Aaron L Hilliard, PhD Expert Witness

Forensic Toxicologist Johns Hopkins Trained

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Additional States: Georgia
  • Company: Health Matters EMPT
  • Phone: 904 923 3789
  • Cell: 904 923 3789
  • Website: www.hmempt.com

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Pharmacology- Clinical and Toxicology

Keywords/Search Terms:

DUI, Medication Adverse Effects, Overdose, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Exposure, Medication Errors, Adverse Drug Reactions, Lead, Mold, Pesticides, Wrongful Death, Retrograde Extrapolation, Alcohol, Drugs of Abuse, Environmental Exposure, Postmortem Toxicology, Forensic Toxicology, Litigation Support, Public Health

Education:

Post Doctoral Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; PhD Pharmacology/Toxicology, Meharry Medical College, Department of Pharmacology; BS, Biology, Florida A & M University; AA, Florida Community College at Jacksonville

Years in Practice:

25

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

5

Additional Information

Dr. Aaron Hilliard obtained his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmacology/Toxicology from Meharry Medical College. After completing his Ph.D., he continued his research in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Division of Toxicological Sciences. Dr. Hilliard has served at the Florida Department of Health and held faculty appointments at the University of Florida. He is currently a tenured Associate Professor at Florida A&M University in the College of Pharmacy. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications related to pharmacology, toxicology, and the environmental impact of chemicals. Dr. Hilliard also brings 25 years of experience providing deposition and trial testimony in Pharmacology and Forensic Toxicology for both Plaintiff and Defense in Federal, State, Criminal, and Civil cases. Dr. Hilliard is a highly qualified expert in toxicology and pharmacology, offering a deep scientific foundation and over 25 years of applied experience spanning public health, the courtroom, and academia. He has assisted with complex cases involving wrongful death, personal injury, medication errors, overdose, DUI, and toxic exposure to substances such as lead, mold, and pesticides. Known for his ability to translate complex biomedical data into clear, courtroom-ready insights, Dr. Hilliard delivers authoritative analysis in clinical pharmacology, forensic toxicology, and environmental exposure assessment. His meticulous approach, clear communication, and credible testimony have helped attorneys nationwide achieve successful outcomes. Whether addressing postmortem toxicology, occupational exposure, or adverse drug reactions, Dr. Hilliard provides clarity and credibility to every case. Dr. Hilliard specializes in making complex pharmacological and toxicological information understandable to legal professionals and decision-makers. His work includes clinical pharmacology, forensic toxicology, and environmental exposure analysis. He is committed to delivering thorough, objective, and well-supported opinions. Whether the case involves DUI, medication errors, adverse drug reactions, or chemical exposures, Dr. Hilliard provides expert analysis that is clear, credible, and defensible, helping support successful case outcomes.