Forensic Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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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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  1. Pathology & Forensic Pathology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $300/hr

    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

  2. Forensic Document Examination & Handwriting Identification Expert Witness

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

    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

  3. Clinical, Forensic & Trauma Psychology Expert Witness

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

    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

  1. Fraud & Forensic Accounting Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr

    This expert has been in the accounting industry for nearly 30 years. A doctor of accounting, he regularly conducts continuing education seminars for organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the American Accounting Association, law enforcement agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Widely published in the field, he was a member of the Editorial Board for the Certified Public Accountants Journal for 10 years and served as Associate Editor of the Journal of Forensic Accounting for 4 years. A former Associate Professor of Accounting at Brigham Young University and Senior Forensic Accountant at Eide Bailly, LLP, this expert is now an Associate Professor of Accounting at another major university and is also a Partner at a forensic accounting firm that specializes in fraud detection, investigation, and litigation support services.

    Partner, A Forensic Accounting Firm in GA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Kentucky

    Statesboro,

    Georgia

  2. Forensic Engineering Expert Witness

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

    This expert has over 35 years of experience of experience, specializing in bicycle accident investigation. He is on the ASTM Committee for bicycle standards. Previously President of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he is a Fellow of both the American Society of Civil Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers. He is a Registered Professional Engineer for ten states and has authored several books and articles on subject of bicycle safety. He currently serves as President of a forensic engineering firm.

    President, A forensic engineering firm in NC

    Master of Science (MS), University of Tennessee

    Asheville,

    North Carolina

  3. Pulmonary & Forensic Pathology Expert Witness

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

    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

  4. Mechanical & Forensic Engineering Expert Witness

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

    This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience as an engineer. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Registered Professional Engineer in 9 states. A member of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he has published several articles on various issues including cranes and plumbing failures. He previously worked for Georgia Power Company where he maintained different plant aspects and addressed deficiencies. He also worked at Cerny & Ivey Engineers, Inc. where he managed the engineering and technical staff as well as mechanical/electrical/structural engineering and testing responsibilities. He currently serves as President and Principal Engineer for an engineering company that consults in failure investigations, safety, design, and products and materials testing.

    President and Principal Engineer, An Engineering Consultancy in GA

    Bachelor of Science (BS), Georgia Institute of Technology

    Roswell,

    Georgia

  5. Architecture Expert Witness

    This expert is a registered professional architect, earning his degree from the University of Florida. He has worked in various architectural capacities, including design and safety. He is a former president of a corporation involved in both the design and construction of projects in the commercial and residential markets, and is currently the head of an architectural firms specializing in a similar space. His chief areas of expertise include forensic reconstruction of on-premise injury, construction/architecture defects, ADA compliance, building code compliance, construction disputes, premises liability, professional standard of care, document review, coefficient of friction testing, and water intrusion in structures.

    Architect, Private Architectural Firm

    Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), University of Florida

    Georgia

  6. Digital Forensics Expert Witness

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

    This highly qualified expert is the owner of a major digital forensics company in North Carolina. He has worked in the technology field in different positions since 1987. He is a certified continuing education instructor specializing in cell phone and computer forensics and a certified digital forensics examiner. He has attended 5+ digital forensics training conferences and published 3+ professional publications on cell phone forensics. He is a member of multiple professional associations, including the American Society of Digital Forensics & eDiscovery, the High Technology Crime Investigation Association and the National Association of Investigative Specialists. He is also a former associate private investigator at Scott & Associates Investigations.

    Owner, A NC digital forensics company

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Guilford Technical Community College

    Greensboro,

    North Carolina

  7. Real Estate Valuation Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $275/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $375/hr

    This expert has over 40 years full-time real estate appraising experience involving all types of properties. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker in KS and MO and a licensed Gneral Real Propert Appraiser in KS, MO, and CO. Additionally, he is an instructor for CLE appraisal and real estate classes in 7 states. He recently conducted a CLE course titled "Handling Eminent Domain Cases in Missouri and Kansas". He is currently the owner and principal appraiser at an appraisal consultancy based in Kansas City, MO.

    Instructor, The largest professional association of real estate appraisers in the USA

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Kansas

    Kansas City,

    Missouri

  8. Forensic Legal Analysis Expert Witness

    This expert's professional career has spanned 50 years, while for the past 20 years he has specialized in guiding companies through the CE marking process for products prepared to enter the EU market and for companies in the US who want CE marking on their products for market flexibility and/or liability protection, many of which are medical devices and machinery. This expert conducts forensic legal analysis of companies' Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), and Quality System Regulations as stipulated by the FDA. He has hosted over 450 seminars and workshops and has published more than 300 articles and multiple books in the areas of Liability, EU Directives/CE Marking, Technical Standards, FDA Quality System Regulations, and ISO 90001 and 14001. He has developed and delivered on-site training programs on product liability exposure for medical device insurance companies, as well as for corporate counsel, defense counsel, and trial attorneys involved with medical devices and medical device manufacturers. As a Senior Consultant for both Excel Partnerships and SAI Global, he also developed and delivered on-site training programs on CE marking for the Medical Devices Directive and related Quality Management Systems. As Legal Expert/Expert Witness he has prepared legal materials for use in litigation involving Quality Systems and CE marked products as well as EU Administrative Reviews.

    Legal Consultant and President, International Standards and Regulations Consulting Firm

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Kansas

    Marietta,

    Georgia

  9. Lost Wages & Forensic Accounting Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $305/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $305/hr
    Court Fee
    $305/hr

    This expert has been an active teacher in the areas of taxation and international accounting at a prominent University for over 15 years. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he has also provided tax consulting services for nonresident alien and U.S. taxpayers. This expert’s research articles have appeared in such journals as The Journal of the American Taxation Association, Journal of State Taxation, the Journal of World Trade, Accounting Horizons, CPA Journal, Tax Executive, Business and Tax Planning Quarterly, and Oil and Gas Tax Quarterly. This expert is currently a professor at a top tier Midwestern University.

    Professor of Accounting, A Midwestern University

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

    St. Louis,

    Missouri

  10. Clinical & Forensic Neuropsychology Expert Witness

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

    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

  11. Forensic Document Examination Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $325/hr

    This expert has extensive experience as a paper scientist and product engineer, with expertise in forensic document examination and legal document services. He earned his BS in paper science and engineering from the University of Minnesota. He has created two patent-pending technologies for advancements in forensic document examination and document security. Formerly, this expert has served as a production engineer for Boise Cascade Corporation and a technical sales analyst for Ashland Hercules Water Technologies. Currently, this expert is an account manager for a paper company in Georgia and a forensic document examination consultant.

    Founder and Chief Executive Officer, A forensic document examination company in GA

    Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Minnesota

    Richmond Hill,

    Georgia

  12. Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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

    This highly-qualified expert has over 10 years of experience in the field of psychology. He received his BA in psychology from Occidental College before earning his MA in counseling psychology and marriage & family therapy from the University of San Francisco. He then went on to earn both his MS and PhD in clinical psychology from Palo Alto University. This expert is a licensed psychologist and is certified in child custody evaluation and neuropsychological assessment. He is active in his field as a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and the International Council of Psychologists. He has held a number of roles throughout his career, including residential counselor for Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services, a family systems therapist and school counselor for the YMCA Youth Services Bureau, a therapist for Edgewood Center for Children & Families, and a psychologist for CooperRiis Healing Community. Currently, this expert is the owner of a psychological evaluation firm in North Carolina.

    Owner & Psychologist, A psychological evaluation firm in NC

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Palo Alto University

    Asheville,

    North Carolina

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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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