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Average Forensic Pathology Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$550/hr
Review Fee
$600/hr
Deposition Fee
$650/hr
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This board-certified and fellowship-trained expert has over 15 years of experience as a pathologist. He has presented both nationally and internationally and has authored over 50 publications on the topic of pulmonary pathology. Elected as a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists, he currently serves as a tenured Associate Professor of Pathology and Staff Pathologist at a major university medical center.
Pathologist, Major University Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University School of Medicine
Durham,
North Carolina
This highly qualified expert has years of experience in using animal models to study diabetes. He received his PhD degree from Ohio State University and completed his fellowship training in physiology and biophysics at the University of Illinois. He has published 98+ peer-reviewed journal articles and serves as a reviewer for 26+ renowned medical journals. He has been listed in "Who's Who in America" for science and engineering and lectures nationwide. Currently, he is a professor of pharmaceutical science and research and the director of pharmacology and toxicology at a major university. He is also the director of the Center for Diagnostic Nanosystems and the associate director of the Cell Differentiation and Development Center at the same institution. Additionally, he is the biological sciences laboratory supervisor at another major university.
Laboratory Supervisor, Major University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ohio State University
Huntington,
West Virginia
This board certified expert earned a BS from the University of Pittsburgh and her MD from New York Medical College. She completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hospital and subsequently pursued fellowships in Forensic Pathology and Perinatal & Pediatric Pathology. She is actively involved in teaching, supervising, and mentoring medical students and residents. Currently, she serves as a staff pathologist at a prominent Southeastern medical center and lectures on topics in forensic pathology, perinatal pathology, and death certification.
Assistant Professor of Forensic Pathology, A University Affiliated Medical Center
Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College
Johnson City,
Tennessee
This expert completed his PhD in Neuropharmacology in the UK and completed postgraduate work at the Tennessee University Center for the Health Sciences. He is board certified in Pain Management, Psychopharmacology, Substance Abuse and Disability Analysts. He is currently an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at a university in the southern US.
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University in Tennessee
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology (UK)
Unicoi,
Tennessee
This expert has been practicing toxicology for over 40 years. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Chemistry as well as a Ph.D. in Toxicology, and an honorary doctoral degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki. She serves on the World Anti-Doping Agency's Prohibited List Committee, the National Commission on Forensic Sciences, the Organization of Scientific Area Committee on Toxicology, Transportation Research Board Committee on Alcohol and Other Drugs, and the National Safety Council's Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division Executive Board. She was a President of the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists, she is also a former President of the Society of Forensic Toxicologist and past Chair of the Toxicology Section of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. She has published over 445 peer-reviewed articles and has presented more than 500 abstracts at national and international meetings, and she sits on the Editorial Board of multiple toxicological and chemical journals. She recently retired as Chief of Chemistry and Drug Metabolism, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health. She serves as an Adjunct Professor at a major medical university. She consults with the US Department of Transportation, NMS Labs, and other diagnostic companies around the world. The journal Clinical Chemistry identified her as an inspiring mind.
President, A private toxicology consultancy in MD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Maryland
Severna Park,
Maryland
This qualified expert in criminology and controlled substances earned her BS in chemistry from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and her MS in forensic sciences from George Washington University. She is certified as a forensic alcohol analyst and a chemical analyst and is active in her field as a member of professional associations including the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors and the Association of Forensic Quality Assurance Managers. She formerly worked as a forensic scientist I and II at the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department and as a forensic lab director at the Wilmington Police Department. She is currently a consultant at a crime and controlled substances consultancy in NC.
Consultant, A crime and controlled substances consultancy in NC
Master of Science (MS), George Washington University
Wilmington,
North Carolina
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What Can a Forensic Pathology Expert Witness Opine On?
Autopsy
Examination to determine cause of death.
Toxicology Screening
Testing for substances in bodily fluids.
Histopathology
Microscopic examination of tissue samples.
DNA Analysis
Identifying genetic material for evidence.
Ballistics Analysis
Examining firearms and ammunition evidence.
Injury Documentation
Recording and analyzing trauma types.
FAQs for Forensic Pathology Expert Witnesses
What is a forensic pathology expert witness?
A forensic pathology expert witness is a medical doctor who determines cause and manner of death for legal cases. They assist by reviewing autopsy records, testifying in court, and clarifying complex medical evidence.
In what case types may a forensic pathology expert witness provide valuable insight?
A forensic pathology expert witness provides valuable insight in homicide, suspicious death, wrongful death, medical malpractice, child abuse, and in-custody death cases.
How can a forensic pathology expert witness clarify disputed cause of death?
A forensic pathology expert witness clarifies disputed cause of death by analyzing autopsy findings, medical records, and injury patterns, then explaining them in clear, objective testimony.
How does a forensic pathology expert witness assess time-since-death estimates?
A forensic pathology expert witness assesses time-since-death estimates by analyzing body temperature, rigor and livor mortis, decomposition changes, and scene and medical evidence.
What qualifications should a forensic pathology expert witness have for complex homicide matters?
A forensic pathology expert witness in complex homicide matters should be a board‑certified forensic pathologist with extensive autopsy, courtroom testimony, and homicide investigation experience.
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