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Vocational expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including employment law, personal injury cases, disability claims, workers' compensation, and divorce proceedings. Some of the most common specialties of vocational expert witnesses also include labor market analysis, earning capacity assessment, job placement, career counseling, and rehabilitation services. They can opine on the effects of workplace injuries, long-term unemployment, disability accommodations, loss of earning potential, and vocational rehabilitation needs.

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Ms Susan J. ChaseView profile

ID: 7412693

Ms. Susan Chase, MA, CRC

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Massachusetts

Ms. Susan J. Chase has 31 years of experience in Vocational Evaluation and Rehabilitation. She earned her BA in English from Framingham State University and her MA in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Assumption University. Today, this expert is certified as a Rehabilitation Counselor through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. Formerly, this expert served a...

Vocational Rehabilitation Expert WitnessView profile

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Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness

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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...

Mr Edward Lee BennettView profile

ID: 105811

Mr. Edward Bennett, MA, CRC, CLCP, CDMS

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California

Mr. Edward L. Bennett has 47 years of experience in Vocational Rehabilitation and Life Care Planning. He earned his AS in Liberal Arts and History from Monroe Community College and both his BS and MA in Vocational Rehabilitation from the University of Northern Colorado. Today, this expert is a Certified Life Care Planner through the International Commission on Health Care Certification, a...

Life Care Planning and Vocational Evaluation Expert WitnessView profile

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Life Care Planning and Vocational Evaluation Expert Witness

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Michigan

This certified life care planner and vocational evaluator has decades of experience in economic damages evaluation. He received specialized training in the economics of personal injury and work capacity evaluation, and he serves as a reviewer for The Earnings Analyst and the Journal of Forensic Vocationology. He has published numerous articles on life care planning and vocational and...

Ms Kacy Lingenfelter TurnerView profile

ID: 700459

Ms. Kacy Turner, MS, CRC, CVE, CLCP

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Texas

Ms. Kacy L. Turner has 33 years of experience in Life Care Planning and Rehabilitation Counseling. She earned her BS in Recreation Management and her MS in Rehabilitation Counseling from West Virginia University. Today, this expert is a Certified Vocational Evaluator and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. She is also a Certified...

Life Care Planning and Vocational Services Expert WitnessView profile

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Life Care Planning and Vocational Services Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert is a qualified health and human service professional who serves as a Health & Rehabilitation Consultant in Texas. He has worked in the medical, vocational, legal and rehabilitation industry since 2002, and is a Certified Life Care Planner. The expert specializes in employment, vocational, and rehabilitation services; his work includes counseling, family violence education, litigation...

Ms Erin Melissa O'CallaghanView profile

ID: 284254

Ms. Erin O'Callaghan, MA, JD, CRC, NCC

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Michigan

Ms. Erin O'Callaghan has 20 years of experience in Life Care Planning and Vocational Rehabilitation. She earned her BS in Psychology and Political Science from Western Michigan University, her MA in Counseling from Oakland University, and her JD from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Today, this expert is certified as a Life Care Planner by the International Commission on Health Care...

Vocational Rehabilitation Expert WitnessView profile

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Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness

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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...

Ms Joanne Pamela LathamView profile

ID: 676603

Ms. Joanne Latham, CRC, CCM, ABVE/D, CLCP

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California

Ms. Joanne P. Latham has 38 years of experience in the fields of Life Care Planning and Marriage and Family Therapy. She earned her BS in Psychology from the University of Toronto and an MA in Counseling Psychology from the Adler Graduate Professional School. Today this expert is a Certified Case Manager, Certified Life Care Planner, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Diplomate of the...

Life Care Planning and Vocational Rehabilitation Expert WitnessView profile

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Life Care Planning and Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness

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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.

Dr Bruce Steven GrowickView profile

ID: 5806767

Dr. Bruce Growick, PhD, CRC

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Ohio

Dr. Bruce S. Growick has over 42 years of experience in the fields of Psychology and Forensic Analysis with a specialization in Rehabilitation and Workers' Compensation. He earned his BS in Psychology from City College of New York, his MA in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College - Columbia University, and his PhD in Rehabilitation Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison....

Etiquette Expert WitnessView profile

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Etiquette Expert Witness

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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...

Ms Patricia EnriquezView profile

ID: 19813

Ms. Patricia Enriquez, MA

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New York

Ms. Patricia Enriquez has 29 years of experience in Vocational Evaluation and Rehabilitation. She earned her BA in Psychology from Stony Brook University and her MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Formerly, this expert served as a Quality Reviewer and Consultant with MedReview Inc. She is currently the Director of Project...

Recreational Vehicles Expert WitnessView profile

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Recreational Vehicles Expert Witness

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Arizona

This expert has 27+ years of experience in specialty vehicle engineering and design. Currently, he works as the Manager of the Vehicle Engineering Group for a large scientific advisory company. The expert earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and has authored multiple publications in his field. Previously, he was the Director of Engineering for Capacity Trucks and the...

Dr Daniel A. WolsteinView profile

ID: 74281

Dr. Daniel Wolstein, PhD, CRC, CLCP, ABVE/D

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New Jersey

Dr. Daniel A. Wolstein has 18 years of experience in the fields of Vocational Evaluation Rehabilitation and Life Care Planning. He earned his BA in Psychology from Ramapo College of New Jersey, his MS in Rehabilitation Counseling from Rutgers University, and his PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling and Administration from the East Carolina University Graduate School. Today, this expert is a...

Engineering Vocational Evaluation Expert WitnessView profile

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Engineering Vocational Evaluation Expert Witness

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Louisiana

This highly qualified expert has 25 years of experience with vocational consulting. After receiving his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University, this expert went on to receive his master's in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Alabama. He then completed an additional master's and post-doctorate in Educational Psychology from Texas A & M University. This...

Ms Gretchen Ann BakkensonView profile

ID: 60294

Ms. Gretchen Bakkenson, MA, CRC, CLCP

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Arizona

Ms. Gretchen A. Bakkerson has 35 years of experience in Vocational Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Life Care Planning. She earned both her BS in Dietetics and her MA in Educational Psychology and Counseling from Northern Arizona University. Today, this expert is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification, and a Certified Life Care...

Vocational and Life Care Planning Expert WitnessView profile

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Vocational and Life Care Planning Expert Witness

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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...

Dr Jane Deitch MattsonView profile

ID: 124659

Dr. Jane Mattson, PhD, CLCP

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New York

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Connecticut

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...

Vocational Testing and Earning Capacity Assessment Expert WitnessView profile

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Vocational Testing and Earning Capacity Assessment Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert specializes in vocational testing and earning capacity assessments. He earned his BA from the University of Utrecht and his MA from Webster University before serving as a marketing coordinator and sales representative at 3M. After 3M, he began his career in consulting and worked for the United Marketing Group as a business and economic consultant. This expert is active in his field as...

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Vocational Expert Witness FAQs

A vocational expert witness is a professional who provides insights on employment issues, wage loss, employability, and job market analysis in legal cases.

They typically handle personal injury, wrongful termination, divorce, discrimination, and disability cases where earning capacity or job opportunities are in question.

Yes. Some vocational experts specialize in specific industries or fields such as healthcare, technology, construction, or education.

In personal injury cases, they can assess the plaintiff's ability to work post-injury and estimate potential future earnings loss.

They can provide an objective assessment of the claimant's employability and potential wage loss due to alleged wrongful termination.

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