Psychology Expert Witnesses in Kentucky

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Psychology expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including civil, criminal, employment, and family law. Some of the most common specialties include forensic psychology, clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and child psychology. They can opine on the effects of trauma, mental illness, cognitive impairment, competency, and psychological damages.

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Average Psychology Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$375/hr

Review Fee

$450/hr

Deposition Fee

$500/hr

Court Fee

  1. Psychology & Life Care Planning Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr

    Over 30 years experience. Has served on multiple medical school faculties, worked on-staff, in administrative roles and as a consultant to numerous programs and facilities. Current interests include life care planning, rehabilitation for neurological, psychiatric, medical and intellectual impairments; complex cases; behavior analysis; outcomes research; staff training; and program development. Works with diverse ages, ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics across a wide range of facility and community venues. Has published and lectured widely, is the recipient of numerous public and private grants and serves on professional association and journal editorial boards.

    Clinical Psychologist, A private practice in VA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Florida State University

    Richmond,

    Virginia

  2. Human Factors Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $530/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $530/hr
    Court Fee
    $530/hr

    This expert consults on all aspects of human factors, applied human performance, ergonomics, and safety. Areas of particular expertise include: human-machine interface design and evaluation, human capabilities and limitations in applied environments, instructions and warning, perception/vision/visibility, the evaluation of equipment and structures from a human use standpoint, and safety-related issues in general. He is recognized as an expert in operator-vehicle interaction, and is a Certified Human Factors Professional. He has published more than 50 technical papers dealing with various issues relating to applied human performance and accident investigation.

    Principal Consultant, A private firm in IL

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Michigan

    Oswego,

    Illinois

  3. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $800/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $800/hr
    Court Fee
    $800/hr

    This expert specializes in child & adolescent psychoanalysis and psychiatry. He earned his MD from Washington University School of Medicine and completed fellowship training in child psychiatry at the University of Chicago. He has authored more than 120 publications in the child psychiatry and psychiatry, and has participated in more than 75 invited lectures. He is currently a clinical professor of psychiatry at a top university medical center and maintains a private psychiatry and child psychiatry practice as well.

    Supervising Analyst, A Psychiatry Institute in IL

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Washington University School of Medicine

    Chicago,

    Illinois

  4. Addiction Psychiatry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    Deposition Fee
    Court Fee

    This qualified expert of Addiction Psychiatry completed his undergrad and MD in Canada at the McGill University. He completed his post-doc Residency and Fellowship in Psychiatry and Pharmacology in Canada at the University of Toronto. He is Board Certified in the US in Psychiatry & Neurology and in Addiction Psychiatry. He is a member of multiple Addiction Psychiatry Medical Associations and has published 200+ Publications on Addiction Psychiatry Research. He is currently a Professor of Psychiatry at a Top Medical University, the Director of a Top University's Addiction Center, and is the Chief Psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director at a Top University Hospital.

    Professor, A prestigious TN medical school

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), McGill University

    Nashville,

    Tennessee

  5. Psychology & Counseling Expert Witness

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

    This expert is a licensed psychologist and has had extensive experience in Interpersonal Relationships, Trauma, and Marriage and Family situations. He earned an MS and PhD from the University of Kansas and the University of Nebraska, respectively. He has worked in numerous clinical settings with patients of all age groups and has presented on a wide variety of topics in his field.

    Owner, Psychologist, A private practice in MO

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Nebraska

    Springfield,

    Missouri

  6. Neuropharmacology & Toxicology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $400/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    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

  7. Psychiatry Expert Witness

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

    This multiple board certified forensic psychiatrist has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, predominantly specializing in Addictions, PTSD and Sleep Medicine. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has held top teaching and clinical positions at Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine. Currently, he is the President of a psychiatric private practice association in Virginia, and a Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at a university medical center in Richmond, Virginia.

    Professor, A major VA university medical school

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Madras, India

    Richmond,

    Virginia

  8. Psychiatry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $600/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr
    Court Fee
    $600/hr

    This highly qualified, well-published and fellowship trained expert earned his BS from Xavier University and his MD from Ohio State College of Medicine. After completing his psychiatry residency, he went on to train under a prestigious fellowship at The National Institute of Mental Health. As a board certified psychiatrist, this expert has been a crucial member of his field as an author of over 95 journal articles and book chapters. In addition, he is a prominent member of his field as a Distinguished Life Fellow of The American Psychiatric Association. He has devoted much of his clinical and research work to the study of Bipolar Disorder. Formerly, he served as Co-Director of the Bipolar Disorder Early Intervention Clinic in Cleveland and was also President of University Behavioral Health Care in Ohio. Currently, he serves as Professor of Psychiatry as well as Director of The Mood Disorders Program at a top tier university medical center. In addition, he remains active in the research and treatment of Bipolar Disorder as Co-Director of a Bipolar Interventions Center in Ohio.

    Director, A Top-Tier University Medical Center

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Ohio State University College of Medicine

    Shaker Heights,

    Ohio

  9. Neuropsychiatry Geriatric & Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    This qualified geriatric psychiatrist holds a Ph.D and M.S. in addition to his M.D. degree and is a member of such prestigious professional societies as the American Association of Clinical Research Professionals. He is highly published in his field and is involved with several grant funded research projects. He currently holds high ranking clinical and administrative position in geriatric psychiatry.

    Medical Director, A Major Medical School in OH

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Case Western Reserve University

    Cleveland,

    Ohio

  10. Psychology & Suicide Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $600/hr
    Court Fee
    $700/hr

    This expert’s areas of interest and specialization include anxiety, depression, suicide, and the personality disorders. He has published empirical studies, theoretical papers, and treatment guidelines for these problems. His approach to treatment primarily relies on cognitive-behavioral strategies with a special emphasis on the Socratic method. He is actively involved in research on risk factors for and treatment of depression and suicide. His research tries to identify cognitive and social factors that are related to depression onset, recovery, and treatment. Much of his research strives to improve our understanding of suicide risk and suicide prevention.

    Director, A university in OH

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The Ohio State University

    Cleveland,

    Ohio

  11. Psychiatry (Trauma/Chronic Pain) Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    With over 20 years of experience as both a psychiatrist and a medical consultant, this expert remains very active in the field of psychiatry through his position as an attending psychiatrist and his various volunteer activities. He is a recognized psychiatrist with a multitude of awards and professional appointments. Finally, he is a certified member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with concentrations in Forensic, General, and Addiction Psychiatry.

    Psychiatrist, Private Practice

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Northwestern University Medical School

    Chicago,

    Illinois

  12. Practice Manager & Health Informatics Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $475/hr

    This highly qualified expert earned her BS and MS from The Ohio State University. She has been in the health informatics field for over three decades and has extensive experience with clinical informatics and pharmacy operations. Formerly, she was Associate Director of The Department of Pharmacy at Ohio State and also served as Practice Manager for Allscripts (an EMR database). Currently, she is an Independent Healthcare Consultant in the Ohio area.

    Consultant, An independent electronic healthcare records consultancy in OH

    Master of Science (MS), Ohio State University

    Westerville,

    Ohio

  13. Pharmaceuticals Expert Witness

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

    This extremely qualified clinical expert is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, patient advocate, and expert in patient adherence with medications and the development of multi-component patient education programs that increase patient adherence from worldwide clinical trials through product launch through post-marketing stages and increase patient safety. She has expertise in the translation of complicated medical terminology into language the average consumer will understand, integration of behavior modification and design, working with medical teams to provide documentation required for FDA approval process, and developing health professional’s tools for patient counseling to ensure that the patient education materials are used correctly. She also has expertise in working with medical device companies and packaging companies to ensure that it will be easy for patients to understand the “how to use” instructions and use the products correctly. She received her BSP degree and completed her residency training in hospital pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan before receiving her Pharm.D. degree from the University of Cincinnati. She is a founding member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, a former member of the Board of Directors and Chairperson of the Business Council at the National Council on Patient Information and Education, and is active in many professional and consumer organizations, including the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies. She has published 150+ peer-reviewed journal articles on patient education and adherence and serves as a reviewer for the American Pharmacists Association. She is the author of 23 books on how to use medications safety for health professionals and consumers. She has appeared on many radio and television shows to help consumers learn how to take their medications correctly. She is also the former director of clinical affairs at the American Pharmacists Association, which honored her with its Foundation Pinnacle Award for her outstanding leadership. Additionally, she is the former coordinator of the ambulatory patient pharmacy at Sunnybrook Medical Center and a former associate professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of Toronto. Currently, she is the CEO of a major patient education company that develops information to help patients understand how to manage their medications, medical devices and therapies correctly, consults with pharmaceutical companies on how to promote patient understanding and patient safety, develops multi-component patient education programs requiring FDA approval, and develops patient education programs for world-wide clinical trials to increase patient adherence so that the approved FDA dosage is more accurate and thus safer.

    CEO, Major Patient Education Company

    Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), University of Cincinnati

    Mclean,

    Virginia

  14. Pharmacology & Toxicology Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $375/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $450/hr

    This clinical development and regulatory expert has an M.S and Ph.D. in Pharmacology & Toxicology from West Virginia University. A member of the American Society of Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, he has extensive product development experience in the pharmaceutical field. The expert spent his early career in clinical research roles, including a position as the Director of Clinical Research Operations for Univax Biologics. He has since founded/run a biotech development business and acts as both a Professor and Consultant in his field.

    Contract Medical Writer, OH

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), West Virginia University

    Cincinnati,

    Ohio

  15. Forensic Psychiatry Expert Witness

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

    This qualified forensic psychiatry expert received her BS in human biology from Michigan State University before earning her MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She then completed a residency in adult psychiatry at the University of Michigan Health System and a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a licensed physician in the states of Ohio and Michigan. This expert has been published five times and is a member of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. She currently serves as a forensic psychiatrist at an Ohio psychiatric facility, a staff psychiatrist at a major non-profit medical complex, and as an assistant professor of psychiatry at a top medical school in Ohio.

    Clinical Assistant Professor, a university in NC

    Doctor of Medicine (MD), Wayne State University School of Medicine

    Matthews,

    Ohio

  16. Clinical Psychiatry Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has over 15 years of experience as a clinical psychiatrist and has experience in areas such as sexual harassment in the workplace, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, workplace issues and accommodations, and EEO complaints. He received his BA in psychology from the University of Albany before earning his MA in education psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his PhD from the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology. After earning his doctorate, he subsequently completed an internship with the Albany Psychology Internship Consortium. He has formerly served as a respite counselor at Children's House Incorporated, a case manager at Creedmor Hospital, and a professor of psychology at Alamance Community College. In a clinical capacity, he has served as a clinical psychologist at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, a health psychologist in the Defense & Veterans Brain Injury Center at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and a clinical psychologist in the inpatient and co-occurring partial hospitalization unit at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. Currently, this expert serves as a psychologist at a private practice in Virginia.

    Psychologist, A private practice in Virginia

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology

    Vienna,

    Virginia

  17. Clinical & Forensic Psychology Expert Witness

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

    This qualified expert is located in Tennessee where she obtained her BA and MS in psychology at the University of Memphis. She went on to complete a PhD in clinical psychology at the university. She is a licensed psychologist and professional counselor. Previously, this expert held various roles in her field, including a research assistant in various labs at both University of Memphis and Memphis Veterans Affairs, a graduate clinician at Memphis Federal Correctional Institution, Memphis Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Behavioral Science Consulting, and the psychological services center at the University of Memphis. She also served as a graduate forensic clinician at the private practice of Dr. Neil Aronov, as an intern at the federal correctional complex in the bureau of prisons, and as a licensed psychologist of clinical and forensic psychology at the Medical Psychiatric Associates. Currently, she serves as a clinical supervisor at the psychological services center at a university in Tennessee and as a licensed psychologist and health service provider in clinical and forensic psychology at her own private practice.

    Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider, a private practice in TN

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Memphis

    Memphis,

    Tennessee

  18. 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

What Can a Psychology Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Psychology Expert Witnesses

What is a psychology expert witness?

A psychology expert witness is a licensed psychologist who provides specialized mental health opinions in legal cases. They assist by evaluating records, conducting assessments, testifying in court, and clarifying psychological issues.

What types of cases may require the expertise of a psychology expert witness?

A psychology expert witness handles criminal responsibility, competency, personal injury, PTSD, trauma, child custody, abuse, workplace harassment, discrimination, and malpractice cases.

How can a psychology expert witness assist in evaluating a defendant’s competency to stand trial?

A psychology expert witness evaluates mental state, understanding of legal proceedings, and ability to assist counsel to determine a defendant’s competency to stand trial.

What qualifications should attorneys look for when retaining a psychology expert witness?

Attorneys should retain a psychology expert witness with a doctoral degree, relevant clinical or forensic experience, board certification, licensure, and prior testimony experience.

How does a psychology expert witness assess the reliability of eyewitness testimony?

A psychology expert witness assesses eyewitness reliability by examining memory processes, lineup procedures, stress, bias, suggestibility, and consistency with other case evidence.

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