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See more Medical Malpractice Expert WitnessesThis highly qualified legal malpractice expert has 25+ years experience as an attorney. This expert earned his BS at the Cornell University and his JD at UCLA. He worked as an associate for several law firms in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, California where he gained valuable experience as a civil litigator, trial attorney, and appellate lawyer. In 1995, this expert was admitted to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia; and he relocated his practice to Germantown, Maryland. His innovative litigation tactics and skills garnered attention from the Washington Post, Montgomery Journal, and Montgomery Gazette as well as many local television and radio stations.
Attorney, A solo practice in MD
Juris Doctor (JD), UCLA School of Law
Germantown,
Maryland
This highly qualified attorney has 35+ years of experience. He earned his BA from the University of Maryland and JD from The John Marshall Law School of Chicago, Illinois. After graduation he served as an Attorney-Advisor to Esther Peterson, President Carter's Special Assistant for Consumer Affairs where he initiated the interagency litigation project, establishing a consumer presence in Administrative cases across the government. Thereafter, he served as General Counsel to the District of Columbia Office of Consumer Protection where he was instrumental in closing down illegal auto repair shops, forcing thousands of dollars in refunds from Holiday Spa, and establishing the D.C. Lemon Law. After leaving prestigious government positions, he served as one of the first Commissioners of the District of Columbia Lemon Board. This expert's private law practice evolved into a more locally based private legal practice with a focus on medical malpractice, personal, injury, and professional negligence. He has represented a number of consumers in legal malpractice actions against their former lawyers when it appears that the lawyers' violation of the standard of care led to adverse results. This expert has appeared before several state and federal courts. He has also been identified in federal and state courts as an expert in legal procedure.
Solo Practitioner, His own firm in MD/DC
Juris Doctor (JD), The John Marshall Law School
Columbia,
Maryland
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What Can a Medical Malpractice Expert Witness Opine On?
Standard of Care Evaluation
Assessing adherence to medical guidelines.
Informed Consent Review
Examining consent procedures and documentation.
Medical Records Analysis
Reviewing patient records for discrepancies.
Expert Medical Opinion Formation
Formulating expert insights on medical cases.
Negligence Assessment
Determining if care fell below standards.
Causation Analysis
Linking actions to patient outcomes.
FAQs for Medical Malpractice Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a medical malpractice expert witness in a legal case?
A medical malpractice expert witness provides objective, evidence-based opinions on standard of care, causation, and damages in medical negligence cases.
What types of cases can a medical malpractice expert witness handle?
They can handle cases involving surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication errors, birth injuries, and other forms of healthcare negligence.
How does an expert witness in medical malpractice help establish the standard of care?
The expert uses their extensive knowledge and experience to define what a competent healthcare provider would have done under similar circumstances.
Are there subspecialties within the field of medical malpractice expert witnessing?
Yes. Experts may specialize in specific areas like pediatric malpractice, surgical malpractice, or psychiatric malpractice.
Why is it important to hire a medical malpractice expert witness with experience in the specific area of medicine related to my case?
An expert with relevant specialty experience can provide more accurate and credible testimony about the standard of care and whether it was breached.
How does Expert Institute select its Medical Malpractice expert witnesses?
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