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Risk Assessment Expert Witnesses

Risk assessment expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on risk assessment. The risk assessment expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Addiction Psychiatry, Education & Schools, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Toxicology, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental, Epidemiology, Ergonomics, Forensic Psychiatry, Forensic Psychology, Gaming & Gambling, Geriatric Psychiatry, Hotel & Restaurant, Industrial Hygiene, and Investigation.

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Salvatore Caccavale

Seasoned Hospitality Security Expert & Consultant.

Global Hospitality Security Solutions, LLC

Phoenix, Arizona

Hotel & Restaurant, Security - Hotel Expert, Hotel Security Expert, Hotels, Motels, Lodging, Hospitality, Security, Safety, Hotel Security, Hotel Safety, Resort, Resort Security, Resort Safety, Hotel Crisis, Hotel Crime, Risk Assessment, Litigation Support, Trafficking

Starting his career at Hilton Hotels Corporation in 1983, Sal quickly rose through the ranks, taking on key roles as Director of Security at multiple Hilton-branded properties such as the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, and The Waldorf=Astoria in New York City. He was recognized for his leadership skills and ability to develop new methodologies within Hilton's Corporate Security Department as the Corporate Director of Safety and Security for the Americas. His extensive expertise forms the foundation of our commitment to delivering proven, high-level security solutions for our clients. Sal is the recipient of the Thomas G. Davis Loss Prevention Lifetime Award, and the beneficiary of Hilton Hotel’s 2001 Global Spirit of Pride Award. Sal has been recognized and honored by many levels of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies over the years for his assistance in executing their duties. Sal is recognized for his 40+ years in the hospitality industry. A hotel security expert ...

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Lucy H Fraiser, PhD, DABT

Lucy Fraiser Toxicology

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Toxicology, Environmental - risk assessment, public health, air quality, NAAQS, risk-based corrective action, ozone (O3), nitrogen oxides (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), particulate matter (PM), chemicals

Dr. Lucy Fraiser is a board-certified toxicologist with over 25 years of experience in the areas of exposure and risk assessment, health effects and toxicology evaluations, development of quantitative toxicity criteria, development of risk-based air quality guidelines and soil cleanup criteria, and risk communication. Dr. Fraiser has conducted hundreds of exposure assessments for chemicals used in pharmaceutical laboratories and industrial processes, chemicals applied to control pests and unwanted vegetation, and chemicals released as unwanted by-products of chemical and product manufacturing, combustion of fossil and waste-derived fuels, generation of electricity, petroleum refining, smelting, rock crushing, and activities at military installations. Dr. Fraiser has been qualified as an expert, deposed, and has provided expert testimony in contested case hearings, criminal case hearings, Federal Civil suits, and toxic tort litigation on numerous occasions.

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Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.

Trauma/Interpersonal Victimization

Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc

Long Beach, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Stalking, abuse, infanticide, homicide, child sexual abuse disclosures, w orkplace violence, risk assessment, IME, personal injury, trauma, PTSD, worker's compensation, employment discrimination, violence, mental health, forensic evaluation, psychological assessment

I have worked in academia as a professor for almost 30 years. In that capacity, I engaged in research, teaching, mentoring/supervision, and clinical work, focusing on the psychological consequences of trauma, violence and victimization. During graduate school and internship, i received specialized training in forensic psychology. I have been practicing forensic psychology independently since receiving my first license to practice in 1998. In addition to my academic appointment, I also work regularly as an expert witness, legal consultant, and forensic psychologist in civil, family and criminal (civilian and military) cases. I have numerous peer reviewed publications and presentations and federally funded research grants. I have conducted many professional trainings for attorneys, other legal/court professionals, mental health professional, and medical professionals.

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Mingxi Zheng, MS, PE

Mechanical/Materials Failure Analysis Expert

BEAR INC.

Berkeley, California

Products Liability, Mechanical Engineering - Risk Assessment, Failure Analysis, FMEA, Material Characterization and Testing, Material Properties, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Aviation & Aerospace, 3D printing, Automotive, Welding, Warnings & Labels, Oil and Gas, Product Development, Laboratories & Testing, Candle Fires, Button Battery, Blenders, Heating pads

Mingxi is a Licensed Professional Mechanical Engineer in the state of California with expertise in materials development and mechanical engineering across a broad range of industries. She holds a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in Material Science and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. With a specialty in materials science, metallurgy, fracture mechanics and failure analysis, she has hands-on industry experience in materials testing and process development in the aerospace and manufacturing industries. Her time as a working engineer in advanced manufacturing and startup environments has proven invaluable in providing evidence and practice-based expert opinions and testimony regarding engineering, manufacturing, risk assessment and warnings. Prior to joining Berkeley Engineering And Research, Inc., she held engineering roles at SpaceX, Virgin Orbit, and Carbon 3D, where she worked on integrating Mil, ASTM, ISO, and NASA specifications into developing intel...

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Dana R Anderson

Forensic Psychologist & Expert Witness

California Forensic Psychology

Los Angeles, California

Forensic Psychology, Psychology - threat assessment, malingering, serial killers, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, homicide, PTSD, feigning, kidnapping, stalking, murder, strangulation, child custody, family law, domestic violence, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Psychopathy, risk assessment, Insanity defense, sex offenders

Dr. Anderson is a distinguished forensic psychologist with over a decade of experience delivering expert testimony in criminal, civil, and family law cases. Her extensive expertise in malingering, deception, and severe mental illness offers attorneys and courts the critical insights needed to navigate the most complex psychological evaluations. Widely recognized for her specialization in high-stakes legal cases, Dr. Anderson is frequently retained for high-profile evaluations. Utilizing clinical and forensic psychopathology assessments, she is trusted by both defense and plaintiff teams to provide impartial and impactful evaluations. As the host of the acclaimed podcast Killer Psychologist, Dr. Anderson examines the psychological forces driving criminal behavior and unpacks the complexities of the justice system. Her expertise has been featured on Fox Nation, Investigation Discovery, and Nancy Grace, solidifying her reputation as a leading authority in forensic psychology. Renowned...

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Don McGray, CPP

Premises Liability/Negligent Security

Next Step Solutions, Inc.

Huntington Beach, California

Premises Liability, Security - Security Guard operations, Crime Foreseeability, Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Security Procedures, Threat Assessments, Security Policies, Security Training, Use of Force, Negligent Supervision, School Security, Guard Force Management, Apartments, Commercial Properties, Security Standards, HOA's, Risk Assessment

Don is the founder of Next Step Solutions, Inc., an independent security management consulting firm established in 2014. He conducts security risk assessments, writes policies and procedures, assists in developing security personnel, and provides assistance in the procurement of security products and services. He also provides expert opinions and testimony for plaintiff and defense cases involving security negligence, inadequate security, and premises liability. Don is board-certified in Security Management, having earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification through ASIS International in 2015. Don is a current mentor instructor in the annual CPP Review Course, conducted in Los Angeles each year. Don has provided mentoring in the course for the past ten years with a focus on litigation support. Don retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the US Air Force Reserve after thirty-two (32) years of part-time service, including nine (9) years in the enlisted ranks as a...

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Michael J Kosnett, MD, MPH, DFACMT

Medical Toxicology and Occupational/Environmental

California

Toxicology, Occupational Medicine - Lead poisoning, cannabis, drug testing, alcohol, marijuana, environmental toxicology, occupational toxicology, arsenic poisoning, forensic toxicology, DUI, risk assessment, aviation toxicology, medical monitoring, risk communication, heavy metals, environmental health, public health, carbon monoxide, occupational cancer, fire toxicology

2016 Recipient of the American College of Medical Toxicology Matthew J. Ellenhorn Award [career achievement award in recognition of “extraordinary contributions to the field of medical toxicology”] Diplomate, American Boards of Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine), and Medical Toxicology Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Medical Toxicology (DFACMT) Active Medical Licensure in Colorado and California Professional activities have included: • Past President, American College of Medical Toxicology • Committee on Toxicology of the National Academy of Sciences • NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors • CDC Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention • EPA Science Advisory Board panels (lead in air, water, dust) • ATSDR expert panels (lead biomonitoring, hair analysis) • WHO consultant and temporary advisor (arsenic in drinking water, chelation of heavy metals) • Consultant to US Air Force Science Advisory Board (F-22) • Consultant to the...

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Richard Zumwalt, PhD

Neuropsychologist & Former First Responder

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Huntington Beach, California

Neuropsychology, Psychology - IME, Disability Evaluation, Cognitive Impairment, Traumatic Injury, Cognitive Function, Functional Capacity, Personal Injury, Cognitive Assessment, Standard of Care, TBI, Neurodegenerative Disease, Forensic Evaluation, Risk Assessment, Post Concussion Assessment, Memory Loss, Executive Function

Dr. Richard Zumwalt is a distinguished neuropsychologist with a specialization in brain-related disorders, psychological evaluations, and psychotherapy. He is a California Police Officers Standards and Training (POST) approved psychological evaluator, with extensive expertise in personal injury and workers' compensation evaluations, especially in cases involving traumatic brain injury, trauma, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also has extensive experience in conducting pre-employment psychological evaluations for public safety candidates. Dr. Zumwalt holds a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University, where his dissertation focused on the relationship between self-efficacy and situated cognition in relapse situations. He furthered his specialization with post-doctoral training in Neuropsychology at Fielding Graduate University and advanced training in Neuropsychological Assessment at the University of California, Berkeley. His professional career includes roles as a Neu...

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Patrick Ngo, MSW, LCSW

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Social Worker

Patrick Ngo Psychotherapy Inc.

Santa Clara, California

Mental Health, Social Work - Social Work, Triage, Lanterman Petris Short LPS, Involuntary Committment, Suicide, Crisis Intervention, Risk Assessment, Behavioral Health, Patient Rights, Standard of Care, Severe Mental Illness (SMI), Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Anosognosia, Emergency Care, Joint Commission (JHACO), HEDIS, CMS, EMTALA

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive experience working in outpatient and acute inpatient psychiatric settings. I have treated a broad spectrum of complex psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and co‑occurring substance‑use disorders. I have over a decade of experience working in acute inpatient psychiatric hospitals serving patients experiencing mental health crises. Many patients I worked with were admitted to the hospital on 72 hour involuntary psychiatric holds (5150). There, I provided direct care, safety planning, complex discharge coordination, and testified at involuntary (5250, 5260, 5270) certification hearings. I regularly represented the hospital at these hearings, testifying on the clinical criteria for Danger to Self (DTS), Danger to Others (DTO), and Grave Disability (GD). Furthermore, I have collaborated closely with numerous Cou...

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Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA

Mechanical Engineer - Expert Witness

Community Engineering Services, PLLC

California

Mechanical Engineering, Investigation - Plumbing, Test Engineering, Product Liability, Failure Analysis, Forensic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Accident Reconstruction, Water Damage, Feasibility Study, Corrosion, Construction, Airport, Aviation, Standard of Care, Litigation Support, Risk Assessment, Machinery, Insurance, Document Analysis, Design Engineering

Daniel Robles, PE, MBA is a licensed mechanical engineer with over 35 years of diverse experience in aerospace, building sciences, and advanced technology platforms. He has held leadership roles in design and test engineering for high-profile projects including the NASA Space Shuttle, commercial satellite deployment, stealth aircraft, and commercial aircraft commissioning and servicing, working for industry leaders such as Rockwell International, Hughes Aircraft, Northrop Aircraft, and The Boeing Company. Mr. Robles is the founder of Community Engineering Services PLLC, where he leverages his extensive aerospace and engineering expertise to provide expert witness services, condition assessments, inspections, and failure analysis for the legal, insurance, and financial industries, as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients. His specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic water supply, as well as water system failures, water int...

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Hisla Bates, M.D.

Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric/Adult Psychiatrist

Expedient Medicolegal Services

California

Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Inpatient Treatment, Standard of Care, Risk Assessment, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Adolescent Psychopharmacology, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Competency, Traumatic Injury, Capacity, Disability Evaluation, Attachment Disorders, Conduct Disorders

Dr. Hisla Bates, MD, Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric and Adult psychiatrist. After completing an internship in primary care internal medicine at Yale, her general psychiatry training was completed at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. She continued on to her Child and Adolescent psychiatry Fellowship at Harvard Medical School’s, Massachusetts General Hospital/ McLean’s program. She went on to complete a 12 month Fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry in 2020. She is board certified in both Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She uses Mindfulness, Positive Psychology/Psychiatry, and the Expressive and Creative Arts working with children and adults. Dr. Bates is also the Co-Chair of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Art Committee and the Assistant Arts Editor for the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP). She is a Parsons School of Design graduate, an illustrator, printmaker, speaker and...

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Manijeh Berenji

Board-certified Occupational Medicine Physician

Oxnard, California

Occupational Medicine, Toxicology - independent medical examination, workers compensation, disability, fitness for duty, chemicals, environmental exposures, risk assessment

Over 11 years of experience in Occupational and Environmental Medicine as well as Toxicology. Associate professor of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine and Program in Public Health. Certified medico-legal evaluator through the International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators.

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Michael J Kosnett, MD, MPH, DFACMT

Medical Toxicology and Occupational/Environmental

Denver, Colorado

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Shawn F Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP

Premises Liability and Security Negligence

ICIP LLC

Elizabeth, Colorado

Premises Liability, Security - Inadequate/Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Crime Foreseeability, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Night Club, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Program, Incident Response, Health Care, Security Training, Security Assessments, Security Management, Video Surveillance, Security Audit, Retail, Hospitality, Cannabis

Shawn F Wurtsmith, MBA, PSP (Available Nationwide) Primary Areas of Expertise: Premises Liability & Security Negligence Credentials: Physical Security Professional (PSP), ASIS International (2011) | C-TPAT Certification, US Dept. of Transportation (2009) | CFATS Certified, US Dept. of Homeland Security (2008) | Private Pilot's License (1990) Professional Affiliations: ASIS | IAPSC | SIA | IAHSS | SEAK Expert Witness Directory | Expert Institute (IQ) Education: MBA – Business Administration, University of Phoenix | BA – Biology, University of Northern Colorado About Shawn Wurtsmith is an independent security consultant who helps legal teams win premises liability and security negligence cases. With deep expertise spanning healthcare, hospitality, retail, cannabis, and commercial settings, he provides the analysis, documentation, and testimony attorneys need at every stage of litigation. What I Deliver for Your Case: Case Assessment & Strategy — Rapid identification of security...

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Kristen Good, MEM, PhD, CIH

Environmental & Occupational Exposure Scientist

Fort Collins, Colorado

Epidemiology, Industrial Hygiene - public health, environmental health, exposure science, exposure assessment, chemical hazard, indoor air quality, aerosols, wildfire, wildfire smoke, COVID-19, OSHA, exposure modeling, inhalation, pandemic, occupational health, occupational safety, toxicology, risk assessment, emergency management, heat

Dr. Kristen Good is an Epidemiologist, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and Exposure Scientist with over 15 years of experience in risk assessment, toxicology, exposure assessment, and environmental sciences. She has worked across academia, research, private industry, and government. She has a Ph.D. in Environmental Health (epidemiology concentration) from Colorado State University, a Master’s degree in Environmental Management, (toxicology focus) from Duke University, and a B.S. in Biology from Boston College. Her work has focused on human exposure, risk assessment, and health outcomes (respiratory pathogens, wildfires, biomass burning, mold, and chemical exposures). Dr. Good has served as the leading technical authority in occupational health and indoor air quality at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) since 2020. She manages the state’s indoor air quality improvement programs (including work related to improving IAQ in schools, workplaces, and ...

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Charolette Lippolis Condon, DO, MPH, FAPA

Psychiatry Expert – Trauma, Youth & Causation

Psychiatric Expert Consulting, LLC

Conifer, Colorado

Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Trauma, Psychiatric Injury, Causation, Child Psychiatry, Adolescent Psychiatry, Wlderness Therapy, Troubled Teen Industry, Wrongful Death, Residential Treatment, Risk Assessment, Suicide, Standard of Care, Child Abuse, Neglect, Foster Care, Psychopharmacology, LGBTQ+, Records Review, Conversion Therapy, TTI

Psychiatry Expert Witness – Trauma, Causation, and Youth Residential Treatment Double board-certified psychiatrist in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry with over 20 years of clinical, leadership, and forensic experience. Actively practicing. Qualified as an expert in psychiatry over 200 times in Colorado and Texas state courts. Retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel in civil and criminal matters. My forensic work focuses on the evaluation of psychiatric injury, trauma, and causation across the lifespan, with particular expertise in children, adolescents, and young adults. I am frequently retained in cases involving complex clinical histories where assessment of contributing factors, pre-existing conditions, and the impact of treatment environments is central to the matter. I have extensive experience across the full continuum of psychiatric care, including emergency psychiatry, inpatient and residential treatment, group homes, outpatient care, and telep...

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Tracy Martin, MD

Forensic Psychiatrist | IME , Criminal & Civil

Georgetown Forensic Psychiatry

Washington, District Of Columbia

Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Psychiatric IME, Independent Medical Examination, Competency, Insanity, Malpractice, Fitness for Duty, Risk Assessment, Corrections, Emergency Psychiatry, PTSD, Disability, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Suicide, Sexual Harassment, Malingering, Testamentary Capacity, Guardianship, NGRI, Trauma

Attorneys retain Dr. Tracy Martin for clear, well-reasoned psychiatric opinions grounded in active clinical practice. As a forensic psychiatrist who maintains active clinical roles in both emergency and outpatient psychiatry, Dr. Martin brings current, real-world treatment experience to every case - not just academic theory. Dr. Martin is a board-certified forensic psychiatrist and founder of Georgetown Forensics, serving plaintiff and defense counsel, courts, and government agencies in state and federal matters. She is licensed in Washington, D.C., Virginia, New Jersey, and Colorado. Independent Medical Examinations & Civil Forensic Services: Dr. Martin conducts psychiatric IMEs and forensic evaluations for civil matters including personal injury and trauma-related psychiatric claims, disability and impairment evaluations, fitness-for-duty assessments, workers' compensation, psychiatric malpractice and standard of care opinions, wrongful death, suicide cases, and civil commitmen...

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Nella G Ciciulla Albrecht, LMHC, QS, CFMHE

Court-Qualified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator

Lighthouse Resolution Group

Melbourne, Florida

Forensic Psychology, Mental Health - social investigation, parenting coordination, family mediation, sentencing mitigation, risk assessment, competency evaluation, mitigation evaluation, mental health, expert witness, child custody, consulting expert, psychological assessment, malingering assessment, violence risk, juvenile competency, psychosexual evaluation

Attorneys handling criminal defense and family court matters hire Nella Albrecht when the psychological and behavioral evidence has to hold up — in the report and on the stand. Court-qualified as an expert witness on multiple occasions, she has completed hundreds of forensic mental health evaluations across criminal, civil, and family proceedings throughout Florida, with teleconsultation available nationwide. Nella is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator with over a decade of experience at the intersection of mental health and law. She brings the rare combination of frontline clinical experience and rigorous forensic training — which means her evaluations aren't just credentialed, they're defensible under cross-examination. For criminal defense attorneys, she provides competency to stand trial evaluations, mitigation assessments, social history investigations, and psychological evaluations that integrate structured clinical interviews, ...

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Alex LeBeau, PhD, MPH, CIH

Experienced Exposure and Dose Assessment Expert

Exposure Assessment Consulting, LLC

Orlando, Florida

Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology - Indoor Air Quality, Exposure risk, Risk Assessment, Legionella, Legionnaires disease, PFAS, Environmental Science, Building science, Mold, Bacteria, Dose Assessment, Heavy Metal, Risk, Pesticide, PCB, Food, Waterborne Pathogens, Product Safety, OSHA, Antimicrobial

Problem solving Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with over 16 years of experience evaluating environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals and biological agents (e.g., bacteria) from the industrial hygiene and toxicology perspective. History of performing human health risk assessments at contaminated sites using U.S. EPA and state regulatory guidelines and monitoring remediation activities at those sites enabling me to analyze risk and determine if any workers or residents would be impacted by residual contamination and/or remediation activities. I perform indoor environmental quality assessments to evaluate exposure impacts on building occupants - including Legionella and water quality assessments - at healthcare, residential, commercial, and industrial facilities as part of the comprehensive overall building science aspect of indoor environmental quality. Experience co-authoring industry guidance on COVID-19 and presented on COVID-19 at a number of conferences as an...

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Bobby L Glass, MS, CSP, ASP, CHST, CSMP

General Industry, Construction, DOT Expert Witness

G3 Safety Services

Port St Lucie, Florida

Safety, Risk Management - forklift, trenching & excavation, fall protection, general industry, toolbox talks, hazard communication, hazardous material, training, construction, heavy equipment, multi employer, confined space entry, safety program, driver qualifications, hot work, lockout tagout (LOTO), aerial lift, risk assessment, competent person, loading dock

I obtained my Graduates Degree (MS) in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University in 2026. In addition, I have obtained three accredited credentials from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and one from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management. Currently, I have obtained the following credentials: • Certified Safety Professional (CSP-44358) • Associate Safety Professional (ASP-36744) • Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST-16024) • Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP-13295) I started my career as a Drum Sampler/Mapper and was promoted to a Safety Technician, Safety Engineer, and Safety Manager working in the hazardous waste industry and was eventually promoted to the Corporate Office of Waste Management in Oakbrook, IL. I eventually transferred to the solid waste industry as a Regional Safety Manager. Eventually, I transitioned to work for the State of Florida and developed the first safety and health program for Miam...

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Timothy R Borchers

Light Rail, Airport Train & Bus Expert Witness

National Transit Services LLC

Tampa, Florida

Transportation, Railroad - Transit Accident Expert Witness, Light Rail Accident, Streetcar Accident, Tram Accident, Automated People Mover, Airport People Mover, Plane Train, Bus Accident, Rail Derailment, Transit Safety, Transit Operations, Fixed Guideway, System Safety, Safety Certification, Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, Standard of Care, FTA, FRA, DOT

Light Rail, Automated People Mover & Bus Transit Expert Witness — Accident Investigation, Safety & Regulatory Compliance I assist attorneys and courts in analyzing accidents, safety failures, and regulatory compliance issues involving light rail and streetcar systems, airport automated people mover systems (“Plane Trains”), and bus transit systems. With more than 40 years of international transit experience, I provide independent expert analysis covering operations, maintenance, engineering, system design, construction, and regulatory compliance across these transit modes. Areas of focus include: Light rail and streetcar accidents · Automated people mover incidents · Transit bus accidents · Derailments and collisions · Vehicle and platform interface hazards · Track, roadway, and right-of-way safety issues · Bicycle and pedestrian incidents involving transit systems · Safety management system failures · FTA, FRA, and state regulatory compliance · Industry standards of care and tr...

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Michelle L Chace, MSSM

Security/Premise Liability 20+ years experience

Mitigation Assessor, LLC

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida

Security, Premises Liability - Premises Liability, Security Negligence, CPTED, Security Procedures, Security Master Plans, Physical Security, Mitigation Assessment, Mitigation Planning, Emergency Management, Electronic Security Design, Threat Assessment, Security Policies, Incident Reporting, Security Training, Risk Assessment, Security Standards

Michelle L. Chace is a physical security subject matter expert and forensic expert witness with more than 20 years of professional experience in physical security, threat/vulnerability/risk assessment, premises liability, and negligent security analysis. Her expertise includes the evaluation of alleged security failures and the application of generally accepted security principles, methodologies, and industry standards. Ms. Chace currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert with Kolins Security Group, where she conducts comprehensive security assessments involving document review, stakeholder interviews, and on-site inspections. Her forensic work includes the review and analysis of incidents involving alleged security deficiencies, the preparation of expert reports, and testimony in depositions and court proceedings related to premises liability and negligent security matters. Ms. Chace has held senior security consulting and project management roles with nationally recognized firms,...

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Robin C. Nagele, M.A.

Security Expert Witness | Premises Liability

Nagele Security Advisors, LLC

Dunedin, Florida

Security, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - Premises Liability, Negligent Trng, FS 768.0706, Security Audit, Corporate Security, Negligent Security, Apartment, Hotel Security, Risk Assessment, Active Shooter, Standard of Care, Multifamily, Access Control, Guard Management, Crime Prevention, Workplace Violence, Security Management, Risk Assessment, Security Trng, Crime Foreseeab

Robin C. Nagele, M.A., is the Principal and Founder of Nagele Security Advisors, LLC, a U.S. Small Business Administration-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), specializing in forensic security consulting and expert witness testimony in civil litigation matters involving premises liability, negligent security, and physical security standard of care. A retired U.S. Army Military Police Corps Sergeant Major (E-9) and Bronze Star Medal recipient, Mr. Nagele attained the Army's highest enlisted rank in an unprecedented 18 years, a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of all enlisted soldiers, before completing 21 years of honorable service. He served as NCOIC of Nuclear Physical Security Operations, holding formal Army certification in Intrusion Detection System Operations (172 hours) including Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta alert classifications. He is also a certified U.S. Army Drill Sergeant and Combat Veteran, ...

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Robert M. Gordon, PhD

National Expert in Psychological Assessments

Robert M. Gordon, PhD ABPP

Osprey, Florida

Psychology, Mental Health - PTSD, Emotional distress, competency, neuropsychology, testing, malingering, Criminal responsibility, Testamentary capacity, Malpractice, Risk assessment, mental diagnosis, sexual abuse and harassment, personal injury

I am a licensed psychologist in Florida and Pennsylvania and have been qualified to testify as an expert witness in county and federal courts across several states since 1980. I earned my Ph.D. in Psychology from Temple University (1975). I am a PSYPACT member which allows me to practice in most states. I hold two diplomate certifications from the American Board of Professional Psychology (in Clinical Psychology and Psychoanalysis), an honor earned by fewer than 1% of psychologists. I am a Fellow of the Academy of Clinical Psychology and the Academy of Psychoanalysis. Throughout my career, I have served as President of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association, as a member of the American Psychological Association’s Governing Council, and as a consultant for the Lehigh County Public Defender’s Office. I have taught clinical and forensic assessment to doctoral students at Lehigh University, and Chestnut Hill College. I served as a section co editor for the Psychodynamic Diagnost...

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Sean Graham, DEM, AEM, HcEM, NRP

Professional Doctoral Fire/EMS/EM Expert

Cumming, Georgia

Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness - Fire Fighting, Hazardous Materials, Risk Management, Emergency Medical Services, Helicopter EMS, Fire Inspections, Education, Emergency Management, Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Preparedness, Disaster Mitigation and Resilience, CBRN Preparedness, Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Nuclear Power Preparedness

Dr. Sean Graham is a nationally recognized emergency management, public health preparedness, and incident response professional with more than two decades of experience spanning frontline operations, executive leadership, academic instruction, and applied research. His career integrates real-world response experience with strategic planning, regulatory compliance, training, and systems-level analysis, making him a highly qualified expert in complex emergency and disaster-related matters. Dr. Graham currently serves in senior public health emergency preparedness leadership, where he supports statewide planning, training, and response initiatives aligned with federal preparedness frameworks, including the CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Healthcare Preparedness Program (HPP), as well as the National Incident Management System (NIMS). His work includes emergency operations planning, multi-agency coordination, resource management, and the design and evaluation of lar...

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Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.

Trauma/Interpersonal Victimization

Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc

Hawaii

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Lee T Ostrom, Ph.D., CSP, CPE, CTM

Human Factors, Ergonomics, and Safety Expert

Sole Proprietor

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Safety, Ergonomics - Human Factors, Risk Assessment, Product Safety, Slips/Falls, Complex environments, Workplace Design, Procedures, Maintenance, inspection

CV Lists my current cases. Below are a sample. 2025-Present-Valerie Walker on behalf of her deceased son Anthony v the City of New Orleans, Partners, LLC and L&R Security Services, Inc. This case involves access to the abandoned Market Street Power Plant by a group of urban explorers and the death of Anthony. CORE vs PSCo - May 2022 till November 2023 - Breached Contract and Negligence. I provided human factors/industrial safety support to plaintiff’s counsel. The jury said when interviewed that the human factors testimony I provided helped to persuade their decision. A synopsis of the lawsuit is below: On Oct. 25, a Denver district court jury found in favor of CORE in its lawsuit against Public Service Company of Colorado, a subsidiary of Xcel Energy Inc. (Xcel), regarding the mismanagement of the Comanche Unit 3 coal-fired power plant. CORE was awarded $26.45 million for lengthy outages on 2020 and 2022 caused by Xcel’s imprudent operations and negligence. 2022-Employee in...

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G. Michael Verden, MS, CSC

Security Expert - Retired US Secret Service

The Lake Forest Group

Lake Forest, Illinois

Security, Emergency Preparedness - Executive Protection, Corporate Security, Residential Security, Emergency Managment Plan, Security Plan, Event Security, Healthcare/Hospital Security, Higher Education Security, Cannabis Security, Investigations, Workplace Violence, Risk Assessment, Security Training

With an extensive career as a police officer, Secret Service agent, Senior Director of Security for the NBA, and security advisor, G. Michael Verden understands how to apply security best practices to your unique setting to safeguard people, property, and assets. Mike’s project management experience includes leading engagements with Fortune 100 companies, hospitals, higher education, professional sports, financial services, wealth management, family offices, high net worth individuals (HNWI), commercial real estate, manufacturing plants, industrial sites, corporate headquarters, pharmaceutical, cannabis (medical and retail), and residential security. Mike employs methodologies learned in a 21-year career as an agent for the United States Secret Service protecting the President, First Lady, and other heads of state and large-scale events such as the Olympics and the Super Bowl to every engagement. He understands how to identify vulnerabilities and implement proper risk managem...

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Scott R Beach

Psychiatrist - Harvard Faculty

Harvard Medical School

Boston, Massachusetts

Psychiatry, Mental Health - Catatonia, Emergency Psychiatry, Ventricular Arrhythmia, Sudden Cardiac Death, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), Suicide, Malingering, Factitious Disorder, Munchausen , Overdose, Delirium, Risk Assessment, Antipsychotic, Serotonin syndrome, Alcohol withdrawal, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Lamotrigine, Telepsych, Antidepressant

I am a consultation-liaison and emergency room psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, specializing in the care of patients with co-morbid medical and psychiatric illness. I care for patients with medical complications of psychiatric illness or psychiatric medications, as well as psychiatric complications of medical illness or medications. As an emergency psychiatrist, I regularly perform risk assessment for suicide and harm to others and make decisions about whether patients need to be hospitalized involuntarily. Each week, I see dozens of patients with the following conditions: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorders, PTSD, Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and TBI. I teach and supervise medical students, residents and fellows on a daily basis. I completed a psychiatry residency at University of Virginia and a fellowship in consultation-liaison psychiatry at Massachusetts General...

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Dana R Anderson

Forensic Psychologist & Expert Witness

California Forensic Psychology

Nevada

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Derk J Boss, CFE, CPP, CSP

DJ Boss Assoc

Las Vegas, Nevada

Gaming & Gambling, Premises Liability - Security, Surveillance, Bar/Nightclub, Dram Shop, Event Security, Hotel, Inadequate/Negligent Security, Investigations, Loss Prevention, Multi Unit Housing, Parking, Regulatory Compliance, Retail/Restaurant, Risk Assessment, Security Management, Title 31, Use of Force, Workplace Violence

Independent Security Consultant specializing primarily in gaming security and surveillance as well as premises liability with over 36 years of practical experience. Earned professional certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International, Certified Surveillance Professional (CSP) with International Association of Certified Surveillance Professionals. Currently the President of the International Association of Certified Surveillance Professionals and is one of its founding members.

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Logan F. Martin, PhD, MBA, PMP, CIH, CSP, CHMM

Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Construction/OSHA Expert

LF Martin LLC

Hampton, New Hampshire

OSHA, Safety - Construction Safety, Workplace Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, Training, Industrial, Manufacturing, Machine Guarding, Falls, Compliance, Environmental, Exposure, Health Hazards, Expert Witness, Accident, Risk Assessment, Respiratory, Chemicals, Hazard Communication, Investigation

Dr. Martin provides highly specialized expert witness and litigation support services for complex workplace injury, fatality, and OSHA citation cases. Working closely with counsel, she leverages her deep regulatory expertise to navigate severe OSHA enforcement actions, successfully employing defenses such as unpreventable employee misconduct and the Multi-Employer Citation Policy. Her proven track record includes reconstructing incident timelines, analyzing site configurations, and auditing historical training records to secure citation deletions, downgrade willful violations, and significantly reduce regulatory penalties. Beyond immediate litigation defense, Dr. Martin routinely assists legal teams and corporate clients in negotiating OSHA Consent Orders and executing post-incident corrective actions, including comprehensive safety management system upgrades and proactive hazard mitigation strategies. Dr. Martin has 36 years of experience in occupational safety and health consult...

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Tracy Martin, MD

Forensic Psychiatrist | IME , Criminal & Civil

Georgetown Forensic Psychiatry

New Jersey

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Christopher Will

PMHNP Expert Witness | Risk & Standard of Care

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry - Suicide assessment, Nursing, Rural psychiatry, Psychosis / schizophrenia, PMHNP, Behavioral emergencies / crisis interven, Risk assessment, Depression / Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar disorder, Medication management, Psychopharmacology, Suicide prevention / self-harm, Seclusion and restraint practices

RN and NP licensed in AZ, NM, MA, CA ANCC Board Certified PMHNP Post graduate training in MBT and CBT-I Provide paid clinical consultations to multiple NP groups and individuals with focus on complex case management and risk assessment and intervention. Psychiatric expert witness Inpatient & Outpatient Psychiatry Standard of Care, risk Assessment, and clinical decision-making consultation

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Simon Dosovitz, MD

Forensic Psychiatrist – Criminal & Civil Cases

New York, New York

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Psychiatric Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Suicide, Violence, Psychiatric Standard of Care, Psychiatric Damages, Expert Witness Psychiatry, Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity, Mitigation, Criminal Responsibility, Impaired Professionals, Testamentary Capacity, Elder Abuse and Capacity, Risk Assessment

Dr. Simon Dosovitz is a board certified, fellowship-trained forensic psychiatrist, former chief resident at Columbia University, and Assistant Clinical Professor at NYU School of Medicine. Attorneys choose Dr. Dosovitz for clear, defensible, and methodologically rigorous opinions. His evaluations are thorough, evidence-based, and tailored to legal standards. As a graduate of a formal forensic psychiatry fellowship, Dr. Dosovitz brings specialized training in the legal standards, psychiatric methodology, and evaluative rigor that courts require. Unlike general psychiatrists offering occasional opinions, his expertise is built on dedicated, structured forensic education and experience. He has provided expert consultation and testimony in criminal and civil cases, including competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, violence and suicide risk, involuntary commitment, and forensic neuropsychiatric evaluations. Dr. Dosovitz has testified in court over 50 times and specializes i...

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Andrew Sampson

Playground Safety Expert Witness

Huntington, New York

Safety, Property Management - Playground Safety, Premise Liability, Property Management, Playground Supervision, Slip Trips& Falls, Emergency Action Planning, Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Lighting, Property Inspections, Construction Safety, School Playgrounds, Risk Assessment, ASTM F1487

Mr. Andrew Sampson is a safety‑focused engineering and property management professional with 15 years of experience overseeing construction, operations, and risk management across complex, high‑density environments. His background spans Class A commercial properties, life‑safety systems, playground safety standards, and large‑scale maintenance programs, giving him a unique systems‑based perspective on incident causation and hazard control. In his role managing more than 2 million square feet of Class A office properties in Manhattan, Mr. Sampson has directed multi‑million‑dollar construction projects, supervised multidisciplinary engineering and safety teams, and conducted hundreds of inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, building codes, and industry best practices. His work includes oversight of life‑safety systems, emergency preparedness, equipment maintenance, and operational risk mitigation for high‑value assets. Before entering the commercial real estate sec...

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Richard Gabel, MD, PC, DLFAPA

Expedient Medicolegal Services

New York, New York

Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Record Review, IME, PTSD, Traumatic Injury, Adjustment Disorder, Mood Disorder, Standard of Care, Institutional Policy, Psychiatric Disability, Functional Capacity, Fitness for Duty, Risk Assessment, Psychosis, Abuse, Mitigating Factors, Emotional Distress, Personal Injury, Substance Abuse

Dr. Richard Gabel, MD, DLFAPA, is a psychiatrist licensed in New York State with over 40 years of experience in private practice since 1980. He holds the position of Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Gabel has a wealth of professional experience and has held leadership administrative positions in major hospitals in the New York City metropolitan region. He obtained his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital, one of Harvard Medical School's flagship hospitals. His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with a wide range of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and dementia. He is also highly skilled in managing complex psychopharmacologic issues in medically ill patients. Dr. Gabel is frequently sought after as a consultant, particularly in cases in...

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Hisla Bates, M.D.

Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric/Adult Psychiatrist

Expedient Medicolegal Services

New York, New York

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James B. Furrh IV, MD

Clinical Psychiatrist and Expert Witness (NC)

Mobius Psychiatric Consulting

Asheville, North Carolina

Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry - pharmacology, bipolar disorder, depression, disability, malpractice, addiction, suicide, involuntary commitment, risk assessment, schizophrenia, guardianship, forensic psychiatry, family law, divorce, contested will, capacity, ketamine, dementia, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder

Dr. Furrh is a general psychiatrist licensed in North Carolina and currently practicing both at the VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC and in private practice. He is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of an extensive range of psychiatric and neuropsychiatric disorders and populations and has experience in the legal setting testifying as an expert witness. Dr. Furrh's clinical background includes experience working in the inpatient, outpatient, and intensive community-based settings. The focus of Dr. Furrh's current position is severe mental illness diagnoses, geriatric psychiatry (including dementia and associated issues), addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (veteran population), sleep disorders, and personality disorders. He possesses expertise in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, and extensive knowledge regarding other "somatic" treatments (ECT, TMS, ketamine, psychedelics, etc). As a result of his unique clinical background, he has additionally developed a str...

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LaRae M Copley, RPh, MD, PhD

Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Copley Medical Consulting LLC

Amlin , Ohio

Psychiatry, Mental Health - Malpractice, Psychiatry, College Mental Health, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Suicide, Risk Assessment, Level of Care Assessment, Eating Disorders, Psychic Harm, PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, Pharmacology, Substance Disorders, Forensic Psychiatry, Competency, Sanity

Expert regarding standard of care, medical marijuana / THC, campus mental health, animal assisted therapy. Medical Director overseeing a multidisciplinary medical team within a large behavioral health practice. Over 15 years clinical experience practicing psychiatry. Served as Chief of Psychiatry for a College Counseling Center within a large public university for 8 years. Extensive experience collaborating with treatment team including psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, physician assistants, dieticians. Experience practicing criminal and civil Forensic Psychiatry, depositions and testimony Licensed Physician and Registered Pharmacist. Board Certified in General Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine.

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Joseph Hendry, PSP, CLEE

K-12 Security Subject Matter Expert and Consultant

COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions

Stow, Ohio

School Safety, Education & Schools - school security, special needs security planning, active shooter drills, security assessment, duty of care, active shooter, emergency planning, university security, risk assessment, school shooting, lockdown, behavioral threats, workplace violence, school violence, insurance expert witness, physical security, negligent security

Professional Qualifications -K–12 school security and safety systems -Active threat and hostile event preparedness -Security risk assessment and mitigation -Civilian and law‑enforcement response coordination -School emergency planning, policy, and procedures -Duty of care, foreseeability, and reasonableness of preventive measures -Standards‑based practices for age‑appropriate and accessible safety planning Professional Qualifications -Principal Consultant for K–12 Education, COSECURE, a division of Cozen O’Connor, providing school security consulting services across North America and Europe. -Selected in 2024 to provide subject matter expertise to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS CISA) School Safety Task Force -Recognized by the Ohio Department of Homeland Security and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office as a subject matter expert in active threat response. -Board Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) through A...

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Heath Jolliff, DO

Medical Toxicology and Forensics Expert

Mid-Ohio Toxicology Services, LLC

Columbus, Ohio

Toxicology, Emergency Medical Toxicology - Forensic toxicology, Drug Abuse, Overdose, Impairment, Marijuana, Alcohol, Drug testing, DUI, Risk assessment, Cannabis, Opioids

Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology. Fellowship trained at the University of Colorado/Rocky Mountian Poison and Drug Center. Over 3 decades of clinical experience. Expert forensics work for over 2 decades Active Medical License in Colorado and Ohio Fellow, American College of Medical Toxicology Previous, Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program Director

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Cara Marconi, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist - Trauma & Standards of Care

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Psychology, Mental Health - Posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd), trauma, eating disorders, suicide risk assessment, emotional distress, clinical supervision, standard of care, duty to warn, psychopathology, suicide, suicide prevention, psychotherapy, risk assessment, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychological injury

Dr. Cara Marconi is a clinical psychologist with six years of post-licensure experience and experience across multiple levels of care including inpatient, partial hospital, and outpatient treatment settings. Her clinical work focuses on trauma-related disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and suicide risk assessment in outpatient mental health treatment. She has worked within multidisciplinary teams, including formal Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs, and regularly conducts risk assessments and treatment planning for individuals experiencing trauma-related disorders, suicidality, and complex psychopathology. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Marconi provides supervision to developing clinicians, taught undergraduate psychology courses, and provided continuing education training on evidence-based PTSD treatment for licensed professionals. She has presented psychological research and clinical topics in professional settings. Dr. Marconi offers expert consultation rela...

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Ray W. Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP

Psychology, Mental Health & Education Expert

Dr. Ray W. Christner, LLC

Hanover, Pennsylvania

Education & Schools, Psychology - IEE/Psychoed Eval, IDEA/Special Education, ADA/504 Plans, Dyslexia/Dyscalculia/Dysgraphia, Autism, Emotional Disturbance, OHI/ADHD, Intellectual Disability, LRE/FAPE, Expert Witness, Due Process, IEP, Psychological/Neuropsychological Evals, Risk Assessment, IME, Civil Competency, Criminal Competency, Ethics, Professional Standards

Ray W. Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania and Delaware. He is also a nationally certified school psychologist and a nationally registered health service psychologist with 30 years of experience in mental health. Dr. Christner specializes in clinical and school psychology and is board-certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology. Based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, he operates an independent practice and provides telepsychology services in 43 states as an authorization holder of both APIT (Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology) and TAP (Temporary Authorization to Practice). His services include psychological and neuropsychological testing, forensic evaluations, psychotherapy, expert witness review and testimony, and consultation, working with children, adolescents, and adults with psychological, developmental, social, behavioral, and learning differences. Dr. Christner has provided forensic psychological evaluations i...

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Lucy H Fraiser, PhD, DABT

Lucy Fraiser Toxicology

Texas

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Sol M Bobst, PhD DABT

ToxSci Advisors LLC

Houston, Texas

Toxicology, Products Liability - Expert Witness in Toxicology, Available for Plaintiff or Defense Work. Experience in Civil Cases for Toxic Tort and Exposures, Risk Assessment and Increased Risk for General Causation. Also Experienced in Forensic Toxicology, DWI, DUID, Drug Evidence in Criminal and Family Law Cases. Over 40+ cases

CV, References, and Term Sheet Available Upon Request. Experienced with US OSHA, US EPA TSCA, FIFRA, and US FDA Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Regulations.

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Rocksheng Zhong, MD, MHS

UTMB Forensic Psychiatrist and Training Director

University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston, Texas

Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry - Competence to stand trial, Insanity, Criminal responsibility, Sentencing mitigation, Risk assessment, Civil commitment, Testamentary capacity, Guardianship, Malpractice, Disability, Fitness for duty

Rocksheng Zhong, MD, MHS is Associate Professor, Director of Forensic Services, and Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Director in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch, as well as Lecturer in the Law and Psychiatry Division of the Yale School of Medicine. He completed medical school at the Yale School of Medicine, general psychiatry residency at the University of Pennsylvania, and forensic psychiatry fellowship at the Yale School of Medicine. He is board certified in general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and addiction medicine. Prior to joining UTMB, he served as Medical Director of Northern Arizona for Southwest Behavioral and Health Services, where he supervised the treatment of serious mental illness and addiction and was a court-appointed psychiatric examiner for Mohave County Superior Court civil commitment proceedings. Dr. Zhong maintains a clinical practice in general and forensic psychiatry. He treats patients with me...

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Michael S. D'Angelo, CPP, CSC, CHPA

Secure Direction Consulting, LLC

Richmond, Virginia

Security, Premises Liability - Premises Liability, Negligent Security, Violent Crimes, Workplace Violence, Healthcare Security, Guard Services, Risk Assessment, Hospital Security, Incident Reporting, Security Training, Security Systems Design, Active Shooter

Highly credentialed, Board Certified Expert. Michael S. D'Angelo, is the Principal & Lead Consultant for Secure Direction Consulting, LLC. He provides case review, expert testimony and consultation on security standards and best practices in cases involving premises liability, negligent security, and related civil litigation, with a special focus on healthcare security and workplace violence. D'Angelo has been in the public safety and private security industries for nearly 30 years. He retired as a Police Captain with the South Miami Police Department, having served 23 years In a variety of positions; including supervision and senior management. Upon transitioning to the private sector, he was hired as the corporate security leader for Baptist Health South Florida, where he served as an internal consultant for security and emergency preparedness to six hospitals and a multitude of outpatient facilities. He now provides risk assessments, security plans, guard force planning and...

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Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA

Mechanical Engineer - Expert Witness

Community Engineering Services, PLLC

EDMONDS, Washington

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Drew Neckar, MBA, CPP, CHPA

Security executive and consultant

COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions

Strum, Wisconsin

Security, Premises Liability - Healthcare/Hospital Security, Bar/Nightclub Security, Parking Lot Security, Campus Safety, School Security, Negligent Security, CPTED, Crime Prevention, Crime Foreseeability, Use of Force, Security Officers/Guards, Workplace Violence, Security Assessment, Risk Assessment, Security Training/Education

Drew Neckar is a board-certified security management professional who over his 20+ year career has managed safety and security programs for companies operating in the healthcare, higher education, financial services, and nightclub industries. In 2014 Drew founded Security Advisors Consulting Group, a full-service security consulting firm that has provided strategic advice on improvement of security and violence prevention programs to companies throughout the United States and internationally. Drew and security programs he has managed have been recognized with awards including: Mayo Clinic Health Systems' Security Department was awarded the “Program of Distinction” award from the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) while under Drew's leadership. Mayo Clinic Health Systems' Security Department was named to Security Magazine’s “Security 500” as one of the top Security programs while under Drew's leadership. Named Global Security Consultant of the Ye...