35 Behavior Analysis Expert Witnesses Found
Results Sorted Below by State
Amy E Du Beau, PhD, MS, BS
Matanuska Forensic Science LLC
Anchorage, Alaska
Neurophysiology, Forensic Science
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Neuroscience, Psychoactive drugs, Traumatic brain injury, Violent behavior, Alcohol blackout, Consciousness, Altered states of consciousness, Memory, Criminality, Intentionality, Crime scene, Neuropsychology, Sleep, Victimology, Bloodstain pattern analysis, Homicide, Suicide, Violent crime
...Neuroscience investigates all aspects of the brain’s functionality, inclusive of neurochemical and anatomical processes that underlie behavior, perception, cognition, mentation and consciousness.
Dr Du Beau’s neuroscientific expertise includes altered states of consciousness and sleep, alcohol blackout, psychoactive drugs, traumatic brain injury, memory processes, intentionality, violence and criminality.
For contrast, psychologists and psychiatrists are clinicians who are principally focused on the mental state of any given patient, diagnostics and establishing a therapeutic relationship. Conversely, neuroscience uses an analytical approach to understanding how the brain works.
Dr Du Beau’s doctoral research at the prestigious University of Glasgow (Scotland, United Kingdom) investigated the neurochemical properties of neural systems using an array of sophisticated laboratory, surgical, microscopy and imaging techniques....
Benjamin M Berschler, DMD
General Dentistry, Standard of Care, Dentrix
Downtown Phoenix Dental Consultants LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
Dentist, Investigation
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Dentist, Standard of Care, Dental Investigation, IMEs, Implants, Office Construction & Equipment, Digital Impression Imaging, Infections, Crowns & Bridges, Diagnosis & treatment plan, Veneers, Trauma, Dentrix Software, Ledger & insurance analysis, N2O & Oral Sedatives, Dental employment protocols
...Thirty-eight years of experience in dentistry including: Dental Reconstruction; Dental Employment; Dental Crown & Bridges; Dental Implants; Dental Root Canals; Oral Surgery/Extractions; Orthodontics; Dental bone and gum infections; N2O & Oral Sedatives; Dental Veneers; Dental Standard of Care; Dental Trauma; Dental Reconstruction; Dental Diagnosis; Dental Office Construction, Management, and Equipment; Dental IMEs, Dental Identification; Dental Examination, Dental Digital Imaging and Case Design, failure to diagnosis, failure to treat dental conditions, dental fraud, inadequate treatment, over treatment, inappropriate behaviors of a doctor and/or staff, inadequate clinical practice, inadequate treatment planning, appropriateness of care, and board generated cases due to malpractice settlements or awards. I will provide excellent diagrams, charts, photographs, and videos with supportive narratives for exhibits, legal documents and trials....
Bert Botta
Airline, Corporate Charter, Gen'l Aviation Expert
Botta Aviation Expert, Aviation Writer
Petaluma, California
Aviation & Aerospace, Accident Reconstruction
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Aviation Accidents, Airline, Corporate, General Aviation, Flight Crew, Pilot Error, Flight Training, Airplane Crash, Aviation Safety, InFlight Emergency, FAA, Maintenance Negligence, Crash Investigation, Aircraft Safety, Corporate Jet Accidents, Controlled Flight Into Terrain, Loss of Control
...• Captain Botta assesses and opines on individuals and flight crews in a Corporate, Airline, or General Aviation case that may have
• Involved pilot judgment error, inter-personal conflict, stress, or other “human factor” related issues
• Based on his experience as a former Licensed Professional Counselor
• And as a TWA FAA Designated Check Airman
• TWA/ALPA & NetJets Professional Standards Committee Chairman
• Experience in Aviation Expert Cases involving Aviator Medical Issues and Aircraft Fatal Accidents
• Experience with Rebuttal, Written Reports, and Deposition
General Specialties: Accident Causation, Pilot Judgment, Flight Crew, Flight Safety, General Aviation, Pilot Behavior, Accident Analysis
Education:
• Master's Degree, Counseling Psychology, John F Kennedy University, Orinda, CA, 1984
• BA, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, 1964
Aviation Experience:
• Airline Pilot/Captain at Trans World Airlines (TWA) 1966-1992
• FAA Designated Check Airman, TWA...
Alexandra Clarfield, PhD
Alexandra Clarfield, PhD
Auburn, California
Psychology, Forensic Psychology
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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child Abuse, Cyber bullying, Defamation, Law Enforcement, First Responders, PTSD, Military Mental Health, Psychological Malpractice, Wrongful Termination, Disability Impairment, Immigration Evaluation, Workers Compensation, Workplace harassment, Workplace violence
...I hold experience with successful court testimony and deposition throughout Northern California and am highly proficient at analysis of all elements of data related to a case and identification of other issues that may be relevant to a claim. Attorneys on both sides have expressed appreciation that my reports offer opinions that are thorough but provided succinctly without digression into material that is superfluous.
I am a licensed psychologist with extensive professional experience. In addition to an M.S. in Social Psychology from Vanderbilt University and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University, I completed training in cutting edge treatments for traumatic stress disorders including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. I completed in depth training in mindfulness-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Hakomi....
Diane Cranley
Diane Cranley Consulting
Laguna Niguel, California
Child Abuse, School Safety
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child sexual abuse, sexual assault, molestation, grooming, sexual misconduct, educator misconduct, Title IX sexual harassment, child sexual abuse prevention, best practices, boundary violations, boundary policies, mandated reporter, failure to report, school, after school, sports, reporting
...I can help by:
• Identifying and evaluating valuable discovery materials including an organization’s policies, practices, documentation, and training
• Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your case by comparing those organizational materials to best practices to identify the gaps
• Differentiating the failure of individual mandated reporters versus organizational failures based on that gap analysis and case materials
• Identifying grooming behaviors that are cause for reasonable suspicion and reporting
• Supplying best practices and relevant research to substantiate my opinion as it relates to your case
• Educating the judge and jurors on grooming behaviors and boundaries that intercede with those behaviors as well as overall prevention best practices
Whether you are representing a plaintiff or a defendant, this objective expert analysis is crucial to developing your overall approach, reasonable settlement expectations, and trial strategy....
Adam Goodworth, PhD, PE, ACTAR
Goodworth Biomechanic & Forensic Consulting
Goleta, California
Biomechanics, Automotive
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pregnancy, eye injury, fetus injury, seat belts, slip trip & fall, brain injury, biomechanics, injury, mechanism, airbag, EDR, event data recorder, accident reconstruction, NASS, CDS, CISS, kinesiology, sports
.... & Canada J. (2021) Passenger Behavior and Sitting Positions in Automobiles. Society of Automotive Engineering STAPP Journal, 65:29-48: doi: 10.4271/2021-22-0003
Crane B., Goodworth A.D., Liquori M., Ghosh S., Certo C., McKafferty L. (2016). Multi-disciplinary testing of floor pads on stability, energy absorption, and ease of hospital use for enhanced patient safety. Journal of Patient Safety, 12(3):132-139.
Goodworth A.D., Mellodge P., Peterka R.J. (2014). Stance width changes how sensory feedback is used for multi-segmental balance control. Journal of Neurophysiology, 112:525-542.
Goodworth A.D., Melvill Jones G., Block E.W., Fletcher W.A., Paquette C., Hu B., Horak F.B. (2012) Linear and angular control of circular walking in healthy older adults and patients with cerebellar ataxia. Experimental Brain Research, 219(1): 151-161.
Conference Abstracts & Presentations
Goodworth A.D....
April Gould, Ph.D., M.A., M.P.H
Expert Criminologist - terrorism, hate crimes, DV
Park Dietz & Associates | Threat Assessment Group
Newport Beach, California
Behavioral and Social Sciences, Child Abuse
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terrorism, hate crimes, political violence, intimate partner violence, cults, forensic interviewing, bullying, radicalization, child sexual abuse, risk assessment, child abduction and murder, threat assessment, grievances, domestic violence, mass shootings, school violence, suicide
...Her research has been published in the German Handbook of Terrorism, the Journal of Threat Assessment and Management, the Journal of Qualitative Criminal Justice and Criminology, and Behavioral Sciences and the Law, among others.
Park Dietz, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., commented:
“Before earning her doctorate, April approached me for career guidance at the suggestion of PD&A expert Janet Warren, D.S.W., who gave April her strongest recommendation. Like me, April pursued her interests in criminology and public health. She found that criminology offered her a pathway to study the growing problem of collective violence and extremism, which we expect will be central to significant litigation in the coming decades. As a graduate student, she worked on various projects under my supervision and proved adept at identifying both the significant clues in case files and the significant studies within the cluttered research literature on a host of topics....
Joseph Greenfield, PhD
Digital Forensics Expert and USC Professor
Maryman & Associates
Los Angeles, California
Computers, Information Technology
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Digital Forensics, Computer Forensics, Electronic Evidence, Electronic Discovery, eDiscovery, Email Analysis, Mobile, Computers, Cybersecurity, Cyber Breach Investigations, Cyber Investigations, Incident Response, DFIR
...He is a renowned computer forensics expert with over 15 years of investigative experience, including cyber breach investigations, employee misconduct, and email recovery and analysis. He has worked over 1000 cases and analyzed over 2000 pieces of digital evidence. His is known for deep forensic analysis while being able to explain technical details to non-technical decision-makers. He has provided expert witness testimony in state, federal, and international legal matters.
Dr. Greenfield is also an Associate Professor of Information Technology Practice at the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California, where he authored the undergraduate programs in both cybersecurity and digital forensics. In 2014, the Ponemon Institute ranked USC as 6th in the nation for “Best Schools for Cybersecurity” and the highest ranked on the West Coast....
Nikhil K Kar, Ph.D., P.E.
Kars' Advanced Materials, Inc.
Anaheim, California
Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering
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Materials Science, Composite Materials, Fractography, Fractures, Weld Failures, Failure Analysis, Product, machinery, and equipment failures
Nikhil’s expertise is in fields of mechanical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, failure analysis, mechanical/materials behavior, laboratory testing, contamination analysis and equipment function to determine cause(s) of failure. He is involved in various consulting projects including implant failures, product failures, automotive component failures and patent infringement matters. When time permits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses for the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California as an adjunct assistant professor of engineering practice. He has qualified as an expert witness in both State and Federal Court.
Kenneth Nemire, PhD, CPE
HFE Consulting, LLC
Campbell, California
Human Factors, Warnings & Labels
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Products Liability, Slip Trip & Fall, Vehicle Accidents, Auto Accidents, Perception/Reaction Analysis, Driver Behavior, Distracted Driving, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian/Bicycle Accidents, Night Vision and Lighting, Retail Safety, Workplace Safety
...Human factors/ergonomics specialties include: Driver perception & behavior; Pedestrian perception & behavior; Perception response time; Night vision; Lighting, visibility & conspicuity; Slip, trip, misstep & fall (including falls from heights such as ladders & platforms); Product design & liability (including medical, consumer, industrial, agricultural); Human-machine interaction; Control/display layout; Warnings, signs & instructions. PhD in Experimental Psychology, Certified Professional Ergonomist, Certified XL Tribometrist, and OSHA authorized to teach 10 and 30 hr. courses in General Industry Safety. Designed and conducted human factors research projects for NASA, Department of Defense and other federal agencies: and for corporations such as Apple and Sun Microsystems (now acquired by Oracle). Active member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. Author of over 50 peer-reviewed articles for professional journals such as Human Factors....
Zal Phiroz, PhD
Supply Chain, Q/A, Manufacturing, Project Testing
Harvard University, University of California
San Diego, California
Products Liability, Manufacturing
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Business Operations, Personal Injury, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Product Safety, Product Liability, Product Design, Quality Control, Distribution, Logistics, Safety Testing, Product Recall, Procurement, Packaging, Operations, Labeling, Industry Standards, Best Practices, Warehouse, Inventory
...Phiroz holds faculty appointments at University of California, San Deigo, and Michigan State University - all focused on Supply Chain Analytics and Operations at the retail, warehouse, wholesaler level; liability as a result of supplier / manufacturing / warehouse / distribution shortcomings, 3PL and consumer behavior. In 2023 he was appointed as a Faculty Inclusive Fellow at Harvard University.
From a litigation perspective, Dr. Phiroz has opined on numerous cases as an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense, at various levels of federal and state court. He has an established record of testifying at deposition, trial, arbitration, and has worked on several major cases involving notable parties (e.g. Pfizer, 3M, Home Depot etc.).
The following are some examples of supply chain cases involving personal injury, product design, product liability, quality control, product recall, distribution, packaging and logistics in which Dr....
Joseph Quinn, M.S., P.E.
Materials FACT
Los Angeles, California
Failure Analysis, Metallurgy
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Automobile, Aviation & Aerospace, Motorcycle, Appliance, Engineering, Construction, Construction Defects, Corrosion, Maritime, Equipment & Machinery, Mining, Bicycles, Transportation, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Plumbing, Products Liability, Fire, Electricity, Pipe
...He has provided over 1,000 Failure Analysis investigations on metallic and non-metallic (glass, plastic, rubber, and composite) materials or products.
Mr. Quinn provides metallurgical and materials consultation, expert witness testimony, and forensic failure analysis for civil litigation with retentions by defendants and plaintiffs. He has received awards in the International Metallographic Contest and has conducted several presentations on metallurgical engineering and failure analysis subjects at universities, ASM meetings, and industry events. He is President of the National Society of Professional Engineers in California (NSPE-CA) and is active in several technical societies.
He has taught metallurgical engineering course topics in Principals and Applications of Steel Alloy Design at the University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering....
Helena Huckabee, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Emerge
Centennial, Colorado
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trauma, Developmental Disability, Intellectual Disability, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, PTSD, Posttraumatic Stress, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorder, neurodevelopmental disorders, Colorado, California, Nevada, Florida, Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC)
I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, Doctoral (BCBA-D). I have trained and worked in the field for over 30 years. I am founder and president of Emerge, which is a private practice clinic focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions with a specialty in serving those with autism, neurodevelopmental disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders.
I am board certified in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a licensed psychologist in Colorado, Nevada and Florida. I also have an Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC), authorizing me to practice in 33 States (see https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap for details). In addition to my credentials outlined above, I received additional post-graduate training in Pivotal Response Treatment at University of California Santa Barbara and in ABA at University of North Texas....
Michael Wagner, MBA, CAFM, CSP, ASM, ASCA-C
Snow and Ice Removal - Fleet Safety Expert Witness
ExBet Advising, LLC
Parker, Colorado
Slip Trip & Fall, Premises Liability
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Snow and Ice Management, Snow Removal, Snow Removal Contract, Property Management, Operations Management, Snowplow, ice control, slip and fall, slip and fall injury, contract performance, service performance, Premises Liability, fleet management, fleet safety, wrongful death, duty of care, Trucking
...In the professional and industry of fleet management, Michael Wagner has worked in leadership capacities that are responsible for fleet analysis, driver and operator training, risk exposure, fleet safety management, employee training, insurance claims processing, insurance partnerships with brokers and carriers, and developing fleet policies and procedures for organizations. Part of the fleet management responsibilities include monitoring driver behavior and assessing fleet risk, analyzing GPS and telematics data to influence decision-making, coaching, following disciplinary processes to improve behavior, and leading shop management and fleet maintenance programs. In addition to these responsibilities, Michael Wagner has extensive experience in reviewing fleet accidents and collisions, investigating and reporting incidents, and utilizing root-cause analyses to determine potential consequences and outcomes....
Shem Malmquist, FRAeS
Malmquist System Safety, LLC
Melbourne, Florida
Aviation & Aerospace, Accident Reconstruction
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System Safety, Safety Analysis. highway, rail, marine, Airlines, Human Factors, Weather Radar, Microburst, Downburst, Windshear, International airline operations, airline safety, complex system analysis
...Malmquist has specialized in applying system theoretic analysis in major trials. These methods, developed by MIT researchers, provide a solid, traceable, foundation for understanding and explaining accidents involving complex systems. This goes far beyond just opinion as the basis of the analysis can be shown to be complete, rather than ad hoc. Malmquist is a visiting instructor at the Florida Institute of Technology and an active current B-777 captain. In addition to being an international pilot for the bulk of the last 37 years, he has taught aerobatics and instructed in a variety of both general aviation and transport aircraft. Captain Malmquist has published numerous technical and academic articles stemming from his work on flight safety and accident investigation....
James F Pastor, PhD, JD, CPP
Public Safety & Security Expert
SecureLaw LLC
Naples, Florida
Security, Premises Liability
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Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Policies & Use of Force, Security Technology & Monitoring, Church Security, Search & Seizure
...With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, Dr. Pastor has a nuanced understanding of how policies shape incentives and influence human behavior. This academic insight, combined with his practical experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liability, making him a sought-after advisor for corporations and communities aiming to prevent crime or mitigate its impacts.
Dr. Pastor's "security sense" is a blend of street-level policing intuition, academic scholarship, legal expertise, and technical know-how, further enhanced by a deep understanding of geopolitical trends. His decades-long study of terrorism and extremism also informs his work, allowing him to contribute valuable insights and assessments for your case.
In addition to his professional roles, Dr. Pastor is an accomplished author with four books on security and public safety....
Shari Jordan
Nursing Home Administrator
Third Opinion MD, LLC
Clayton, Georgia
Nursing Home Administration
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Nursing Homes, Elder Abuse, Standard of Care, Dementia, Nursing Home Neglect, Medication Errors, Bed Sores, UTI, Palliative Care, Malnutrition, Restraints, Hospice, Chart Compliance, Infection, Long Term Care, Geriatric Care, Wound Care, Resident Care, Elder Care, Policies and Procedures
...Certified in Dementia Stages Training, Dementia with Dignity, Dementia with Behaviors, Long Term Care Abuse Coordinator, Educator, Investigator. Expert in regulatory compliance, operations logistics, P.O.C. development, financial analytical reviews, performance improvement, collection management and policies and procedures. Available for medical records, charts and other documents review, case disposition analysis, depositions and court testimonies.
Donald Hess
Highly Experienced Nationwide Trucking Expert
DLH Associates, Inc.
Quincy, Illinois
Trucking, Transportation
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Driver Training, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regultions, Driver Qualifications, Driver Hiring, Dock Safety, Construction Zone Safety, Truck Loading, Forklift Safety, FMCSR, Trucking Industry Standards & Practices, Driver Negligent Hiring, Driver Fatigue, Extreme Weather Driving, Hours of Service
Don Hess, president of DLH Associates, Inc. has been providing expert witness services including analysis of vehicle crashes to attorneys and other clients, since 1996. His specialty is crashes involving commercial motor vehicles, including trucks, tractor-trailers, buses, forklifts, and motorcycles. With nearly two million miles of safe cross-country trucking experience, combined with over 25 years as a driver trainer, Don is well-qualified to provide analysis of what drivers are trained to do in specific situations and circumstances, what federal and state regulations call for and require, and all aspects of the safe and proper operation of commercial motor vehicles. As a motorcyclist with over 50 years of riding and training experience, he is also qualified to comment on accidents involving motorcycles.
Don has vast experience in hands-on training of commercial drivers, from basic driving and maneuvering skills to emergency driving skills and live skid pad training....
James F Pastor, PhD, JD, CPP
Public Safety & Security Expert
SecureLaw LLC
Illinois
Security, Premises Liability
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Security Law, Premises Liability, Private Policing, Foreseeability & Lawlessness, Terrorism & Extremism, Risk & Liability, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Policies & Use of Force, Security Technology & Monitoring, Church Security, Search & Seizure
...With a doctorate in Public Policy Analysis, Dr. Pastor has a nuanced understanding of how policies shape incentives and influence human behavior. This academic insight, combined with his practical experience, gives him a unique perspective on risk and liability, making him a sought-after advisor for corporations and communities aiming to prevent crime or mitigate its impacts.
Dr. Pastor's "security sense" is a blend of street-level policing intuition, academic scholarship, legal expertise, and technical know-how, further enhanced by a deep understanding of geopolitical trends. His decades-long study of terrorism and extremism also informs his work, allowing him to contribute valuable insights and assessments for your case.
In addition to his professional roles, Dr. Pastor is an accomplished author with four books on security and public safety....
Steve Allison, DPT, CME
Functional Capacity & PT Malpractice Expert -30+yr
Functional Capacity Experts, LLC
Bossier City, Louisiana
Physical Therapy, Disability Evaluation
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Functional Capacity Evaluation, FCE, physical therapy, impairment, disability, functional limitation, activities of daily living, loss of enjoyment of life activities, performance validity, pain behavior, motor vehicle accident, work injury, medical malpractice, fitness-for-duty, nursing home, fall
...He has performed more than 5,000 FCEs to more objectively quantify and qualify the severity of an individual's occupational disability, credibility of pain behavior, physical impairments with participation in basic activities of daily living, and loss of enjoyment of life activities.
Dr. Allison was the lead author of the Functional Capacity Evaluation Best Practice Guidelines adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association in 2018. He was also an author of the Functional Capacity Evaluation and Disability Determination monograph published by the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy in 2022 which provides further guidance for best practices in FCEs....
Ashley Saucier, MD, MHA, FACEP, FAAP
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Legal Expert
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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child abuse, pediatrics, pediatric pulmonology, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric surgery, emergency medicine, child neglect, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric ear nose and throat, pediatric orthopedics
...Medical presentations may include: fever, headache, vomiting, abdominal pain, rash, trouble breathing, cough, nasal congestion, seizures, pain, mental/behavioral health concerns. Surgical/trauma presentations may include: broken bones, car accidents, all-terrain vehicle accidents, falls, gunshot wounds, blunt force trauma, penetrating trauma.
Care of each patient includes: 1. An initial assessment, including obtaining a history from the parent, patient or other responsible party presenting with the child.
2. Physical examination of the patient. 3.Formulating a plan based on the history and physical exam obtained. This may include ordering medications, labs, and imaging studies, or calling consultants. 4. Repeat assessments, depending on the acuity of the patient and their response to potential interventions.
5. After a careful analysis of labs, imaging, and/or interventions, a decision must be made regarding the patient’s final disposition....
Amanda T. Bulian, MBA
Testifying Consumer Survey Expert
Applied Marketing Science, Inc.
Burlington, Massachusetts
Marketing, Advertising
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Survey research, Intellectual property, Lanham Act, Trademark infringement, Trade dress infringement, Likelihood of confusion, Secondary meaning, Genericness, Dilution, False advertising, Deceptive advertising, Class action
...Amanda’s expert services include survey design, data collection, experimental data analysis, expert report preparation, critiques of opposing expert reports, expert testimony, and guidance on the deposition and trial questioning of opposing expert witnesses.
She is a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR), the Insights Association, the International Trademark Association (INTA), and Women in Research (WIRe).
Her previous experience includes working in global brand management for Suntory Global Spirits, where she managed consumer insights, product innovation, brand performance and strategy, and creation of brand marketing plans.
Amanda holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where she was awarded the Kilts Center for Marketing Award for Academic Excellence and graduated with Honors....
Carmela Mancini, DO, MPH, FACP
Distinguished Physician, Epidemiology & Nutrition
Expert Consulting Services
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Nutrition, Geriatrics
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Direct Primary Care Physician, Epidemiology, Assisted Living, Memory Care Unit Specialist, Dementia Management, End-of-Life Care, Hospitalist Expert, Weight Loss, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Public Health, Clinical Teaching Expert, Health Policy Analyst, Medical Researcher, Nutrition
...With a focus on managing complex medical problems and behavioral changes in dementia/Memory Care patients, Dr. Mancini excels in assessing patients for appropriate care settings and delivering in-home care to individuals with terminal illnesses.
Dr. Mancini also serves as a Medical Director at the Weight Loss Center of the North Shore, offering comprehensive services to individuals with obesity, and has extensive experience as a Hospitalist at North Shore Medical Center. Dr. Mancini has actively contributed to hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and teaching responsibilities, including faculty and physician preceptor roles at Tufts University School of Medicine and North Shore Medical Center.
With a background in public health, Dr. Mancini has held significant roles as a Manager, Senior Epidemiologist, and Epidemic Intelligence Service Fellow at the Bureau of Epidemiology in Florida, overseeing disease surveillance, data analysis, and public health initiatives....
Patricia Yanes
Consumer Survey Expert – Class Actions
Applied Marketing Science, Inc.
Burlington, Massachusetts
Marketing, Advertising
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Conjoint Analysis, Class Action, Class Action Lawsuits, Class Action Damage Models, Class Action Litigation, Class Certification, Economic Damages, Market Research, Marketing, Survey Design, Survey Research, Damage Calculations, Damages
Patricia Yanes serves as an expert witness for civil litigation, with a specialty in on conjoint analysis and discrete-choice methodologies for class actions. She has led domestic and international market research engagements for over a decade as a Principal at Applied Marketing Science, Inc. (AMS). Her litigation research experience includes supporting affiliated academic experts in the design and execution of high-stakes consumer litigation, and in preparing rebuttals. She has managed projects with testifying experts on cases related to deceptive advertising, class actions, patent infringement and more. Patty is a master of conjoint analysis, maximum-difference scaling (MaxDiff), total unduplicated reach and frequency (TURF), and choice-modeling techniques.
Patty is a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR), the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS), the Insights Association (IA), and Women in Research (WIRe)....
Gary Gustafson
UTV, ATV and ROV expert with 30 years experience
G-Force Consulting Inc
Clear Lake, Minnesota
Motorcycle, Failure Analysis
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Accident Reconstruction, All Terrain Vehicle, UTV/ATV, Side by Side, Electrical Engineer, Throttle Design, Dealership, Snowmobile, Power Steering, Consultant, Fire, Electronics, Accessory, Rollover, Polaris, Ranger, Speed Sensor, Root Cause Analysis, Trade Practices, Patent
32 years with an exceptionally broad and deep range of experience with ATVs, UTVs, Side-by-Sides, snowmobiles and motorcycles including: Off-road vehicle product failure and root cause analysis, accident reconstruction, CAN bus diagnostics, product design, dealership vs OEM vs consumer liability, intellectual property development, vehicle diagnostics, market research in vehicles, accessories, components, technology and accessories for global brands and startups. 11 years of employment at Polaris working on the Ranger UTV and Sportsman ATV platforms. A founding contributor to the Polaris Development Process. One of the original inventors of the Ride Command and Active Descent Control systems as well as making contributions to electronics at Yamaha, BRP and Arctic Cat. Consulting and Expert Witness defense clients have included Mahindra, Robert Bosch Corp, Textron, Arctic Cat, General Dynamics, Johnson Controls and Yamaha....
Lawrence Amsel, MD, MPH
Columbia University
New York, New York
Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide Prevention, Psychiatric Malpractice, Law and Psychiatry, Criminal Mitigation, Medical Decision Making, Hospital Practice, Statistics and Causal Analysis, Grief and Mourning, Pediatric Psychiatry, Family Loss, Neuropsychiatry, Behavioral Economics/Game Theory
...Amsel was one of the early champions of the application of Decision Science, Game Theory and Behavioral Economics to psychiatric research, including to suicidal behavior, another important area of his expertise. Dr. Amsel has applied his extensive clinical and research expertise to many different types of complex legal issues involving psychiatry.
Anthony Centrella
Cold Spring Harbor, New York
Software Engineering, Financial
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Software Development, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, AI, Databases, Business Systems, Programming, Reverse Engineering, Source Code, SQL, Securities Industry, Information Technology, Stock Market, Financial Data, Investments, Fintech, Data Forensics, Insider Trading, AML, Fraud Detection
...Versed in trading systems and vended solutions, financial and securities industry market data, stock and multi-asset trade data, investment analysis and forensics of trading and tick-level "tape" data, fraud and AML detection. I use a variety of tools using data and software analysis skills to forensically study and compare systems, financial data and reports, highly technical trade secret code, insider trading, intellectual property, etc. Ability to create custom analyses, complex reports, and graphical charts tailored to a study's/case’s illustration and presentation requirements. My wealth of knowledge in these areas is extensively built on creating/using/analyzing software in the financial and securities industry to study and report on large, complex datasets and evidence.
I hold multiple FINRA registrations such as the Series 7, 63, and 55....
Rachel Avner Torrance, M.Ed., BCBA, COBA
Autism, Disabilities, Behavior & Special Education
Behavioral and Educational Expert Services, LLC
SOLON, Ohio
Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), School Law, Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Assessment Intervention, Nonverbal, Drowning Injury Abuse, Self-Injury Tantrum, Supervision, Co-Morbidity, Intellectual Disabilities, ADHD, Multiple Disabilities, Complex Medical Needs, Training, Special Needs
...Current license/certification includes Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA), and licensure in the state of Ohio as an Intervention Specialist (Special Education Teacher) with mild/moderate and moderate/intensive endorsements. Rachel regularly trains parents and professionals in districts and agencies. She has presented at the national, state, and international levels and written publications for various organizations. Rachel has served clients not only throughout the U.S. but also worldwide.
In 2013, working as a behavioral specialist for a local DD agency, Rachel was part of a team that started developing sensory-friendly performances with local theater groups in Cleveland, Ohio. At the time, this was an innovative idea and was the first in their area. Rachel has been a member of the Board of Directors of Milestones Autism Resources since 2015....
Dr. John R. Black, DBA
Expert|High-Stress Decision-Making & Lethal Force
Aragon National Inc.
Redmond, Oregon
Police Practices & Procedures, Video
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Use-of-Force, Sensemaking, Decision-making, Jail Operations, Police Training, Patrol Operations, Police negotiations, Crowd Control, Self-Defense, Officer-Involved Shooting, Intelligence, Internal Affairs, Police Mental Health Response, De-escalation, Incident Command, Defensive Tactics, Policy
...Black blends forensic analysis with human-centered perspectives, ensuring a balanced view that benefits both defense and prosecution.
ADVANCED FORENSIC VIDEO AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
Video evidence often plays a pivotal role in determining the facts. Dr. Black is skilled in forensic video analysis, using Amped Five software to extract key details. What sets him apart is his ability to combine video analysis with qualitative thematic tools like Atlas.TI, understanding both what happened and how individuals interpreted their environment under stress.
COGNITIVE INTERVIEWING AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE EXPERTISE
Dr. Black specializes in cognitive interviewing, exploring clients’ mindsets during critical moments leading up to the use of force. His approach bridges the quantitative analysis of human performance with qualitative insights into violent encounters, offering a comprehensive view of why actions were taken based on both training and context....
John Rober Ballinger, III, Mr.
Complex Insurance, Civil, Claims, Policy Form
Ballinger and Associates Risk Management Firm
Harrison, Tennessee
Insurance, Transportation
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Insurance Claims Mgmnt, Insurance Bad Faith, Aviation, Insurance Automotive, Insurance Policy Form, Compliance, Accident Investigation, Trial Strategy, Insurance Claims Handlling, Regulatory, Errors and Ommissions, Jury Selection Strategy, Insurance Contracts, Trucking, Risk Management, Voir Dire
...Ballinger has saved organizations over $100 million in potential loss through risk analysis and mitigation. Working with clients in a variety of industries has allowed Mr. Ballinger to develop a deep understanding of ACA, EPA, DOL, IRS, OSHA, and DOT regulations. He routinely guides business owners through complex federal mandates and their impact on daily operations.
Mr. Ballinger is well known in the insurance, risk, and legal community for his expansive knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal system. In addition to risk management, he serves as an expert witness revealing insurance companies' hidden tactics, navigates clients through the claims management process, and develops operational procedures to guard against unnecessary exposure.
With 20+ years of commercial trucking experience in both military and corporate transportation, Mr. Ballinger has over two million certifiable miles with no chargeable accidents as a CDL holder....
Dr. Ken Lang
Criminal Investigation - Detective (retired)
KEN LANG CONSULTING, LLC
Milligan, Tennessee
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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criminal investigation, crime scene analysis, crime scene reconstruction, use of force, death scene, homicide, murder, shootings, self defense, USCCA, NRA, rape, sex crimes, sex offense, sexual assault, violent crime, robbery, police practices, composite sketch
...Lang has worked in higher education for 9 years and has taught various university courses, including Advanced Crime Scene Management, Advanced Issues in Evidence, American Courts and Justice System, Constitutional Law, Corrections and Penology, Crime Scene Management, Criminal Evidence and Procedure, Criminal Investigation, Criminal Procedure, Criminology, Death Investigations, Firearms and Ballistics, Fingerprinting and Latent Processing, Homeland Security, Internship, Internship Seminar for Psychology, Interviewing and Report Writing, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Criminology, Introduction to Psychology, Juvenile Delinquency and Justice, Organized Crime, Physical and Trace Evidence, Police Practices and Procedures, and Research Methods for Behavior Sciences.
Dr. Lang completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice, which was conferred in May 2019....
Zal Phiroz, PhD
Supply Chain, Q/A, Manufacturing, Project Testing
Harvard University, University of California
Texas
Products Liability, Manufacturing
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Business Operations, Personal Injury, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Product Safety, Product Liability, Product Design, Quality Control, Distribution, Logistics, Safety Testing, Product Recall, Procurement, Packaging, Operations, Labeling, Industry Standards, Best Practices, Warehouse, Inventory
...Phiroz holds faculty appointments at University of California, San Deigo, and Michigan State University - all focused on Supply Chain Analytics and Operations at the retail, warehouse, wholesaler level; liability as a result of supplier / manufacturing / warehouse / distribution shortcomings, 3PL and consumer behavior. In 2023 he was appointed as a Faculty Inclusive Fellow at Harvard University.
From a litigation perspective, Dr. Phiroz has opined on numerous cases as an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense, at various levels of federal and state court. He has an established record of testifying at deposition, trial, arbitration, and has worked on several major cases involving notable parties (e.g. Pfizer, 3M, Home Depot etc.).
The following are some examples of supply chain cases involving personal injury, product design, product liability, quality control, product recall, distribution, packaging and logistics in which Dr....
Jared L Booth, SIOR, CCIM, MBA
Credentialed Commercial Real Estate Expert Witness
Colliers
Salt Lake City, Utah
Real Estate, Real Estate Appraiser
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Real Estate Brokerage, Commercial, Development, Fiduciary Duties, Ethics, Valuation, 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange, Leasing, Acquisitions, Dispositions, Office, Industrial, Warehouse, Retail, Multifamily, Land, Investments, Residential, Due Diligence, Disclosure
Experienced Real Estate Broker:
30+ Years in Real Estate
23+ Years in Commercial Real Estate
Certifications:
Dual Specialist in Industrial & Office (SIOR)
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
Awards:
Top Producing Active Transactional Commercial Broker (top 5%) in Nationally Ranked Office of Global/International Firm
Commercial Realtor of the Year, CCIM of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Platinum & Hall of Fame Honors, Presidents & Circle of Distinction
Proficiency:
Office - Industrial/Distribution/Warehouse - Multifamily - Retail - Investments - Land - Residential/Residential Development - Leasing & Sales Transactions
Key Specializations:
-Tenant & Landlord Leasing Representation
-Sales, Purchase, Acquisition & Disposition Services
-Ethical Practices & Fiduciary Duties
-Valuations, Broker Price Opinion & Broker Opinion of Value
-Due Diligence, Disclosures
-Property Marketing & Advertising
-Investment Analysis
-Negotiations, Advisory, Corporate & Consulting Services...
Bruce Champagne, B.S., MPA
Human Factors/Police Practices/Self-Defense
Quadrant Operations, LLC
Sandy, Utah
Police Practices & Procedures, Human Factors
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Police Uses of Force, Police Practices & Training, Civilian Self-Defense, Biomechanics, Investigations, Memory, Martial Arts, Criminal Gangs, Behavioral Profiling, Crime Analysis, Specialized Interviews, Tactical Operations, Aquatic Crime Scenes & Investigations, Human Factors analysis
...Bruce earned a professional diploma in Crime Analysis and Behavioral Profiling and was an adjunct criminal justice instructor at Provo College and has been a national law enforcement-topic panelist in conferences held in Washington D.C. and Atlanta, Georgia.
Using a cross-disciplinary approach, Bruce has investigated multiple, officer-involved critical incidents as a certified Force Science Analyst and In-Custody Death Investigator, cold cases, civilian uses-of-force, and has assisted multiple legal defense firms in multiple states with analysis and follow-up, and has experience as an expert witness in federal, state, and municipal courts.
Jennifer E Souders, MD
Souders Independent Medical Consultations PLLC
Seattle, Washington
Pain Management - Medicine, Addiction Medicine
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toxicology, impairment, prescription, drugs, opioids, cannabis/marijuana, alcohol, criminal, DUI/DWI, felony, civil, personal injury, dram shop, overdose
...Impairment includes the physical and behavioral effects of the substance(s) in the context of use and in consideration of other potentially confounding medical conditions. Interpretation of these complex cases requires the consideration of the specifics of each case, supported by generally accepted medical and scientific knowledge.
I also have an unusual background in the education of nutritional coaches who work with strength and physiques athletes, and understand legal and illegal supplement use and the limits of coaching practice.
I work with attorneys representing both plaintiffs and defendants, in both criminal and civil matters. My focus is on providing an objective, thorough, and detail-oriented review of materials with careful analysis of the findings in order to help attorneys make decisions about how they wish to proceed with their cases....
