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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
This ivy league educated linguistics expert specialists in forensic semantics and forensic stylistics. He has had success in both academia and the professional world as an Assistant Professor of English at Wayne State University and as a speechwriter/director of communications for large corporations such as GM and Kraft Foods. He has published a number of books and articles in the communications and linguistics space.
Forensic Linguistics Consultant
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Chicago
Rindge,
New Hampshire
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
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
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
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
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
This highly qualified forensic musicologist has over 25 years of experience in his field. He earned his BA in music at Northumbria and his PhD in music at University of Surrey. He is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is highly published in his field, having over 30 books and 300 articles to his name. His primary area of research expertise is the psychology of songwriting and similarity thresholds in popular songs. Currently this expert is the vice president of academic affairs at a music college in Massachusetts where he also serves as a professor.
Vice President, A music college in MA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Surrey
Boston,
Massachusetts
This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in forensic science specializing in firearms and ballistics, fingerprints, toolmarks, shooting scene reconstruction, indented writing restoration, and drug chemistry. He earned his BA in chemistry at Saint Anselm College and holds several certifications including latent print examiner, firearm examiner, tool mark examiner, and gunshot residue/distance determination examiner. He is very active in his field as a member of several professional societies including the Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners, the International Association for Identification, and the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists. In addition, this expert has published 2 abstracts and has given over 10 presentations. Formerly, this expert served as a quality control chemist at Dexter Electronic Materials before holding multiple positions at the New Hampshire State Police Forensic Laboratory including a fingerprint technician, criminalist I, criminalist II, and criminalist III. This expert is currently the co-owner at supervising scientist at a forensic consultancy in New Hampshire.
Co-Owner & Supervising Scientist, A Forensic Consultancy in NH
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Saint Anselm College
Concord,
New Hampshire
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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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