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Human Factors Expert Witnesses

Human factors is an interdisciplinary field that studies how people interact with technology, products, and environments. Human factors experts use their knowledge of human behavior, cognition, and physical capabilities to design products, interfaces, and systems that are safe, efficient, and easy to use. Related sub-specialties include industrial engineering, psychology, and ergonomics.

Example cases in which an attorney might need a human factors expert witness:

  • A product liability case involving a malfunctioning medical device
  • A workplace safety case involving a construction accident caused by unsafe equipment or design
  • A transportation accident case involving a car crash caused by distracted driving or poor road design.

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Vocational & Executive Recruiting Expert Witness | MichiganView profile

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Vocational & Executive Recruiting Expert Witness | Michigan

This well-credentialed expert has over 25 years of experience in the executive recruiting industry. He began his career in 1989 at an executive search firm when they hired him as their first research analyst. Several years later, he rejoined the Troy, Michigan offices of the same firm, where he conducted numerous projects within the automation, automotive, consumer products, banking, and...

Employment Expert Witness | New YorkView profile

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Employment Expert Witness | New York

This expert is the senior partner of EMA Partners New York, and a retired Partner of Ernst & Young where he was the Managing Director of the global executive search practice and senior national partner for executive compensation and human resources consulting services. He has successfully completed more than 1000 search assignments in his career across all industry sectors and within all...

Workplace Conflict and Investigations Expert Witness | WashingtonView profile

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Workplace Conflict and Investigations Expert Witness | Washington

This expert has frequently advised school district and other public clients concerning appropriate responses to allegations of teacher and other employee misconduct, as well as advising them after an investigation is complete concerning what actions they might wish to take depending on the findings in the investigation. She often interacts with attorneys on cases, and has extensive human...

Employment Expert Witness | MassachusettsView profile

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Employment Expert Witness | Massachusetts

This expert has 40 years of experience as a wage and hour specialist. She worked for the US Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division for more than three decades, gaining extensive experience achieving compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, including white collar exemptions, regular rate in overtime computations, reconstructing hours of work, and child labor. She also has extensive...

Human Resources Expert Witness | IllinoisView profile

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Human Resources Expert Witness | Illinois

This expert has over 10 years of experience in the field of human resources. She earned her BA and MA from Lewis University, followed by her DBA in strategy and innovation from Capella University. She is certified in human resources development and aging services risk management and is an active member of the Society for Human Resource Management. This expert previously served as the director of...

Neurosurgery Expert Witness | North CarolinaView profile

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Neurosurgery Expert Witness | North Carolina

This highly qualified nursing expert has over 15 years experience in the specialty of Neurosurgery. She holds two degrees in nursing as well as a Masters in Health Services Administration which has allowed her to practice in key leadership roles within the Neurosurgery Operating Room setting. She is a member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses and the American Nurses...

Human Factors and Ergonomics Expert Witness |View profile

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Human Factors and Ergonomics Expert Witness |

This highly qualified Ergonomic expert managed her own consulting firm for over 18 years. Her success led her company to be acquired in 2014 by an international Human Factors company. During her time as a private consultant, she has had the opportunity to interact with a broad scope of work environments, work systems, and OHS management styles. This has helped her to creatively problem solve when...

Human Resources Expert Witness | MarylandView profile

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Human Resources Expert Witness | Maryland

This expert is an internationally recognized human resources expert and is a trained Ohio Drug Free Workplace trainer. She earned a JD from Taft Law School and a MBA from York College of Pennsylvania. She is well published on human resources issues, specifically relating to employment practices. She has served as the HR Vice President or Director for a number of large, for-profit and non-profit...

Steven Douglas Koobatian, CDMS, CRC, NCC, PhDView profile

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Dr. Steven Douglas Koobatian, CDMS, CRC, NCC, PhD

Dr. Steven D. Koobatian has over 38 years of experience in Vocational Evaluation & Rehabilitation. He earned both his BA in Biological Sciences and his MS in Rehabilitation Counseling from California State University, Fresno. He completed his Ph.D. in Human Services and Vocational Rehabilitation from Walden University. Today, this expert is certified as a Rehabilitation Counselor by the...

Terry P. Leslie, ABVE/D, CRC, LCP, MSView profile

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Mr. Terry P. Leslie, ABVE/D, CRC, LCP, MS

Mr. Terry P. Leslie has 36 years of experience in the field of Rehabilitation Counseling. He earned his BAAS in Sports Medicine from Central Michigan University and his MS in Counselor Education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he earned a Certificate in Forensic Vocational Rehabilitation from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Today, he is a Diplomate of the American...

Kathy M Denson, CFE, CFF, CPAView profile

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Ms. Kathy M Denson, CFE, CFF, CPA

Ms. Kathy M Denson has 37 years of experience in Accounting with expertise in Forensic and Damage Accounting. She earned her BA in Business from Northeastern Illinois University. Today, this expert is certified as a Fraud Examiner by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and in Financial Forensics, and licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the states, Colorado and Illinois....

Brian McDonoughView profile

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Mr. Brian McDonough

Mr. Brian McDonogh has over 24 years of experience in the field of Human Resources, specializing in Restaurants. He earned his BA in Business Management and Human Resources from the University of Phoenix and his MA in Organizational Development from Chapman University. Formerly, this expert served as the Regional Human Resources and Training Manager and as the Senior Director of Human Resources...

Robert Dewar Cox, CRC, LPC – S, MAView profile

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Mr. Robert Dewar Cox, CRC, LPC – S, MA

Mr. Robert D. Cox has 56 years of experience in the field of Vocational Rehabilitation. He earned his BA in Psychology and his MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Texas at Austin. Today, this expert is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. Formerly, he...

Justin John Francis O’Rourke, ABPP, PhDView profile

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Dr. Justin John Francis O’Rourke, ABPP, PhD

Dr. Justin J.F. O'Rourke has 10 years of experience in the field of Clinical Neuropsychology. He earned his BA in Psychology from Taylor University, his MA in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College, and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology from the University of Iowa. After completing an internship in Neuropsychology at Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital, he...

Jacqueline Nash Bloink, CFE, CHC, CPC, MBAView profile

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Ms. Jacqueline Nash Bloink, CFE, CHC, CPC, MBA

Ms. Jacqueline N. Bloink has 28 years of experience in Healthcare with expertise in Medical Billing and Coding and Healthcare Compliance. She earned her BS in Public Affairs Management from Michigan State University and her MBA in Healthcare Management from Colorado Technical University. Today, this expert is certified as a Certified Professional Coder and Certified Professional Coding Instructor...

George Henry Page, CCM, CVE, MSView profile

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Mr. George Henry Page, CCM, CVE, MS

Mr. George H. Page has over 40 years of experience in Vocational Evaluation and Rehabilitation. He earned his BS in Liberal Arts from Duke University and his MS in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Tennessee. Today, this expert is a Certified Vocational Evaluator by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and a Certified Case Manager by the Commission...

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