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Education expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including special education, school safety, curriculum development, educational policy, and school administration. Some of the most common specialties among education expert witnesses also include early childhood education, higher education, educational psychology, literacy instruction, and vocational education. They can opine on the effects of bullying in schools, the impact of classroom size on learning outcomes, the effectiveness of different teaching methods, the role of technology in education, and the importance of inclusive education.

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Dr John Francis DohertyView profile

ID: 6767304

Dr. John Doherty, EdD

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New Jersey

Dr. John F. Doherty has 40 years of experience in the field of Schools and Education. He earned his BS in Biological Sciences and Science Education, his MEd in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and his EdD in Education Leadership and Administration from Seton Hall University. Today, he is licensed as a Teacher and Administrator in the state of Massachusetts...

Education Law and Special Education Expert WitnessView profile

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Education Law and Special Education Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This expert provides education expert consultation for high-profile and complicated cases. As an educator and administrator, he has more than 35 years’ experience as a teacher, principal, superintendent and director of special education. He also has served as a state department of education official. As a sought-after authority on school safety and education law. This expert has presented...

Mr David L. WestolView profile

ID: 64974

Mr. David Westol, JD

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Indiana

Mr. David L. Westol has over 44 years of experience in the Law and Fraternal Organizations. He earned his AA from Lansing Community College, his BA in Journalism from Michigan State University, and his JD from Michigan State University College of Law. He holds an Admission to Practice Law License in the state of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the...

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Physical Education/physical training/exercise Expert WitnessView profile

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Physical Education/physical training/exercise Expert Witness

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Iowa

This expert is highly qualified in the field of physical education, physical training, and exercise. With over 40 years of experience in the field, this expert has served as a university department chair, led K-12 health and physical education for the State of Iowa, and inspired an Army physical readiness training paradigm shift that remains unchallenged today.

Mr Michael Stephen DornView profile

ID: 133815

Mr. Michael Dorn, MS

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Georgia

Mr. Michael S. Dorn has 44 years of experience in the field of School Safety, Security, and Sexual Abuse Prevention. He earned his BA in History and Political Science from Mercer University and his MS in Human Services Administration from the Mercer University College of Professional Advancement. Formerly, this expert served as a School Safety Specialist and State Antiterrorism Planner and Lead...

Health and Physical Education Expert WitnessView profile

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Health and Physical Education Expert Witness

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Ohio

This well seasoned professor of higher education has over 30 years of experience in physical education and recreational sports. Throughout his career he has been a member of several professional societies including the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), the National Association of Student Personnel...

Mr Tope BadaView profile

ID: 7121759

Mr. Tope Bada, MS

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Missouri

Temitope Bada has over two decades of experience in Advising, Counseling, Recruitment, and Placement of International Students in Cultural and Educational Exchange Programs. They earned their B. Agr in Environmental Biology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, their Professional Certificate in Leadership from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and are currently pursuing an M.S. in...

School Safety and Crisis Response Expert WitnessView profile

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School Safety and Crisis Response Expert Witness

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Ohio

This qualified expert has over 26 years of experience in school safety and administration. She holds a B.E. in Secondary Education, a M.E. in Curriculum and Instruction, an M.E. in Educational Administration, and an Ed.D., in Educational Administration. Her previous positions include 24 years as a teacher and administrator. Since 2008, she consults and delivers school safety training to educators...

Dr Marc A. RabinoffView profile

ID: 139508

Dr. Marc Rabinoff, EdD, MS

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Colorado

Dr. Marc A. Rabinoff has over 50 years of experience in Physical Education and Recreation, specializing in Human Performance and Sports. He earned his BS in Physical Education and Health from Southern Connecticut State University, his MS in Physical Education and Health, and his EdS in Educational Administration from the University of Bridgeport. He also received his EdD in Higher Education...

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified plastic surgeon received a B.S. from the highly regarded Tufts University before completing his MD from Albany Medical College. He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has published over 50...

Mr R. Leslie NicholsView profile

ID: 78594

Mr. R. Nichols, CPP

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Mississippi

Mr. R. Leslie Nichols has 45 years of experience in Child Protection and Safety. He earned his BArch from the University of Texas at Austin and his MS in Security Administration from Southwestern College Kansas. Today, this expert is a Certified Protection Professional from ASIS International and licensed as an Architect in the state of Georgia. Formerly, this expert served as a Principal and...

Ski and Snow Sports Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Ski and Snow Sports Safety Expert Witness

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New Hampshire

This ski safety expert is the Principal Consultant at a major consulting firm, the premiere Ski Safety Consulting Practice in North America specializing ski accident investigation, skiing related litigation consulting, ski area risk management, ski area loss control, operational best practices and generally accepted practices and principles employed by the ski industry. His knowledge, education,...

Dr Richard Macon HoughView profile

ID: 147345

Dr. Richard Hough, CPP, EdD, CCHP

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Tennessee

Dr. Richard M. Hough has 45 years of experience in Law Enforcement and Security with expertise in Criminology. He earned his AA in Law Enforcement from the State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota, his BA in Public Administration from Saint Leo University, his MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, and his EdD in Public Administration from the University of West Florida. Today, this expert is a...

Education Expert WitnessView profile

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Education Expert Witness

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Washington

This highly qualified expert has 40+ years of experience in education. Currently, he is the owner and president of a superintendent search firm that has completed over 200 superintendent searches in the past 14 years. This expert has held the positions of teacher, principal, and superintendent over his career. He has received numerous leadership, distinguished service, and practitioner awards by...

Mr David WolowitzView profile

ID: 440209

Mr. David Wolowitz, JD

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New Hampshire

Mr. David Wolowitz has 52 years of experience in the fields of Law and Legal and Schools and Education. He earned his BA in East Asian Studies from Washington University in St. Louis, his MA in East Asian Studies from Harvard University, and his JD in Law from the University of Michigan Law School. Today, this expert is admitted to practice law in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire,...

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Labor and Employment Law Expert WitnessView profile

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Labor and Employment Law Expert Witness

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Maryland

This highly qualified attorney has extensive experience in the field of employment law. He was formerly in practice as a labor and employment attorney, where he frequently handled cases discussing discriminatory violations under Title VII. He regularly represented employers charged with Title VII violations before the human relations commissions, and on occasion represented the charging parties...

Dr Lisa A. ThorsenView profile

ID: 276087

Dr. Lisa Thorsen, EdD, CRC, CPSI

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Pennsylvania

Ms. Lisa A. Thorsen has specialized experience in the fields of Rehabilitation Counseling, Schools & Education: Counseling. They earned their EdD and MS in Education from Hofstra University. Formerly, they held roles such as Co-Founder and Director at St. Peter’s Early Learning Center. Currently, they work as a Rehabilitation Counseling Expert at Robson Forensic, Inc..

Construction and Pest Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction and Pest Management Expert Witness

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New Jersey

This expert is a full service home inspection professional. He has extensive experience in pest control, construction consultation, and a host of other home inspection qualifications. He is an accredited presenter and educator to home inspectors through the NJ Home Inspector Advisory Commission and belongs to the NJ Association of Licensed Professional Home Inspectors. He is currently the...

Electrical Project Completion Expert WitnessView profile

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Electrical Project Completion Expert Witness

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California

This expert is a certified master electrician, commercial electrical inspector, licensed electrical contractor, and NEC expert. He also completed an OSHA 30 hour construction safety training course. He is a member of both the National Fire Protection Association and the International Association of Electrical Inspectors. He has spent multiple years as a foreman and journeyman electrician on...

Pediatric Surgery Expert WitnessView profile

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Pediatric Surgery Expert Witness

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Kentucky

This expert has been practicing for over ten years. He is well educated in Pediatric Surgery, and has hospital privileges at three area children's pediatric centers. He has extensive research experience, and has won numerous honors and awards for both his practice and education. He's part of many professional memberships and committees at the national, state, and institutional level. He is also...

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The Average Education Expert Witness
Charges $367 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $325

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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  • Court Fee

    $400

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Education Expert Witness FAQs

An education expert witness provides specialized knowledge about educational standards, policies, and practices. They can offer insights on issues like special education, school safety, or curriculum development.

Cases involving educational malpractice, discrimination in schools, student injuries, special education disputes, or teacher misconduct often benefit from an education expert witness.

Yes, education expert witnesses can provide valuable insights into higher education matters such as academic integrity, tenure disputes, and college admissions processes.

These experts can assess whether appropriate accommodations were provided according to law and evaluate the effectiveness of individualized education programs (IEPs).

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like early childhood education, special needs education, school administration, or educational psychology.

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