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This expert is a third generation Funeral Director at a family run funeral home in GA. He is a 1995 Graduate of John Milledge Academy, and is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He is a 1999 Graduate of Gupton - Jones College of Funeral Service where he was Parliamentarian on the Student Council and a member of the Theta Chapter of Pi Sigma Eta, which is the National Academic Honor Fraternity for Funeral Directors. He is a member of the Georgia Funeral Directors Association, The Independent Funeral Directors of Georgia, The Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia, The American Society of Embalmers, The National Funeral Directors Association, and the International Conference of Post Mortem Reconstructive Surgery, as well as having completed the ICCFA University's School of Advanced Embalming Technique. In the Spring of 2008, he was appointed by the Secretary of State's Office and The Georgia State Board of Funeral Service to serve as a Subject Matter Expert.
Funeral Director, A family run funeral home
Graduate, ICCFA University's School of Advanced Embalming Technique
Barnesville,
Georgia
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
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 completed his PhD in Neuropharmacology in the UK and completed postgraduate work at the Tennessee University Center for the Health Sciences. He is board certified in Pain Management, Psychopharmacology, Substance Abuse and Disability Analysts. He is currently an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at a university in the southern US.
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, University in Tennessee
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology (UK)
Unicoi,
Tennessee
This medical toxicologist is a fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology and an adjunct associate professor of Toxicology at a respected Florida college of public health. In addition to an MD obtained in Mexico, he earned his doctorate in Toxicology from the University of Minnesota, with a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of Texas at Houston. He was a Poison Specialist Certified with the American Association of Poison Control Centers for more than twenty years and is an active member of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology and the Society of Toxicology. He has over a quarter century of experience performing medical toxicological assessments on individuals and communities exposed to toxic substances such as pesticides, heavy metals, industrial and environmental chemicals substances both at the community level as well as occupationally.
Adjunct Associate Professor, A Prominent FL University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Minnesota
Davenport,
Florida
This highly qualified, board certified forensic pathologist has extensive experience in his field. He completed his BS in criminalistics from Michigan State University, and then went on to obtain his JD and MD from Creighton University. After finishing his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology from the Naval Hospital Oakland, this expert went on to complete his fellowship in forensic pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. He has published over 15 peer-reviewed articles related to topics in his field. Formerly, this expert has served as the general medical officer at Camp Kisner, an associate medical examiner at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, the Deputy Shelby County medical examiner, and as a clinical instructor at George Washington University and the Uniform Services School of Health Sciences. Currently, this expert serves as the chief of the Broward County Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services.
Consultant, A private forensic group based in PA
Doctor of Medicine (MD), Creighton University
Pensacola,
Florida
This highly qualified expert has over 10 years of experience as a forensic toxicologist. She earned her BS in chemistry at the University of Georgia before completing her PhD in analytical chemistry at the University of Arizona. She then completed an MS in forensic toxicology at the University of Florida. She is board certified and a fellow in forensic toxicology by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology, a certified toxicological chemist by the National Registry of Certified Chemists, and a licensed clinical laboratory director in the state of Florida. She is very active in her field as a member of several professional societies including the Society of Forensic Toxicologist, the American Academy of Forensic Science, and the International Association of Forensic Toxicologists. In addition, this expert has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles. Formerly, this expert was a toxicologist level II and III for the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner Department. She is not the director of the toxicology laboratory at a medical examiner's office in Florida.
Director, A Medical Examiner's Office in FL
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Arizona
Davie,
Florida
This qualified expert in criminology and controlled substances earned her BS in chemistry from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and her MS in forensic sciences from George Washington University. She is certified as a forensic alcohol analyst and a chemical analyst and is active in her field as a member of professional associations including the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors and the Association of Forensic Quality Assurance Managers. She formerly worked as a forensic scientist I and II at the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department and as a forensic lab director at the Wilmington Police Department. She is currently a consultant at a crime and controlled substances consultancy in NC.
Consultant, A crime and controlled substances consultancy in NC
Master of Science (MS), George Washington University
Wilmington,
North Carolina
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What Can a Medical Legal Expert Witness Opine On?
Medical Record Review
Analyzing patient records for accuracy.
Clinical Evaluation
Assessing medical history and current condition.
Diagnosis Assessment
Evaluating the appropriateness of diagnoses.
Treatment Plan Review
Reviewing treatment recommendations and outcomes.
Standard of Care Analysis
Determining if care met professional standards.
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Establishing links between injury and negligence.
FAQs for Medical Legal Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a medical legal expert witness?
A medical legal expert witness is a qualified doctor who explains medical facts and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex medical issues.
What case types can a medical-legal expert witness assist with?
A medical-legal expert witness assists with personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, disability claims, elder abuse, and insurance dispute cases.
How can a medical legal expert witness strengthen causation analysis in my case strategy?
A medical legal expert witness strengthens causation analysis by linking medical facts to the alleged event, clarifying mechanisms of injury, and providing credible, court-ready opinions.
What specific medical legal expert witness qualifications should I evaluate before retention?
Evaluate a medical legal expert witness’s board certification, clinical experience, specialty match to the case, prior testimony history, publications, and credibility in court.
How does a medical legal expert witness prepare for deposition testimony in complex matters?
A medical legal expert witness prepares for deposition testimony in complex matters by thoroughly reviewing records, clarifying opinions, and aligning medical findings with legal issues.
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