Somatoform Expert Witnesses

OAK PARK, Illinois

Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology - Elder Competence, Guardianship, Brain Injury, Somatoform, Decisionmaking Capacity, Competence to stand trial, Fitness to stand trial, Not guilty by reason of insanity, Mitigation, IME, Malingering, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Workmen's Compensation, Intellectual Impairment, Dementia, Stroke, Competency

I specialize in evaluating competence in civil matters such as guardianship proceedings and competence to stand trial. I also conduct IMEs and evaluate mental state at the time of the offense. I am available to evaluate, testify, or provide expert services to assist attorneys strategize around other clinicians’ reports. I have experience with disorders that are commonly the focus of litigation, including dementia, brain injury, PTSD, psychotic spectrum disorders like schizophrenia, and intellectual disability or autism. I also perform extensive testing for malingering and functional neurological disorders. Besides my forensic work, I run a private practice focused on clinical evaluations, where I train postdoctoral residents. I have taught graduate students and lecture to both attorneys and clinicians. I regularly write for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education and academic journals. My reports are based on objective, reliable information, with minimal jargon, and di...