Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witnesses in South Carolina

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Child abuse and neglect expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including pediatrics, forensic psychology, social work, and child protective services. Some of the most common specialties include child forensic interviews, mandated reporting, risk assessment, and child welfare standards. They can opine on the effects of physical and emotional trauma, neglect, unsafe environments, and system failures on child development and safety.

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Average Child Abuse and Neglect Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$325/hr

Review Fee

$575/hr

Deposition Fee

$425/hr

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Child Abuse and Neglect Experts in South Carolina

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  1. Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr

    This triple board certified surgeon, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, earned his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1987. He has completed post graduate training in General Surgery at MUSC. He also obtained additional training in Surgical Critical Care and completed fellowship training in Pediatric Surgery at the prestigious Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of numerous professional societies including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Surgeons, American Pediatric Surgical Association, and numerous other professional organizations. He has authored more than 100 peer reviewed publications & book chapters and has lectured extensively in the U.S. and abroad. Currently, this expert is a Professor of Surgery & Pediatrics and the Chief-of-Surgery at a top university medical center & Children's Hospital.

    Professor of Surgery & Pediatrics, Top University Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston,

    South Carolina

  2. Anesthesiology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    This highly qualified expert is currently located in South Carolina. He holds a bachelor's in biomedical education from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education and then went on to receive his MD from SUNY- Downstate in New York. He began his medical training as an intern at Richmond University Medical Center, in the internal medicine department. This expert did his anesthesiology residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn and then began his fellowship in obstetrical anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Hospital. He is a licensed physician in New York, California, and South Carolina, and is also certified in both advanced cardiovascular life support and pediatric advances life support. He is a member of 4 major medical societies related to his field and has published 1 article about the anesthetic management of severe aortic stenosis. He is currently an assistant professor of anesthesiology at a major medical university.

    Assistant Professor, A Major Medical University

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), State University of New York- Downstate

    Charleston,

    South Carolina

  3. Youth Athletic Organizations Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr

    This expert has extensive experience with youth recreation, safety, and sports programs in the United States. He earned his Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation and Tourism at the University of Utah following an M.S. in Sports Medicine & Movement Studies and Disabilities at Oregon State University and a Bachelor's of Physical Education in Athletic Training & Special Education from Brock University. The expert is a member of the National Recreation and Park Association, the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association, and the United States Soccer Federation. In addition, he served as Associate Editor of The Journal of Youth Sport. He has authored 20+ peer-reviewed publications related to his field. He has served in multiple research, program director, and instructor positions in both the public and private sectors. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Parks Recreation and Tourism Management at a major research university in South Carolina.

    Head, Officials, An International Sports Governing Body Headquartered in the Netherlands

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Utah

    Clemson,

    South Carolina

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  1. Neonatal Nursing Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $150/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $225/hr

    This expert has over 18 years of experience as a nurse, specializing in neonatal care. She is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program and has authored several articles. She currently works as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program for a university nursing program in addition to serving as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner for two different hospitals.

    Neonatal Nurse Practitioner in NICU, Regional Hospital

    Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Alabama-Birmingham

    Apex,

    North Carolina

  2. Pediatrics Hematology & Oncology Expert Witness

    This expert is Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Pathology, completing Fellowships in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT and Transfusion Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and the American Society of Hematology, and has 50 publications in the field of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. She is a former Assistant Professor of Pathology and Pediatrics at Emory University, and currently is the Medical Director of Blood and Tissue Services, along with being an Associate Professor of both Pathology and Pediatrics at a top medical university.

    Director of Clinical Research, Georgia-based university center for Transfusion and Cellular Therapies

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of South Florida College of Medicine

    Georgia

  3. Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $450/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr

    This highly qualified and board certified Pediatric Anesthesiology expert received her medical degree from Northwestern University and went on complete post-graduate training in Pediatric Anesthesia at the University of Chicago Medical Center. This expert is member of several professional organizations including the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia. She has published in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at a top University, where she also serves as the Co-Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology.

    Clinical Associate Professor, A Top University in NC

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

  4. Pediatric Cardiology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $600/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $750/hr
    Court Fee
    $750/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned his MD from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and his residency and fellowship at Duke University. He is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is a member of the Fetal Heart Society, the Southeast Pediatric Cardiology Society, and the American Heart Association. This expert has published 10 peer-reviewed journal articles, 1 book chapter and has given multiple invited lectures. He currently serves as Reviewer for the Journal of Pediatrics and the American Heart Journal. This expert is the current Medical Director of the Children's Specialty Services and Vice Chair for Outpatient Practice at a major university-affiliated medical center.

    Staff and Consulting Pediatric Cardiologist, Several Hospitals in NC

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of North Carolina

    Cary,

    North Carolina

  5. Pediatric Endocrinology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $600/hr
    Deposition Fee

    This top board certified pediatric endocrinologist completed his MD at Emory University School of Medicine and then went on to complete a pediatric residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where he also completed a pediatric endocrinology fellowship. He is a member of the Endocrine Society and the American Diabetes Association, and is on multiple national and international advisory boards focusing on endocrinology. He has published 41+ peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and abstracts. He is the reviewer for multiple prestigious journals such as the Journal of Pediatrics, and Pediatrics. He is the former Assistant Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology and Director of Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology at Emory University School of Medicine. He is currently a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, the Vice-Chairman of Pediatric Endocrinology, the Director of the Pediatric Clerkships, and the former Program Director of the Pediatric Endocrine Fellowship Training Program (for 10 years) at a major medical university center.

    Professor, A top medical school in GA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Emory University School of Medicine

    Atlanta,

    Georgia

  6. Foster Care Adoption Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $375/hr

    This expert has a BA in History, a Masters in Media Technology, a Masters in Educational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Walden University. He wrote his dissertation on the needs of foster children in rural schools and is the author of several books on foster care books. He is the director of the Foster Care Institute, and acts as a consultant to foster care agencies and legal agencies across the US, and across the globe. He writes regularly for many magazines, and is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, several publications, and newsletters, both in the United States and overseas. He has been a foster and adoptive parent for dozens of children for over a decade now.

    Consultant, Trainer, and Speaker, Several foster care systems across the US

    Doctor of Education (EdD), Walden University

    Monticello,

    Georgia

  7. Pediatrics Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $450/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $450/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in pediatrics. After receiving his MD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, this expert went on to complete an internship and residency in Pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. From there, he completed a Chief Residency in Ambulatory Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital Medical Center. He is board certified in Pediatrics and is a member of the American Medical Association and the Medical Association of Georgia. For 30 years, he was a Primary Care Pediatrician at Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine P.A., a medical practice located in Atlanta, Georgia. He then worked as a Locum Tenens Pediatrician for Richard Wagener MD and at Kennesaw Pediatrics. Since 2009, this expert has worked as a Pediatrician at pediatrics practice.

    Locum Tenens Pediatrician, A Regional Pediatric Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

    Atlanta,

    Georgia

  8. Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Expert Witness

    This board certified expert has over 25 years of experience in the field of developmental-behavioral pediatrics. He earned his MA and his MD at the University of Cambridge in England. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Duke University, and a fellowship in behavioral and developmental pediatrics at the University of North Carolina. He has been published and lectured extensively, and has participated in the writing of a number of policy statements for the American Academy of Pediatrics during his work as the chairperson of the Committee of Children with Disabilities. He currently serves as an adjunct professor of pediatrics at a NC university, as well as the medical director at a NC children's hospital.

    Medical Director, A NC Children's Hospital

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Cambridge, England

    North Carolina

  9. Pediatric ICU Nursing Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $175/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $225/hr
    Court Fee
    $225/hr

    This highly qualified expert is a registered nurse and holds several certifications relating to her work in pediatric nursing. She earned her BSN from Kennesaw State University and completed an internship in the GI unit at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She is certified in CPR, pediatric advanced life support, pediatric fundamental critical care support, trauma nursing, pediatric nursing, continuous renal replacement therapy, and continuous veno-venous hemofiltration. She is active in her field, having volunteered at a summer camp for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and assisting with the training of oncoming caregivers for young adults with SMA muscular dystrophy. She was formerly a staff nurse in the GI and endocrine unit at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This expert currently serves as clinical level 4 nurse and pediatric ICU nurse at a children's hospital in Georgia.

    Registered Nurse, A Children's Hospital in GA

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Kennesaw State University

    Acworth,

    Georgia

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What is a child abuse and neglect expert witness?

A child abuse and neglect expert witness is a qualified professional who evaluates suspected abuse cases and explains findings in court. They assist by reviewing records, assessing injuries, and testifying to clarify complex child abuse and neglect issues.

In what types of cases might an expert witness in child abuse and neglect be beneficial?

A child abuse and neglect expert witness is beneficial in CPS investigations, dependency and neglect cases, custody disputes, criminal abuse charges, foster care, and termination of parental rights.

How do courts assess qualifications of a child abuse and neglect expert witness?

Courts assess qualifications of a child abuse and neglect expert witness by reviewing their education, specialized training, clinical or forensic experience, research, and prior testimony.

What methodologies does a child abuse and neglect expert witness use to evaluate allegations?

A child abuse and neglect expert witness uses interviews, record review, forensic assessment tools, and multidisciplinary collaboration to evaluate abuse allegations objectively.

How can a child abuse and neglect expert witness strengthen cross-examination strategy?

A child abuse and neglect expert witness strengthens cross-examination strategy by clarifying complex clinical issues, exposing inconsistencies, and reinforcing or challenging witness credibility.

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