EXPERT WITNESS SPECIALTY INDEX

Vocational Expert Witnesses

Vocational expert witnesses specialize in vocational evaluation, vocational rehabilitation, occupational counseling, and labor evaluation services for persons filing disability claims. Vocational experts also provide litigation support and expert witness testimony for worker’s compensation claims and disability claims following catastrophic injuries. Vocational rehabilitation expert witnesses also educate patients about their rights, including disability benefits, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

In personal injury lawsuits involving disability claims and associated disability benefits, a vocational expert witness’s testimony could cover several topics. For example, a vocational expert’s testimony could include an assessment of a person’s skills, re-training potential, motivation, and financial needs. A vocational expert testifies to any standardized diagnostic testing they’ve conducted on the disability claimant. A vocational expert witness may include recommendations for future rehabilitation counseling, life care planning, and workplace accommodations.

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Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness | New JerseyView profile

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Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness | New Jersey

This highly-qualified expert earned his BS in counseling and human services as well as his MS in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Scranton. He is both a licensed and certified rehabilitation counselor and a certified life care planner. This expert is a member of multiple professional organizations including the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and the...

Life Care Planning Expert Witness | LouisianaView profile

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Life Care Planning Expert Witness | Louisiana

This expert is a licensed psychologist, licensed rehabilitation counselor, and certified life care planner, whose areas of expertise include chronic pain management, physical rehabilitation, residual earning capacity analysis, the assessment of future medical needs, and life care planning. He earned his BA in psychology from Colgate University and his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Psychology...

Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness | TexasView profile

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Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness | Texas

This expert is a vocational specialist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor who has provided vocational evaluation, occupational counseling, and labor market evaluation services for the severely disabled since 2009. Her professional career includes work with work with several career services and therapy groups. Her professional associations include the International Association of...

Life Care Planning and Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness | ColoradoView profile

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Life Care Planning and Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness | Colorado

This certified life care planner and rehabilitation counselor has been in active practice since 2002, before which she served as a behavioral therapist. A member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, she earned her BA in Psychology from Western State College of Colorado and her MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado.

Etiquette Expert Witness | CaliforniaView profile

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Etiquette Expert Witness | California

This expert has over 20 years of experience working as an etiquette consultant. She frequently appears on television and radio programs nationwide and serves as a source for numerous high profile publications such as Forbes and Business Insider. She has authored multiple publications on topics relating to her field, and has published a book on workplace etiquette. She was trained and certified...

Vocational and Life Care Planning Expert Witness | AlabamaView profile

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Vocational and Life Care Planning Expert Witness | Alabama

This expert has 40+ years of experience providing vocational evaluations for adults and children alike. His four part process includes a medical record review, standardized diagnostic vocational interview, vocational testing and labor market research. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling at Penn State University and pursued extensive postgraduate training at...

Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning, & Worker’s Compensation Expert Witness | LouisianaView profile

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Vocational Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning, & Worker’s Compensation Expert Witness | Louisiana

This highly qualified vocational expert has nearly 20 years of professional experience. She completed her BA in psychology at the University of Mississippi and her MEd in Mental Health Services at the University of New Orleans. She is a certified life care planner with an additional certification in life care planning and catastrophic case management. Additionally, this expert is a licensed...

Vocational Assessment Expert Witness | British ColumbiaView profile

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Vocational Assessment Expert Witness | British Columbia

This expert has over 10 years of experience performing vocational assessments as a vocational rehabilitation counselor. Her practice focuses on vocational evaluation, job skills training, return-to-work coordination, job coaching, and labor market research. She completed her BA in psychology from the University of British Columbia and earned a MA in industrial and organizational psychology from...

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...

J Harold Berberick, EdDView profile

ID: 76212

Dr. J Harold Berberick, EdD

Dr. J. Harold Berberick has 39 years of experience in Healthcare Management. He earned his BA in Sociology from Regis University, his MA in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado, and then his EdD in Organizational Leadership and Public Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Executive Director at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and...

Stacey Raquel Helvin, BSN, CRRN, PHN, RNView profile

ID: 76958

Ms. Stacey Raquel Helvin, BSN, CRRN, PHN, RN

Ms. Stacey R. Helvin has 37 years of experience in Life Care Planning and Nursing with expertise in Pediatrics. She earned her BSN from California State University Dominguez Hills and her AA in Nursing from Cerritos College. Today, this expert is certified as a Rehabilitation Registered Nurse by Rehabilitation Nursing Certification Board and is licensed as a Registered Nurse and Public Health...

Mark Remas, ABVE/D, CRC, MAView profile

ID: 113188

Mr. Mark Remas, ABVE/D, CRC, MA

Mr. Mark Remas has 41 years of experience in Vocational Evaluation & Rehabilitation. He earned his BA in Physical Education and his MA in Guidance and Counseling, Educational Psychology from California State University, Northridge. Today, this expert is certified as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselors Certification and a Diplomate by the American...

Jane Deitch Mattson, CLCP, PhDView profile

ID: 124659

Dr. Jane Deitch Mattson, CLCP, PhD

Dr. Jane Mattson has over 46 years of experience in the fields of Life Care Planning and Mental Health Counselling. She earned her BS in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and her Ph.D. in Health Policy from Heller School - Brandeis University. Today, this expert is certified as a Life Care Planner by the International Commission on Health...

Maria Ann Babinetz, CCM, CRC, LCP, MSView profile

ID: 126380

Ms. Maria Ann Babinetz, CCM, CRC, LCP, MS

Ms. Maria A. Babinetz has over 32 years of experience in the field of Vocational Evaluation and Rehabilitation. She earned her BS in Individual and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University and her MS in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Scranton. Today, this expert is certified as a Vocational Expert-Diplomate by the American Board of Vocational Experts, a Rehabilitation...

George Allen Barrett, CRC, CVE, MBA, MSRCView profile

ID: 136686

Mr. George Allen Barrett, CRC, CVE, MBA, MSRC

Mr. George A. Barrett has 25 years of experience in the field of Forensic Economics. He earned his BA in Economics from West Virginia State University, his MBA with an emphasis in Economics and Finance from Marshall University, and his MSRC from West Virginia University. Today, this expert is a Certified Vocational Evaluator and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor through the Commission on...

Kathy M Denson, CFE, CFF, CPAView profile

ID: 138200

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....

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