Evaluation Expert Witnesses

Beverly Hills, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Forensic Evaluation, Trauma, Disfigurement Trauma, Chronic Stress, Legal Assessment, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Burn Injury Trauma, Evaluation, Expert Witness, Emotional Damages, Anxiety Disorders, Harassment, Clinical Report Writing, Court Testimony, PTSD, Depression, Workplace Trauma, Court Letters, Psychological Evalu

Dr. Samara Aldahwi, LMFT (CA License 111855), is a psychotherapist specializing in forensic-level psychological evaluations for legal cases, including personal injury, trauma, PTSD, medical malpractice, workplace incidents, and emotional damages. She provides detailed, court-ready clinical reports, expert analysis, letters to judges, and rapid turnaround evaluations for attorneys and legal teams. Dr. Aldahwi has experience preparing psychological evaluations for high-profile cases, including litigation against major corporations. She is known for producing precise, comprehensive, and culturally informed assessments that clearly document clinical findings, functional impairment, DSM-5 diagnoses, and the psychological impact of injury or negligence. Her background includes a PsyD in Marriage and Family Therapy, an MA in Clinical Psychology, and extensive global research across seven continents focused on culture, trauma, and human behavior. She provides expert consultation, depositi...

Encinitas, California

Education & Schools, Athletics & Recreation - Qualifying SPED, IEP implementation, Football, Sports Pedagogy, Helmets, athletics , Student Safety, training safely, High School Coaching, Supervision, Sports Safety, IDEA, Equipment safety, teaching pedagogy, HS coaching, Sports, Concussion Prevention, Best Practices Teaching and Coaching, Evaluation, Learning Strategies

Educator and Coach with 37 years of experience in Special Education, Athletics and Teacher’s Union Leadership. I am Certified in Education and coaching K-12 with an MA. Expertise in working with students with emotional and learning disabilities, designing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and building student success through specialized instruction and athletic coaching. Skilled in safety, CPR, and first aid training, with extensive experience collaborating with trainers, medical professionals, and families. Recognized for leadership, mentorship, and commitment to student growth both in the classroom and on the field of play. Experienced educational leader and advocate with over a decade of union leadership, including three years as President of the San Dieguito Faculty Association (SDFA). Proven ability to lead complex negotiations, resolve disputes, and navigate legal protocols in educational settings. Skilled in public speaking, policy development, and stakeholder engage...

Huntington Beach, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Damage assessment, mental health, trauma, therapy, prognosis, diagnosis, evaluation, personality cognitive testing, first responders, sexual abuse, sexual offenders, severe mental illness, psychosis, schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, suicidal, homicidal, self-harm

The primary focus of my practice is to evaluate individuals who are struggling with negative emotions or cognitions after a traumatic incident (i.e., sexual assault, car accident, physician abuse, neglect). If appropriate, I will complete a report to include diagnosis, prognosis, and a monetary damage amount for future mental health care. I require a retainer prior to beginning documentation review, evaluation, report writing, deposition or trial. Prior Experience: Criminal: Expert Testimony Consultation with attorneys: Over 65 cases from Department of State Hospitals Violence Risk Assessments: Over 1000 Short Term Risk Assessments, <50 Long Term Violence Risk Assessments, > 20 Sexual Violence Risk Assessments Main Disorders Assessed and/or Treated: Schizophrenia, Psychopathy, Bipolar, Depression, OCD, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder Familiarity with Penal Codes: Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity, Incompetent to Stand Trial, Mentally Ill Inmate...

Fort Myers, Florida

Psychology, Education & Schools - Psychological Trauma, Behavior, Disabilities, Group Home Abuse, Autism, Mental Health, Public Education, Threat Assessment, Physical Abuse, Title II, Evaluation, Special Education, Discipline, Sexual Abuse, IEP, Anxiety/Depression, 504, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Adults

Dr. Taylor holds a PhD in Professional Psychology/School, Community and Clinical Child Psychology (APA-accredited program) from the University of Pennsylvania, MA in Multicultural Counseling from Teachers College/Columbia University, MEd in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College/Columbia University, and BS in Psychology from the University of Florida. She also has graduate certificates in Applied Behavior Analysis and Educational Leadership. Her predoctoral internship in Pediatric Psychology was at the Children's Seashore House/Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and her four-year National Institute of Mental Health-funded postdoctoral fellowship was at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Taylor has been involved in 100+ legal cases based on her extensive clinical training and experience, as well as decades of experience overseeing programs of individuals with trauma, emotional, physical, learning, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a variety of sett...

Orlando, Florida

Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment - Divorce, Loss of Earning Capacity, Family Law, Workers' Compensation, Evaluation, Employability, Disability, Vocational Evaluation, Labor Market Analysis, Job Assessment, Job Placement, Return To Work, Rehabilitation, Wage Earning Capacity

Dr. Salmons has practiced in Central Florida for over 25 years. Dr. Salmons is able to use standard, approved methodology to establish earning capacities in a wide range of impairments in Workers' Compensation and personal injury. Dr. Salmons also offers his expertise in the family law area offering earning capacity assessments for divorcing spouses which includes an up-to-date Labor Market Study Professionally licensed as a Mental Health Counselor with the state of Florida, Dr. Salmons is able to consider the mental as well as the physical dynamics of returning to work. A national certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, Dr. Salmons Ph.D. in counseling assures clients of the highest possible standard in creditable research and testimony. Dr. Salmons believes it is important to keep clients updated during the evaluation /assessment process.

Skokie, Illinois

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - PTSD, depression, anxiety, retaliation, employment, discrimination, termination, sexual harassment, medical malpractice, mental health, trauma, evaluation, fertility, embryo, IVF, sexual assault, wrongful death, whistleblower, foreseeability

Dr. Amelia Swanson is a forensic and licensed clinical psychologist who provides forensic evaluations, consultations to attorneys and expert testimony in civil cases, primarily in medical malpractice, sexual harassment, and wrongful death cases. Dr. Swanson also has a specialty in health psychology and impacts of trauma and has previously worked as faculty at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and University of Massachusetts, Chan Medical School. She has experience working in many medical and mental health settings including fertility, primary care, OB/GYN, transplant, oncology, diabetes in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and been invited to speak at national conferences on the psychological aspects of coping with medical issues including fertility, trauma-informed care, and other topics. She is licensed in Illinois, Massachusetts and Iowa and is psypact certified to practice in 39 states (see website for current l...

Wenham, Massachusetts

Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine - Physician assistant education, Critical care, Standard of care evaluation, Orthopedics, Clinical professor, Trauma care, Medical best practices, Urgent care, Advanced practice clinician, Emergency medical services, Clinical skills training, Ultrasound education, Pediatric resuscitation, Stroke care

Adam Broughton, MSc, PA-C, is a board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant with over 17 years of clinical experience and specialized expertise in legal medicine. He combines extensive emergency care practice with academic credentials and deep understanding of medical-legal standards to provide authoritative expert witness testimony. Clinical Experience Mr. Broughton maintains active emergency department practice at Beverly Hospital (50 hours monthly), a busy 55,000-patient-per-year community ED with trauma center, stroke, and cardiac catheterization capabilities. His clinical experience spans diverse settings including Brigham & Women's Hospital, one of the nation's top-ranking academic medical centers, where he practiced for six years while participating in regular simulations, trainings, and education of medical students and residents. He previously served as Chief Advanced Practice Clinician at Holy Family Emergency Department, where he developed innovative advanced...

New Jersey

Psychology, Education & Schools - Psychological Trauma, Behavior, Disabilities, Group Home Abuse, Autism, Mental Health, Public Education, Threat Assessment, Physical Abuse, Title II, Evaluation, Special Education, Discipline, Sexual Abuse, IEP, Anxiety/Depression, 504, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Adults

Dr. Taylor holds a PhD in Professional Psychology/School, Community and Clinical Child Psychology (APA-accredited program) from the University of Pennsylvania, MA in Multicultural Counseling from Teachers College/Columbia University, MEd in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College/Columbia University, and BS in Psychology from the University of Florida. She also has graduate certificates in Applied Behavior Analysis and Educational Leadership. Her predoctoral internship in Pediatric Psychology was at the Children's Seashore House/Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and her four-year National Institute of Mental Health-funded postdoctoral fellowship was at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Taylor has been involved in 100+ legal cases based on her extensive clinical training and experience, as well as decades of experience overseeing programs of individuals with trauma, emotional, physical, learning, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a variety of sett...

New Jersey

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - disability, permanency, personal injury, risk, fitness for duty, pre-employment, corrections, workers comp, neuropsychology, civil, criminal, causality, occupational, MMI, utilization, assessment, evaluation, consultation, competency, mitigation

Licensed clinical psychologist specializing in forensic, civil, and occupational psychological evaluations, with extensive experience in workers’ compensation, disability determinations, fitness-for-duty, risk assessment, and record-based forensic opinions. Practice is primarily evaluation-focused, with secondary outpatient psychotherapy and clinical supervision in adult populations. Experienced working with public-sector agencies, correctional systems, insurers, and legal stakeholders. PSYPACT authorized.

New York, New York

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - disability, permanency, personal injury, risk, fitness for duty, pre-employment, corrections, workers comp, neuropsychology, civil, criminal, causality, occupational, MMI, utilization, assessment, evaluation, consultation, competency, mitigation

Licensed clinical psychologist specializing in forensic, civil, and occupational psychological evaluations, with extensive experience in workers’ compensation, disability determinations, fitness-for-duty, risk assessment, and record-based forensic opinions. Practice is primarily evaluation-focused, with secondary outpatient psychotherapy and clinical supervision in adult populations. Experienced working with public-sector agencies, correctional systems, insurers, and legal stakeholders. PSYPACT authorized.