Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witnesses

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Forensic psychiatry expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal law, civil litigation, family law, juvenile justice, and disability determination. Some of the most common forensic psychiatry expert witness specialties also include competency evaluations, risk assessment, psychiatric malpractice, personal injury claims, and mental health law. They can opine on the effects of mental illness on criminal behavior, the impact of psychological trauma on personal injury cases, the role of mental health in child custody disputes, the validity of insanity defenses, and the capacity to stand trial.

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Dr. Dr Simon David Levin

Dr. Simon Levin has 50 years of experience in the field of Pediatrics and Neurology. He earned his MB BCh in Pediatrics from the University of Birmingham and his MD from the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Medicine and Health Science. He completed his research fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. Today, this expert is certified in Pediatrics by...

Developmental Disabilities & Administrative Negligence Expert WitnessView profile

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Developmental Disabilities & Administrative Negligence Expert Witness

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Louisiana

This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities as an administrator of health, education, and human services agencies. He earned his BS and MS in special education from Arkansas State University and a PhD in psychology and special education from St. Louis University. He is active in his field as a member of the American...

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ID: 279974

Dr. Dr Michael Douglas Hill

Dr. Michael D. Hill has 23 years of experience in the field of Neurology. He earned his BS in Biochemistry from McGill University, his MD from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, and his MS in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Calgary. After completing his residencies in Neurology at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and in Internal Medicine at the University of...

Psychiatric Social Work and Women’s Mental Health Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatric Social Work and Women’s Mental Health Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified social worker has more than 20 years of experience in her field, working in various settings such as residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters, and outpatient mental health clinics. She earned her BS in social work from Northern Arizona University before earning her MS in social work from the University of Southern California. This...

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ID: 526965

Dr. Dr Shelly Karen Weiss

Dr. Shelly K. Weiss has 24 years of experience in the field of Pediatric Neurology. She earned her BS in Occupational Therapy from the University of Western Ontario and her MD from the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. After completing a residency in Pediatrics at The Hospital for Sick Children, she went on to complete a fellowship in Developmental Pediatrics at the...

Forensic Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine Expert Witness

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California

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 15 years of experience in the field of psychiatry, specializing in forensic psychiatry, correctional psychiatry, and addiction medicine. He earned his BS in biology from the University of Virginia before earning his MD from Tulane University. He subsequently completed an internship at Georgetown University Hospital, a residency at Johns Hopkins University,...

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ID: 662635

Dr. Dr Richard Michael Gladstone

Dr. Richard M. Gladstone has 53 years of experience in the field of Neurology. He earned his BS from the University of Toronto and his MD from the University of Toronto Temetry Faculty of Medicine. He also obtained a certificate in Gerontology from Toronto Metropolitan University. He completed an internship at Toronto General Hospital, a residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, and...

Forensic Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Maryland

This board-certified psychiatrist specializes in combined psychotherapy and medication management. He received his medical degree from King George's Medical College in India and completed a residency in Psychiatry at Howard University in DC. He received specialized training in treating children and adolescents from the University of Maryland, as well as postgraduate training in Forensic...

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ID: 560218

Dr. Dr Joel Nathan Eisen

Dr. Joel N. Eisen has over 35 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry. He earned an undergraduate degree at The University of Toronto and then his MD from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. After completing his internship at St. Michael's Hospital, he completed a residency in Psychiatry at University Health Network. He then went on to complete a research fellowship at the...

Brain Injury & Forensic Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Brain Injury & Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert is triple-board certified in forensic psychiatry, psychiatry, and brain injury medicine, ABPN. He has been retained in cases for plaintiff and defense. Cases include brain injury and neuropsychiatric issues (competitive sports, personal injury), criminal competency (homicide, criminal and military courts), medical malpractice (clinic, hospital, and treaters), violence assessment...

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ID: 103485

Dr. Dr Adam Kirton

Dr. Adam Kirton has 19 years of experience in the field of Neurology with expertise in Pediatric Neurology. He earned his BS in Life Sciences from Queen's University at Kingston, his MS in Cardiovascular Pharmacology from the University of Calgary, and his MD from Queen's University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Pediatric Neurology at Alberta Children's Hospital. Today, this...

Forensic Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This board certified psychiatrist offers psychotherapy, medication management, and clinical consultation to patients in Central Pennsylvania, including members of the Bucknell University and Susquehanna University communities as well as remotely via telepsychiatry to any resident of Pennsylvania and California. She completed her undergraduate education at Haverford College, where she focused on...

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ID: 1324013

Dr. Dr Galit Kleiner

Dr. Galit Kleiner has 19 years of experience in the field of Neurology. She earned her BSc in Chemistry from the University of Alberta and her MDCM from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. She completed her internship in Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital and her junior residency in Medicine at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. She then went on to complete her residency in...

Neuropsychiatry  Geriatric and Forensic Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Neuropsychiatry Geriatric and Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Ohio

This qualified geriatric psychiatrist holds a Ph.D and M.S. in addition to his M.D. degree and is a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Association of Clinical Research Professionals. He is highly published in his field and is involved with several grant funded research projects. He currently holds high ranking clinical and administrative position in geriatric...

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ID: 155934

Dr. Dr Matthew West Norman

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Georgia

Dr. Matthew W. Norman has 22 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. He earned his BA in Psychology from the University of Virginia and his MD from the Mercer University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Psychiatry and his fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at the Emory University School of Medicine. Today, he is board certified in Psychiatry and...

Forensic Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert earned her MD from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. She then went on to complete her Residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Psychiatry. After her residency, she then completed her fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. She subsequently obtained her certification as a Medical Review Officer. In addition, this expert is...

Anasseril Easo Daniel, DLFAPA, MBBS, MDView profile

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Dr. Anasseril Easo Daniel, DLFAPA, MBBS, MD

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Missouri

Dr. Anasseril E. Daniel has over 49 years of experience in the field of Child and Forensic Psychiatry. He earned his MBBS from Medical College Thiruvananthapuram. He completed a residency in Adult Psychiatry and a fellowship in Child Psychiatry from the University of Missouri School of Medicine. Today, this expert is board certified in Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry. Formerly, this expert served...

Psychiatry and Psychology Expert WitnessView profile

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Psychiatry and Psychology Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert earned her BA from The University of Texas at Austin. She then earned her masters in education and her PhD from The University of Houston in Counseling Psychology. This expert is also active within her society and is a member of numerous professional organizations such as The American Psychological Association. In addition, this expert has published 25 Peer-Reviewed Articles and given...

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Dr. Lloyd Stephen Davis, MD

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Illinois

Dr. Lloyd Davis has 38 years of experience in the field of Neurology. He earned his BS in Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. After completing his internship in Internal Medicine at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, he went on to complete two residencies in Internal Medicine at Advocate Lutheran General...

General & Forensic Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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General & Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified and awarded expert is double board certified in general psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. Currently this expert is a clinical assistant professor and the chief of forensic psychiatry at a major medical school. He earned his MD at the University of Florida, completed his residency training in psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his fellowship in...

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  • Review Fee

    $525

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  • Deposition Fee

    $600

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  • Court Fee

    $575

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Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness FAQs

A forensic psychiatry expert witness provides objective, professional insight into cases involving mental health issues. They can assess competency, provide diagnoses, and testify on the impact of psychiatric conditions.

Forensic psychiatry experts often assist in criminal cases, civil litigation, family law disputes, and malpractice suits where mental health factors are involved.

Forensic psychiatrists use clinical interviews, psychological testing, and review of medical records to evaluate a defendant's mental state at the time of an alleged offense.

Yes, some forensic psychiatrists specialize in areas like child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, or neuropsychiatry which may be relevant depending on your case specifics.

In insanity defense cases, a forensic psychiatrist can provide crucial testimony about the defendant's mental state during the crime, helping courts understand complex psychiatric concepts.

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