE: I exclusively work with attorneys, employers, and insurance carriers. I do not work with self represented plaintiffs / plaintiffs in pro per. I am an Army veteran, double Ivy League trained, and two-time Jeopardy champion general adult psychiatrist with over 15 years experience in the pharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment of a broad spectrum of psychiatric illnesses. I have served as an expert in medical-legal matters over 100 times and have testified dozens of times. I maintain an active practice in Los Angeles. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Residency: UCLA - Chief Resident of Bipolar Disorders Clinic Medical School: University of Pennsylvania - Appel Award for Most Outstanding Student Entering Field of Psychiatry Undergrad: Brown University - Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honors

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Afshin Arianjam, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME

Board-Cert Ortho: QME, PI, Trauma & Sports Injury

Chino Hills, California

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine - Orthopedic Expert Witness, Personal Injury, Joint Replacement, Fractures, Trauma, Sports Medicine, Shoulder Injury, Knee Injury, Hip Injury, Arthroscopy, Meniscus Tear, Ligament Injury, Rotator Cuff Tear, Dislocation, Auto Accident, Slip and Fall, Standard of Care, Causation, Impairment Rating, QME

Afshin Arianjam, M.D., FAAOS, FAAHKS, QME Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon | Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine Education & Affiliations: University of Southern California, Bachelor of Science (Renaissance Scholar, Magna Cum Laude) University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Medical Doctorate Fellowship: Sports Medicine Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Medical Director Total Joint Program at Top 100 Hospital Dr. Afshin Arianjam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist with over a decade of experience in evaluating and treating complex musculoskeletal injuries. He currently serves as Medical Director of a nationally recognized Total Joint Program and practices at a Level 1 Trauma Center, where he manages acute and chronic injuries involving the shoulder, hip, knee, spine, and upper/lower extremities. As a Qualified Medical Evalua...

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Michael Wagner, MBA, CAFM, CSP, ASM, ASCA-C

Snow and Ice Removal - Fleet Safety Expert Witness

ExBet Advising, LLC

Parker, Colorado

Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability - Snow and Ice Management, Snow Removal, Snow Removal Contract, Property Management, Operations Management, Snowplow, ice control, slip and fall, slip and fall injury, contract performance, service performance, Premises Liability, fleet management, fleet safety, wrongful death, duty of care, Trucking, driver safety, personal injury

Qualifications Certified and experienced in snow and ice management, fleet and asset management, and organizational safety. Michael Wagner has over 14 years of experience in these areas, and over 17 years of technical experience. Aside from having legal experience as an expert witness, he also has experience in the legal and insurance field working for a large privately owned organization in commercial and residential landscaping, construction, architecture, and snow removal service provider. Michael has extensive education in business and service management which includes his MBA, BSBA, and industry leading certifications and certificates. Snow and Ice Management - Certified Snow Professional (CSP) and Advanced Snow Manager (ASM) - ASCA-C Certified with the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) - Development and management of snow and ice removal services. - Review and creation of snow and ice removal contracts for contractors, subcontractors, municipalities, homeowner ...

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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Colorado

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Joseph H Fillmore, MD, MBA

Expert-Pain and Rehabilitation

Colorado Pain Consultants

Denver, Colorado

Pain Management - Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Personal Injury, Workman's Compensation, Auto Collisions, Interventional Pain, Back Injuires, Joint Injuries, Cervicogenic Headache, Radiofrequency Ablation, Epidural Injections, Knee Injections, Viscosupplementation, Cervical Spine Pain Procedures, Thoracic Spine Pain Procedures, C1-2 joint injections, Celiac Plexus Blocks

I have 28 years of experience as an expert witness for cases involving worker's compensation injuries and personal liability including auto collisions, falls, etc. My medical practice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal conditions, nerve and musculoskeletal injuries. Currently, I work with an independent physical medicine and rehabilitation practice in Denver, and independently contract as a specialist for two workman's compensation practices also in Colorado. I also provide physician advisor services to a large workman's compensation insurer. Previously, I worked with a large anesthesia group in Chicago and a nationally ranked orthopedic practice at Rush University Medical Center, also in Chicago. Over the years, I have provided expert witness services for 100's of cases including independent medical evaluations, record reviews, depositions and trials. I have a medical degree from the University of Illinois and completed my residency at the Rehabilitation In...

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Kenneth C Free, MBA, RRP, MHS

Authentic and Credible Litigation Hotelier

Straightline Hospitality, Inc.

Greenwich, Connecticut

Hotel & Restaurant, Hotel & Restaurant - hotel operations, lost profits, business interruption damages, personal injury, wrongful death, standard of care, asset management, management agreements, franchising, premises liability, hotel real estate, sexual assault, development, hotel finance

Kenneth Free, Straightline’s Principal, can oftentimes be an excellent hospitality expert witness. Over the years he has served as an expert witness before judicial bodies in about two-thirds of the 50-states of the USA, as well as in many U.S. Federal Courts. He has also been engaged as an expert in Canada, France, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and British West Indies. While typically appearing before civil courts of the state, he has also served in cases before bodies of arbitration, U.S. Federal Administrative courts, U.S. Bankruptcy courts, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (a World Bank entity), and a Native American Tribal Court. Mr. Free can be a solid expert witness for hotel disputes because of his deep real world experience working in the hotel industry, his academic credentials, and his demeanor of credibility. Mr. Free is a true expert in hotels, resorts and related hospitality businesses. Prior to establish...

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Michael Aron, MD

Farmington, Connecticut

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Elbow Surgery, General Orthopedics, Industrial Injuries, Impairment Ratings, Pediatric Orthopedics, Work injuries, Sports Injuries, Nerve and trauma surgery, Case review, Record Review, IME, Personal Injury, Malpractice

Board Certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery. Associate Professor University of Connecticut School of Medicine In active practice seeing patients for issues regarding the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder along with general orthopedic conditions. Expert witness, malpractice review, permanency evaluation,IME, deposition and trial experience for both plaintiff and defendant for over 20 years.

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Craig L Moskowitz, PE, MBA, MS

CLM Engineering Associates, LLC

Stamford, Connecticut

Premises Liability, Construction Defects - OSHA, construction, slips/trips/falls, storm damage, water intrusion, roofing systems, warranty inspections, civil engineering, structural engineering, building collapse, property condition assessment, building codes, forensic engineering, engineering expert, construction accidents, personal injury

Since 2010, the President and Managing Member of CLM Engineering Associates, LLC, which concentrates its focus on forensic engineering/expert witness work for the insurance industry and legal community. In addition, we offer construction management, civil engineering and building inspection services. Prior experience includes extensive construction management work on both commercial and residential projects. Performed safety inspections on both civilian and military projects through application of OSHA regulations. Designed drainage systems for the government while an officer with the United States military. Cost estimating for various projects exceeding $500 million. Design document creation and management of high-rise construction in Manhattan. marketplace. Management of telecommunications projects for Verizon in Manhattan including CPM schedule creation and updating. Directed and managed all water distribution system and sewer system work while working as a contractor to th...

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Tracy Martin, MD

Forensic Psychiatrist | IME , Criminal & Civil

Georgetown Forensic Psychiatry

Washington, District Of Columbia

Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Psychiatric IME, Independent Medical Examination, Competency, Insanity, Malpractice, Fitness for Duty, Risk Assessment, Corrections, Emergency Psychiatry, PTSD, Disability, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Suicide, Sexual Harassment, Malingering, Testamentary Capacity, Guardianship, NGRI, Trauma

Attorneys retain Dr. Tracy Martin for clear, well-reasoned psychiatric opinions grounded in active clinical practice. As a forensic psychiatrist who maintains active clinical roles in both emergency and outpatient psychiatry, Dr. Martin brings current, real-world treatment experience to every case - not just academic theory. Dr. Martin is a board-certified forensic psychiatrist and founder of Georgetown Forensics, serving plaintiff and defense counsel, courts, and government agencies in state and federal matters. She is licensed in Washington, D.C., Virginia, New Jersey, and Colorado. Independent Medical Examinations & Civil Forensic Services: Dr. Martin conducts psychiatric IMEs and forensic evaluations for civil matters including personal injury and trauma-related psychiatric claims, disability and impairment evaluations, fitness-for-duty assessments, workers' compensation, psychiatric malpractice and standard of care opinions, wrongful death, suicide cases, and civil commitmen...

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Kenneth Botwin, MD CPLCP CLCP

Dr. Kenneth Botwin, MD, CPLCP, CLCP

Exalt Life Care Plans

Port Richey, Florida

Life Care Planning, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Life Care Planning, Medical Cost Projection, Utilization Review, IME, Personal Injury, Auto Accident, Trucking Accident, Pain Management, PMR, Disability, Workers Compensation, Trauma, TBI, Premise Liability, Plaintiff, Defense, Medical Summary, Demands, Medical Expert, Brain Injury

With a successful 30-year career as a partner at one of the most preferred spine and pain practices in Florida, Dr. Kenneth Botwin has expanded his expertise in medical expert testimony. Dr. Botwin is board-certified in Pain Management & Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Medical Specialties in Pain Management. He is a Certified Life Care Planner and Certified Physician Life Care Planner providing the most elite standard of Future Medical Care and Costing. Dr. Botwin is a published author with over 30 publications relating to his field. He currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Pain Physician Journal. Dr. Botwin’s experience and exponential knowledge in permanent injury, regenerative medicine, worker’s compensation, and minimally invasive procedures make him the most appropriate expert in personal injury, workers compensation, and premise liability cases. Dr. Botwin provides expert witness testimony for both plaintiff and defense following the m...

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Wade Silverman, PhD

Forensic Family Psychology

Boca Raton, Florida

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Family Law, Mitigating Circumstances, Personal Injury, Trauma, Stress, Psychopatology, Psychotherapy, Marital Therapy, Child Custody, Parenting Plans, Reunification, Psychological Disabilities, Forensic Evaluation, Social Investigation, Emotional Sequelae Injuries

For over 40 years, Dr. Silverman has provided psychological services to adults, families, adolescents and children. His specialties include forensic evaluations, social investigations, individual psychotherapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessments. For more information, see Dr. Silverman’s Curriculum Vitae for a list of his professional experiences. -Board Certified Clinical Psychologist -Fellow of the Academy of Clinical Psychology -Fellow of the American Psychological Association -Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by the Florida Psychological Association

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Richard L Bajakian, MD

CAQ Certified Neuroradiologist

Ocean Ridge, Florida

Neuroradiology, Radiology - MRI, CT, Myelography, Angiography, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Head and Neck radiology, Brain injury, Spine injuries and surgery

Harvard trained CAQ Neuroradiology with 30 yrs clinical experience in both hospital and outpatient center Hard working, accessible, easy to work with, excellent court room demeanor

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Amin Terouhid, Ph.D., PE, PMP, CFE

Scheduling, defect, safety, damages,& fraud expert

Adroit Consultants, LLC

Florida

Construction Defects, OSHA - Civil Engineering, industrial engineering, forensic schedule and delay analysis, construction safety, slip and fall, construction injury, personal injury, standard of care, fraud, construction inspection, loss of productivity, critical path method (CPM), OSHA, damages expert, damages analysis, trip and fall, CPM, scheduling, Delay

Dr. Amin Terouhid is a Principal Consultant with Adroit Consultants, LLC. He leads a vibrant consulting practice on construction claim matters especially in the areas of delay analysis, loss of productivity, claims for changes, construction defects, construction fraud, defects, and injury cases. With extensive experience working on several large and mega construction projects internationally and throughout the United States, he is a recognized expert in preparing and investigating construction claims. Served numerous times as an expert witness in trial, testimony, and deposition. Licenses • Examined and certified as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) • Examined and certified by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) • Examined and certified by Project Management Institute (PMI) as a Project Management Professional (PMP) • Examined and certified by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE International) as a Planning and S...

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Matthew R Moore, MD, FAANS, FACS

Harvard Trained opinions for spine/brain accidents

Florida Neurosurgical Experts

Lighthouse Point, Florida

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Brain Trauma, Concussion, Cranial Surgery, Cranial Trauma, Head Injury, Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Spine Surgery, Spine Injury, Subdural Hematoma

Dr Moore is a Harvard & Yale trained board certified neurosurgery specialist and director of Integrated Neurosurgery at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Boca Raton, FL. He served as on-field neurosurgeon for the Miami Dolphins for over 10 years. He was past Chief of Surgery and Director of Neurosurgery at Broward Health North Trauma Center. Dr Moore is the Founding Director of the First JCAHO accredited Spine Care Center in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami Dade counties of South Florida. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is the oldest, most respected federal inspection authority of healthcare providers. Dr Moore provides expert, credible, unbiased reviews and testimony with 2 decades of experience in both plaintiff and defense malpractice cases of brain and spine injuries, operations and complications, as well as motor vehicle accident, slip & fall and hematoma ( subdural, intracerebral & aneurysm ). Having performed over 8,000 operations, he has...

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Steven Barna, MD, CLCP

Physician Life Care Planner

LCPMD

Tampa, Florida

Life Care Planning, Pain Management - Medicine - Physician Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), Life Care Plans, Catastrophic injury, Non-catastrophic injury, Board certified in Pain Medicine, Chronic Pain, Personal Injury, Defense and Plaintiff, Expert Witness, Auto Injury, traumatic brain injury, slip and fall, malpractice, neck and low back pain

Dr. Barna is a nationally recognized, double board-certified Pain Management Physician and Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP). Harvard trained and with over two decades of clinical experience in trauma, pain, and disability medicine, Dr. Barna brings a deep understanding of injury, chronic pain, and life care planning to his role as an expert witness. His extensive medical expertise, combined with a balanced and objective approach to case evaluation, has made him a trusted resource for personal injury attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Dr. Barna is the Co-Editor of the Handbook of Medical Aspects of Disability and Rehabilitation for Life Care Planning (Routledge, 2024), a comprehensive reference widely used by life care planning professionals. He serves on the Editorial Board of Pain Physician, the official publication of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and is a peer reviewer for the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, the official journal of ...

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Dr. Erin Rose, DNP, MSN, ACNP-BC

Erin Rose & Associates, Inc.

Naples, Florida

Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - surgical site infections, critical care, trauma, stroke, cardiac arrest, nurse practitioner, acute care, medication errors, legal consulting, urgent care, cardiovascular, sepsis, record tampering, spinal injuries, sexual assault, abuse and neglect, ICU, personal injury, nurse, standard of care

Dr. Rose is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner experienced in critical care and emergency medicine. She has her doctorate degree and a subspecialty in cardiovascular. Her experience includes over 19 years of emergency, intensive care, flight nursing, and trauma (Level I & II). In addition to her clinical experience, she also holds an academic appointment as a professor at the University of South Alabama instructing both master's and doctorate courses. Dr. Rose has occupied the role of testifying expert and legal consultant on many cases with both plaintiff & defense including medical malpractice, mass tort, personal injury, worker’s compensation, product liability, and criminal cases across the United States. Legal consulting services include but are not limited to: screening cases for merit, medical record assessment, and case analysis, researching and qualifying the validity of studies relied upon by all parties, interviewing plaintiff and defense clients/key witnesses/experts,...

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Florida

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Dan Wolstein, PhD

Vocational and Life Care Planning Expert Services

Kincaid Wolstein Vocational & Rehabilitation Services

Florida

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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP

Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner

MEDLCP

Palm Harbor, Florida

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Miriam Zylberglait, MD, FACP, dipABOM

3x Board Certified MD: Geriatrics-Obesity-Int Med

Aventura, Florida

Internal Medicine, Geriatrics - Falls, Geriatric syndromes, Cognitive impairment, Mental capacity, Delirium dementia, Chronic disease, Medication Errors, Obesity , Assisted Living, GLP1 - Ozempic, Mismanagement, Nursing home, pressure ulcer prevention, Weight loss, Elder abuse, personal injury, Caregiver Negligence, Functional decline , Malpractice, wrongful death

I am a triple board-certified physician (Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity Medicine), licensed in Florida and Texas, with over 20 years of combined clinical and academic experience. I offer expert witness and consulting services in cases involving geriatric care, elderly abuse and neglect, geriatric syndromes, functional and cognitive decline and disability, personal injury, obesity medicine, chronic disease management, among others. In addition to my clinical work, I have held academic and leadership positions in medical education, which have strengthened my ability to communicate effectively—not only in precise clinical terms for professional audiences, but also in clear, accessible language when explaining complex medical issues to judges, attorneys, and jurors. Since 2024, I have served as a medical expert in legal cases addressing standards of care, disability assessments, and complex medical conditions across the lifespan. My services include thorough chart reviews,...

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Fiaz A Jaleel, MD

Personalized Medicine Consultants

Jacksonville, Florida

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Pain Management - Medicine - IME, Spine, Injury, MVA, Medical Malpractice, Expert Witness, Joint, Personal Injury, Slip & Fall, Maritime Injury, Medical Chart Review, Muscle, No Fault, DUI, Pain Management, Peer Review, Brain, PIP, Domestic Violence, Chronic Pain

37 years of medical experience. Graduate of The University of the West Indies, School of Medicine 1987. Internship at Port of Spain General Hospital, Trinidad & Tobago 1987-1989. House Officer, Radiology 1989-1991. District Medical Officer 1991-1996. Internship, Internal Medicine, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL 1996-1997. Residency, PMR, Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University St. Louis, MO 1997-2000. Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Medical Director, Rehab Unit 2002-2004. Orthopedics private practice group, Joliet, IL 2005-2006. Private practice, personal injury, chronic pain management in FL 2006-present. Independent Medical Exams 2018-present. Interested in expert witness work, maritime injuries, DUI defense, domestic violence. Willing to travel. Willing to testify. Willing to participate in depositions.

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John J D'Auria, MD

Anesthesiologist/Interventional PainSpecialist/IME

Ramoscenter for Interventional & Functional Pain Medicine

Tampa, Florida

Pain Management - Medicine, Independent Medical Examinations - Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Interventional Pain Mgmt, Anesthesiology, Disc Low Back Pain, Facet Pain, Head/Neck/Thoracic Pain, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Spinal Injections, Regional Anesthesia, Sciatica, Epidural Steroid, Radiofrequency Ablation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, CRPS/RSD, Joint Injections, Personal Injury, IME, Medical Malpractice

Dr. John J. Dauria is a University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University (Brigham & Women’s Hospital), and University of Massachusetts medically-trained clinician with extensive clinical practice experience in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management. He earned his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College (1974) and his M.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School (1980). Dr. Dauria is a diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology (1988) with subspecialty certification in Interventional Pain Management (2029), a Fellow of the World Institute of Pain’s Interventional Pain Practice (2012), and certified by the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians (2010) and the American Board of Pain Medicine (2001). As a well-trained clinician, Dr. Dauria from 1980-1999 provided 'hands on' acute care Emergency Medicine and Anesthesiology services including Anesthesiologist-in-Chief duties within the VA acute care hospital system for 12 ...

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Daniel J. Hartwig, CSP, CIH

Safety, Human Factors, Industrial Hygiene

General Health & Safety Services LLC

Punta Gorda, Florida

Safety, Premises Liability - Slip & Fall, Personal Injury, Speed Bumps, Stairs, Chemical Exposure, Noise, Product Liability, Machine Safety, Human Factors, Indoor Air Quality, Industrial Hygiene, Mold, Warnings, Construction, Trip & Fall, Best Practice

Daniel Hartwig, CSP, CIH is President of General Health & Safety Services LLC. and has provided safety counsel and expert witness testimony throughout the United States for since 1978 from offices in Wisconsin and Florida. Because of the wide variety of clients served, he has experience in many environments including retail stores, hotels, homes, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, construction sites, hospitals and nursing homes, auto dealerships and many more. Being a premises safety expert, Mr. Hartwig performs investigations related to construction, operation, and maintenance of commercial premises, residential structures, and industrial facilities. The investigations involve site inspections and review of applicable standards. Based on the above information and review of the discovery material, he performs a root cause analysis of the accident, enabling him to provide a strong basis for his opinions. For product liability cases, he provides analysis of possible defects, wa...

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David A. Libert, MD

Family Practice Physician

First Choice Medical Center

Maitland, Florida

Family Medicine - Soft tissue injuries, IME training: ACOEM, motor vehicle injuries, medical record review, independent medical evaluation, medical malpractice, personal injury, Standard of Care Review, Opinions as to causation, impairment, medical care and treatment

David Libert, M.D. Has been a practicing family physician since 1985. He has held positions of team physician, practicing physician, and medical director. He has extensive experience in family practice and disability medicine. He has been an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense medical legal cases. He is experienced in diagnosing and treating injuries from motor vehicle accidents and sports activities. He can provide an opinion as to causation, impairment, and medical care and treatment on a case.

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Robert Wegman, MRC, CRC, CEAS

Vocational Loss of Earnings Expert

LCPMD

Lakeland, Florida

Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment - Vocational evaluation, loss of earning capacity, personal injury, employability, vocational testing, wage earning capacity, economic damages, job analysis, vocational, transferable skills, amputation, traumatic brain injury, catastrophic, non-catastrophic, vocational forensics, wage loss

Mr. Wegman serves as a vocational rehabilitation subject matter expert, providing opinions to attorneys working on cases including but not limited to personal injury, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation. Using evidence-based practices and methodologies, he can determine if a loss of earnings occurred due to injury. With a sound understanding of the impact disability has on earning capacity, Mr. Wegman utilizes his expertise to provide vocational counseling and guidance and conduct vocational assessments and transferrable skills analyses. Additionally, he performs labor market analyses, with wage loss assessments, and provides court testimony. As a Bowling Green State University Rehabilitation Counseling Program graduate with a medical background, Mr. Wegman has worked for over 20 years as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. He has extensive experience providing vocational rehabilitation counseling services in the public and private sectors within multiple states. This...

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KAREL COSTA-ARMAS

Property Management, Community Associations,& HOA

Homeowner Association Consulting

Odessa, Florida

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H. Michael Mogil, CCM, CBM, NWA Digital Media Seal

CCM-former NWS meteorologist, now weather expert

How The Weatherworks

Naples, Florida

Meteorology, Slip Trip & Fall - forensic meteorology, weather, weather event reconstruction, property damage, roof damage, water intrusion, personal injury, insurance claims, roof collapse, hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, snow, hail, high winds, rain, floods, lightning, highway accidents, weather-related events

H. Michael Mogil (AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist and AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist) is a seasoned meteorologist with more than five decades of experience, three of which were within NOAA (NWS and NESDIS). This included severe thunderstorm and winter weather forecasting, warning, and preparedness. He has worked as a forensic meteorologist since the mid-1990's, handling a wide array of civil and criminal cases. Mike has honed his skills in local and regional meteorological data analysis, locating and using numerous weather data sets (both governmental and non-governmental), and crafting easy-to-understand, scientifically accurate, expert reports. Mike has the computer skills to create effective courtroom graphics, the speaking skills to testify clearly and understandably in courtroom and deposition settings, and the ability to determine a meteorologically-appropriate date of loss, when such date is unclear. He has even offered weather demonstrations in the courtro...

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Florida

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Ryan C Wagoner, MD

University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Sanity, Competence, Suicide, Violence, Psychiatric Malpractice, Personal Injury, Testamentary Capacity, Disability, Fitness for Duty, Sexual Harassment, PTSD, IME

Dr. Wagoner is the Chief of Forensic Psychiatry at the University of South Florida and the program director of the forensic psychiatry fellowship. He is board certified in both general and forensic psychiatry and completed a fellowship in forensic psychiatry after his residency training. He is an assistant professor at the university and maintains an active clinical practice. He is actively engaged in teaching forensic psychiatry to fellows, psychiatry residents, and medical students at the university. Dr. Wagoner is experienced in both civil and criminal cases and has served as an expert in multiple arenas. He prides himself on preparing detailed forensic reports when requested and providing quality consultation to attorneys and businesses. Dr. Wagoner has presented educational lectures at the international, national, and local level. He is licensed to practice in Florida and Georgia.

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Grant Schneider, DC,

Failure to Diagnose/Refer specialist

Foundation Chiropractic

Juno Beach, Florida

Chiropractic - Spinal Manipulation Injury, Decompression injury, Spine Expert, Failure to Diagnose, Causation, Personal Injury, Whiplash, Disc herniation, Nerve Injury, Sexual Boundaries, Rib Fracture, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Excessive Force, Chiropractor Negligence, Stroke, Informed Consent, Pre-suit, Red flag, Record Falsification

Grant Schneider, DC Owner & Treating Clinician, Foundation Chiropractic – Juno Beach, FL Since 2015, I have dedicated my practice to direct clinical patient care, which consistently informs and strengthens my expert witness work. My caseload includes trauma, geriatric, neurological, co-morbid, co-managed, and other complex presentations, providing a refined and practical understanding of the chiropractic standard of care across a wide spectrum of diagnoses. My publications appear in Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research and Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, and Family health. I trained under SEAK in expert witness practice, in 2023. I am licensed in Florida and Michigan but can generally provide opinions and testimony nationwide.

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Vijay Babu, MD, CLCP, CPLCP™

Certified Physician Life Care Planner (CPLCP™)

Life Care Plan MD, LLC

Ocala, Florida

Life Care Planning, Pain Management - Medicine - Certified Physician Life Care Planner, Certified Life Care Planner, Life Care Plans, Cost Projection, Board Certified in Pain Medicine, Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Personal Injury, Defense and Plaintiff, Malpractice, Auto Injury, Spinal Injury, Slip and Fall, Life Care Plan Review, Life Care Plan Rebuttal

Vijay Babu, MD, CLCP, CPLCP™ is a board-certified Interventional Pain Management physician and Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP) who also holds the advanced Certified Physician Life Care Planner (CPLCP™) credential. He is one of fewer than 40 physicians globally to have earned this designation, reflecting physician-specific training in life care planning, long-term medical needs assessment, and future cost forecasting. Dr. Babu maintains a full-time active clinical practice in interventional pain management as part of a multi-state orthopedic group. His medical opinions focus on the evaluation and treatment of spinal disorders and injuries, orthopedic injuries, chronic pain conditions, and traumatic injuries. His life care plans integrate real-world clinical decision-making with evidence-based medicine to provide realistic, medically appropriate projections of future care and associated costs. In addition to his clinical and forensic work, Dr. Babu serves in an advisory capacity ...

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Robert M. Gordon, PhD

National Expert in Diagnostic Assessments

Robert M. Gordon, PhD ABPP

Osprey, Florida

Psychology, Mental Health - PTSD, Emotional distress, competency, neuropsychology, testing, malingering, Criminal responsibility, Testamentary capacity, Malpractice, Risk assessment, mental diagnosis, sexual abuse and harassment, personal injury

I have been qualified to testify in County and Federal Courts in several states on matters of civil and criminal litigation related to psychological issues since 1980. I was granted my Ph.D. in psychology from Temple University in 1975. . I completed formal psychoanalytic training in 1979 at the Post-Graduate Center for Mental Health in NYC. I am licensed to practice psychology in both Pennsylvania and Florida and hold a Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards. Additionally, I am certified to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT). I served as President of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (1990–1991) and was elected to the Governing Council of the American Psychological Association, representing Pennsylvania psychologists from 1992 to 1995 and again from 2001 to 2003. I was honored with the Distinguished Service Award from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association in 2001. I was...

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Andrew Allocco, P.E.

FORENSIC CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT - EXPERT WITNESS

Indian River Construction Services, Inc.

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Construction Defects, Construction Engineering - Expert Witness, Forensic Consulting Engineer, Construction Litigation, Building Envelope, Roof, HVAC, Electric, Plumbing, Pool, Solar, Insurance Litigation Expert, Second Opinions, Legionella, Swimming Pool Electrocution, Cruise Ship Accidents, Slip & Fall, Litigation Support, Ship Accidents, Personal Injury, Marine Accidents

CURRENT LICENSES State of Florida Licensed Professional Engineer PE 39381 State of Florida Certified General Contractor CGC 10724 State of Florida Certified General Contractor CGC 1530529 State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor CMC 11653 State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor CMC 1250919 State of Florida Certified Air Conditioning Contractor CMC 11653 State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 12378 State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1333151 State of Florida Certified Pool Contractor CPC 16138 State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC 00525 State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC 13010885 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1425695 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1430841 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1430972 State of Florida Certified Solar Contractor CVC 57009 State of Florida Certified Mold Assessor MRSA 4173 State of Flor...

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Richard P. Davis, MD

Experienced Diagnostic Radiology Expert

Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology - Musculoskeletal Radiology, Personal Injury, General Radiology, MRI, Back & Spine Imaging, Neuroradiology, x-ray, Musculoskeletal Imaging, CT, Ultrasound, Medical Malpractice, Injury imaging, Auto accident

Board Certified by the American Board of Radiology (DABR®). Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Georgetown University & University of Chicago trained Diagnostic Radiologist with additional Fellowship training in Musculoskeletal Radiology and MRI. Experienced Radiology Expert with trial testimony and deposition experience. Well balanced, plaintiff/defense expert split (as of 2026). Readily available, accessible and able to work within deadlines. Private practice radiologist in active clinical practice with experience in all areas of Diagnostic Radiology.

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James H Cantrell, CPM, CAM

Standard of Care Property, Association Management

Cantrell Associates

Florida

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Lori A Mollmann

Medical/Surgical ICU Nurse Expert

Mollmann Medical Consulting

Tampa, Florida

Nurse, Critical Care Surgery - Nurse, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, Legal Nurse Consultant, Expert Witness, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery, Neurovascular Assessments, Medication Errors, Sepsis, Standards of Care, Post Operative Care, Ventilator, Personal Injury, IV Medication, Wound Care, Evidence Based

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Tracy Myers, AIA

Myers Consulting

Altamonte Springs, Florida

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Atlanta, Georgia

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Timothy Scott Beck, MD

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia

Nursing Homes, Geriatrics - 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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Brian D. Jamail, PA-C, MPAS

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia

Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine - 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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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Georgia

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Silvio S. Reyes, Ph.D

Vocational Expert|Life Care Planner|

MTBM Global Rehabilitation

Conyers, Georgia

Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning - Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Long Term Disability, ERISA, Matrimonial/ Divorce, Veterans Disability, TDIU, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Automobile Accidents, Soft Tissue Injuries, Medical Cost Projections, Wrongful Termination, Wrongful Incarceration, Catastrophic Injuries

Dr. Silvio S. Reyes is a nationally retained Vocational Expert, Life Care Planner, and Medical Cost Projection specialist with more than 20 years of professional experience evaluating employability, earning capacity, and future medical and rehabilitation costs in personal injury, employment, disability, and workers’ compensation matters. Dr. Reyes is the President and Founder of MTBM Global Vocational Experts, Life Care Planners & Adjusters, an ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems) and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) certified firm, as well as a HUBZone and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified organization. Through this practice, Dr. Reyes provides vocational evaluation, life care planning, medical cost projection analysis, and expert testimony services for attorneys, insurers, and government entities throughout the United States. Dr. Reyes’ expert work focuses on the evaluation of employability, vocational capacity, labor market access, lost earning capacity, ...

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Amin Terouhid, Ph.D., PE, PMP, CFE

Scheduling, defect, safety, damages,& fraud expert

Adroit Consultants, LLC

Georgia

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Naeema Olatunji, DC

Chiropractic Expert – Malpractice & Injury Cases

Sorai Consulting Group

Atlanta, Georgia

Chiropractic Neurology, Chiropractic - Chiropractic Fraud, Standard of Care, Chiropractic Case Review, Chiropractic Malpractice, Medical Record Review, Forensic Chiropractic, Independent Medical Evaluation, Personal injury, Criminal Case Chiropractic, Negligence Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Carotid Artery Dissection, Herniated Disc, Spinal Cord Injury

Dr. Naeema Olatunji is a board certified Doctor of Chiropractic with over a decade of clinical experience as a primary spine and neuromusculoskeletal provider. She has evaluated and treated thousands of patients presenting with traumatic, neurological, orthopedic, and soft-tissue injuries, with extensive experience in motor vehicle collisions, personal injury, and functional neurology. Dr. Olatunji founded and served as Owner & Clinic Director of Elevate Family Chiropractic (2015–2025), where she provided comprehensive patient care, diagnostic assessments, documentation, and treatment oversight for diverse and complex injury cases. Her expertise includes biomechanics of injury, chiropractic standards of care, clinical decision-making, treatment appropriateness, causation analysis, impairment considerations, and evidence-based musculoskeletal assessment. She has significant experience collaborating with attorneys, providing detailed charting, injury narratives, SOAP documentation, ...

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John R Williams, PA-C

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Physician Assistant, Primary Care Physician, Internal Medicine Assistant, Preventative Care, medical malpractice, personal injury, prescribing errors, standard of care, failure to diagnose, abuse

Highly qualified, board certified Physician Assistant with a diverse background that includes clinical experience in Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics and Internal Medicine. I will be an asset to your team with over 10 years of experience in direct patient care in several different locations: hospital, surgical and 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 Emergency Room at a local hospital. I have worked in large and small hospitals. 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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Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.

Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc

Hawaii

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Kourtney Layton, MRC, CRC, ABVE/D, IPEC, CLCP, CVE, CIWCS-A

Highly Experienced and Credentialed

Kourtney Layton & Associates

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning - Personal injury, divorce, family law, worker's compensation, life care planner, vocational analysis, employment, disability, Social Security, ADA, self-employment, duty of care for persons with disabilities, historical billing review/reasonableness of billing, prelitigation assessments

Kourtney Layton holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling. She is a Certified Life Care Planner and a Diplomate with the American Board of Vocational Experts. She is also a Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE). In addition to her private vocational rehabilitation and job placement practice, Ms. Layton teaches in the graduate program at Utah State University and is the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of LCP Builder, a cloud-based Life Care Planning software solution. In addition, Ms. Layton performs vocational analysis, life care planning and earning capacity assessment services in family law, Social Security, worker’s compensation, employment and personal injury settings. She also provides testimony as a Vocational Expert in administrative hearings for the Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability Adjudication and Review and for the Utah Department of Health Medicaid Division. Ms. Layton has provided direct voc...

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Illinois

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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP

Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner

MEDLCP

Illinois

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Ray S. Kim, Ph.D.

Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

Patrick J. Kennelly, Ph.D. and Associates

Schaumburg, Illinois

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Pre-Sentencing Evaluations, Sex Offenders, Violence Risk, Fitness for Duty, Competency, Substance Abuse, Independent Medical Examinations, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Disability, Malpractice, Malingering

Dr. Kim has the education, experience, knowledge, and skill to meet your forensic psychological needs. He is an experienced Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who has testified in numerous cases in both criminal and civil court proceedings. Dr. Kim is sensitive to the nature of legal matters, and provides comprehensive, timely, and professional services. His credentials include: Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorder Professional , Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association, Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties, Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute, and Fellow of the American College of Advanced Practice Psychologists.

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Stan V Smith, PhD

Smith Economics Group

Chicago, Illinois

Economics, Business Damages - Economic Damages, Hedonic Damages, Credit Damages, Lost Wages, Lost Household Services, Commercial Litigation, Financial Analysis, Personal Injury, Employment Discrimination, Intellectual Property, Patent Damages

Dr. Stan V. Smith is a University of Chicago educated economist. As president of Smith Economics Group, economic legal consultants for plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide, he provides testimony and litigation support services in evaluating damages. He and his staff of economists have developed state-of-the-art econometric analysis.

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Dr Linda L. Morris, Ph.D., APN, CCNS, FCCM

Dr. Linda L. Morris, Inc.

Darien, Illinois

Critical Care Medicine, Nurse - tracheostomy specialist, critical care, respiratory nursing, adult nursing, airway obstruction, cardiac arrest, nurse, acute care, medical malpractice, nursing standard of care, tracheostomy care, personal injury

Linda Morris is a certified clinical nurse specialist in critical care, who provides consultation and expert testimony in medical-legal cases. Over 30 years experience in health care, including positions in the clinical environment, education, and academia. Advanced practice nurse for respiratory care and tracheostomy specialist. Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anesthesiology with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Tracheostomy specialist and co-editor / author of the new book, Tracheostomies: The Complete Guide, 2nd Ed. (Morris & Afifi, 2021, Benchmark Health Publishing). Speaker who has developed and presented hundreds of formal and informal programs to numerous professional, civic, and community groups. Clinical consulting for tracheostomy patients (improving care; developing policies, protocols, teaching, etc.)

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Scott D Gilbert, PhD

Economist expert witness (16+ yrs), econ prof.

Gilbert Economics

O'Fallon, Illinois

Economics, Financial - economic damages, personal injury, wrongful death, lost profits, contract disputes, statistical evidence, consumer fraud damages, antitrust economics

Scott Gilbert is a PhD economist who provides expert witness and litigation support services on economic matters in tort and contract law, via the consulting firm Gilbert Economics. He lives in southern Illinois, where he is associate professor of economics at Southern Illinois University. Since 1998 he has served as economics expert on a range of legal matters, in cases filed in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, and Mississippi. As an expert witness he serves all midwest states, and does not charge clients for travel time or expenses. Scott received his PhD degree in economics in the year 1996, and before that worked as economics research associate at the nation's central bank on the west coast -- the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. He serves as associate editor of The American Statistician, and his academic research has been published in high-quality peer-reviewed journals in the fields of economics, statistics, and finance. Scott is an active researcher and edu...

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stephen pesanti

university of illinois at chicago

Forest Park, Illinois

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - civil, criminal, personal injury, wrongful death, insanity, competencies, fitness, suicide, medical director, PTSD, Bipolar, Depression, Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Addiction

Dr. Pesanti did his psychiatry residency at the Cleveland Clinic after which he completed his forensic psychiatry fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He has experience in treating a wide variety of pathologies. He has experience as the inpatient medical director at the University of Illinois at Chicago where he maintained a variety of roles, including running an inpatient team, maintaining and supervising multiple outpatient clinics, chairing the Ethics Committee, as well as sitting on multiple other mental health committees. He also has experience in various correctional settings. Dr. Pesanti has worked forensic cases in both the civil and criminal domains, including wrongful death, suicide, personal injury, malingering, malpractice, immigration asylum, fitness for duty, various competencies, and pre-sentencing mitigation, as well as a variety of other issues. He is experienced in deposition, testimony, and report preparation.

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KAREL COSTA-ARMAS

Property Management, Community Associations,& HOA

Homeowner Association Consulting

Illinois

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Anne Mary K Montero, PhD, HSPP, CFMHE

Award-Winning Health Psychologist, IUSM Faculty

Psychology Works, Indiana University Health

Westfield, Indiana

Psychology, Neuropsychology - Psychology, trauma, stress response, malpractice, pain, somatoform disorders, sexual abuse, PTSD, disability, patient-provider relationship, personal injury, memory, workman's compensation, suicide, depression, GI psychology, cancer, surgery, discrimination, immigration

The people you work with can be as important as the work you do. Expert witness training emphasizes the need for valid, empirically-derived information translated to common-sense understanding, delivered with ethics, engagement, and clarity. Dr. Anne Mary Montero strives to attend to these standards of excellence in expert witnessing, informed by her: Academic rigor: Board certification in both psychological science and forensic mental health evaluation Extensive experience: >15,000 hours of direct patient care Expert reputation: Serving as consult/liaison provider for 19 medical specialties at IU School of Medicine Ethics leadership: Trained by Indiana University Health Ethics Intensive, service on ethics committee Science-fluency and diligence in publication: 143 articles/posters/VLOGs/presentations in last 5y, including peer-reviewed journals; she participates in research funded by NIH and NCI, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine Thorough style: Capac...

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Indiana

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Michael J. Johnson, MD

Salina Ortho

Salina, Kansas

Orthopedic Surgery, Independent Medical Examinations - 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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DANIEL K. BIXLER, MD, MMM

Physician, Broad Experience - Med/Product/Criminal

HT2 MedSolutions, LLC

Kansas

Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine - Emergency, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, medical negligence, product injuries, criminal defense, personal injury, disability, practice management, medical group management, medical director, health insurance, maritime medicine, travel medicine, cruise ship

Emergency medicine - 3O+ years; Primary care practice - 10 years; Cruise ship physician, part time - 25 years; Medical group management - 5 years; Health insurance management - 5 years; Board certified: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, previously Pediatrics; Trauma center experience - Level I, II, III; Urban, suburban and small town Emergency; Educator for medical students at two universities; ATLS instructor; Certified mediator training and experience.

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Kentucky

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Louisiana

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Paul V. Birinyi, MD, FAANS, FCNS

Fellowship Trained Neurosurgeon: 12 State Licenses

Performance Spine and Brain

Alexandria, Louisiana

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Neurosurgeon, Minimally Invasive, Neurological Surgeon, Cranial, Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Back Pain, Cervical Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, IME, Peripheral Nerve, Personal Injury, Workers' Comp, Motor Vehicle Accident, Job Injury, Malpractice, Brain Tumor, Neck, TBI

Unrestricted Medical Licenses in Alabama, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia. Dr. Birinyi is a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive spine surgery with additional training in peripheral nerve surgery. Dr. Birinyi is a member of the following organizations: American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), North American Spine Society (NASS), Louisiana Neurological Society (LANS), and Mensa. Dr. Birinyi's education is diverse, and he has traveled the nation to receive his advanced degrees and certifications. Dr. Birinyi holds a graduate degree in cellular and molecular neuroscience from The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, Maryland. He received his medical degree at UT Southwestern; Dallas, Texas. His residency was completed at Saint Louis University; St. Louis, Missour...

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Capt. Gregory C Daley

International Maritime Consultancy

Lafayette, Louisiana

Maritime, Safety - boat, ship, personnel basket, collision, dredging, personal injury, crewboat, offshore supply vessel, Platform supply vessel, crew management, navigation, Navigation Rules, CFR's, fishing boats, recreational boats, hurricane, ports, shipping, dynamic positioning, swing rope

Assisted both plaintiff and defense attorneys in understanding the industry standards and regulations of maritime operations, maritime safety, and maritime navigation. My export reports combine my years of hands-on captain experience with my MIT education producing meaningful reports that have expedited settlements. My trial testimony focusses on instructing judge and jury on the nature of the sea and how the involved parties were affected by it. My testimony has included demonstratives of my drone photography of the accident site and accident recreation. Additionally, qualified to opine on maritime forecasts and observations regarding significant wave height, maximum wave and rogue waves. Axcess to archived maritime forecasts and archived wind/wave analyses by the National Weather Service. - USCG Master Unlimited, Oceans - AFNI, Associate Fellow of Nautical Institute, U.K. - Dynamic Position Operator - Member, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Certified Safety Professional with AS...

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Kristin Samuelson

Forensic Psychologist - Trauma/PTSD Specialist

New Orleans, Louisiana

Forensic Psychology, Neuropsychology - PTSD, Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, TBI, Traumatic brain injury, Memory, Neuropsychology, Sexual abuse, Sexual assault, Immigrants, Veterans, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Assessment, Malingering, Personal Injury

Kristin Samuelson, Ph.D. is a clinical and forensic psychologist living in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is a former professor who brings over 20 years of experience as an expert witness and forensic evaluator in litigation related to traumatic stress. Dr. Samuelson received her PhD in clinical psychology in 1998 from the University of Virginia and completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Since 2001, her research and clinical practice have been devoted to understanding and treating trauma. From 2001 to 2015 she was a Research Psychologist and Director of Assessment for the Stress and Health Research Program at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, a research program dedicated to the neurobiology of PTSD and trauma treatment. She served as the neuropsychologist for that research program and was responsible for diagnostic and neuropsychological assessment of trauma survivors with PTSD, traumat...

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Thomas Chasse, MD, FACS

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Augusta, Maine

Otolaryngology, Otology - Traumatic Injury, Standard of Care, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal Injury, Surgical Complications, Chemical Exposure, Exposure to Loud Noise, Repetitive Strain, Facial Trauma, Allergic Reactions, Vocal Cord Injuries, Tinnitus, Sinus Injury, Chronic Ear Infections, Vertigo, Breathing Difficulty

Dr. Thomas Chassé is an accomplished Otolaryngologist/ENT Surgeon with over 42 years of experience in both academic and community settings across urban and rural America, as well as internationally. He specializes in diagnosing and treating ear pain, ear drainage, hearing loss, nasal and sinus concerns, and throat issues such as voice changes, swallowing problems, and neck masses. Dr. Chassé has held numerous academic positions, including Assistant Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, and at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He also served as a Rural Proctor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Chassé has been an Otolaryngology Consultant for several telehealth and virtual care providers, including SITKA Medical Associates (in the U.S.) and Docspert (International). He is an expert reviewer for the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, Expert IQ, Expedient M...

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Joseph Green

OSHA compliance and construction safety issues

Construction Safety & Consultation Services, LLC

Boston, Massachusetts

OSHA, Construction - Fall Protection, OSHA cases, Construction accidents, Trenching/Excavating, Multi employer policy, Window washing, Struck by incident, Aerial Lifts, Welding & cutting, Ineffective training, Caught in between, Steel erection, Carpentry, Personal Injury, Holes/covers, Safety programs, Overhead protection, Slips/trips, Demolition, Equipment

Joseph Green is an OSHA safety expert witness and consultant with more than 25 years of experience in construction safety, regulatory enforcement, and accident investigation. A former OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist, Assistant Area Director, and Compliance Safety and Health Officer, he brings extensive hands-on experience directing complex inspections, accident investigations, and fatality investigations. Mr. Green works with attorneys, contractors, and organizations nationwide to provide clear, authoritative guidance on OSHA compliance and construction safety matters. ________________________________________ AREAS OF EXPERTISE • OSHA Compliance & Enforcement — Construction (29 CFR 1926) • OSHA Field of Operations Manual/OSHA Inspection procedures • Construction Safety — Residential & Commercial • Multi-Employer Worksite Analysis • Accident & Fatality Investigations • Fall Protection & Residential Construction • Excavation & Trenching Safety • Scaffolding & Mast Climbing Platf...

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Timothy R. Andenmatten, MEd, CRC, CVE, IPEC

Vocational Loss of Earnings Capacity Assessments

Greylock Placement Services LLC

Williamstown, Massachusetts

Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment - Long Term / Own Occupation Disability Insurance Appeals & Litigation, Social Security, Employment, Veteran TDIU, ADA, IDEA IEP-504-Transition, Marital Dissolution, Personal Injury, Wage Earning Capacity, Transferable Skills Analysis, Labor Market Surveys, Vocational Evaluation, Psychometric Testing

Timothy R. Andenmatten, MEd, CRC, CVE, IPEC, is the Founder and President of Greylock Placement Services, LLC, a vocational expert witness and rehabilitation counseling firm. He holds a Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling from Springfield College and carries dual national credentials from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE), and holds the International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC) awarded by the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE). With 20 years of specialized experience, Mr. Andenmatten provides vocational expert witness services across personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, disability insurance (long-term, short-term, and individual), veterans' TDIU, and Social Security disability matters. He regularly testifies before Social Security Administrative Law Judges in disability benefit adjudication he...

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Frederick Winsmann, Ph.D., ABPP

Harvard Faculty Psychologist

Frederick Winsmann, Ph.D., ABPP, LLC

Boston, Massachusetts

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Competency, Testing, Consult, Risk, Mitigation, Personal injury, Voluntariness, Sexual, Violent, Depression, Criminal Responsibility, Civil commitment, Diminished Capacity, Aid in Sentencing, Board-Certified, Neuropsychological Testing, Murder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ("PTSD"), Therapy, Trauma

Dr. Winsmann is a Harvard Medical School-affiliated, licensed psychologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of New York, the State of Florida, the state of Iowa, the State of New Hampshire, and the State of South Carolina. Dr. Winsmann is Board-Certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Psychology, and he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. For more information about ABPP Board-certification as a forensic psychologist, please visit: https://abfp.com/about/ Dr. Winsmann completed a fellowship in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Psychoanalytic Studies as a Harvard Medical School Clinical Fellow, where he subsequently served as a Faculty Member. Dr. Winsmann serves as the Moderator of PsyLaw List, which is an international email list comprised of approximately 1000 members involved in forensic psychology. He is ...

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Dan Wolstein, PhD

Vocational and Life Care Planning Expert Services

Kincaid Wolstein Vocational & Rehabilitation Services

Massachusetts

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Wilfred L Hynes, MD

Award Winning, Harvard Trained Pain Physician

Tufts Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts

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CHRISTOPHER R CANNELL, DMSc, MPAS, MPLC, PA-C, DFAAPA, CAQ

Emergency/UC Medicine, Orthopedics, Hospitalist

The APC Consultant, LLC

Pembroke, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Urgent Care, Hospital Medicine, personal injury, expert testimony, medical review, merit review

Dr. Cannell has been practicing as a Physician Assistant/Associate for 22 years with the last 22 in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, UC, Hospital Medicine and Orthopedics. Currently serves as the President of The Academy of Physician Associates in Legal Medicine (https://apalm.net/). He has received a certification as a medical professional legal consultant from Auburn University. He has served as an adjunct clinical instructor in Emergency Medicine at Tufts School of Medicine since 2015 and is also on faculty at Northeastern University. He has been a community Emergency Medicine PA Educator since 2007. He has spent the last 8 years also serving as a legal consultant/expert witness on both the plaintiff and defense sides in addition to full-time clinical duties. Dr. Cannell has been a lead PA in the Emergency Department and Co-Chief of APCs all within South Shore Health System, Senior Leader at South Shore Health, consultant with MedPro Group, and national speaker on medical ...

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Tom Simopoulos, M.D., M.A.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Southborough, Massachusetts

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - opioids, spinal cord stimulator, radiofrequency procedures, spinal injections, complex regional pain syndrome, Persistent pain after injuries, interventional pain, criminal, fraud, CRPS, ablations, nerve injury, chronic pain, failed back surgery, over dose, personal injury, RSD, disc herniation

Thomas T. Simopoulos, MD, MA, is a Harvard trained and faculty pain management specialist at the Arnold Pain Management Center and an anesthesiologist in the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). He is also an Associate Professor in Anesthesia at the Harvard Medical School. He has multiple teaching awards by fellows in training and recognized as "Top Doctor" in the Boston area since 2017. Dr. Simopoulos attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. He completed his postdoctoral training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Faulkner Hospital in Boston. Dr. Simopoulos holds a Masters of Arts degree in Biochemistry from Brandeis University in Waltham. He is board-certified in Anesthesiology with a Pain Medicine subspecialty. Dr. Simopoulos has strong clinical interests that include radiofrequency technology, intradiscal therapies and e...

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Akram Alashari, MD, FACS, CPE

Saginaw, Michigan

General Surgery, Critical Care Surgery - Trauma surgery, Personal Injury, Traumatic Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Critical Care, Intensive Care, Motor vehicle collision, Abdominal surgery, Surgical complications, Traumatic Brain Injury, Sepsis, Shock, Spinal Cord Injury, Abdominal pain, Gallbladder, Appendix, Intestines, Colon, Wounds

Dual board-certified in general surgery and surgical critical care. Active clinical practice with a decade of experience. Fellowship-trained trauma surgeon. Trauma Medical Director and Department of Surgery Chair of ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center. Active clinical practice includes elective general surgery, emergency general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care. Associate Professor of Surgery - Trauma and Surgical Critical Care. Course Director for Advanced Trauma Life Support. Experienced healthcare speaker with presentations at national medical conferences. Active clinical practice includes the following: -Elective general surgery (examples: gallbladder removal, hernia repair) -Emergency general surgery (examples: appendicitis, bowel perforation, bowel obstruction, internal bleeding) -Trauma surgery (examples: motor vehicle collisions, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, falls) -Critical care (examples: head injury, respiratory failure, need for intensive care)

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Kirsten Durling, MA, CRC

Vocational Loss of Earnings Expert

LCPMD

Linden, Michigan

Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment - Vocational evaluation, loss of earning capacity, personal injury, employability, vocational testing, wage earning capacity, economic damages, job analysis, vocational expert, pediatric wage loss, amputation, traumatic brain injury, burns, catastrophic, non-catastrophic injury, vocational forensics

In her work with LCPMD, Ms. Durling serves as a vocational expert providing an array of vocational services to attorneys for litigation support, including loss of earnings assessments, vocational evaluations, and employability/placeability assessments. Ms. Durling graduated from Michigan State University’s rehabilitation counseling program that is ranked #1 among programs within the United States by the US News and World Report. She has extensive experience in both the public and private sector working with individuals on a wide spectrum in terms of disability and injury. She has also worked with some of the largest long-term disability carriers in the country to determine employability and earnings potential in relation to continued benefits. Ms. Durling is well-versed in vocational assessments including loss of earnings capacity, transferable skills analysis, labor market surveys, and employability opinions. LCPMD is sought by both plaintiff and defense attorneys nationwide ...

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Ronald K. Tyson

Expert for faulty building & personal injuries

Tyson Enterprise, LLC

ortonville, Michigan

Building Inspection, Premises Liability - OSHA/state safety laws, premises cause of alleged injury, premises boundaries in relation to safety, allegations of faulty construction, cause of building failure, premises boundaries in relation to inju, Personal Injury, building cause of alleged injury, Building failures, premises boundaries in relation to incident

Highlights of Professional Career: A licensed Builder, with the State of Michigan, for over 52 years. I have designed and constructed all types of buildings. My administrative and work experience includes new structures as well as the remodeling of existing structures and site improvements. EXPERIENCE Hands on experience in the following crafts: Carpentry, roofing, masonry, plumbing, electrical work, heating, ceramic tile, siding, insulation, suspended ceilings, drywall, plaster, painting and cement. SPECIALIZING IN OSHA AND MIOSHA REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT. CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE 1957-60: Worked for E. H. Wygal, Custom Craft Carpentry and Billy Wygal Carpentry performing many of the required tasks in erecting structures. 1960-67: Carpenter and construction subcontractor for new commercial and residential structures, remodeling of existing structures. Worked for numerous firms to include but not limited to: Ferndale Co-op, ...

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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP

Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner

MEDLCP

Minnesota

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Mississippi

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David Lancaster, DO, CLCP, CIME

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Life Care Planning, IME

Lancaster Medical Associates, LLC

Columbia, Missouri

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Life Care Planning - TBI, SCI, Spinal Cord Injury, Multi Trauma, Musculoskeletal, Disability ratings, Damages, Auto Accident Injury, Pain, Fall, Personal Injury, Physiatrist, Independent Medical Exam, IME, Physiatry, Nerve Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Cost Projection, Amputation

Dr. Lancaster is a Board Certified PM&R physician, Certified Life Care Planner, and Certified Independent Medical Examiner with 20 years of experience. He is available for life care planning for larger cases and cost projections for smaller cases. Dr. Lancaster's experience encompasses stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple trauma, debility, amputation, pressure wounds, burns, neurological disorders, musculoskeletal injuries, falls, critical illness myopathy, and electrodiagnostic testing (EMGs). Previously, Dr. Lancaster served for 10 years as the Medical Director of Capital Region Medical Center’s in-patient rehabilitation unit in Jefferson City, MO. During his tenure, he also ran a busy out-patient practice specializing in acute and chronic pain, electrodiagnostic studies, and osteopathic manipulation. Dr. Lancaster is licensed and available in Missouri as well as available nationally. He and his assistant are personable and ready to assist with client need...

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Sonali Agarwal, MD

Pain Management Physician - Personal Injury, IME

Kansas City, Missouri

Pain Management - Medicine, Anesthesiology - Interventional Pain Management, Spine specialist, Spine procedures, Opioid prescribing, Personal injury patients, Medical-Legal work, IME, QME, Low back pain, Cervical spine pain

Dr. Sonali Agarwal is a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management physician with two decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in 1996 and her Doctor of Medicine in 1999 from Saba University School of Medicine, Netherlands-Antilles, following undergraduate studies in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine in 2001 and her residency in Anesthesiology in 2004 at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Agarwal pursued advanced subspecialty training through the Quad-Institution Pain Medicine Fellowship at Weill-Cornell, New York Presbyterian Hospital (Hospital for Special Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Columbia Medical Center), which she completed in 2005. Following her fellowship, Dr. Agarwal joined the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and Saint Luke’s...

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DANIEL K. BIXLER, MD, MMM

Physician, Broad Experience - Med/Product/Criminal

HT2 MedSolutions, LLC

Lee's Summit, Missouri

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Frank O Petkovich, MD

Petkovich Orthopedic and Spine Care, LLC

St. Louis, Missouri

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgeon, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Spine Surgery, Spine Surgeon, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, back injury, neck injury, back conditions, neck conditions, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

**Licensed in Missouri and Illinois Dr. Petkovich was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his undergraduate degree from University of Missouri, St. Louis, and medical degree from Saint Louis University. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (CIME). Fellow, American College of Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow and founding member, North American Spine Society Certified 6th edition AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 25% of practice includes IMEs and medical record reviews. Reports, if requested, generated in a timely manner. Multiple orthopedic body parts, including spine, examined or reviewed if requested. Practice includes general orthopedics, upper and lower extremities and spinal conditions. He is licensed in both Missouri and Illinois.

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Kenneth "Kenny" Stein, MD

Clearly Explains Complex Medical Issues

St. Louis, Missouri

Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine - Personal Injury, Internal Medicine, Sepsis/Septic Shock, MI, Heart Attack, PE, DVT, Epidural Abscess, Infection, Medical Malpractice, Intensive Care, ICU, Trauma, Stroke, ER, Delayed diagnosis, Pressure wound, Causation, Nursing Home, Falls

Dr. Stein excels in providing testimony that is credible, clearly understandable and serves to educate the Judge & Jury about the science, the medicine and the facts as they relate to negligence, causation and damages. Dr. Stein has extensive experience in providing medical-legal expert services, having reviewed over 700 cases (both plaintiff and defense) in over 40 US States & Territories. Dr. Stein Has provided testimony at deposition over 200 times and trial testimony over 40 times. Dr. Stein furnishes an unbiased opinion on medical malpractice and negligence cases, as well as personal injury and wrongful death cases not guaranteeing a favorable outcome but providing an honest assessment. Services Dr. Stein provides include: Survey of case for merit, Medical chart review and analysis, Preparation for opposing expert deposition and cross-examination, Medical literature search, Expert witness testimony. Dr. Stein was formerly Assistant Professor in the Division of Emergenc...

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Bradley E Layton, PhD PE MLE

Biomechanics and Biomedicine Expert - 30+ cases

Human Powered Future PLLC

Missoula, Montana

Accident Reconstruction, Biomedical Engineering - accidents, biomechanics, diabetes, dynamics, energy, engineering, failure, forensics, imaging, injury, materials, mechanics, nanotechnology, neurology, neuropathy, patents, personal injury, physics, proteins, slip trip & fall

American Concrete Institute Member ASME member IEEE-EMBS Editor Author - Molecular and Cellular Biomechanics Associate Teaching Professor - Drexel University Associate Professor - University of Montana Elite Athlete - United States Rowing Team 1995 & 1997 Fire Protection Engineer - US Department of Energy - Savannah River Site Founding Member - Insurance Engineering Blockchain Consortium International Code Council Member Inventor - AFM Nanomanipulation & Surgical Patents Licensed Professional Engineer - CO, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, MI, MT, NV, PA, UT Lunar Scientist - US Department of Energy - Office of Space Machinist - Merlin Metalworks - titanium bicycle design & Stillwater - Kevlar boat design Model Law Engineer Oath of the Engineer - Engineer's equivalent of Hippocratic Oath National Society of Professional Engineers Post-doctoral Fellow - University of Michigan MRI laboratory Recipient - Montana Governor's Innovator Award Scientist - 100+ papers and abstracts

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Dr. Jessica Chiovaro, PT, DPT

Missoula, Montana

Physical Therapy - Outpatient orthopedics, workman's compensation, MVA, falls, balance, personal injury, chronic pain, dry needling, spine injury, spinal rehab, joint replacements, CRPS

Jessica Chiovaro, PT, DPT is a practicing physical therapist and expert in the field of physical therapy as a practitioner and clinic manager. Jessica has 14 years of clinical experience in the outpatient orthopedic setting. She has extensive experience working with post-operative rehabilitation, geriatrics, spine injuries, chronic pain and acute injuries that are treated on a daily basis. Jessica also has participated in several depositions starting in 2009 and served as an expert witness in trial. Her experience for over 16 years gives her an advantage of explaining medical diagnosis and anatomy to the common person. With meticulous documentation standards in her own practice, these skills will also be delivered to her report writing and research that becomes an asset for both plaintiffs and defense.

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Robert G Arias

Neuropsychology Expert Witness

Arias Neuropsychology and Behavioral Medicine, PC

Waverly, Nebraska

Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology - brain injury, malingering, competency, PTSD, emotional distress, testamentary capacity, Fitness for Duty, cognitive Impairment, differential diagnosis, civil and criminal litigation, rebuttal evaluations, second opinions, record reviews, workers compensation, performance validity, symptom validity, mental capacity, personal injury

I am a neuropsychologist licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and South Dakota, specializing in the intersection of brain function and legal standards. With experience in an estimated 200+ testimonies on civil and criminal cases over 26 years of practice, I provide thorough, evidence-based, neuropsychological independent examinations that meet the standard of care and the Daubert standard for cases involving traumatic brain injury, cognitive impairment, and psychological disability. A full symptom/performance validity assessment is completed to rule-out suboptimal effort or malingering. I deliver clear, defensible expert opinions that withstand rigorous cross-examination and translate complex neuroscientific data into actionable insights for the court. I am available for nationwide travel for evaluations and testimony, as well as record reviews and second opinions.

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Robert S. Griswold, CRE, CPM, RPA, ACoM, CCIM, PCAM, CCAM, GRI, ARM, BS, MBA, MSBA

Real estate/property management standard of care

Griswold Real Estate Management, Inc.

Reno, Nevada

Real Estate, Premises Liability - Property management, broker, agent, residential, apartment, commercial, retail, hospitality, HOA, slip/trip/fall, maintenance, inspection, water intrusion, mold, premises liability, personal injury, rent control, habitability, bed bugs, roaches

Robert Griswold specializes in: * Currently active as a day-to-day hands-on practitioner, consultant and expert in all aspects of real estate (except valuation). Serves as a consultant or expert witness in standards of care, standards of practice, best practices, and custom and practice for real estate transactions, property management/ownership and fiduciary duty issues for all types of residential and commercial real estate – management, operations, maintenance, health & safety, habitability, mold, water intrusion, personal injury, trip & fall, premises liability, property inspection, broker or agent failure to disclose; misrepresentation; negligence/fraud & association board duties, & real estate receivership. * Certified Property Manager (CPM(®), Counselor of Real Estate (CRE®), Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM®), Real Property Administrator (RPA®) * Accredited Residential Manager (ARM®), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM®) Professional Community Association Man...

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Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD

Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Douglas M Goumas, MD

Orthopedist - Expert NH Independent Medical Evals

Prime Consulting NH

Manchester, New Hampshire

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedics - Non-Surgical - Independent medical examination (IME), IME physician, permanent impairment rating, medical chart review, peer review, medical chart review, peer review, workers' compensation, workers' comp IME, personal injury, expert witness, medical-legal, orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine

Dr. Douglas M. Goumas is a distinguished, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine, and the diagnosis/treatment of injuries to the shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle. In addition to practicing at New Hampshire Orthopedic Center, he founded Prime Consulting to provide independent medical evaluations, permanent impairment ratings, and medical chart reviews nationwide. After graduating from Yale, Dr. Goumas studied at the UCONN School of Medicine and completed a surgical internship/orthopedic residency at the UCONN Health Center. A fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital honed his interests in sports medicine, and foot/ankle reconstructive surgery. As an instructor at Tufts School of Medicine, and a member of organizations like the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the Eastern Orthopedic Society, Dr. Goumas has stayed at the forefront of his field and maintains affiliations at hospitals across the regio...

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Matthew W Wilkening, MD

Orthopedist - Expert NH Independent Medical Evals

Prime Consulting NH

Manchester, New Hampshire

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - spine surgery, orthopedic surgery, Independent medical examination (IME), IME, medical chart review, spinal surgeon, worker's compensation, personal injury, orthopedist, permanent impairment rating, PIR

Dr. Matthew W. Wilkening is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon who has made significant contributions to the medical field through research and military service. A Johns Hopkins spine surgery Fellow who completed his residency and was awarded “Intern of the Year” at Spectrum Health/Michigan State University, Dr. Wilkening received his doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and bachelor’s at The United States Naval Academy. Excelling through aviation ranks to Commanding Officer, Dr. Wilkening earned numerous recognitions while based in the US and on international deployments. In the past 25+ years, the unique combination of civilian and military service has shaped his unwavering commitment to provide exceptional medical knowledge and care. His widely respected orthopedic expertise, research contributions, leadership skills, and community loyalty enables Dr. Wilkening to leave a lasting positive impact on the lives of others. A trusted medical examiner for...

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Theresa Anne Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS

Educise PC

Newbury, New Hampshire

Physical Therapy, Massage - Malpractice, personal injury, orthopedics, rehabilitation, massage therapy, exercise, fitness, ergonomics, manual therapy, mobilization, pain, falls, soft tissue injury, work-related injury, allied health, physiotherapy, continuing education

Board-certified Specialist, Orthopedic Physical Therapy since 1994, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Over ten years as faculty in physical therapy, physical therapist assistant, massage therapy and physical education, recreation and dance programs in NY and NH. Peer-reviewed medical journals: published scientific journal author: MOJ Orthopedics and Rheumatology and Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Massage Therapy Journal, International Fascia Research Congress presenter research author, and platform presentation speaker. Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist, Back School of Atlanta. Private practice physical therapist for over 30 years. Presented for American Physical, Occupational and Massage Therapy Associations, NASA Inomedic Health, Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Vanderbilt Medical, Wake Forest, private companies and medical centers across the US. Approved provider of continuing education by National Certification Board of Therapeut...

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Karin Gepp, Psy.D.

Independent Forensic & Assessment Psychologist

ACTPSYCH, PLLC

New Jersey

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - disability, permanency, personal injury, risk, fitness for duty, pre-employment, corrections, workers comp, neuropsychology, civil, criminal, causality, occupational, MMI, utilization, assessment, evaluation, consultation, competency, mitigation

Licensed clinical psychologist specializing in forensic, civil, and occupational psychological evaluations, with extensive experience in workers’ compensation, disability determinations, fitness-for-duty, risk assessment, and record-based forensic opinions. Practice is primarily evaluation-focused, with secondary outpatient psychotherapy and clinical supervision in adult populations. Experienced working with public-sector agencies, correctional systems, insurers, and legal stakeholders. PSYPACT authorized.

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Dan Wolstein, PhD

Vocational and Life Care Planning Expert Services

Kincaid Wolstein Vocational & Rehabilitation Services

Hackensack, New Jersey

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Eileen A Kohutis, PhD

Forensic Psychology Expert

Eileen A. Kohutis, Ph. D.

Livingston, New Jersey

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Personal Injury, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, Testing, Trauma, PTSD, Somatoform Disorders, Munchausen by proxy, Independent Medical Examination

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Tracy Martin, MD

Forensic Psychiatrist | IME , Criminal & Civil

Georgetown Forensic Psychiatry

New Jersey

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Amin Terouhid, Ph.D., PE, PMP, CFE

Scheduling, defect, safety, damages,& fraud expert

Adroit Consultants, LLC

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey

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RALPH LATYSCHOW, DC

CHIROPRACTIC Plaintiff and Defense

Neptune City, New Jersey

Chiropractic - Chiropractic, Standard of Care, Informed consent, Failure to Diagnose, Failure to Refer, Disc Injury, Herniated Disc, MRI Interpretation, MRI Report, Permanency, Fraud, Medical Record Review, Independent Medical Review, Personal Injury, Artery Dissection, Age Dating Disc Herniations, Spinal Trauma Pathology, Connective Tissue Injury

Clinically correlating causality with bodily injury and persistent functional loses. Extensive training in cervical thoracic and lumbar spine MRI interpretation including age dating disc herniations with narrative report(s) that include detailed descriptors and illustrations. As an expert witness I provide impartial opinions to both plaintiff and defense attorneys as well as insurance companies. Available for Independent Medical Examinations and medical file reviews to determine if a case can be further pursued. 38+ years of experience in the field of Chiropractic.

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Marc LaFonte, MD

Expert Witness Trauma and Surgical Critical Care

LaFonte Surgical, LLC

Branchburg, New Jersey

Critical Care Surgery, Trauma Surgery - General Surgery, Intensivist, Trauma Center, Medical Malpractice, Blunt & Penetrating Trauma, Trauma Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Breach Standard of Care, Personal Injury, Hemorrhagic Shock, Surgical Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Record Review, Wrongful Death, Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Patient Harm

I functioned as a full time active clinical acute care surgeon which included emergency general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care service lines in a level 1 trauma hospital. I have clinical experience spanning over 4000 operative cases and over 15,000 intensive care unit cases throughout my career. I also trained in a heavy penetrating trauma program, giving me extensive experience within the realm of penetrating trauma. I also have the unique perspective of working in many different types of intensive care units (ICUs) including surgical, medical, neurocritical, cardiovascular, and transplant intensive care units. Administratively, I functioned as medical director of the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) at a level 1 trauma center which allowed me to implement clinical practice guidelines as well as modify pre-existing guidelines, a process we refer to as performance improvement (PI). This skill set has allowed me to excel in objective chart review centered around...

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John F. Doherty, Ed.D.

Renowned School Liability Expert Witness

School Liability Expert Group

Lambertville, New Jersey

Education & Schools, School Safety - Title IX, 1983, wrongful death, school and youth-serving agency liability, negligent hiring, personal injury, sexual abuse, harassment and bullying, physical abuse, student/child supervision, special education, child custody & school review, school security, daycare, camps, colleges & universities

At School Liability Expert Group, we provide services from case inception through resolution across the United States and Canada. Determining the merit of a case, assisting with the development of pleadings, deposition focus and questions, conducting file and deposition review and analysis, developing expert reports, and offering testimony at deposition and trial are some of the services provided. Through the experience of its founder, Dr. Edward Dragan, and expert witness, Dr. John Doherty, along with a highly trained staff, School Liability Expert Group provides quality comprehensive services for plaintiff and defendant attorneys in high-profile and complicated cases. John F. Doherty Ed.D. is an experienced public and private school educator who has focused his work on improving schools through effective hiring practices, supervision and training of staff, and building a school culture of sustainability. He has over 35 years of experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superinte...

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Michael D. Leibowitz, MD, C.M.D.

Advanced Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation, PC

Roslyn Heights, New York

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Geriatrics - Catastrophic Injuries, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Personal Injury, Trauma, Pressure Ulcers, Nursing Home, Life Care Planning, Neurology Disorders, Orthopedics non-surgical, Spinal Disorder/Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Brain Injury, Pain Management-Medicine

Experienced Medical Expert. Board Certified-American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Board Certified, American Board of Pain Medicine. Certified Medical Director-The American Board of Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Medicine. Experience as Medical Director of Nursing Home & Medical Director of Rehabilitation Hospital Ambulatory Care Services. Back Pain, Neck Pain, Pulmonary Embolism, DVT, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, EMG, Geriatrics, Pressure Ulcer, Amputation, Joint Replacement Infections, Arthroplasty Infections, Peripheral Nerve Injuries. Medical Malpractice, Disability Claims Disputes, Disability Insurance, Life Care Planning, Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Peer Reviews, Utilization Reviews, Managed Care, Health Insurance Claims, Industrial Accidents, Workers' Compensation, Product Liability, Independent Medical Examinations, IME

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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

New York

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Karin Gepp, Psy.D.

Independent Forensic & Assessment Psychologist

ACTPSYCH, PLLC

New York, New York

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Nigel I Kennedy, MB BS, PhD

Board-Certified Psychiatrist | IME NY & CA

New York, New York

Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry - Independent Medical Examination, Personal Injury, Disability Evaluations, Psychological Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Medication Side Effects, Behavioral Disturbance, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Psychosis, Mania, Dementia, Conservatorship/Guardianship, Telepsychiatry, Capacity, ADHD

Dr. Nigel Kennedy is an ABPN board-certified psychiatrist and PhD neuroscientist with extensive experience in forensic psychiatry, medical-legal evaluations, and expert testimony. He is licensed in both California and New York and available for independent medical examinations (IMEs) across both states, including travel to underserved regions. Dr. Kennedy has been recognized as an expert in psychiatry by mental health courts in New York City and Rockland County, and has provided testimony on behalf of Mount Sinai Hospital and Rockland Psychiatric Center, a state inpatient facility of the NY Office of Mental Health (OMH). He has conducted psychiatric evaluations in civil, criminal, and disability contexts, and is equipped to handle high-volume IME referrals with a commitment to timely, objective, and evidence-based reporting. Prior to specializing in psychiatry, Dr. Kennedy trained extensively in emergency medicine and neurosurgery, gaining clinical experience in acute trauma and ...

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Geo Henderson

EMS & Paramedic Standard of Care Expert

GeoHenderson.com

Voorheesville, New York

Emergency Medical Services - Ambulance Operations, EMS, EMT, Paramedic, Standard of Care, Medical Malpractice, Cardiac Arrest, Airway, Patient transport, Personal Injury, Refusal of Care, Stretcher drops, Emergency Medical Technician, Ambulance Response, Protocols, Delay of Care, Prehospital medical care, Emergency Medical Services, Wrongful Death, Negligence

Practicing paramedic and EMS officer with more than 35 years of experience in prehospital care, ambulance operations, and emergency services. Active in both field response and supervisory roles, with experience in patient assessment, airway management, cardiac arrest care, scene decision-making, provider supervision, protocol implementation, quality improvement, and EMS education. Retained as an expert witness in more than 80 matters across more than 20 states for both plaintiff and defense counsel. Casework has included issues involving airway management, resuscitation, delayed EMS response, scene management, patient refusals and informed consent, dispatch and triage, equipment readiness, policy compliance, ambulance operations, and stretcher-related injuries. Current roles include Battalion Chief/Paramedic with the City of Albany Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Shift Commander/Paramedic with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office EMS Division. Additional experience i...

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C.J. Abraham, PhD, P.E., DPE, JD, FRSC, FTI, DEE, IH

Great Neck, New York

Products Liability, Slip Trip & Fall - Athletics & Recreation, Safety, Safety Engineering, Warnings & Labels, Industrial Hygiene, OSHA, Risk Analysis, Biomechanics, Engineering, Fires, Explosions, Human Factors, Brain Injuries, Personal Injury, Trampolines, Amusement Parks, Water Parks, Playground Accidents

Dr. Abraham is a licensed P.E. and a Senior Member and a Diplomat in The National Academy of Forensic Engineers. Over the last 45 years, C. J. Abraham has created warnings and instructions for many products and protocols applied and used worldwide. He has consulted to major news channels, NHTSA, OSHA, NIOSH, State of California (CaITrans), Microsoft, New York Transit, Queensborough Bridge Authority, Department of Agriculture, the Federal Government, State Attorney General's Offices, and municipalities throughout the United States, Canada and Europe in a variety of technical areas. His interests include head and brain protection in sports and recreation and personal injury accidents and litigations. In addition, he is also involved in the reconstruction of all types of sports injuries in a large variety of recreational and sports activities, amusement and trampoline facilities, as well as accidents involving a variety of products and vehicles. His background may be found at www...

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Michael Bernstein, MD

Lawrence, New York

Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry - Forensic Psychiatry, Adolescent Psychiatry, Personal Injury, Tort, Disability, IME, Expert Witness Testimony

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Peter J Glismann, PE

Personal Injury, Premises Liability, CDL

GLISWORKS ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, PLLC

NEW YORK, New York

Construction Defects, Products Liability - Building Codes, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Construction Defects, Fire, Explosion, Premises Liability

Licensed Professional Engineer (CT, DE, FL, MA, MD, NH, NY, NJ, PA, VT) with over 38 years of experience in construction, safety and code enforcement. Board Certified Diplomate General Member, National Academy of Forensic Engineers. Published author as a safety engineer. BS in Aeronautical and MS in Systems Engineering. Certified Safety Professional. Certified Fire Protection Specialist & Certified Fire Inspector Level 1 (NFPA). Certified Welding Inspector, AWS. Master of Special Inspection, ICC. FAA-Certified Drone Pilot. Licensed as an engineer for over 19 years and over a decade as a Forensic Engineer/Expert Witness.

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Dan Wolstein, PhD

Vocational and Life Care Planning Expert Services

Kincaid Wolstein Vocational & Rehabilitation Services

New York

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Amin Terouhid, Ph.D., PE, PMP, CFE

Scheduling, defect, safety, damages,& fraud expert

Adroit Consultants, LLC

New York

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Gary Isenberg

40+ yr Hotel Operations & Real Estate Professional

Iron Mountain Hospitality Advisors

New York

Hotel & Restaurant, Real Estate - Hospitality, Business Interruption, Bankruptcy, Renovation, Collective Bargaining, Hotel Operations, Value, Financial, Underwriting, Contracts, Mismanagement, Performance, Partnership, Optimization, Impact, Operations, Receiver, Personal Injury, Guest Service, safety

Mr. Isenberg’s extensive experience in hotel management, hotel operations, hotel finance, and hospitality ownership representation uniquely qualifies him as an expert in a wide range of hotel / hospitality-related operational and ownership matters. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held hospitality leadership roles such as President, Chief Operating Officer, Hotel General Manager, Director of Finance, and Internal Auditor for various diversified hospitality organizations. These roles have provided him with the expertise to address and resolve complex challenges, including hotel management performance, hotel business interruptions, hotel partnership disputes, employee relations, collective bargaining, territorial conflicts, operation performance and contract compliance. Mr. Isenberg has provided litigation support, depositions, and testimony in mediation, arbitration, hearings, and trial settings. His experience covers cases involving ERISA violations, wrongful termination...

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Richard Gabel, MD, PC, DLFAPA

Expedient Medicolegal Services

New York, New York

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - 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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Matthew Metzgar, PhD

Economics Professor Expert Witness

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

Economics - Economic Damages, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Environmental Damages, Lost Profits, Present Value Loss, Lost Earnings, Lost Wages, Pension Loss, Medical Care Costs

Matthew Metzgar, PhD, is an economist and expert witness with experience evaluating economic damages in cases involving lost wages, wrongful death, personal injury, and related matters. He is a Clinical Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has served as an expert in state and federal litigation, including recent work with the U.S. Department of Justice. Dr. Metzgar is known for producing clear, transparent analyses and testimony grounded in established economic theory and sound empirical methods.

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

North Carolina

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James B. Furrh IV, MD

Clinical Psychiatrist and Expert Witness (NC)

Mobius Psychiatric Consulting

Asheville, North Carolina

Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry - PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychopharmacology, disability, medical malpractice, addiction psychiatry, personality disorders, involuntary commitment, personal injury, liability, malingering, guardianship, litigation, schizophrenia, inpatient psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, worker's compensation

Dr. Furrh is a general psychiatrist licensed in North Carolina and currently practicing both at the VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC and in private practice. He is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of an extensive range of psychiatric and neuropsychiatric disorders and populations and has experience in the legal setting testifying as an expert witness. Dr. Furrh's clinical background includes experience working in the inpatient, outpatient, and intensive community-based settings. The focus of Dr. Furrh's current position is severe mental illness diagnoses, geriatric psychiatry (including dementia and associated issues), addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (veteran population), sleep disorders, and personality disorders. He possesses expertise in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, and extensive knowledge regarding other "somatic" treatments (ECT, TMS, ketamine, psychedelics, etc). As a result of his unique clinical background, he has additionally developed a str...

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Gary Isenberg

40+ yr Hotel Operations & Real Estate Professional

Iron Mountain Hospitality Advisors

Wilmington, North Carolina

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

North Carolina

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Mark E Davis, MD

Mark Davis MD LLC

Marion, Ohio

Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine - Healthcare Fraud, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal, Malpractice

Currently work in County Government. Former Paramedic and Firefighter. Life Coach and Mentor.

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Britta M Moss, CPCU, SCLA, AIC-M

P&C Claim Handling Standards-Bad Faith Litigation

Office of Britta M. Moss, LLC

Delaware, Ohio

Insurance, Legal - Property & Casualty Claims, Casualty Insurance, P&C Claims, Insurance Claims, Insurance Bad Faith, First, Third, Industry Standards, Common Practices, Insurance Coverage, Investigation, Insurer Defense, Personal Injury, commercial, personal, auto, homeowner, bodily injury, property damage, uninsured

Independent professional providing consulting services to law firms representing plaintiffs and insurer defendants involved in disputes or litigation related to property and casualty insurance claims. Over thirty (30) years of experience as a property and casualty insurance claim professional. Experience as Claim Representative, Litigation Examiner, Supervisor, Trainer, Manager, and Consultant. Expertise include coverage analysis, investigation, liability determination, damage evaluation, negotiation, and settlement of personal and commercial lines claims. Experienced in claims involving bodily injuries, property damages, and related damages under personal and commercial auto policies, homeowner/condominium/rental policies, commercial property damage policies, commercial general liability policies, and businessowner policies. Claim types include auto accident, premises liability, auto damage, personal & commercial property damage, bodily injury, personal injury, property da...

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Carla J. Kinslow, Ph.D.

Toxicology and Food Safety Expert

Rimkus

Portland, Oregon

Toxicology - Alcohol Drug & DUI Testing, Chemicals, Food Safety, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Hygiene & Mold, Wrongful Death, Biology, Pesticides, Veterinary, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Biotechnology, Aerosols, Agricultural, Addiction Medicine, Allergy & Immunology, Mass Torts, Personal Injury, Medical Toxicology, DNA

Dr. Carla Kinslow holds a doctorate in Biomedical Sciences, Cell Biology/Molecular Toxicology with over 35 years of biomedical, regulatory, and environmental experience. She has expertise in inhalation and oral toxicology; derivation of regulatory screening values for oral and inhalation exposure, toxicogenomics; toxicological risk assessment and communication of such risk to diverse stakeholders; human health impacts analysis from emission events; air, soil, and water monitoring data; modeling data related to ambient air and drinking water quality; water contamination from oil and gas operations; and stakeholder communication. She specializes in risk-based evaluation of air, soil, and groundwater toxicology under the USEPA, as well as state and federal guidelines. She has served as manager for various regulatory projects where she helped design and implement air monitoring networks, groundwater monitoring projects, and remediation scopes, with subsequent assessment and commun...

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Richard Falcone

Whiplash & Auto Injury Expert Witness

Falcone chiropractic

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Chiropractic - Whiplash injury, Auto accident injury, Motor vehicle collision, Ligament tear, Musculoskeletal injuries, Alteration of Motion Segment Integrity (AOMSI), Motor vehicle accident trauma, Spine injuries, Spine instability, Cervical spine trauma, Personal injury, Injury causation, Medical-legal evaluation, Deposition testimony

Dr. Richard Falcone is a Pittsburgh-based chiropractor with over 25 years of clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment of auto injury and whiplash-related spine trauma. He provides expert witness services to personal injury attorneys throughout Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with a focus on objective diagnosis, impairment evaluation, and medically defensible documentation. His work centers on identifying cervical ligament injuries that are frequently overlooked in motor vehicle collision cases, including Alteration of Motion Segment Integrity (AOMSI) — a severe injury classification recognized by the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. These injuries often cannot be detected through routine exams or visual assessment and require specialized diagnostic protocols. Dr. Falcone is certified in Diagnostic Radiographic Mensuration Analysis, the computerized method required by the AMA to objectively measure abnormal vertebral motion with precision. He is also...

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Richard S Kaplan, MD

Kaplan Life Care Planning

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Physical Medicine & Rehab, Life Care Planning - Life Care Planning (large cases), Medical Cost Projection (smaller cases), Life Expectancy, Disability, Damages, Mass Tort, Auto Accident Injury Assessment, Pain, Brain Injury, Multiple Trauma, Spinal Cord Injury, Gait Dysfunction, Falls, Nursing Home Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

Certified PM&R physician life care planner available for both life care plans (large cases) and medical cost projections (cost-effective for smaller cases). 25+ years experience in comprehensive physical medicine/rehabilitation and pain management practice. Available to both plaintiff/defense for life care plan and cost projection reports, rebuttal reports, and life expectancy opinions. Straightforward, flat-rate pricing on all services. Available in Pittsburgh and nationally. See details at www.kaplanlifecareplan.com or www.rehabanalytics.com

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Terry P. Leslie, M.Ed., LPC, CRC, ABVE/D, IPEC

Vocational Expert

Premier One Consulting

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Vocational Rehabilitation - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Wrongful Termination, Marital Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Vocational Expert, Life Care Planning

Mr. Terry Leslie has over 30 years of experience as a Vocational Expert and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor as President of the company. He is a former President of the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE) and teaches a course Introduction to Becoming a Vocational Expert through that organization using his textbook with the same name which is published by Elliott & Fitzpatrick. http://www.elliottfitzpatrick.com/

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Pennsylvania

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Madeline I Maysonet Scavo, Psy.D

Clinical & Forensic Psychology Expert

Dr Maysonet Clinical & Forensic Psychology Firm PLLC

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Psychology, Forensic Psychology - PTSD, Trauma, Psychological Autopsy, Suicide Prevention & Risk Assessment, Clinical/Forensic Evaluations, IME, Disability, Compensation, Personal Injury, Fitness for Duty, Inspections, Audits, Investigations, Threat Assessment & Management, Workplace Violence, Malpractice, & Evaluative Mediation

Dr. Maysonet is a seasoned bilingual clinical and forensic psychologist with 22+ years of experience in investigations and as a correctional psychologist within several government agencies (e.g., State Department of Corrections, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security) and private practice. She is licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida. Dr. Maysonet has provided many specialized therapeutic services and legal consultations to veterans, law enforcement, attorneys, and the community in general. She has been the subject matter expert and consulted in cases related to: Psychological Autopsy Investigation (completed suicide) Correctional standard of care Audits/Reviews/Investigation of Correctional Suicide Prevention Programs Competence Evaluation Suicide Risk Assessment Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Compensation Social Security Disability Personal Injury Fitness for Duty Pre-surgery Lethal Weapon Training Act...

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Gary S. Barach, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA

BCG Forensics, LLC

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Business Damages, Economics - fraud, business valuation, business interruption, lost profits, product recall, personal injury, employment cases, discrimination, contract disputes, dispute resolution, economic damages, construction defects, insurance claims, class action, shareholder disputes, bankruptcy, commercial litigation

Gary S. Barach, CPA, CFE, CFF, CVA, is the founder of Barach Consulting Group, LLC (f/k/a Barach & Company). The firm was established in 1976. He has been retained as a financial forensic and economic expert in over 3,800 cases. His experience in litigation includes business valuation; fraud investigation; bankruptcy; and determining economic damages arising from contract and shareholder disputes, recalled product, and construction defects. Mr. Barach is also a well established expert in economic damages arising from personal injury and discrimination litigation. Mr. Barach’s professional credentials include Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF). He has been qualified as an expert in federal, state, and local courts throughout the United States and has never been precluded from offering testimony as the result of a Daubert motion. Mr. Barach’s 40 years of experience include...

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Dale E. Panzer, MD

West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine - TBI, concussion, mild TBI, infection, hypoxia, brain bleeds, delirium, dementia, testamentary capacity, undue influence, personal injury, PTSD, and malingering

Dr. Panzer is among a select group of experienced forensic physicians dual Board-Certified physicians in Psychiatry and Brain Injury Medicine. He has served as a forensic evaluator and testifying expert witness for the past 13 years simultaneous with clinical practice as a treating psychiatrist at a highly regarded regional rehabilitation hospital. Patients suffer from brain injuries, TBI, dementias, stroke, spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries. He has extensive treatment and evaluation experience with TBI and concussion patients and co-founded a concussion research collaboration with a local university functional imaging center (PET/SPEC/DTI MRI). Dr. Panzer's testimony experience includes TBI, concussion, mild TBI, infection, hypoxia, brain bleeds, PTSD, spinal cord injury, malingering, cognitive capacity, testamentary capacity and undue influence. He is Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Drexel University School of Medicine, has taught residents and...

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Jeffrey w Buncher, MD

Family Medicine Addiction Medicine Pain Medicine

Charleston Pain and Rehabilitation Center/Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine

Charleston, South Carolina

Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine - Pain Medicine, workman's comp, Malpractice, Disability, personal injury, Insurance disputes, Peer review, Administrative/regulatory

Dr. Buncher has been practicing medicine for 34 years. He is in private practice, and is Board-certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Buncher's practice has a diversity of patients; including Personal Injury, Workmen's Compensation, Primary Care, Addiction Medicine, and Family Medicine. His practice is multidisciplinary, and includes Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, and Rehabilitative Medicine. Dr. Buncher has a Bachelor's of Science degree from Point Park University in Business and Finance, Computer and Information Science. He attended the University Pittsburgh and has a degree in Library and Information Science. He has Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic. He attended the Medical University of South Carolina for his MD. He did a residency in Family Medicine at Medical University of South Carolina. He has been Board-certified and recertified 4 times, He is currently Board-certified in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Buncher's b...

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Michael A Robertson, Jr

Professional Pilot Boat Captain at Top 10 US Port

Maritime Operations, LLC

Ravenel, South Carolina

Maritime, Legal - Maritime operations expert witness, Pilot boat accident expert witness, Vessel collision expert, Navigational negligence, Maritime standard of care, Maritime safety and seamanship expert, Heavy weather handling, Night navigation, Radar operations, harbor pilotage, USCG master, Personal injury, Maritime law, Charleston Harbor

Captain Andy Robertson is a USCG-licensed 100 Ton Near Coastal Master and full-time Pilot Boat Captain at the Port of Charleston with thousands of miles logged along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf waters. He specializes in maritime operations, pilot boat accidents, vessel collisions and allisions, navigational negligence, and maritime safety and seamanship standards. With extensive experience operating in restricted waters, heavy traffic, fog, night conditions, and heavy weather, Captain Robertson provides authoritative analysis on the standard of care expected of professional mariners, captains, and crew. His background as a yacht delivery captain and marine technician further informs his insight into equipment failure, maintenance standards, and bridge resource management (BRM). In addition to his seagoing credentials, Captain Robertson completed two years of law school, giving him a strong foundation in legal writing, causation and liability analysis, and the application of marit...

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Lisa Colasurdo, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Boiling Springs, South Carolina

Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine - Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice, Primary Care, Urgent Care, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatrics/Adult/Geriatrics, NP, Case Merit, Immediate Care Center, Personal Injury, General Nursing Practice, Legal Nurse Consultant

Lisa Colasurdo is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in active clinical practice as a nurse practitioner. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Clemson University and her Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of South Carolina School of Nursing. Ms. Colasurdo is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been providing expert witness services for both plaintiff and defense cases since 2016. Lisa Colasurdo graduated from Clemson University with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She began her nursing career as a floor nurse on a step-down unit. She then transitioned to working in the Surgery/Endoscopy Department as well as in the Emergency Department. Ms. Colasurdo earned her Masters Degree from the University of South Carolina School of Nursing in 2000. After completing her Masters, she became a Nursing Instructor at Lander University from 2000-2001, teaching Me...

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

South Carolina

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Christopher W Mitchell, M.D.

Experienced General Neurologist

Mitchell Neurology Consulting, L.L.C.

Medina, Tennessee

Neurology, Neurophysiology - Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Nerve Injury, Seizures, Polypharmacy, Headache and Migraine, Functional Disorders, Malpractice, Personal Injury, Geriatrics, Dementia

I am a board-certified neurologist with a subspecialty focus on nerve and muscle disorders and neurophysiology. As a neurophysiologist, I use electrical studies including electromyography (electrical testing of muscles), nerve conduction studies (electrical testing of nerves) and electroencephalography (electrical testing of the brain) to identify patterns that are helpful in the diagnosis of serious health problems. As an expert witness, I strive to provide honest, defensible opinions in a timely manner. I also pride myself in communicating complicated medical concepts in plain language.

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Tennessee

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Tennessee

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John Burleson, MD

Ortho Spine Surgeon w/ diverse technology training

Full Circle Spine Inc.

Brentwood, Tennessee

Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - robotics, robotics, minimally invasive, surgery, disc replacement, fusion, navigation, augmented reality, 3d printing, revision, technology, spine, deformity, mri, trauma, personal injury, lumbar, pedicle, accident, cervical

I am a Board Certified (American Board of Orthopedic Surgery) Orthopedic Spine surgeon with Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics in Middle Tennessee. I function primarily as a spine surgeon, but I also take general orthopedic trauma call and fix fractures as required. I use spinal robotics, surgical navigation and augmented reality when indicated and believe in making surgeries as minimally invasive as possible to achieve the best outcome. EDUCATION August 2019 – July 2020 Texas Back Institute July 2013 – June 2019 University of Massachusetts Medical Center August 2009 – May 2013 University of Texas Medical School at Houston August 2005 – May 2009 Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, TX COMMITTEES Physician Ambassador Committee – TriStar StoneCrest Hospital – August 2023 - Present Credentialing Committee - TriStar StoneCrest Hospital - January 2023 – Present Surgical Robotics Committee – TriStar StoneCrest Hospital – January 2022 - Present Surgery Advisory Committee - TriStar StoneCr...

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Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD

Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas

Texas

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David Levey

David S. Levey, M.D., P.A.

Austin, Texas

Diagnostic Radiology, Neuroradiology - Radiology, Radiologist, Musculoskeletal, Neuroradiology, MRI, DTI, TBI, CT Scan, X-ray, Brain Injury, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Defense, Plaintiff, Spinal Injury, PET Scan, Orthopedic Radiology, MSK, Pediatric & Neonatal Radiology

Dr. David S. Levey is a Texas-based Diagnostic Radiologist, with offices in Austin and San Antonio, working throughout Texas and the US, with nearly 35 years of experience. He provides both Insurance Defense and Plaintiff Attorney assistance as a Medical Expert, as an Expert Witness for ALL forms of Radiology and MRI studies. Dr. Levey has been in clinical practice without interruption for over three decades, and has been working as a full time Expert Witness for over 15 years. He is Board Certified, Fellowship Trained, and extensively published in the field of Radiology, including but not limited to subspecialities of Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal, Orthopedic & Spine and others (see uploaded C/V, available below). When called upon to review a case, Dr. Levey will evaluate the complete battery of medical and surgical records as needed, including but not limited to EMS and police/accident reports, initial ER visits, urgent care records, PT logs, chiropractic and pain medicine tre...

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Mobola Kukoyi, MD, MPH

Board-Certified ER Doctor for Expert Testimony

Houston, Texas

Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine - Trauma, Cardiac emergencies, Respiratory emergencies, Stroke, Deposition , Motor vehicle accident, Pediatric Emergencies, Acute Care, Personal injury, Sepsis, High acuity, Resuscitation, Obstetrics, Occupational Medicine, Emergency Medical Services

Board-certified adult and pediatric emergency medicine physician with extensive clinical, educational, and public health expertise. Dr. Kukoyi brings years of front-line experience in high-stakes acute care environments, complemented by a robust background in medical education, program implementation, and global health. She maintains active practice in emergency medicine, serving as an attending physician in high-volume, fast-paced hospital settings. Expert Witness Qualifications - Offers expert testimony and consulting services in matters involving emergency department operations, standards of care in acute settings, trauma response, and emergency systems design. - Able to analyze and articulate clinical decisions, protocols, documentation, and institutional practices in a clear, compelling manner for legal proceedings. - Comfortable with a wide spectrum of emergency care scenarios including trauma, critical illness, acute diagnostics, procedural interventions, and systems-based ...

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Texas

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Devrim Ikizler, PhD

Economic Damages Expert for Complex Litigation

IAMECON

Austin, Texas

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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Texas

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Sanjay Adhia, MD, MRO

Forensic Psychiatry | TBI | PTSD|Multi-Plaintiff

Sanjay Adhia MD Professional Association

Sugar Land , Texas

Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine - Malpractice, Personal Injury, Disability, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, testamentary capacity, competency, will contest, undue influence, toxic tort, correctional, rape, Fitness for Duty, Neuropsychiatry, prison, suicide, IME, jail, child custody, mass tort

Dr. Adhia is triple-Board-Certified in Forensic Psychiatry, Brain Injury Medicine (BIM), and Psychiatry headquartered in the Houston, testifying nationally. He is one of a few Forensic Psychiatrists who are Board-Certified in BIM. In addition to forensic/expert witness practice, he works in a renowned neuro-rehabilitation center where his focus is treating the neuropsychiatric sequelae of brain injury, concussions, stroke, and spinal cord injury. Dr. Adhia is the Associate Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Director at McGovern Medical School at UT Health. He has been appointed by the Governor to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI). Dr. Adhia's forensic practice focuses on the psychiatric impact of personal injury, abuse, competency, testamentary capacity, toxic torts (chemical exposure, oil spill), violence, and complicating mental illness. Dr. Adhia treats patients, as a psychiatrist, who suffer...

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KAREL COSTA-ARMAS

Property Management, Community Associations,& HOA

Homeowner Association Consulting

Texas

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David A. Macpherson, PhD

San Antonio, Texas

Economics, Business Damages - Economic Damages, Lost Profits, Earnings Loss, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Business Interruption, Statistical Analysis, Contract Breach, Employment Discrimination

Dr. David Macpherson evaluates damages in personal injury, wrongful death, employment, and business loss cases for plaintiffs and defendants. Since 2000, he has provided numerous independent reports. evaluated opposing experts' reports, and testified often in Federal and State courts (CA, FL, GA, KS, MI, MO, TX). Dr. Macpherson has also conducted statistical analyses of discrimination claims. Clients have included the U.S. Attorney (Hartford and Oklahoma City). He is the E.M. Stevens Professor at Trinity University. Prior to joining Trinity University, he held the Rod and Hope Brim Eminent Scholar Chair in Economics and was Director of the Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy at Florida State University. Earlier, he served as an assistant and associate professor of economics at Miami University. He has held leadership positions in professional economics associations. He served as vice-president of the National Association of Forensic Economics and the Southern Economics...

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Gabor Vari, MD

Army Veteran Psychiatry Expert Witness

Texas

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Homer R. Peterson, II, P.E., CSP, CFLC

Peterson Construction Consulting, Inc.

Houston, Texas

Construction, Safety - Construction, falls from elevation, fall protection, fatalities, occupational health & safety management systems, OSHA matters, personal injury, precast erection, safety, standards of care, steel erection, termination for cause or for convenience, wrongful death

Homer R. Peterson II, P.E., CSP, CFLC provides consulting services to attorneys, insurance carriers, construction companies, and companies engaged in general industry. Services are offered as a subject matter expert, expert witness, and safety consultant. He has over 40 years of construction and safety experience (17 years union, 23 years non-union), including airports, bridges, casinos, convention centers, convocation centers, distribution centers, hospitals, hotels, manufacturing facilities, office buildings, paper mills, pharmaceutical plants, power plants, prisons, refineries, schools, shopping malls, sports arenas, steel mills, stores, and warehouses. See www.homerpeterson.com for photographs of representative projects. His experience includes 40 years in construction in various positions such as president, senior vice president, vice president, project manager, and timekeeper. His responsibilities have included estimating, sales, project management, scheduling, troublesho...

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Nicholas Walker, MD

Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic and Burn Surgeon

Walker Medical-Legal Consulting

Frisco, Texas

Plastic Surgery, Burns - Aesthetic Surgery, Burn Injuries, Surgical Complications, Body Contouring, Breast Implants, Expert Witness, Facial Trauma, Post-Surgical Infections, Soft Tissue Injuries, Cosmetic Surgery, Medical Causation, Malpractice, Breast Reconstruction, Disfigurement, Personal Injury, Reconstructive Surgery, Dog Bites, Medical Spa, Botox, Filler

Dr. Nicholas J. Walker is a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Frisco, Texas. His clinical practice focuses on a high volume of cosmetic surgery of the face, body, and breast, complemented by extensive training and experience in facial reconstruction, burn reconstruction, hand surgery, and breast reconstruction. Dr. Walker is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his training at the prestigious Wake Forest Baptist Health Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, one of the nation’s leading plastic surgery training programs. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Walker provides medical expert witness services in complex medical-legal matters. His services include case evaluations, medical record review and analysis, deposition and trial testim...

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Dawn Espinoza, RN, MSN, CCM, CDMS, CNLCP, LNCC

Life Care Planner, Medical Billing, Vocational

Dawn Espinoza Consulting, PLLC

Arlington, Texas

Life Care Planning, Medical Billing - Case Management, Medical Cost Projection, Vocational Expert, Employability Expert, Nursing, Personal Injury, Property Liability, Workers Compensation

A licensed Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience. I have provided care for and developed treatment plans for a multitude of patients, including those patients experiencing orthopedic conditions that require inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, patients with burn injuries, patients with spinal cord injuries, patients who have experienced with amputations, patients with visual impairments, and patients with acquired brain injuries. I trained as and began working as a medical and vocational case manager in 2006, becoming certified in 2007. As a case manager, I perform assessment, planning, implementation, coordination of care, monitoring, evaluation, and outcomes management in a variety of practice settings. My work as a case manager included medical billing audit, utilization review, as well as appeals and denials of hospital services which included medical and procedural coding, medical necessity, and cost review. In 2011, I became a certified disability management sp...

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Jim Thomas

Gym Industry Expert Witness - Risk Management

Fitness Management & Consulting

Flower Mound, Texas

Risk Management, Premises Liability - Gym Management, contracts, onboarding, gym injury, litigation support, Gym Related legal matters, leases, safety standard, wrongful death, gym expert witness, personal injury, non compete, employees training, OSHA compliance, liability, best practices, premises liability, fitness business

As the founder and president of Fitness Management USA, Inc., I bring over 35 years of expertise in the fitness and health club industry, helping gym owners and operators achieve their goals. My mission is to empower gym businesses—whether launching, scaling, or navigating a turnaround—with proven strategies, customized solutions, and actionable insights. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with gyms of all sizes, from boutique studios to expansive multi-location operations. I specialize in: * Turnaround Consulting: Revitalizing underperforming gyms with strategic solutions that generate measurable growth. * New Gym Startups: Guiding entrepreneurs through every step of launching their dream fitness business. * Sales & Marketing Coaching: Equipping teams with the skills and confidence to drive membership and revenue. * Management & Operations Consulting: Streamlining processes and fostering high-performing teams. * Gym Brokerage: Assisting in buying or selling gym businesses wit...

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Miriam Zylberglait, MD, FACP, dipABOM

3x Board Certified MD: Geriatrics-Obesity-Int Med

Texas

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Neslihan Chandler, PhD

Pediatric Clinical Psychologist - Evaluations

Neslihan Chandler, PhD Private Practice

Fort Worth, Texas

Psychology, Neuropsychology - Psychology, Psychologist, Pediatric Psychologist, Psychological Assessments, Psychological Evaluations, Psychological Testing, Brain Injury, Sexual Assault, Rebuttal Letter, Testing, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cognitive Testing, PTSD, Autism, Neuropsycholoigcal Evaluations, Child Psychology, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

Dr. Chandler is a board certified Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology, is board certified in the state of Texas, and sepcializes in Psychological/Neuropsychological Assessments for children and adolescents. Dr. Chandler has been in practice for 25 years and has private practice in Fort Worth, TX. She has performed over 5,000 clinical evaluations in her private practice and has extensive clinical knowledge and experience. She has been working as an expert witness since 2020. She has worked on personal injury cases, traumatic brain injury cases, sexual assault cases, and medical malpractice cases. Dr. Chandler is highly experienced in administering, scoring, and interpreting a wide variety of psychological tests, including cognitive, emotional, and neuropsychological assessments. Her assessments are individually tailored for each client/sitaution to answer specific referral questions and are based on data-supported, evidenced-based asses...

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Captain Kurt M. Hallier

Maritime and Terminal Expert

Maritime Perspective Inc.

Montgomery, Texas

Maritime, Safety - Vessel Management, Oil Tankers, Chemical Tankers, Gas Carriers, Bulk Carriers, Ferries, Marine Terminals, Incident Response, Accident Investigations, Personal Injury, Fires, Collisions, Allisions, Groundings, Loss Control, Vessel Salvage, Offshore Operations, Marine Pilots, Navigation and Waterways

Master Mariner and Marine Manager with more than 40 years of proven global experience in managing shoreside, shipboard, offshore facility, and terminal operations within the petroleum industry. Successfully resolved complex issues by collaborating with international, federal, state, and local agencies. Recognized as an industry expert in terminal operations, incident management, safety, quality, and environmental affairs. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting port, terminal, and offshore assessments to optimize operations and improve safety. Known for utilizing a robust network of global marine experts to effectively manage risk and enhance the performance of marine assets. Responded to the Exxon Valdez oil spill and Deputy Incident Commander for the salvage of the OMI Charger in Galveston Bay. 30+ years as a member of a major oil company Tier One Incident Response Team responding to actual oil spills, salvage operations, fires, vessel collisions, groundings and allisions. Partic...

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Patrick J Walsh, CSP

Walsh Safety Consulting

Georgetown, Texas

Safety, Construction - OSHA, Personal Injury, Property Damage, Risk Management, Loss Prevention, Accident Investigation

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Dan Wolstein, PhD

Vocational and Life Care Planning Expert Services

Kincaid Wolstein Vocational & Rehabilitation Services

Texas

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Laura A. Cantrell, CPM

Real Estate Property Management Practice Standards

Cantrell Real Estate Associates

Texas

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David L Mitchell, PhD

MET Associates

Dayton, Texas

Meteorology, Environmental - weather event re-construction, air dispersion modeling, forensic meteorology, weather, air pollution, visibility, rainfall, hail, aviation accidents, marine accidents, severe storms, hurricane damage, wind analysis, tornado damage, wrongful death, property damage, personal injury

Dr. David L. Mitchell is an authority on the numerical modeling of geophysical and atmospheric data with a Doctorate in Meteorology from Purdue University. Dr. Mitchell has over 35 years of technical modeling experience in industry and consulting. Dr. Mitchell is a Court Qualified Expert in Air Modeling and Forensic Meteorology. His business experience includes various research, project management and technical consulting positions with Conoco, Getty Oil Company, Texaco, Tenneco, British Petroleum, Leviathan Gas Pipeline LLP and IBM Corporation. Dr. Mitchell has extensive knowledge of Forensic Meteorology and has published his research results on the numerical modeling of atmospheric stability and convection. Dr. Mitchell is an expert in the field of Air Pollution Meteorology with over 30 years of experience with the mathematical modeling of wave propagation in elastic media, atmospheric fluid dynamics and air dispersion modeling. He has extensive knowledge of air pollution m...

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Amin Terouhid, Ph.D., PE, PMP, CFE

Scheduling, defect, safety, damages,& fraud expert

Adroit Consultants, LLC

Texas

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Roger Clifford, DC, DACNB

Chiropractic 35 yrs experience in active practice

Clifford Pain Relief Chiropractic

Dallas, Texas

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology - Chiropractic, Chiropractic neurology, Personal injury, Malpractice, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Standard of Care, Informed Consent, Causation, Extent of Injury, Medical Necessity, Billing Reasonableness, Manipulation, Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Spinal Cord Injury, Disc Injury, Fractures, Failure to Refer, Misdiagnosis

I am a chiropractor & Board-Certified Chiropractic Neurologist in active practice. I have 35 years of experience as a chiropractor and almost 25 years of experience as a chiropractic expert providing expert chiropractic peer reviews and forensic testimony. I am available for plaintiff or defense. I have testified hundreds of times in depositions and trials, and I provide thoughtful answers with a calm demeanor even under cross examination. I am very detail oriented and provide objective opinions based on all of the available information. My opinions are supported by many peer-reviewed references and well established evidenced based guidelines. As a Designated Doctor with the State of Texas, I am trained and certified to determine the compensable injuries, extent of injury, impairment ratings, and other issues that arise in the Workers Compensation system. I teach other chiropractors board required continuing education hours on proper record keeping, coding, ethics, jurisprudence...

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Robert H. Odell, Jr., MD, PhD

Neuropathy & Pain Center of Las Vegas

Utah

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Jordan S Colohan, CPA/ABV, CFE

Business Valuation and Damages Expert Witness

Marshall & Stevens

Salt Lake City, Utah

Business Valuation, Accounting - Forensic Accounting, Business Valuation, Economic Damages, Lost Profits, Investigation, Personal Injury, Divorce Accounting, Alimony, Fraud Investigations, Contract Dispute, Trademark Infringement, Patent Infringement, Intellectual Property, Litigation Support, Wrongful Termination, Medical Malpractice, Partnership Disputes

Jordan Colohan is a Director with a decade of experience in forensic accounting and litigation support services. He joined Marshall & Stevens in 2023, with the acquisition of Rocky Mountain Advisory. He primarily works in litigation support, business valuation, economic damages, and other investigations. Mr. Colohan has extensive experience in preparing economic damage calculations, business valuations, fraud investigations, and investigative accounting in various types of disputes. He has provided expert witness testimony and has prepared expert analysis and reports in numerous litigation matters involving lost profits, unjust enrichment, and other measures of economic damages. His experience also includes personal injury matters and wrongful termination cases. He has extensive experience preparing rebuttal reports and analysis and serving as a rebuttal expert witness as well. Mr. Colohan also has experience in a variety of cases involving patent, copyright, and trademark infring...

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Wade C. Roberts, Ph.D.

Expert in Economic Damages & Class Action Cases

Roberts Forensics LLC

Kaysville, Utah

Economics, Business Damages - Forensic Economist, Economic Damages, Employment Litigation, Business Interruption, Class Action Damages, Labor Economics, Market Research, Statistical Analysis, Econometric Modeling, Personal Injury, Lost Earnings, Wrongful Death, Lost Profits, Commercial Damages, Expert Testimony, Multi-Plaintiff Damages, Class Certification

Dr. Wade C. Roberts is a senior forensic economist and founder of Roberts Forensics with more than fifteen years of experience providing economic damages analysis, valuation, statistical modeling, and expert testimony in litigation across the United States. He has been retained in over 100 cases and has authored more than one hundred expert reports involving personal injury, wrongful death, employment litigation, commercial disputes, business interruption, lost profits, and class-action matters. He has testified in jury trials, bench trials, and arbitration proceedings and has never been excluded under Daubert. Dr. Roberts specializes in economic damages assessment, wage-loss and earnings-capacity evaluations, class-wide economic modeling, multi-plaintiff damages analysis, and complex statistical and econometric methods. His analytical strengths include regression analysis, forecasting, labor-market modeling, Monte Carlo simulation, large-dataset evaluation, and price-premium/conjo...

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Jacob Morrise, MEng

Expert Forensic Mechanical Engineer Product Design

Morrise Products LLC

Lehi, Utah

Mechanical Engineering, Intellectual Property - Mechanical Engineer, Consumer Product, Lock, Safety, Electromechanical, Smart Device, Gun Safe, Baby, Home, Patent, Patent Infringement, Personal Injury, Engineer, Product Design

Jacob Morrise is a Consumer Product Design Expert with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and over 15 years of experience designing products in all categories of the consumer product space including, locking devices, child safety gun safety, kitchen, home, landscape, personal care, textiles, audio/visual, cleaning, pet, tracking, smart devices, and others. He has designed hundreds of consumer and other products, which have sold on Amazon, in retail stores and online. He is listed on numerous issues and in process patents, and has worked closely with patent attorneys to get these pattens realized. Jacob has a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from BYU-Idaho, graduating Magna Cum Laude and a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He is skilled in among other things, the Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks CAD design, with over 10,000 hours of design work, as acted multiple years as a design coach for University Students working on their Capst...

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James W Melisi, MD, MBA, FACS, FAANS

Experienced Neurosurgeon and Spine

Neurosurgical Associates, PC Richmond VA

HENRICO, Virginia

Neurological Surgery, Spine Surgery & Spine Care - spinal trauma, spinal fusion surgery, spinal cord injury, nerve injury, Brain Tumors, Traumatic brain injury, intracranial hemorrhage, disc herniation, adult hydrocephalus, personal injury, laminectomy, Cauda equina syndrome, spinal cord stimulator, cervical spine surgery, back/neck pain, IME, Healthcare economics

I am a board certified neurosurgeon with over 33 years of clinical experience specializing in complex brain and spine surgery. I continue to practice actively with Neurosurgical Associates, P.C. in Richmond, VA. I received my residency training at The George Washington University Medical Ctr and Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center, a top rated Level 1 trauma center, in Washington, DC. During my residency, I also had the opportunity to train at the world renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neuro Surgery, Queen Square, London, England. In my practice of neurosurgery, I treat patients with benign and malignant primary and metastatic tumors of the brain and spine, adult hydrocephalus, spinal and head trauma and a wide range of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine procedures. In addition to my surgical experience, I obtained MBA in Healthcare Management from Johns Hopkins University. I've served on hospital boards, chaired credential and neurosurgical committees and bee...

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Dan Wolstein, PhD

Vocational and Life Care Planning Expert Services

Kincaid Wolstein Vocational & Rehabilitation Services

Virginia

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Scott D. Sevart, M.A., CRP, CRC, ABVE/D, CLCP

Vocational Expert

Sevart Vocational and Forensic Services

Merrifield, Virginia

Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning - Earning capacity, loss of earning capacity, employability in spousal/child support, employment law, personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, worker's compensation cases, life care plans, catastrophic injuries, chronic health care needs

Scott Sevart has over 27 years of experience as a vocational rehabilitation consultant in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. He is a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a nationally Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), a member of the American Board of Vocational Experts/Diplomate (ABVE), the International Association of Life Care Planners (IALCP) and a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). He has provided testimony in over 40 hearings, depositions, and trials. He is bilingual in English/Spanish. Earning capacity/loss of earning capacity and employability in spousal/child support, employment law, personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, worker's compensation cases, and life care plans for those who have experienced catastrophic injury or who have chronic health care needs.

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Thomas Collier, Jr

Highly Experienced Expert, Summa Cum Laude

Collier Consultants

Virginia

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Tiffany L Mathias, MD, MBA

Stanford & Oxford Trained Medical Expert Witness

Tiffany Mathias, MD

bothell, Washington

Emergency Medicine, Pain Management - Medicine - Epidural, radiofrequency, chronic pain, CSF leak, personal injury, Joint injection, pain management, facet joint disorders, radiculopathy, peripheral nerve, personal injury, whiplash, non surgical orthopedic care, motor vehicle accident, joint injection, spinal cord injury, nerve injury, traumatic brain, concussion, traumatic brain

It's my job to give you an honest, objective opinion. I conduct personal injury & medical malpractice case reviews for plaintiff & defense Attorneys. I provide fast communication and a timely report turnaround. I am a double board-certified physician in active practice. I have experience in reviewing merit for medical malpractice cases and undergoing depositions. I specialize in reviewing cases to establish causation of injuries, determine future medical care, appropriateness and breach of care, and draft disclosure statements and medical necessity determinations. My medical areas of expertise encompass a wide range of conditions and treatments, including: epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, peripheral nerve injury, spinal cord stimulation (SCS), spinal injury, whiplash, disability, neck and back pain, motor vehicle accidents, nerve blocks, radiculopathy, neuropathy, radiofrequency ablations, spondylosis, spinal stenosis, chronic pain, non-surgical orthopedic car...

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Michael Massey, DO, CPLCP, CLCP

Triple Board Certified Physician Life Care Planner

MEDLCP

Washington

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Ellika McGuire, MD

Experienced Child and Adult Psychiatry Expert

Ellika McGuire MD PLLC

Seattle, Washington

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Joseph O Ugorji, DO

MRI Expert Witness for Traumatic Brain & Spine

Ugorji Radiology Consultants, LLC

Washington

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Jennifer E Souders, MD

Souders Independent Medical Consultations PLLC

Seattle, Washington

Pain Management - Medicine, Addiction Medicine - toxicology, impairment, prescription, drugs, opioids, cannabis/marijuana, alcohol, criminal, DUI/DWI, felony, civil, personal injury, dram shop, overdose

I am a physician (M.D.) who is Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Addiction Medicine. As a consultant in forensic/legal cases, my main area of focus involves the clinical toxicology of prescription medications, recreational drugs and substances of abuse, marijuana/cannabis, and alcohol. My training and education include the interpretation of clinical and forensic toxicology test results in multiple matrices, including blood, urine, serum, hair, and nails. In addition, my training and education include safe opioid prescribing procedures, interpretation of prescribing records, assessment of patient responses to prescribed opioids, and overdose prevention education and practices. Unlike non-physicians who review toxicology test results in forensic cases, as a clinician I am able to read, interpret, and testify on the contents of medical records. I understand that the presence of a positive test result does not necessarily constitute the presence of impairment or obs...

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Karen F Wilkinson, MN, ARNP, LNCC, CNLCP

Legal Nurse Consulting

Wilkinson Legal Nurse Consulting, Inc.

Seattle, Washington

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Morgan R. Price, DC

West Coast Chiropractic Experts

Seattle, Washington

Chiropractic - Standard of Care, Chiropractic Peer Review, Slip and Fall, Billing Reviews, Causation, Personal Injury, Chiropractic Case Review, Medical Necessity, Apportionment, Whiplash, Medical Record Review, Motor Vehicle, Practice Guidelines, Trauma, Auto Accident, Traumatic Injury, Chart Review

Dr. Morgan Price is a residency-trained, hospital-based chiropractor in active clinical practice. She is intimately familiar with musculoskeletal diagnosis, treatment, medical necessity, imaging referral, and medical co-management. She has written and contributed to peer-reviewed, published research in areas such as medical co-management, musculoskeletal assessment and diagnosis, and best practice guidelines. She serves on a variety of advisory boards and committees with prominent professional associations and enjoys educating medical and chiropractic trainees as an attending in her clinic.

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Stan Mitchell, MArch, AIA, ASHI ACI, ICBO

Trusted Expert in Safety and Litigation

ABI, Inc.

Seattle, Washington

Architecture, Premises Liability - Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall, Construction, Safety Engineering, Architect

Stan Mitchell has served as an expert in over 500 litigation cases throughout the United States. He provides a singular expertise in the following areas: • Personal injury cases involving building/facility components such as: sidewalks and curbs; walkways; stairs, bleachers, and dropoffs; parking lots and wheel stops; windows and roofs; and guardrail/handrail installations. • Building/construction failure issues; technical problems with homes and buildings. • Defect disclosure issues in the real estate purchase/selling process. Stan Mitchell is retained and utilized by both plaintiff and defense attorneys and contributes superior technical skills and a deep knowledge of building technology and codes that are practiced through continued active work in the field. **The number of cases that we have worked on is 200+ since 2008. We do not believe that the number of times we have been deposed/testified in court accurately depicts our advanced level of expertise. It usually is in the...

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David Boll, DC CPC PES

Chiropractic Standard of Care Expert, VAD, MedMal

Expert Opinions / Comprehensive Chiropractic Services

Adell, Wisconsin

Chiropractic, Medical Coding - Sports Medicine, Medical Malpractice, Chiropractic malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, motor vehicle collisions, independent medical examinations, legal medicine, physical therapy, coding, standard of care, scope of practice, insurance fraud, benefits, Taft- Hartley, personal injury, informed consent

Dr. Boll has extensive medicolegal experience and has been in practice since 1992. He has been retained nationwide for various cases. Dr. Boll assists numerous entities (law enforcement, law firms, insurance carriers, TPAs) as an Expert Witness, Consulting Witness, CPT and diagnostic coding issues, File Review, and Independent Medical Examinations, along with internal educational programs. He is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC and a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) from NASM. Dr. Boll has active licenses in both Wisconsin and Michigan. He continues to practice within his athletic training and conditioning facility, serving two school districts and consulting with professional racing sanctioning bodies regarding race weekend injury concerns. Dr. Boll was a former Chiropractic Services Director for an insurance company, where he assisted in writing guidelines, sitting on appeals panels, and establishing internal review and claims processing measures. He is...