Forensic Expert Witnesses in New Jersey

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Forensic expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal law, civil litigation, insurance defense, and corporate investigations. Some of the most common specialties include forensic pathology, forensic accounting, digital forensics, toxicology, and accident reconstruction. They can opine on the effects of physical evidence, financial irregularities, digital traces, chemical exposure, and trauma patterns on disputed facts.

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

    This Forensic Architect assists attorneys and insurance companies in resolving construction litigation claims through physical investigation, analysis, report writing and expert witness testimony. He is a Registered Architect and a Professional Planner with 28 years of experience in the construction industry. He has an ability to explain complex design and construction issues in a simple and clear manner as an expert witness. He has testified in deposition, mediation, arbitration and Court. This expert actively consults on construction claims for defects, delays, and errors & omissions. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and is currently licensed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington D.C. and Florida. The expert is also a Professional Planner in New Jersey and has an NCARB Certificate from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He has completed analysis on numerous projects, including condominium complexes, schools, healthcare facilities, and resort properties, among others. He was a Claims Department Head and a Senior Architect for The Falcon Group before starting his current role as a Forensic Architect at a firm in New Jersey. After graduating from high school, this expert worked for a contractor performing construction trades. After graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture degree from NJIT, he worked for several Architectural firms. He decided to concentrate on Forensic Architecture and has worked for Claims firms such as Hill International. He has been primarily focused on Forensic work for the past 12 years. This expert has written numerous expert reports and has testified in arbitration, a bench trial and a jury trial.

    Forensic Architect, An analysis and planning architecture firm in NJ

    Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), New Jersey Institute of Technology School of Architecture

    Chester,

    New Jersey

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  • Review Fee $350/hr
    Deposition Fee $700/hr
    Court Fee $700/hr

    This highly qualified expert has been a practicing psychologist for 20+ years. She is licensed as a Forensic and Clinical Psychologist in the state of New Jersey. Her area of expertise includes personal injury and child custody evaluations. She is national recognized for her achievements in the psychology field and has authored numerous publications. She has frequently presented her work for various organizations such as New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education. She has also presented at the International Academy of Law and Mental Health, the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, Hunterdon County Bar Association, and the with many other groups. She has worked for Psychological Departments in diverse Medial Centers as well as Universities. Currently, she has an Independent Psychology Practice and serves as the Clinical Supervisor of Psychology for a University in the Greater New Jersey Area.

    Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, An independent practice in NJ

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Yeshiva University

    Livingston,

    New Jersey

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $350/hr
    Court Fee $350/hr

    This expert has over a decade of foresnic accounting and economic damage experience. Prior to founding his economic damage advisory consultancy, this expert worked as a senior associate for close to 10 years at a top consulting firm that specialized in forensic and investigative accounting. His practice focuses on quantifiable economic damages arising from medical malpractice, slip-and-fall, MVA, workplace accidents, defamation, wrongful death, and more.

    Managing Director, A Forensic Economics Consulting Firm in NJ

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Drexel University

    Moorestown,

    New Jersey

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  • This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. In addition to contributing to over 200 presentations in 38 countries, he has been extensively published in his field and is an established expert in forensic mechanical engineering. His expertise includes accident investigation and medical device liability. He now serves as a Senior Forensic Consultant for a biomechanics and biomedical engineering consulting firm.

    Senior Forensic Consultant, Private Practice

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California at Berkeley

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $225/hr
    Deposition Fee $225/hr

    This expert has been working in the digital technology industry for over 25 years. A Certified Forensic Consultant, Computer Examiner, and Digital Forensics Practitioner, he has conducted multiple computer forensics and e-discovery seminars for the New Jersey Bar Association and five different county bar associations. This expert is highly familiar with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedures and Federal Rules of Evidence regarding digital media, security and privacy laws, HIPAA regulations, chain of custody, and evidence handling. He spent more than 15 years developing and supporting healthcare information systems, and has owned his own computer forensics, e-discovery, and data recovery firm.

    Founder and Principal, Computer Forensics Firm

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Philadelphia University

    Philadelphia,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $475/hr

    This qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in accounting, law, and finance. He received a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Delaware and a J.D. from the Delaware Law School of Widener University. An active member of the American Society of Appraisers and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, he is certified in Financial Forensics and as a Public Accountant. His previous positions include Senior Consultant at Price Waterhouse LLP, Director of Valuation Services at Weiser Consulting Services LLC, and Director of Valuation Services at Mahoney Cohen & Company. He is currently President of a boutique appraisal and forensic valuation firm and Principal of a valuation and compliance consulting firm.

    Adjunct Professor, University

    Juris Doctor (JD), Delaware Law School of Widener University

    New York,

    New York

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  • Deposition Fee $138/hr
    Court Fee $207/hr

    This expert began his professional career within the field of behavioral health in 1989 while working towards the obtainment of his undergraduate degree in Psychology. Since his graduation in 1991 he has worked in progressively responsible positions within mental/behavioral health, criminogenic, and substance abuse treatment modalities. This expert has served as the Program Director and Primary Therapist for a Long Term Trauma Recovery Program, as the Program Director for a co-authored program providing contracted services to PA DOC, as the Facility and AOD Director of a 185 bed Specialized Community Correctional Facility, and as the Center Director for outpatient centers which include medically assisted treatment service deliveries; to name a few. This expert has worked extensively as a behavioral therapist, from the front line to planning, designing, implementing and administering tailored programs. This expert has extensive experience maintaining full licensure, accreditation, credentialing and certification in various modalities, such as residential and outpatient venues under multiple regulatory bodies (ACA, CARF, DDAP). He has demonstrated a proficiency at managing both large and small staffs, and maintains teaching or practicing certifications in: Critical Incident Stress Management, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Therapy. In addition to his full time work, this expert serves as an adjunct professor in the Sociology and Anthropology department of Wilkes University providing instruction to undergraduate students and as part of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board. Additionally, has operated a small private practice providing program development, grant drafting, consultation and evaluation, along with counseling since 1996. This expert received his Master of Health Administration and his BA in Forensic and Clinical Psychology from Wilkes University in 1995 & 1991; respectively. This expert resides in the back mountain area of NEPA, spends his free time involved in his children’s activities, including over a decade and a half of volunteer and leadership positions for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, member of the Board of Trustees for his place of worship, coach and mentor for local Youth Soccer programs and as a devoted Husband and Father.

    Owner, A Forensic Psychology Counseling Firm in PA

    Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA), Wilkes University

    Lake Silkworth,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $600/hr

    This senior pathologist is Board Certified in neuropathology and anatomic pathology, and trained in forensic pathology. He earned his M.D. and a Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology from the University of Chicago. The expert spent the major part of his career in academia including positions as a professor of pathology and vice chairperson of the department of pharmacological and physiological sciences at the University of Chicago, as the chair of the department of pathology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and as an endowed professor of pathology and neurology at Emory University. he has coauthored over 140 publications and is a member of several relevant medical associations, including the American Association of Investigative Pathology, the American Association of Neuropathologists, and the International Academy of Pathology. Since 2010 this expert practiced forensic pathology in several major metropolitan offices. He has been qualified as an expert and testified in numerous criminal and civil trials. He currently works privately as an expert consultant in anatomic, neuropathology and forensic pathology.

    Consultant, Neuropathology, Forensic Pathology, General Pathology, PA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Chicago

    Columbus,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $175/hr
    Deposition Fee $175/hr
    Court Fee $175/hr

    This licensed Professional Engineer currently works as a Chemical/Mechanical Forensic Engineer for a multi-disciplined engineering and investigation company. Provides forensic and technical services to attorneys, insurance companies, independent adjusters, restoration companies, contractors, municipalities, and individuals towards the resolution of claims or litigation. Areas of Expertise: Chemical process design, mechanical equipment applications and safety controls, manufacturing, and production, including: chemical, petrochemical, polymer plastic production, refrigeration, coal, coke, steel making, material handling and pneumatic conveying; gas, dust and chemical explosions; hazardous chemical exposures; over-pressurization explosions; nuclear waste processing; water treatment; power and fuel engineering; heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and humidification, including boilers and related safety. Provided expert opinions in over 1,000 forensic cases and provided court testimony, when required. He has considerable background investigating the proximate cause of fires and/or explosions involving electrical and mechanical appliances such as stoves, dishwashers, conditioners, toasters, and others. The expert previously worked for Robson Lapina Inc.; Vice President at KMS Forensic Engineering Consultants, and as the Chief Engineer and Project Manager for A.R.C. Technologies Corporation.

    Owner, Forensic Investigator, A Forensic and Engineering Company in PA

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Pennsylvania State University

    Carnegie,

    Pennsylvania

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

    This valuation expert currently runs a New York firm of appraisers that provide forensic valuations of residential belongings, office contents, and fine art. He is an Accredited Senior Appraiser designated by the American Society of Appraisers and has been appraising since 1984. The expert sits on the International Board of Governors of the ASA and is also a Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. He has taught appraisal research methods in various settings, including at New York University, and he is a frequent speaker at lectures and panels. The expert earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and a Certificate in Appraisal Studies from New York University.

    President and Senior Appraiser, An appraisal firm in NY

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Michigan

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $200/hr

    This expert has served the Drug Enforcement Administration for 21 years before entering the private sector. He gained a BA in law enforcement administration from Youngstown State University and was a state trooper for the Maryland State Police for 7 years before joining the DEA. At the DEA, he investigated international and domestic crime organizations, seizing millions of dollars in drug-related assets. This expert has been decorated numerous times and has been honored by the Attorney General for his service.

    Private Investigator, A Consulting Service

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Youngstown State University

    New Castle,

    Pennsylvania

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  • Review Fee $700/hr

    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 the American Psychiatric Association's Early Career Psychiatry Trustee at Large, serving on the Board of Trustees of the American Psychiatric Association. She also sits on several Councils and Committees for the APA. She is recognized as an expert in the fields of Addiction Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry. This member is a member of numerous medical societies that include being a Fellow of The American Psychiatric Association, a Member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, The Brooklyn Psychiatric Society, The New York State Psychiatric Association, The American Academy of Psychiatry and Law, and The Medical Society of the State of New York. This expert has published 9 articles and 1 book chapter. Formerly, this expert was a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Stony Brook. Currently, this expert is an Inpatient Unit Director at A New York Medical Center.

    Emergency Room Psychiatrist, A medical center in NY

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), American University of Beirut, Lebanon

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $150/hr
    Deposition Fee $600/hr
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    This expert has a training in Handwriting Identification, which he assumed under the apprenticeship of Felix Klein since 1978. He is fluent in using photographic and microscope techniques. He has reviewed thousands of documents and cases. He currently consults and teaches on handwriting analysis to bank tellers, insurance claim representatives, and a variety of other field workers. He is a predominate handwriting analyst and forensic document examiner in New York City.

    Handwriting Analyst and Forensic Document Examiner, A private consultancy

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $125/hr
    Deposition Fee $125/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned her BA in Forensic Psychology and her MA in Criminal Justice from John Jay College. She went on to receive her MSW from Hunter College and her MPhil and PhD in Social Welfare from the City University of New York. She is a certified field instructor and rape crisis counselor and a licensed clinical social worker. She has over 15 years of clinical and research experience in social work and has published over 12 journal articles and reports on various topics in social work, including youth criminal offenders. She formerly served as a forensic examiner for the Pasadena Juvenile Court and as an assistant professor and interim director of field education at California State University, Los Angeles. She currently serves as the director of field education for a social work school in NY.

    Director of Social Work Field Education, A Major University in NY

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), City University of New York

    Garden City,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $500/hr

    This well-credentialed expert is a licensed psychologist in New York and New Jersey, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from Adelphi University, his M.A. in Clinical Psychology, and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After completing his Ph.D., the expert began his career working at the Catholic Charities foster care and group home agency in Brooklyn. He later directed a large mental health system in Oklahoma and then served as the Clinical Director of a large county mental health clinic upon returning to New York. The expert is active in New York and New Jersey as a forensic psychologist, providing testing and assessment of patients including psychological diagnosis, child abuse/neglect assessments, and alcohol/substance abuse assessments.

    Psychologist, A private practice

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Wisconsin-Madison

    New York,

    New York

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
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    This qualified expert received his BS in psychology from UCLA and his PhD in clinical psychology from Drexel University. He is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and has worked as a clinical/forensic neuropsychologist at numerous health centers. He currently provides outpatient evaluations and consultations at a Philadelphia-based psychology practice. This expert has published over a dozen times and presented on topics relating to psychology and criminal justice. He remains active in his field as a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.

    Clinical/Forensic Neuropsychologist, A Philadelphia-based psychology practice

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Drexel University

    Philadelphia,

    Pennsylvania

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

    This highly qualified expert earned his BS in biology from Cornell University and his MD Commonwealth Medical College. He then went on to complete his residency in general psychiatry from the University of Pittsburgh. He is active in his field as a member of numerous professional societies including the American Psychiatric Association. Formerly, he served as a staff psychiatrist at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC. Currently, he is a general psychiatrist at a private practice in PA and a forensic psychiatrist at a healthcare company in PA.

    Forensic Psychiatrist, A healthcare company in PA

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Commonwealth (Geisinger) Medical College

    Pittsburgh,

    Pennsylvania

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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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