Family Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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Family expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including divorce, custody, domestic violence, and child welfare litigation. Some of the most common specialties include child psychology, social work, parenting evaluations, and family therapy. They can opine on the effects of parenting styles, abuse, neglect, conflict, and separation on child development and family dynamics.

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  1. Emergency Medicine & Family Medicine Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr

    With nearly 30 years of experience in emergency, family medicine and urgent care, this expert has a broad scope of practice. He is a full time clinician, but is also an experienced expert witness. In addition to a broad range of medical legal expertise, he has done hundreds of chart reviews for public defenders and private attorneys for criminal defense. He had numerous leadership positions in professional organizations including the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Emergency Physicians. Currently, he is a full time emergency physician at a regional hospital and an assistant clinical professor at an academic center.

    Physician, A VA Medical Center in PA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Penn State University

    Palmyra,

    Pennsylvania

  2. Family Nurse Practitioner Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    This expert has been practicing nursing for nearly 40 years. A Nationally Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, she has been awarded the honor of Fellow of the American Academy of Nurses and holds membership in a multitude of distinguished nursing organizations. She is a former President of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing as well as a former President and Vice President of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Board of Trustees. Extensively published in professional journals such as "Journal of Nursing Education" and "Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners", she also serves as a manuscript reviewer for over 15 nursing, medical, and health publications. Currently, this expert is an Associate Professor of Maternal-Child Nursing at a major university, where she also serves as the Coordinator for both Nursing Education and the Nurse Certification Program.

    Associate Professor, Major University

    Master of Public Management (MPM), Carnegie Mellon University

    Jefferson Hills,

    Pennsylvania

  3. Family Medicine & Osteopathics Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $800/hr
    Court Fee
    $800/hr

    This family physician oversees the operations of multiple medical centers operated by the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Philadelphia area. Board certified in Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine, he spent more than a decade in private practice before entering academic medicine. Former president of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physicians Society, he now serves as the Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at one of the country's top centers of Osteopathic Medicine.

    Chair of Family Medicine, A Prominent Osteopathic Medical School

    Master of Public Health (MPH), Medical College of Wisconsin

    Philadelphia,

    Pennsylvania

  1. Family Medicine Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $550/hr
    Court Fee
    $550/hr

    This board-certified and fellowship-trained expert has over 20 years of experience as a family medicine physician. Previously elected as a Fellow for the Research Committee in the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, she has worked on several active and former research projects focusing on cultural competency of physicians. She previously served in positions for community centers, a correctional facility, and a Planned Parenthood clinic. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health as well as a Medical Staff Physician for a major university medical center.

    Assistant Professor, A top university medical center in OH

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), New Jersey Medical School

    University Heights,

    Ohio

  2. Family Nurse Practitioner Expert Witness

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

    This highly qualified, certified and well published expert earned her Bachelor of science in nursing from the Virginia Commonwealth University and her master of science in nursing from the University of South Carolina. This expert then completed her formal nursing education by earning a PhD at the University of Maryland. This expert is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner. This expert is also a member of numerous medical and nursing societies and has earned numerous awards for her contributions as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner. This expert is well published, having authored 3 peer-reviewed journal articles and has given numerous lectures at national events and symposiums. This expert's mastery of research has allowed her to serve as a reviewer for two nursing medical journals. This expert previously held numerous positions, serving as Nursing Assistant on Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit and Brain Injury in the Rehab Unit at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, Registered Nurse IV in Level I Trauma Center & ED at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, Family Nurse Practitioner at Arizona State University, Faculty Associate of the College of Nursing at Arizona State University and Clinical Instructor in the School of Nursing at the University of Maryland. This expert currently serves as Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at a top tier university with a teaching hospital and as a Family Nurse Practitioner at an outpatient treatment center.

    Family Nurse Practitioner, A Healthcare Group in MD

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Maryland

    Bel Air,

    Maryland

  3. Family Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr

    This highly qualified expert received his BS and MS in mechanical engineering from Marquette University then went on to earn his DO from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in osteopathic family medicine at Firelands Regional Medical Center. This expert is board certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment by the American Board of Family Physicians and is licensed in the state of Ohio. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Previously, he was a contract physician at Ohio Veterans Home and a staff physician at Providence Care Center. Currently, he serves as a clinical assistant professor of family medicine at an Ohio osteopathic college and as a program director of the transitional year residency program at a non-for-profit Ohio hospital.

    Family Medicine Physician, A Primary Care Clinic in OH

    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    St Marys,

    Ohio

  4. Child & Family Counseling Psychology Expert Witness

    This qualified expert is a licensed marriage and family therapist with years of experience specializing in early childhood mental health. She received her BA in psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her MA in counseling psychology from Alliant International University. She completed an internship in child and family therapy at the Salvation Army Clinic in Mexico City. She is active in her field as a member of the New York State Association for Infant Mental Health. Her former positions include case manager for SKIP of New York, a child abuse prevention program specialist for the New York Foundling, and a preventive social worker for Association to Benefit Children. Currently, this expert serves as a therapist and early childhood mental health consultant and the clinical supervisor the early childhood mental health therapeutic center for a mental healthcare association in New York. Additionally, she is an independent consultant and therapist for a private practice in New York.

    Independent Consultant and Therapist, A private practice in NY

    Master of Arts (MA), Alliant International University

    New York

  5. Egyptian Family Law Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $400/hr

    This highly qualified expert specializes in Egyptian family law. He earned his BS in law from Ain Shams University School of Law and his MS in US legal studies at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsber Law Center in addition to being a certified paralegal. Before moving to the United States, this expert served as a sole practitioner at Youssef Atallah Law Firm. He then moved to American and serves as a paralegal for multiple firms including Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC, The International Legal Center, and Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. He also served as a senior paralegal at Law Offices of Jethmalani & Nallaseth, PLLC. In addition, this expert has published a book titled, "Marriage and Divorce in Christianity, Islam and the United States". He currently serves as a legal unit-paralegal for a state government division of children and families.

    Legal Unit-Paralegal, A state government division of children and families

    Master of Science (MS), Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

    Woodland Park,

    New Jersey

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FAQs for Family Expert Witnesses

What is a family expert witness?

A family expert witness is a qualified professional who provides specialized opinions in family law cases. They assist by reviewing records, evaluating family dynamics, and testifying to clarify complex issues.

What types of cases can a family law expert witness opine on?

A family law expert witness opines on divorce, child custody, support, relocation, domestic violence, parental fitness, asset division, and prenuptial or postnuptial disputes.

How should I evaluate a family expert witness’s training and credentials?

Evaluate a family expert witness’s training and credentials by checking relevant degrees, licenses, family law experience, specialized certifications, publications, and prior courtroom testimony.

How can a family expert witness assist with complex asset tracing?

A family expert witness assists with complex asset tracing by analyzing financial records, uncovering hidden or transferred assets, and clearly explaining findings to support legal decisions.

What role can a family expert witness play in contested custody evaluations?

A family expert witness in contested custody evaluations provides impartial assessments of family dynamics and child welfare to help the court determine the best custody arrangement.

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