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: Behavioral and Social Sciences, Child Abuse, Emergency Medical Toxicology, Environmental, Ergonomics, Forensic Psychiatry, Forensic Psychology, Gaming & Gambling, HIPAA, Industrial Hygiene, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health, Neuropsychology, Occupational Medicine, and Pediatric Psychiatry.
Lucy H Fraiser, PhD, DABT
Lucy Fraiser Toxicology
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Toxicology, Environmental
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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.
Deanna L Allen
Buena Vista Group
San Clemente, California
Pharmacist, HIPAA
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Home infusion pharmacy, OSHA, Malpractice, Calculations, Risk assessment, Pharmacy law, Computer order entry, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), Formulas, Pharmacology, High alert medications, Standard of Care, Medication safety, Warnings and labels, Fraud, Policies and Procedures, Pharmacy workflow
I am a licensed California pharmacist, and a licensed Hawaii pharmacist currently working in hospital pharmacy. My travel pharmacy work throughout facilities in California include the following: ambulatory care clinics, long term care, home care and home infusion pharmacy, retail pharmacy and community pharmacy, and acute care hospitals. I have a combined background in pharmacy with a law degree. I have used the combined expertise to write reports for the California State Board of Pharmacy, conduct risk analyses and assessments, ensure regulatory compliance, identify safety improvement areas, and help prevent errors and near misses, among other activities. My current work is hands-on/front line experience. I am witness to changes happening in real time in many different pharmacy venues: changes in management, pharmacy workflow, policies and procedures, personnel training and competencies, drug protocols, computer documentation, software updates, management of new drugs, and safe...
Hisla Bates, M.D.
Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric/Adult Psychiatrist
Expedient Medicolegal Services
California
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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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...
Manijeh Berenji
Board-certified Occupational Medicine Physician
Oxnard, California
Occupational Medicine, Toxicology
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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.
Alonie Butler, PsyD
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Bakersfield, California
Psychology, Psychoanalysis
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Traumatic Injury, Correctional Mental Health, Risk Assessment, Traumatic Brain Injury, PTSD, Standard of Care, Institutional Inpatient Care, Disability, Adjustment Disorder, Military Mental Health, IME, Emotional Distress, Fitness for Duty, Competency
Dr. Butler is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She earned her doctoral degree and master’s degree in clinical psychology at Argosy University in Alameda, California. In addition, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and minored in health science at California State University: Hayward, California. Dr. Butler’s administrative and leadership career has included the role of Director of Behavioral Health and Senior Psychologist Specialist which consisted of monitoring and enforcing compliance with government regulations, developing trainings, conducting audits and effectively communicating with stake holders. She has over seven years of experience working with individuals and groups in forensic –based settings, inpatient- based settings, and outpatient community based setting. She has treated adult individuals with co-occurring disorders and those who are dealing with life stressors (e.g., career change, job loss, divorce, trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse). Fu...
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
Dr. April Gould is an expert on radicalization, extremism, ideological- and hate-motivated violence, and collective violence. This expertise derives from both her academic research and her personal experience interviewing and analyzing hard-to-reach and violent criminal populations. She is qualified to testify as an expert in cases in which individuals have been radicalized online or through group involvement and have acted on behalf of personal or collective grievances. She would effectively investigate, locate, and interview people who prefer to remain off the grid.
Dr. Gould’s experience includes forensic interviewing, qualitative and quantitative research, and academic publishing involving over 9,500 cases involved in criminal and civil litigation. Dr. Gould has interviewed current and former terrorists, AB109 parolees, members of law enforcement, gang members, and victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. She has taught courses on violence risk assessment...
Kerry A. Hannifin, Psy.D.
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Patton, California
Forensic Psychology, Psychology
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Correctional Mental Health, Institutional Adult and Juvenile Inpatient Care, Pediatric Mental Disability, Autism, Developmental Disorders, Standard of Care, Traumatic Injury, Risk Assessment, Malingering, Chronic Pain, Emotional Distress, Cognitive and Functional Capacity
Kerry A. Hannifin, Psy.D. in a licensed forensic and clinical psychologist. Dr. Hannifin is currently a Senior Psychologist Supervisor with the Department of State Hospitals - Patton, where she has been employed for 15 years. In her role at DSH-Patton, Dr. Hannifin oversees the PC 1370, Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST), division of the hospital’s Forensic Evaluation Department, the largest forensic department in the nation. Dr. Hannifin developed and implemented the IST forensic program at DSH-Patton, the first to be fully implemented within the Department of State Hospitals. Dr. Hannifin has extensive forensic experience and has provided expert testimony on various forensic matters. Dr. Hannifin frequently provides forensic trainings, presentations, and consultation.
In addition to her work at DSH-Patton, Dr. Hannifin has a forensic private practice. In her practice, Dr. Hannifin serves as a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) and has worked with the Department of Industrial Relatio...
Michael J Kosnett, MD, MPH, FACMT
California
Toxicology, Occupational Medicine
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Lead poisoning, cannabis, drug testing, alcohol, marijuana, environmental toxicology, occupational toxicology, arsenic poisoning, forensic toxicology, DUI, risk assessment, aviation toxicology, medical monitoring
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
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 US Navy Naval Air Systems Command (F-18)
• US Army Public Health Command (c...
Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.
Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc
Long Beach, California
Forensic Psychology, Psychology
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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.
Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA
Plumbing, Mechanical Systems, Standard of Care
Community Engineering Services, PLLC
California
Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate
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plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, smart contract adjudication, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, blockchain
Thirty-five years of comprehensive engineering, project delivery, and business analysis responsibilities. Currently providing independent expert witness services representing both plaintiffs and defendants at the intersection of mechanical failure, business practices, and standard of care. Specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic supply as well as water system failures, water intrusion, building maintenance, corrosion, and mechanical systems. Serving the legal, insurance, and financial industries as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients.
Licensed mechanical engineer experienced in aerospace, building sciences, and new technology platforms. Business founder, owner, and educator with strong speaking, authorship, and management skills. Noted researcher in engineering, finance, insurance, and technology fields. International engineering, project management and front-line team leadership. Customer service experience relat...
Mingxi Zheng, MS, PE
BEAR INC.
Berkeley, California
Products Liability, Mechanical Engineering
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Risk Assessment, Failure Analysis, FMEA, Material Characterization and Testing, Material Properties, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Aviation & Aerospace, 3D printing, Automotive, Slip Trip & Fall, Warnings & Labels, Oil and Gas, Product Development, Laboratories & Testing, Candle Fires, Welding
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. With a specialty in metallurgy, fracture mechanics and failure analysis, she has experience in materials testing and process development in the aerospace and manufacturing industries,
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 the product development process during transitions from R&D to production. In addition to knowledge of traditional materials and processing methods, she has developed characterization methods for additive manufacturing of metallic and polymeric materials. Her skills take a big picture approach, centering on the intersection of materials science and mechanical design, among other fields.
Projects have included reusability...
Richard Zumwalt, PhD
Neuropsychologist & Former First Responder
Expedient Medicolegal Services
Huntington Beach, California
Neuropsychology, Psychology
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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...
Michael J Kosnett, MD, MPH, FACMT
Denver, Colorado
Toxicology, Occupational Medicine
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Lead poisoning, cannabis, drug testing, alcohol, marijuana, environmental toxicology, occupational toxicology, arsenic poisoning, forensic toxicology, DUI, risk assessment, aviation toxicology, medical monitoring
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
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 US Navy Naval Air Systems Command (F-18)
• US Army Public Health Command (c...
Michelle L Chace, MSSM
Physical Security SME 20 years experience
Mitigation Assessor, LLC
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida
Security, Risk Management
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Risk Assessment, Threat Assessment, Security Policies, Security Procedures, Security Master Plans, Physical Security, Mitigation Assessment, Mitigation Planning, Emergency Management, Electronic Security
Michelle L. Chace is the President / Managing Principal of Mitigation Assessor, LLC. She specializes is Threat and Risk Assessments, Security Master Planning, Electronic Security Systems designs, and other specialized Security Consulting service offerings. Some of her projects: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (The World Trade Center; La Guardia Airport, and several others); Caterpillar, Morgan Stanley, Smithsonian Institute, JP Morgan Chase, Amtrak; University of Texas, and many more. In addition, she is a Forensic Expert. She holds a Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice and Master of Science Security Management from Bellevue University, where she was also an Adjunct Professor for the Security Management program and co-author of an undergraduate textbook for the University, Fundamental of Security Management: A Common Sense Approach. She also authored, Nebraska LB 116 in 2005, testified before the Judiciary Committee, and the bill was passed into law. Michelle w...
Robert M. Gordon, PhD
Former Professor Forensic Psychology 100+ articles
Robert M. Gordon, PhD ABPP
Osprey, Florida
Psychology
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PTSD, Emotional distress, competency, neuropsychology, testing, malingering, Criminal responsibility, Testamentary capacity, Malpractice, Risk assessment, mental diagnosis, sexual abuse and harassment
I have been practicing Forensic Psychology (civil and criminal) since 1976. I have over 100 scholarly publications in the areas of Emotional distress, competency, PTSD, malingering, and diagnostic assessments. In addition to my Ph.D., I am double board credentialed in Clinical Psychology and in Psychoanalysis. Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT), so I can work in most states. I have taught forensic psychology to PhD students at Lehigh University and Chesthill University for many years. I have given forensic psychology workshops internationally. For more information go to www.MMPI-INFO.com and view my TEDx talk and CV.
Alex LeBeau, PhD, MPH, CIH
Experienced Exposure and Dose Assessment Expert
Exposure Assessment Consulting, LLC
Orlando, Florida
Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology
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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...
Mindy B Mechanic, Ph.D.
Forensic Psychological Consulting Inc
Hawaii
Forensic Psychology, Psychology
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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.
Lee T Ostrom
Sole Proprietor
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Safety, Ergonomics
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Human Factors, Risk Assessment, Product Safety, Slips/Falls, Complex environments, Workplace Design, Procedures, Maintenance, inspection
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 injury case. Two employees of a fish procession plant were repairing a conveyor system that was not properly locked out. The two employees entered a confined space called a fish dump with the knowledge of the supervisor. The employees contacted the actuator, and their legs were severely injured. I do not know t...
Derk J Boss, CFE, CPP, CSP
DJ Boss Assoc
Las Vegas, Nevada
Gaming & Gambling, Premises Liability
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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.
Hisla Bates, M.D.
Harvard/Yale trained Pediatric/Adult Psychiatrist
Expedient Medicolegal Services
New York, New York
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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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...
Richard Gabel, MD, PC, DLFAPA
Expedient Medicolegal Services
New York, New York
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
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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...
LaRae M Copley, RPh, MD, PhD
Copley Medical Consulting LLC
Hilliard, Ohio
Psychiatry, Mental Health
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Malpractice, Psychiatry, College Mental Health, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Suicide, Risk Assessment, Level of Care Assessment, Eating Disorders, Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, Pharmacology, Substance Disorders
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 14 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.
Licensed Physician and Registered Pharmacist.
Board Certified in General Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine.
Heath Jolliff, DO
Medical Toxicology and Forensics Expert
Mid-Ohio Toxicology Services, LLC
Columbus, Ohio
Toxicology, Emergency Medical Toxicology
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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
Sol M Bobst, PhD DABT
ToxSci Advisors LLC
Houston, Texas
Toxicology, Products Liability
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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.
Lucy H Fraiser, PhD, DABT
Lucy Fraiser Toxicology
Texas
Toxicology, Environmental
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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.
Rocksheng Zhong, MD, MHS
UTMB Forensic Psychiatrist and Training Director
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
Forensic Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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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...
Michael S. D'Angelo, CPP, CSC, CHPA
Secure Direction Consulting, LLC
Richmond, Virginia
Security, Premises Liability
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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...
Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA
Plumbing, Mechanical Systems, Standard of Care
Community Engineering Services, PLLC
EDMONDS, Washington
Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate
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plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, smart contract adjudication, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, blockchain
Thirty-five years of comprehensive engineering, project delivery, and business analysis responsibilities. Currently providing independent expert witness services representing both plaintiffs and defendants at the intersection of mechanical failure, business practices, and standard of care. Specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic supply as well as water system failures, water intrusion, building maintenance, corrosion, and mechanical systems. Serving the legal, insurance, and financial industries as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients.
Licensed mechanical engineer experienced in aerospace, building sciences, and new technology platforms. Business founder, owner, and educator with strong speaking, authorship, and management skills. Noted researcher in engineering, finance, insurance, and technology fields. International engineering, project management and front-line team leadership. Customer service experience relat...
Drew Neckar, MBA, CPP, CHPA
Security executive and consultant
COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions
Strum, Wisconsin
Security, Premises Liability
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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.
Finalist for Campus Safety Magazine’s “Cam...
