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This expert is a former public-company executive who now consults as a forensic engineer for patents, accidents, and commercial matters. His 40 year career spans industrial, oilfield, and medical interests, both domestic and international. His expertise includes electrical and electronic engineering, industrial computers, and automated control systems. He has qualified several times as an expert witness in US Federal Court, most notably in the Deepwater Horizon / BP oil spill trial.He is specially trained in control systems in a number of industrial aspects, including NFPA 85/ ISA 77 Boiler Control Engineering. He is a licensed electrical engineer, licensed control systems engineer, and a licensed master electrician.
Engineering Consultant, Privately owned consulting firm
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of New Orleans
Metairie,
Louisiana
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 has 25+ years of law enforcement experience, for the vast majority of which he served as a fire investigator for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A certified fire investigator with both the ATF and the International Association of Arson Investigators, he has consulted for police forces in countries such as Colombia and Latvia on arson investigation practices. Since 2014, he has operated an independent fire investigation consultancy.
Independent Fire Investigator, An independent consultancy in LA
Bachelor of Science (BS), Auburn University
Mandeville,
Louisiana
This expert has extensive experience as an independent, privately trained, court qualified & certified forensic document examiner, CFDE and forensic handwriting expert. She has been examining questioned document cases since 2009. This expert earned her BS from East Tennessee State University and holds a certification by the International School of Forensic Document Examination. She is a member of various professional societies in her field, including the Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners and the National Association of Document Examiners. As a handwriting specialist, she has rendered over 500 opinions on questioned document cases both nationally and internationally. Currently, she serves as a forensic document examiner at a private consultancy.
Forensic Document Examiner, A private consultancy in TN
Bachelor of Science (BS), East Tennessee State University
Cookeville,
Tennessee
This highly qualified expert has nearly 15 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. She earned her BA at Pittsburg State University before completing her MA and PsyD at the School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute. She then completed an internship at Coatesville VA Medical Center and was a neuropsychology fellow at the University of Alabama. This expert is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist. This expert is very active in her field as a member of multiple professional societies including the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, the International Neuropsychological Society, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, and the National Academy of Neuropsychology. In addition, this expert has published nearly 40 abstracts, 55 peer-reviewed articles, 5 book chapters. Formerly, this expert served as an assistant professor of neuropsychology and director of the clinical neuropsychology fellowship program at the University of Alabama. Currently, she holds several positions including being a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Center, a scientist at the Alzheimer's Disease Center, and a scientist at the Comprehensive Neuroscience Center at a university-affiliated center. She is also an associate professor of neuropsychology at a university in Alabama.
Associate Professor, A university in AL
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute
Vestavia Hills,
Alabama
This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in clinical and forensic psychology, with his work having focused on areas such as wrongful death with psychological pain and suffering, clergy sexual abuse, rape trauma, and traumatic workplace injury. He obtained his BS, MS, and PhD in psychology from Virginia Tech before completing an internship in clinical psychology at the University of Tennessee. He is a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified health service psychologist, and an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association and the Tennessee Psychological Association. He has also published on topics related to clinical psychology and he has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including the Mental Health Association Diamond Special Recognition Award for Administration and Organizational Leadership, the University of Memphis Department of Psychology Distinguished Mentor Award, and the University of Memphis Department of Psychology Chair’s Special Appreciation Award for Outstanding Dedication and Service. This expert previously served as a psychology specialist for the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station, a staff psychologist and the administrative director at Memphis Mental Health Institute, the director of therapy and the program director of the therapeutic community program at the Charter Lakeside Behavioral Health System, and as part of the program administration of adult psychiatric services at the Charter Lakeside Hospital. He also worked as a clinical instructor of psychology at the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences and an adjunct professor of clinical psychology at the University of Memphis. He is currently a clinical and forensic psychologist at a private practice, as well as an affiliate professor and the clinical supervisor of the clinical psychology graduate program at a major university in Tennessee.
Clinical Supervisor, A university in TN
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Virginia Tech
Memphis,
Tennessee
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What Can a Forensic Expert Witness Opine On?
Crime Scene Investigation
Collecting and analyzing physical evidence.
Fingerprint Analysis
Identifying individuals through fingerprint patterns.
DNA Profiling
Analyzing genetic material for identification.
Ballistics Analysis
Examining firearms and ammunition evidence.
Toxicology Testing
Detecting drugs and poisons in samples.
Digital Forensics
Recovering data from electronic devices.
FAQs for Forensic Expert Witnesses
What is a forensic expert witness?
A forensic expert witness is a qualified specialist who analyzes scientific or technical evidence for legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex forensic issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a forensic expert witness?
A forensic expert witness supports criminal defense, civil litigation, fraud investigations, accident reconstruction, digital forensics, wrongful death, and personal injury cases.
How can a forensic expert witness strengthen evidentiary reliability at trial?
A forensic expert witness strengthens evidentiary reliability at trial by using validated methods, clear documentation, and unbiased, well-explained scientific testimony.
What specific training qualifies a forensic expert witness for complex litigation?
A forensic expert witness is qualified for complex litigation through advanced degrees, specialized forensic training, certifications, and extensive casework in their specific field.
How should counsel prepare a forensic expert witness for deposition testimony?
Counsel should prepare a forensic expert witness for deposition testimony by reviewing case facts, reports, methods, and opinions, and rehearsing clear, defensible forensic explanations.
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