Schizophrenia/Psychosis Expert Witnesses

Boca Raton, Florida

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - PTSD, Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, TBI, Geriatric Psychiatry, Wills/Competency, Custody, Disability, Personal/emotional Injuries, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis, Aviation Psychiatry, Suicide, Addictions, Dementia, Return-to-Work, IME, Medical Malpractice

Dr. Samuel, Medical Director of the Boca Raton Psychiatric Group, has board-certifications in 4 psychiatric specialties: General, Forensic, Child/Adolescent, and Geriatric. His forensic psychiatric practice encompasses various types of evaluations; expert testimony for both Plaintiff and Defense; and Independent Medical Examinations. He has testified, at both the State and Federal levels, regarding matters of Addiction, PTSD, Depression, Child Custody, legal competency, Disability, trauma, and psychiatric injuries. Dr. Samuel is an Aviation psychiatrist, having been trained for FAA/aviator evaluations and is on the FAA list for this. His written reports, based on the application of current medical knowledge to the known facts of each particular case, are exhaustive and precise with meticulous attention to detail. He is available to consult with plaintiff and defense attorneys in civil litigation, and with prosecution and defense attorneys in criminal litigation. Dr. Samuel ha...

Plano, Texas

Psychiatry, Mental Health - Severe/Chronic Mental Illness, Long Term Treatment, Involuntary Treatment, Jail/State Hospitals, Evidence-based treatment, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia/psychosis, Danger to self, Danger to others, PTSD, Medication Management, Psychiatric Emergencies, Standard of Care, Psychotropic medications

Based in Texas, Dr. Kennedy, MD (former Dr. Ammatuna) is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical experience treating adults with a wide range of mental health conditions, including complex and high-acuity cases and has extensive experience as an expert witness across Texas Mental Health Courts, with involvement in 500+ testimonies, independent medical evaluations (IMEs), and case reviews. Her work in legal settings is grounded in clear, objective psychiatric analysis and a deep understanding of mental health and medical standard of care. Dr. Kennedy has served as a staff psychiatrist and Behavioral Unit Director in Texas state hospitals (Terrell, North Texas, Big Spring), treating both civil and forensic populations. She has also worked as Medical Director in community psychiatric clinics (MHMR), overseeing care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Her experience includes serving as a consulting psychiatrist for multidisciplinary teams...