69 School District Expert Witnesses Found

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Entomology, Environmental - Entomologist, Entomology, Pesticide, Termiticide, Bed bug, Rats, Rodent, Mice, Hantavirus, Pest Control, Habitability, damage, bite, infestation, Cockroaches, Spider, Mites, Birds, Scorpion, IPM, sting, public health, Standard of Care, vermin, injury, contamination, vector, Realtor, Broker, Fly

...I held the Qualifying licenses for 2 southern California and several Arizona pest control companies and currently, an Arizona School District. I have previously held licenses in CT, NY and NJ, and additionally managed pest control branches in NM, TX, NV, and Sonora Mexico. I am not geographically bound. A graduate of the University of Connecticut where I focused on medical entomology and parasitology, I have served as Technical Director, Manager, VP and Owner of Pest Control companies across the country since 1983, and I am currently the Technical Director of a pest control company in Arizona. I have been a consultant since 2000 and served as the AZ Governor's appointed Entomologist Advisor to the AZ Office of Pest Management, and am on the BCE Continuing Education Committee for the Entomological Society of America....

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police Procedures, Administrative Hearings, Leadership, Citizen Complaints, Duty to Intervene, Misconduct, Civil Rights, Use of Force, Incident Review, Internal Affairs, Civil Service, Policy & Procedures

...I have also presented in the 4oth Annual National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice National Conference, the Region 5 Training workshop of the National Organization of Blacks in Law Enforcement (NOBLE), Arkansas District Court Officers Association Semi-Annual Training and the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute: School of Law Enforcement Supervision. Additionally, I am a National Certified Instructor (INCI), National Internal Affairs Training and Certification in addition to a Use of Force Instructor /Analyst Certification.

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Architecture, Construction - Project Management, Program Management, Construction Management Standard of Care Failures, Construction Documents, Change Order, Design Coordination, Building Envelope Failure, Construction Defects, Architectural Professional Liability Failures, Water Intrusion, Construction Administration

...As the Principal Project Director / Design & Construction Training & Construction Lead for the second largest K-12 school district in the country and their $35 billion construction bond program that included developing new Policies and Procedures RFQs, RFPs, Bid Award, Contract Execution, Construction Management, Constructability Reviews, Owner Move-in and Project Closeout for general construction contracts including Design Bid Build, Design Build, Professional Services (A/E, Inspection and Testing Services, Consulting Services) using electronic management programs and applications. Developed new electronic (paperless) construction management policy and procedures to manage the Bid Issuance, Contract Award, Construction Management, and Project Close-out on numerous Design Bid Build and Design Build projects ranging from $50M to $250M....

Economics, Statistics - Damages, Antitrust, Statistical Sampling, Class Certification, Healthcare, Health Insurance, Medicare Fraud, Intellectual Property, Patent, Insurance Coverage, Securities Fraud, Environmental Disputes

...For several years he led an Antitrust Seminar in the joint Law School/Business School program at Pepperdine. David's research is well-cited; his article on Productivity Dynamics has over 1400 citations on Google Scholar. David has been retained as an economic and statistical expert in litigation matters in both U.S. District courts and state courts. He has opined in antitrust, medicare fraud, and intellectual property matters. In addition to his expert witness testimony, David has consulted for a wide variety of corporate and government clients. Last year, he served as chief statistician for the first-ever audit of the US Navy.

Audiology, Noise - Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, Vertigo, Acoustic Trauma, 3M, Airbag, Head Injury, Whiplash, Malpractice, ADA, Fitness for Duty, OSHA, Noise Exposure, Hearing Aids, Product Liability, MVA, Airplane Crash, Central Auditory Processing.

...More than 75 plaintiff or defendant forensic cases in federal and state courts, including US Department of Justice, United Airlines, 3M, Petco Park, Union Pacific Railroad, Southwest Airlines, Geico, JFK University, the City of Newport Beach, the La Puente School District, San Diego USD, and more. In 1997, he was an Expert Witness for the State of California Licensing Board, and from 2012 to the present, he authored 52 educational journal articles for The Hearing Journal in clinical and forensic audiology. Teaching experience includes the American Academy of Audiology, the California Academy of Audiology, the Texas Academy of Audiology, and two clinical practice classes at California States Universities at Los Angeles and Fullerton. Currently providing medical disability examinations for the Veterans Administration for active duty and veterans from WW II to the present. He has provided opinions in over 1000 cases....

Child Abuse, School Safety - sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, molestation, grooming, sexual misconduct, educator misconduct, child sexual abuse prevention, best practices, boundary violations, boundary policies, mandated reporter, failure to report, school, after school, sex ed, reporting, Title IX, SAM

...And my learning continues through my ongoing work with youth-serving organizations, especially school districts and their insurers where every case I encounter validates the risk and prevention best practices I teach. I provide child sexual abuse prevention training to schools throughout California including a mandated reporter and prevention course for Keenan Safe Schools which is viewed by over 250,000 educators annually. I have also authored an online child sexual abuse prevention training program that targets the identification of grooming behaviors and the boundaries that intercede with those behaviors which is available through Vector Solutions and is provided to over a million K-12 school employees nationwide by school districts, risk pools, and insurers.

Accident Reconstruction, Human Factors - Nighttime Visibility, Line-of-Sight Analysis, Driver's Perspective Animation, 3D Video Reconstruction, Use-of-Force Reconstruction, Officer-Involved Shooting Reconstruction, Use-of-Force Human Factors, Ballistic Trajectory Analysis, Photogrammetry, Laser Scanning, Forensic Animation

...He has written numerous pieces for forensic and legal publications including Forensic Magazine, Claims Magazine, International Right of Way Magazine, the CAOC’s Verdict Magazine, and the California District Attorneys Association Quarterly Journal. He has also lectured for many clients and associations, including UC Hastings School of Law, the Society of Forensic Engineers and Scientists, and the Forensic Expert Witness Association.

Electricity - Transmission and distribution electric power industry, Electric Utility, Power linemen, Electrical contact, High Voltage accidents, Pole Climbing, Personal Protective Grounding, Live-line accidents, Electric Line Crew, Power line, underground power lines.

Training, education and experience background: (1984) Hired on as a pre-apprentice with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District. (1988) Promoted to Journeyman Lineman. (1988-1996) Technical skills trainer for SMUD pre-apprentices and apprentices. (1990 - 1996) Line Foreman - leading and directing 4-man line crew Skills: trained in pole climbing, wood and steel structures. Rigging, heavy equipment operations, emergency outage restoration, high and low voltage safety procedures, industry accepted work methods, expertise in researching and applications for FED-OSHA, State OSHA approved plans, NESC, California General Orders - 95, 128, 165, and 174. Installed and maintained SMUD's distribution "smart grid". Knowledgable in the majority of Distribution and Transmission line work methods. Experience in overhead Distribution and transmission line construction installations, repairs, maintenance, and inspections....

Software Engineering, Internet - Computer Science, Software Development, Mobile Software, Android, Java, Internet, Web, Distributed Systems, Software Architecture, Operating System, Database, Cloud Computing, Software Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Embedded Systems

Highlights - Professor of Software Engineering, University of California, Irvine - 20+ years of experience in academia and industry - 50+ prior engagements in software-related litigation matters - 40+ prior testimonies in trials and depositions - Renowned author of 120+ peer-reviewed publications Formal Education - PhD, Computer Science, University of Southern California, 2007 - MS, Computer Science, University of Southern California, 2004 - BS, Information and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine, 2000 Academic Experience Sam Malek is a Software Engineering Professor in the Informatics Department within the School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. His research is in the field of software engineering, and to date his focus has spanned the areas of software design and architecture, distributed and embedded systems, smartphone and mobile computing, internet and web technologies, and software dependability and security....

Chiropractic, Physical Therapy - 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, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury

...(SD Chapter Risk Mgmt Society) –Member / volunteer  San Diego Down Town Breakfast Rotary Club - 2006 to Present  San Diego Deputy Sheriffs' Association - 2001 to Present  Concorde University - Medical Advisory Board of Directors 2001-Present  Qualified Medical Evaluator - Certified by the California Industrial Medical Counsel in October 1999  California Chiropractic Association's "1999 New Doctor of the Year," - San Diego County  California Chiropractic Association's - Second Vice President 1999 to 2000, San Diego County  California Chiropractic Association's - Treasurer 2000 to 2001, San Diego County  California Chiropractic Association's - 1999 Director of marketing and advertising, San Diego County  California Chiropractic Association - Spines for Schools Project  California Chiropractic Association - San Diego District journal executive committee chairman  California Chiropractic Association - San Diego District long range planning committee chairman  California State Assembly...

Architecture, Construction - Healthcare Architecture, OSHPD, BIM, Integrated Project Delivery, Lean Construction, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Hospitals, Schools, Slip and Fall, ADA, Contractor Non-Conformance, NAVFAC, Change Orders, Owner Payment Claims.

...Integrated Project Delivery and Lean Construction consultant. 20 years Architecture Experience -Design and Construction Administration experience in -Healthcare (Large California Hospitals and Medical Centers), Multi-family, Retail, Tenant Fit-out, K-12 Schools, NAVFAC contract administration and Office Buildings. 20+ years Owners Representative/Construction Administration experience in - multi-site K-12 school district design and construction program (including multiple prime contractor projects) and California Hospital and Healthcare portfolio management. Developed and deployed innovative practice, design, production and delivery methodologies. Created globally distributed outsourced CAD and BIM teams through integrated design and construction workflows for multiple architecture, contractor, and owners including BIM execution plans, and linking BIM files to the owner's facility and space planning systems....

Insurance, Risk Management - Workers Compensation, General Liability insurance, Personal and Commercial Lines, Errors and Omissions Casualty Claims, Bad Faith, Risk Management / Loss Control, Coverage and/or Contractual Disputes, Employer Practices Liability, Wage and Hour Disputes, and other Casualty issues.

...I am the former Risk Manager of Fullerton School District, (enrollment of 13,554 students and approximately 1500 classified and certificated personnel on 22 sites), assuming overall responsibility for the administration of the district’s property, liability, and self-insured workers’ compensation programs and the employee health and welfare benefits programs. I have served on the Risk Management and Threat Assessment Advisory Board for Cal State Fullerton University Extended Education Program and have previously served as a Management Trustee for the Metropolitan Employee Benefits Association and on the Alliance of Schools for Cooperative Insurance Programs (ASCIP) Loss Control Committee. I have significant experience in litigated casualty claims case management combined with a thorough knowledge of tort liability and common law principles, workers' compensation law and the Labor Code, claims practices, underwriting, and sound risk management and loss control procedures....

Urology & Urological Surgery, Oncology - Urological Oncology, Robotic & Laparoscopic Cases, Expert Witness Consulting, Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Pelvic Mesh Complications, Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction, Bladder Cancer, da Vinci Surgical Robotic Complications, Kidney Stones, Ureter Injury, Testis Cancer, Prostate Hyperplasia

...His considerable medical expertise and surgical skills are enhanced by a true desire to provide a personalized, patient-first approach to medical care at his busy practice that’s located in the Century City district of Los Angeles. Dr. Ramin received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and completed his urological surgery residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in 2000. He subsequently completed fellowship training in urological oncology and laparoscopic urology at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California. After completing his fellowship training, Dr. Ramin joined the faculty at the City of Hope as Assistant Professor of Surgery. He was among the first few surgeons in the United States to perform robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy using the da Vinci system. Dr. Ramin has since performed more than 2000 laparoscopic and robotic procedures for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers....

Education & Schools, School Safety - Education, Discrimination, Employment, Unfair Labor & Wrongful Termination, Special Education, IEP, IDEA, ADA, Section 504, Student Support Services, Accommodations, School Safety & Security, Student Safety, Standard & Duty of Care, Bullying, Mandated Reporting, School Comparisons and Evaluations.

...Sand has significant direct experience with Human Resources, school site safety, including student supervision, and overall district governance and operations. Dr. Sand is qualified to provide evaluative consultations and reviews of public and private schools. This stems from his tenure in K-12 education in completing accurate assessments of a students' educational needs, evaluating K-12 instructional and operation programs, and providing extensive staff development opportunities and programs. Effective student learning and school operations are not mutually exclusive and must be considered in terms of their alignment with local, state, and federal standards, codes, and accountability requirements. Collaborative efforts coupled with effective communication strategies enhance outcomes for all stakeholders. Clients continue to call upon Dr. Sand to support research-based classroom best practices and educational leadership....

Entomology, Environmental - Entomologist, Entomology, Pesticide, Termiticide, Bed bug, Rats, Rodent, Mice, Hantavirus, Pest Control, Habitability, damage, bite, infestation, Cockroaches, Spider, Mites, Birds, Scorpion, IPM, sting, public health, Standard of Care, vermin, injury, contamination, vector, Realtor, Broker, Fly

...I held the Qualifying licenses for 2 southern California and several Arizona pest control companies and currently, an Arizona School District. I have previously held licenses in CT, NY and NJ, and additionally managed pest control branches in NM, TX, NV, and Sonora Mexico. I am not geographically bound. A graduate of the University of Connecticut where I focused on medical entomology and parasitology, I have served as Technical Director, Manager, VP and Owner of Pest Control companies across the country since 1983, and I am currently the Technical Director of a pest control company in Arizona. I have been a consultant since 2000 and served as the AZ Governor's appointed Entomologist Advisor to the AZ Office of Pest Management, and am on the BCE Continuing Education Committee for the Entomological Society of America....

Disability Evaluation, Construction - Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA Compliance, Certified Access Specialist, CASp, ADA Coordinator, Compliance Evaluations, Lawyer, Attorney, Law, Legal Services, Accessibility, Disability, Violation, Lawsuit, Litigation, Expert, Expert Witness, Deposition, ADA, Compliant, Consultant

...He is admitted to practice before a number of different United States District Courts in several states. He has represented hundreds of litigation clients in the United States District Court in all four federal court districts in California. Defending Americans with Disabilities Act access litigation and consultation for a variety of California businesses on accessibility issues has been his primary area of practice for more than 15 years. Mr. Vaughan also owns and operates ADA Consultant Services which performs accessibility evaluations of both private and public facilities. He is a California Certified Access Specialist. He has been designated as a subject matter expert in disabled accessibly by the State of California. Over the course of his career, Mr. Vaughan has represented numerous public entity and private clients....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trauma, Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disability, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, PTSD, Posttraumatic Stress, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, Colorado, California, Nevada, Florida, Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC)

...I also worked in five school districts as a school psychologist and have completed numerous Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) as a private practice provider. I am former adjunct faculty at the University of Denver and taught a graduate course in Developmental Psychopathology. I also taught continuing education courses, as well as trained and supervised interns, graduate students, and practicum students. I am coauthor of a text for Springer Publishers on the Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Together with the Emerge team, I evaluated Endrew F., a case which was ultimately heard by the Supreme Court of the United States. Previously, I have been qualified by the court as an expert in the areas of clinical neuropsychology, autism, and/or trauma for both criminal and civil cases both at the state and federal level. For additional details regarding my education, training, skills, and experience, please see my Curriculum Vitae.

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Economics, Statistics - Damages, Antitrust, Statistical Sampling, Class Certification, Healthcare, Health Insurance, Medicare Fraud, Intellectual Property, Patent, Insurance Coverage, Securities Fraud, Environmental Disputes

...For several years he led an Antitrust Seminar in the joint Law School/Business School program at Pepperdine. David's research is well-cited; his article on Productivity Dynamics has over 1400 citations on Google Scholar. David has been retained as an economic and statistical expert in litigation matters in both U.S. District courts and state courts. He has opined in antitrust, medicare fraud, and intellectual property matters. In addition to his expert witness testimony, David has consulted for a wide variety of corporate and government clients. Last year, he served as chief statistician for the first-ever audit of the US Navy.

Accounting, Fraud - Financial Fraud, SEC Investigations, SEC Accounting and Reporting and Disclosures, Whistleblowers, Accounting and Auditing Malpractice, Bank Loan Loss Allowances, Bank Accounting and Auditing, Internal Controls, GAAP, GAAS, SEC Former Senior Assistant Chief Accountant, Accounting Professor

...Recently testified in Federal District Court criminal fraud case regarding SEC banking GAAP and MD&A disclosures and SEC procedures. Deposed in whistleblower case and have provided expert reports in whistleblower cases. Advising counsel and companies on SEC inquiries and investigations and civil litigation over accounting and disclosure matters including bank loan loss reserve controversies. Providing services in all US states. Co-author of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 102. Provided expert opinions related to internal controls and internal audit function of financial institution, applications of GAAS and GAAP. FTI Consulting Senior Managing Director 2008-2012; Provided expert services, litigation support, and SEC advisory services....

Information Technology, Forensic Science - Data Science, Digital Forensics, Analysis, Examination, Investigation, Collection, Preservation, eDiscovery, Discovery, Aggregate, Presentation, Communication, Education, Legal Technology, Litigation Support, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, DEI

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Current: • GCFE – (Global Information Assurance Certification) Certified Forensic Examiner Legacy: • EnCE – EnCase Certified Forensic Examiner • AA in Graphic Design, University of the District of Columbia • A+ CompTia Certification • Network+ CompTia Certification PUBLICATIONS • The Art of Consultation: Creativity in Forensic Investigations (July 2021) • The Main Event: Windows Event Logs are Tools for Investigators – Issue #6 of the Finely Tuned Series – Corporate Counsel Business Journal (November 2020) • Upward Mobility: The Important of Mobile Device Management – Issue #5 of the Finely Tuned Series – Corporate Counsel Business Journal (November 2020) • Retention Attention – Issue #4 of the Finely Tuned Series – Corporate Counsel Business Journal (November 2020) • Deploy the Asset – Issue #3 of the Finely Tuned Series – iDS Blog (September 2020) • Puzzle Pieces – Issue #2 of the Finely Tuned Series – Corporate Counsel Business Journal (November...

Education & Schools, School Safety - school evaluation, sexual abuse, child custody school evaluation, school standards of care, school safety, education standards of care, school related accidents, education, higher education, secondary education, elementary education, playground accidents, athletics and recreation

...., FACFE, is a forensic education expert with extensive experience in school, college and preschool related accidents, incidents & sexual abuse/sexual assault and educational evaluation for child custody. He has been court qualified as a schooling and education standards/policy expert in over 30 states. President and CEO of the SchoolMatch® Institute and Distinguished Research Professor at The University of Dayton, he is the former superintendent of three school districts in Ohio and Virginia and served on the executive staff of the Ohio Department of Education.

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Security - Police policies and procedures, use of force, vehicular pursuits, vulnerabilities, responsibilities and liabilities in regard to business, personal and residential security.

...From 1987-1995 he was in command of the Crime Prevention Unit, Special Investigations Unit, and a patrol district and during that time received his Crime Prevention Practitioner Certificate. He was responsible for numerous department-wide training efforts and many successful operations in the areas of Dignitary Protection, Organized Crime, Anti-Terrorism, Money Laundering and Drug Interdiction. While in command of the Bomb Squad, he visited Israel and initiated a training program which gave the members of the bomb squads from both Miami and Tel Aviv an opportunity to visit each other’s country and exchange information, as well as operational techniques. He is the recipient of numerous departmental commendations, awards, and medals for both operational efficiencies, as well as administrative excellence. He is a graduate of the prestigious F.B.I. National Academy, as well as a graduate of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Education & Schools, Psychology - IDEA, LRE, FAPE, Special Education Disputes, Mental Health Misdiagnoses, ADA 504 Accommodations, Disability Rights, Disproportionality, Racial Discrimination, Emotionally Disturbed or Autistic Students, Seclusion & Restraints, School Safety & Violence, Bullying & Harassment, Discipline & Suspensions

A Licensed Psychologist (FL) and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Dr. Howie Knoff has been an Expert Witness in innumerable Federal and State Court cases, as well as Due Process Hearings and mediations nationwide since 1993. These cases have focused on IDEA and Special Education Procedures, School Psychology Assessment/Intervention Disputes, Psychological Misdiagnoses and Mental Health Services, 504 Accommodations and Disability Rights, Disproportionality and Racial Discrimination/Equity, Emotionally Disturbed and Autistic Students, Seclusion and Restraints, Educational Malpractice, School Safety and Violence, Social-Emotional Learning and Positive Behavioral Supports, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Bullying and Harassment, Discipline and Corporal Punishment, IEP Disputes and Due Process Hearings, FAPE and LRE, Dispute Resolution and Mediation, Learning Disabilities and ADHD, Stress and Trauma....

Neurology - Independent Medical Exams, Medical Records Reviews, Legal Medicine, Stroke, Epilepsy, Dementia, Falls, Osteopathic Medicine, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Headaches, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Neck & Back Pain, Concussions and head injuries

...He was FOMA District President for Central Florida prior to his state presidency. Dr. Pineless is currently a member of the Florida High School Athletic Association Medical Sports Advisory Committee. He served as Chief of Staff at Florida Hospital East Orlando for many years. Dr. Pineless was honored as Physician of the Year on multiple occasions by the hospital. He was on the Florida Hospital Board of Trustees for 4 years. He was elected by his peers as a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Board of Neurologists and Psychiatrists and Fellow in the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Pineless served as medical director for NeuLife Rehabilitation in Mt. Dora, FL from 2014-2017. Dr. Pineless was named as one of Orlando Magazine’s Top Doctors on numerous occasions, most recently in 2022. He has been President of the NeuroCare Institute of Central Florida for 37 years.

Economics, Vocational Rehabilitation - Economic analysis, economic impacts, labor economics, employment, earnings, labor market, job market analysis, occupational outlook, vocational assessment, transferable skills analysis, labor force participation, human capital, productivity, wages, economic policy

...He is also proficient in conducting educational evaluations for numerous school districts across New England and California. Mr. Skerritt's experience covers a broad range of legal contexts, including family law, Social Security, worker's compensation, medical malpractice, personal injury, and railroad injury cases. His expertise in vocational rehabilitation, life care planning, and economic analysis allows him to provide accurate assessments, professional testimony, and exceptional results to support his clients and their legal teams. His skills in analyzing medical records, work history, educational background, earning potential, and economic factors make him an invaluable resource for attorneys seeking a reliable and knowledgeable expert to strengthen their cases. In addition to his work at Kincaid Wolstein Vocational and Rehabilitation Services, Mr....

Critical Care Medicine, Hospitalist - ICU, Critical Care, Pediatric, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Hospitalist, Inpatient, Medicine, Burnout, Telemedicine, LTACH, Long-Term Acute Care Hospital, Child Abuse, Malpractice, Anti-trust, Medical Staff, Tactical Medicine, Police, Aeromedical, Transport

...Currently I practice as an Academic Hospitalist and Critical Care Physician associated with the University of Washington School of Medicine in Boise, Idaho. I completed my Adult Critical Care Fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center and my Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. I served as Medical Director of a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Idaho for 10 years and have practiced both Pediatric Critical Care and Adult Critical Care for most of my 25 year career in multiple hospital settings ranging from suburban community hospitals to academic medical centers and government hospitals. I have experience with Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals also. I have a special interest in physician burnout and the intersection between burnout and patient safety. I have served as Chairman of Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics and have experience with medical staff issues....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Accounting, Bankruptcy - Fraud, Lost Profits, Forensic Accounting, Business Valuation, Business Damages, Damages, Shareholder Disputes, Corporate Veil Piercing, Business Interruptions, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, White Collar Crimes, Fiduciary Duty

...Freeman School of Business, University of New Orleans and other leading companies and institutions Active in community service on numerous boards and committees Recognized with numerous awards including: Role Model, Young Leadership Council of New Orleans, 1996 1994 Small Business Champion, The New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce Accountant Advocate, U.S....

Nursing Home Administration, Long Term Care - LNHA, Expert, True Review, Leadership Development, Team Building, Experienced, Change Management, Operations Management, Building Renovation, Interim Leadership, Quality Improvement, Regulatory Oversight, Risk Management, Maine, Nursing Home Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Improvement

...Achieved the lowest staff turnover rate in the district and eliminated agency use. Revitalized operations at Colonial Poplin Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility, increasing occupancy from 60% to over 90%. Increased annual revenue by over 100% and instituted an effective rehabilitation program. Holds a Graduate Certificate in Special Studies in Administration and Management from Harvard University Extension School. Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in MA and ME. Served on the Board of Directors for ACHCA Massachusetts Chapter (1991-1999). Examiner for the American Health Care Association Quality Awards Program (2021). Active member of the Massachusetts Senior Care Association.

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Security, Police Practices & Procedures - police, law of arrest, use of force, police procedures, security officers, premises liability, bars/nightclubs, apartments, shopping centers, religious institiutions.

...Since his retirement he has worked for a local Business Improvement District as director of field operations, managing community safety and sanitation programs. He also has worked at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in supervisory security positions. He has become an independent security consultant and was previously certified as a CPP certified protection professional, the gold standard in security management. He has consulted with nonprofits, including a charter school, a church and the Muslim community, as well a medium manufacturing/distribution company, and a high rise for the elderly. He has seen security from a number of perspectives. As part of his practice he engages in expert witness consulting for both plaintiffs and defense, depending on the case. He has been certified as an expert in security in Baltimore Circuit Court at trial.

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine - Myocardial Infarction, Epidural, Abscess, Dissection, Embolism, Trauma, Infection, Sepsis, Cardiac Arrest, Aneurysm, Ectopic, Torsion, Fracture, Stroke, Overdose, Pneumonia, Arrhythmia, Meningitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Thrombosis, Appendicitis, Difficult Airway, Stevens Johnson, Seizure,Gangrene

...Clinical Assistant Professor of Medical Science at Brown Medical School. former Attending Physician, Rhode Island Hospital Emergency Department/Level I Trauma Center. Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP). Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Board Certified in Emergency Medicine 1993-2021. Director of Quality Assurance Emergency Care Center of Sturdy Memorial Hospital Attleboro, MA for 28 years. Conducted over 1,500 Quality Assurance Case conferences, Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Tribunal Member. Certified by American College of Cardiology in EKG reading. Consultant to Worcester County District Attorney.

Economics, Vocational Rehabilitation - Economic analysis, economic impacts, labor economics, employment, earnings, labor market, job market analysis, occupational outlook, vocational assessment, transferable skills analysis, labor force participation, human capital, productivity, wages, economic policy

...He is also proficient in conducting educational evaluations for numerous school districts across New England and California. Mr. Skerritt's experience covers a broad range of legal contexts, including family law, Social Security, worker's compensation, medical malpractice, personal injury, and railroad injury cases. His expertise in vocational rehabilitation, life care planning, and economic analysis allows him to provide accurate assessments, professional testimony, and exceptional results to support his clients and their legal teams. His skills in analyzing medical records, work history, educational background, earning potential, and economic factors make him an invaluable resource for attorneys seeking a reliable and knowledgeable expert to strengthen their cases. In addition to his work at Kincaid Wolstein Vocational and Rehabilitation Services, Mr....

Accounting, Fraud - Financial Fraud, SEC Investigations, SEC Accounting and Reporting and Disclosures, Whistleblowers, Accounting and Auditing Malpractice, Bank Loan Loss Allowances, Bank Accounting and Auditing, Internal Controls, GAAP, GAAS, SEC Former Senior Assistant Chief Accountant, Accounting Professor

...Recently testified in Federal District Court criminal fraud case regarding SEC banking GAAP and MD&A disclosures and SEC procedures. Deposed in whistleblower case and have provided expert reports in whistleblower cases. Advising counsel and companies on SEC inquiries and investigations and civil litigation over accounting and disclosure matters including bank loan loss reserve controversies. Providing services in all US states. Co-author of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 102. Provided expert opinions related to internal controls and internal audit function of financial institution, applications of GAAS and GAAP. FTI Consulting Senior Managing Director 2008-2012; Provided expert services, litigation support, and SEC advisory services....

Architecture, Construction Defects - Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors

...Served as a member of the Lorain Road Business Development Committee, City of Fairview Park Master Plan Committee, Fairview Park City School District Facilities Committee, and the City of Fairview Park Commercial District Design Guideline Committee. Recipient of the North Central Ohio Building Officials Association Associate of the Year for Dedication and Service to the Communities in Which the Associate Serves. Registered as an Architect in the Following States: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Accident Reconstruction, Human Factors - Nighttime Visibility, Line-of-Sight Analysis, Driver's Perspective Animation, 3D Video Reconstruction, Use-of-Force Reconstruction, Officer-Involved Shooting Reconstruction, Use-of-Force Human Factors, Ballistic Trajectory Analysis, Photogrammetry, Laser Scanning, Forensic Animation

...He has written numerous pieces for forensic and legal publications including Forensic Magazine, Claims Magazine, International Right of Way Magazine, the CAOC’s Verdict Magazine, and the California District Attorneys Association Quarterly Journal. He has also lectured for many clients and associations, including UC Hastings School of Law, the Society of Forensic Engineers and Scientists, and the Forensic Expert Witness Association.

Entomology, Environmental - Entomologist, Entomology, Pesticide, Termiticide, Bed bug, Rats, Rodent, Mice, Hantavirus, Pest Control, Habitability, damage, bite, infestation, Cockroaches, Spider, Mites, Birds, Scorpion, IPM, sting, public health, Standard of Care, vermin, injury, contamination, vector, Realtor, Broker, Fly

...I held the Qualifying licenses for 2 southern California and several Arizona pest control companies and currently, an Arizona School District. I have previously held licenses in CT, NY and NJ, and additionally managed pest control branches in NM, TX, NV, and Sonora Mexico. I am not geographically bound. A graduate of the University of Connecticut where I focused on medical entomology and parasitology, I have served as Technical Director, Manager, VP and Owner of Pest Control companies across the country since 1983, and I am currently the Technical Director of a pest control company in Arizona. I have been a consultant since 2000 and served as the AZ Governor's appointed Entomologist Advisor to the AZ Office of Pest Management, and am on the BCE Continuing Education Committee for the Entomological Society of America....

Accounting, Fraud - Financial Fraud, SEC Investigations, SEC Accounting and Reporting and Disclosures, Whistleblowers, Accounting and Auditing Malpractice, Bank Loan Loss Allowances, Bank Accounting and Auditing, Internal Controls, GAAP, GAAS, SEC Former Senior Assistant Chief Accountant, Accounting Professor

...Recently testified in Federal District Court criminal fraud case regarding SEC banking GAAP and MD&A disclosures and SEC procedures. Deposed in whistleblower case and have provided expert reports in whistleblower cases. Advising counsel and companies on SEC inquiries and investigations and civil litigation over accounting and disclosure matters including bank loan loss reserve controversies. Providing services in all US states. Co-author of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 102. Provided expert opinions related to internal controls and internal audit function of financial institution, applications of GAAS and GAAP. FTI Consulting Senior Managing Director 2008-2012; Provided expert services, litigation support, and SEC advisory services....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Education & Schools, School Safety - Special education law, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), IEP (Individualized Education Program), FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education), LRE (Least Restrictive Environment), Disability categories, Educational assessments, Behavioral interventions, Inclusion strategies, ADA

...Jacobs holds multiple certifications in the state of New Jersey, including Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Teacher of History, Teacher of English, Supervisor, Director/Principal, and School Superintendent. Dr Jacobs' experience includes serving as a teacher of multiple disabled students and students with emotional regulation impairments, a supervisor of Special Education at Lindenwold Public Schools. In this role, he demonstrated exceptional leadership by overseeing 600 student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), managing special education program development, and ensuring compliance with NJAC6a-14. Currently, Dr. Jacobs is serving as the Director of Special Services for the Mainland Regional School District, overseeing all aspects of special education, including teachers, classroom aides, and nurses. His responsibilities extend to managing High School out-of-district placements for students. In addition to his administrative duties, Dr....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Psychology, Pediatric Psychiatry - Suicide & Suicide Prevention, Self-Harm, Evidence Based Practice, Child & Adolescent Psychology, Internalizing Disorders, Externalizing Disorders, Quality Assessment, Psychotherapy, Medical Decision Making, Parenting, Abuse & Maltreatment, Education Injuries, IEP, School Districts

Dr. Zachary K. Blumkin is a licensed psychologist and the Senior Clinical Director of the Psychiatry Faculty Practice Organization at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) in Manhattan and Westchester, NY. He is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Columbia University, New York, NY. He is also an Assistant Professional Psychologist, at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian in New York, NY. Dr. Blumkin is board certified in Clinical Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology and is also a DBT-LBC (Dialectical Behavior Therapy -Linehan Board of Certification) certified clinician. Dr. Blumkin specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. In addition to individual and group therapy, Dr. Blumkin works with families, parents, and couples. Dr. Blumkin is trained in numerous evidence-based treatment approaches and has...

Psychology, Independent Medical Examinations - IME, Independent Medical Examination, Disability, SSI, Social Security, Injury, Psychological Injury, Psychology, Psychologist, Pain, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Accidents, Education Injuries, School Districts, Worker's Comp, Malingering, Symptom Magnification.

...Haas also worked for 31 years in the public school system as a psychologist and has also served as Chairperson of the Committee on Special Education as well as the Section 504 Committee (as well as conducted private Independent Educational Evaluations for various school districts).

Pain Management - Medicine - Opioids, Buprenorphine, Interventional , Nerve blocks, Palliative care, Opioid, Morphine, CRPS, Epidural injections, Spinal hematoma, Narcotic, Methadone, Spinal cord stimulation, Overdose, hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Intrathecal drug delivery, RSD, Nerve injury

Primary area of expertise: Pain Medicine Expert consulting experience: • Authored over 50 expert case reports • Participated in over 25 depositions • Testimony experience in civil trials and professional hearings • Provides litigation support and expert testimony in plaintiff and defense cases Professional experience: • Over 25 years of experience in Pain Medicine • Triple Board Certified • Practice Director of University Multi-Disciplinary Pain Management Practices from 1998 to 2017 • Program Director of a Multi-Disciplinary Pain Management Fellowship Training Programs from 1998 to 2015 • Professor of Anesthesiology, Palliative Care, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at University of Rochester School of Medicine • Lectures extensively and published Profile: Dr. Kent is an expert in all realms of Pain Medicine and has focused expertise in the prescribing and oversight of opioid analgesics....

Maritime, Fire - Maritime / Marine Casualties, Admiralty, Maritime / Marine Collisions, Allisions, and/or Groundings, Marine fire / Marine fires / Marine Firefighting, Towing, Navigation Law, Underway Replenishment , Maritime Accident Investigations / Analysis / Consultation, Cargo Claims, Seaman Claims

...He is a graduate of Chaminade High School and holds a BS in Marine Transportation and MS, with honors, in International Transportation Management, both from the State University of New York Maritime College at Ft. Schuyler. He has served in the first Gulf War 1991-1992, Operation Noble Eagle—the response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, and Operation Iraqi Freedom—the second Gulf War from 2002-2010. CAPT Tortora’s decorations include U.S. Navy MSC-Command-at-Sea Designator, U.S. Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal with bronze cluster, Operational Noble Eagle Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. CAPT Tortora is a an officially recognized expert in marine firefighting, maritime operations, bridge resource management, and marine accident analysis by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York; US District Court for Eastern District of New York; and the US District Court for the Central District of California....

Neuropsychology, Psychology - neuropsychological assessment, traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia, PTSD, malingering, fitness for duty, return to work, return to play, competency, substance abuse, somatoform disorder, conversion disorder, functional neurological disorder.

...Acheson was an educator, researcher, and clinician at Western Carolina University, Duke University Medical Center, Durham Veteran’s Hospital, and the University of NC School of Medicine. While at Duke he served as Lead Psychologist in the Duke Center for Psychiatry and Law. Dr. Acheson views his expert witness work as an opportunity to assist judges’, juries’, and attorneys’ understand how brain damage and dysfunction impacts a person’s behavior, cognition and emotion. His opinions are often sought to assist the trier of fact in determining responsibility in personal injury cases. Dr. Acheson has also been retained for opinions in criminal matters where questions may arise regarding diminished capacity, mitigation at sentencing, or similar issues. Dr. Acheson’s office is located in Asheville, North Carolina where is a licensed psychologist (https://tinyurl.com/achesonlicense)....

Architecture, Construction Defects - Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors

...Served as a member of the Lorain Road Business Development Committee, City of Fairview Park Master Plan Committee, Fairview Park City School District Facilities Committee, and the City of Fairview Park Commercial District Design Guideline Committee. Recipient of the North Central Ohio Building Officials Association Associate of the Year for Dedication and Service to the Communities in Which the Associate Serves. Registered as an Architect in the Following States: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia

Education & Schools, School Safety - high school,urban,STEM,education,magnet,negligence,teacher, discipline,supervision,principal,student,teacher hiring,standard of care,teacher evaluation,school culture,injury,professional error,administration,teacher training,school safety,liability,school accident,discrimination,failure to serve

35+ years in public education administration, teaching & policy: testifies on training & supervision of school personnel, abuse, discipline, discrimination, school accidents Dr. Rhodes offers extensive experience on multiple aspects of school-related liability for negligence, both elementary and secondary. Dr. Rhodes is an exceptional analytical thinker and writer with keen insight, timely reports and compelling testimony. Founding Principal of the largest public U.S. urban STEM high school (2008). Founding Principal of the 1st environmental public high school in Ohio. Policy--former elected School Board member in large urban district. Skilled in school transformation, collaborative school design, leadership, experiential education, program design, school culture, discipline & multicultural education Developer of a unique innovative "T2" teacher hiring process. Articulate and engaging speaker on school policy, practice, and transformation....

Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral and Social Sciences - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), School Law, DD Agency services, Behavior Analysis, Assessment and Intervention, Nonverbal, Severe Problem Behavior, Positive Behavior Supports, Supervising Providers, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, ADHD, Multiple Disabilities, Complex Medical Needs, Training

...Rachel regularly trains parents and professionals in districts and agencies. She has presented at the national, state, and international levels and written publications for various organizations. Rachel has served clients not only throughout the U.S. but also worldwide. In 2013, working as a behavioral specialist for a local DD agency, Rachel was part of a team that started developing sensory-friendly performances with local theater groups in Cleveland, Ohio. At the time, this was an innovative idea and was the first in their area. Rachel has been a member of the Board of Directors of Milestones Autism Resources since 2015. She has served on the Executive Conference Committee for The Milestones National Autism Conference. She has also been a continuing education coordinator for those pursuing continuing education credits with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Rachel was also the former co-chair of the Milestones ABA Professionals Group....

Education & Schools, School Safety - Special Education, school personnel, education policy

Summary of Expertise: Experienced School District Administrator serving public education since 2002. Professional practice includes: Superintendent of a K-12 school system, State Special Education Director for Oregon, School District Special Education Director, public school Administrator, and classroom teacher. My experience and background include: Responsible for Special Education implementation in public schools including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Implementation of State and Federal guidelines for instructional practices and placement options for students who experience disabilities. Implementing Policies and procedures for students who experience disabilities in public and private schools. Training and implementation of regulations and requirements to school administrators, licensed educators, paraprofessionals, and parents. Leading systems improvement initiatives....

Education & Schools, School Safety - School Standards of Practice, Special Education, School Safety, Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Behavior and Discipline, School Mental Health, Title IX and Staff Sexual Misconduct, District and School Administration, Restraint and Seclusion, Evaluation, Assessment, Disability, and Risk Management

...I currently work at the Oregon Department of Education as a coordinator of an investigation unit responding to complaints of sexual misconduct of school staff. I have worked as a school psychologist, assistant principal, special education administrator, director of student services for rural and urban school districts, and adjunct faculty at Clackamas Community College and Portland State University....

Architecture, Construction Defects - Forensic Architect, Building Inspection, Architectural Professional Liability, Water Intrusion & Damage, ADA Consulting, Slip Trip and Fall, Building Code, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Roofs, Fenestration, Construction Administration, Construction Standards, Standard of Care, Design Errors

...Served as a member of the Lorain Road Business Development Committee, City of Fairview Park Master Plan Committee, Fairview Park City School District Facilities Committee, and the City of Fairview Park Commercial District Design Guideline Committee. Recipient of the North Central Ohio Building Officials Association Associate of the Year for Dedication and Service to the Communities in Which the Associate Serves. Registered as an Architect in the Following States: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia

Architecture, Construction - Healthcare Architecture, OSHPD, BIM, Integrated Project Delivery, Lean Construction, Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Hospitals, Schools, Slip and Fall, ADA, Contractor Non-Conformance, NAVFAC, Change Orders, Owner Payment Claims.

...Integrated Project Delivery and Lean Construction consultant. 20 years Architecture Experience -Design and Construction Administration experience in -Healthcare (Large California Hospitals and Medical Centers), Multi-family, Retail, Tenant Fit-out, K-12 Schools, NAVFAC contract administration and Office Buildings. 20+ years Owners Representative/Construction Administration experience in - multi-site K-12 school district design and construction program (including multiple prime contractor projects) and California Hospital and Healthcare portfolio management. Developed and deployed innovative practice, design, production and delivery methodologies. Created globally distributed outsourced CAD and BIM teams through integrated design and construction workflows for multiple architecture, contractor, and owners including BIM execution plans, and linking BIM files to the owner's facility and space planning systems....

Economics, Vocational Rehabilitation - Economic analysis, economic impacts, labor economics, employment, earnings, labor market, job market analysis, occupational outlook, vocational assessment, transferable skills analysis, labor force participation, human capital, productivity, wages, economic policy

...He is also proficient in conducting educational evaluations for numerous school districts across New England and California. Mr. Skerritt's experience covers a broad range of legal contexts, including family law, Social Security, worker's compensation, medical malpractice, personal injury, and railroad injury cases. His expertise in vocational rehabilitation, life care planning, and economic analysis allows him to provide accurate assessments, professional testimony, and exceptional results to support his clients and their legal teams. His skills in analyzing medical records, work history, educational background, earning potential, and economic factors make him an invaluable resource for attorneys seeking a reliable and knowledgeable expert to strengthen their cases. In addition to his work at Kincaid Wolstein Vocational and Rehabilitation Services, Mr....

Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Police officer policy, Body/vehicle cameras, 911 Dispatch for officers, Restraint asphyxiation, Serving process, Patrol policy and procedures, SWAT tactics, Use of Force, Internal Policy and supervision issues, Corrections policy and procedures, Correctional Medicine. EMT, Nursing, Physician.

...Daniel went to corrections school in 1992 and police academy in 1996. Dr. Daniel served as a full time SWAT officer, Patrol deputy, bailiff and supervised 6 LPNs in jail medical. Jail medical was only one of two programs across the state that had National Accreditation in Correctional medicine. Dr. Daniel had the highest DUI arrests and process served while making arrests and answering calls in his zone. Even when Dr. Daniel was not full-time, he has served in multiple departments as a reserve officer. Dr. Daniel was elected full time Constable of his county district in 2018 and was reelected to that position in August of 2020. Dr. Daniel has twenty years of experience in Law Enforcement. Dr. Daniel is a wound care physician who has done Hyperbaric oxygen treatments (HBO) and is one of the few physicians that have treated patients in the tank while they were having a seizure. Dr. Daniel also works as a hospitalist and in the primary care setting. Dr....

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatry, Undue influence, Contested wills, competency, testamentary capacity, civil litigation, elder abuse, Alzheimer's disease, will contests, contractual capacity, PTSD, Anxiety, Mood disorders, vascular dementia, neurocognitive disorder, war crimes, professional misconduct, torture

...Blum’s pioneering assessment techniques are taught in law schools and medical training programs throughout much of the Western Hemisphere. In addition, Dr. Blum’s work has been promoted by many international and US-based organizations, including: The United Nations and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; US State Department and the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the Spanish Society of Legal Psychiatry; the World Psychiatric Association; the British Columbia Law Institute; the American Bar Association; the National College of Probate Judges; the National College of District Attorneys; the National District Attorneys Association; the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel; and the National Guardianship Association. Dr. Blum is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Blum's work first received national attention when he was the only mental health expert asked to testify at the U.S....

Chiropractic, Sports Medicine - VBAI (Vertebrobasilar Arterial Insufficiency), Stroke, Vertebral Artery Dissection, Spinal Manipulation, Spinal Trauma Management for Sideline Physician, Sports Injury, Failure to Diagnose, Malpractice, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Scope of Practice, Standard of Care, Billing, Coding

...Also have 5+ years volunteering services as sideline physician for Warren County High School Athletics, Front Royal Cardinals Baseball, and the United States Olympic Committee as a Sports Medicine Volunteer. Volunteered as a Chiropractic Physician within the Polyclinic at the Rio Paralympics in 2016. Currently serves as the ACA Sports Council's Treasurer as well as the Virginia and West Virginia Chiropractic Sports Network Co-coordinator. Past Virginia Chiropractic Association (VCA) Insurance Committee Chair for 5 years. Previously a District Director for the VCA and Board member for 4 years. Taught PM&R, billing, coding, and compliance standards to the VCA Members throughout the time as the Insurance Committee Chair. 4 years of firefighting experience with the Swartz Creek Area Fire Department....

Legal, Environmental - energy, utilities, drinking water, groundwater, redevelopment, contaminated industrial plants & military bases, airports, arsenals, shipyards, superfund, hazardous waste cleanup, PFAS, toxic substances, climate change, flooding, military accidents, investigations, mediation, enforcement, litigation

...Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit and the Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District. Educational credentials include Emory University, Georgetown Law School and the Academy of International Law in The Hague, the Netherlands. Accomplished trial attorney.

Accounting, Fraud - Financial Fraud, SEC Investigations, SEC Accounting and Reporting and Disclosures, Whistleblowers, Accounting and Auditing Malpractice, Bank Loan Loss Allowances, Bank Accounting and Auditing, Internal Controls, GAAP, GAAS, SEC Former Senior Assistant Chief Accountant, Accounting Professor

...Recently testified in Federal District Court criminal fraud case regarding SEC banking GAAP and MD&A disclosures and SEC procedures. Deposed in whistleblower case and have provided expert reports in whistleblower cases. Advising counsel and companies on SEC inquiries and investigations and civil litigation over accounting and disclosure matters including bank loan loss reserve controversies. Providing services in all US states. Co-author of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 102. Provided expert opinions related to internal controls and internal audit function of financial institution, applications of GAAS and GAAP. FTI Consulting Senior Managing Director 2008-2012; Provided expert services, litigation support, and SEC advisory services....

Legal, Employment - attorney employability, executive employability, attorney compensation, executive and attorney marketability, executive earning capacity, career assessment, job search analysis, job placement, executive recruiter, search consultant, wage loss, mitigation of damages, executive compensation.

...Served as expert witness for plaintiff on the subject of attorney job search analysis and mitigation of damages in the federal district court in San Francisco case of Wadler v. Bio-Rad where plaintiff was awarded approximately $11 million in damages plus attorneys fees when jury found violations of Whistleblower protections in retaliatory firing of company’s General Counsel. In 2022-2023 Kamisar recently served as an expert witness on similar subjects for the employer defendant in Whitney v. The J.M. Smucker Company. A Duke Law School graduate, Gordon Kamisar is the President and Founder of Kamisar Legal Search, Inc., a legal recruiting firm that places attorneys locally, nationally, and internationally. He has nearly 25 years of experience in legal employment, and has placed well over 200 attorneys in law firms of all sizes and 100+ attorneys in in-house positions with corporations ranging in size from small start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.

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

...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 a current Board Advisor for the American College of Chiropractic Consultants (ACCC). Dr. Boll has presented across the country for such groups as the American Back Society, National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), and the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU). He recently assisted a west coast TPA in revamping their entire chiropractic and physical therapy services benefit administration.