Slp Expert Witnesses

Melbourne, Florida

Speech-Language Pathology, Geriatrics - Dysphagia, Choking, Aspiration Pneumonia, Weight Loss, Dehydration, Malnutriiton, Dementia, Stroke/ CVA, TBI, Developmental Disabilities, Cognitive Impairments, Communication Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, SLP, Neurogenic Disorders, Swallowing Disorders

As a forensic speech-language pathologist with 18 years of experience, I specialize in legal consulting and expert witnessing services for both plaintiff and defense medical malpractice and nursing home neglect cases nationwide. My expertise is in cases involving dysphagia, choking, aspiration, weight loss, dehydration, malnutrition, developmental disabilities, dementia, and neurogenic disorders such as stroke, TBI, and Parkinson’s disease. As a graduate of the University of Florida, I received my BA in communication sciences and disorders and gerontology in 2006, and a MA in speech-language pathology in 2008. I hold additional certifications in dysphagia management and Parkinson's Disease and am a Certified Dementia Provider (CDP). With a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), I am qualified to opine on legal cases nationwide. I’m committed to evidence-based practices and maintaining the standard of care in speech-langua...

Maplewood, New Jersey

Speech-Language Pathology, Nursing Homes - swallowing, swallowing disorder, dysphagia, aspiration, pneumonia, choking, asphyxiation, medically complex, frail, elderly, geriatric, physical medicine, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, slp, medical complexity, oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, choke

For attorneys, navigating clinical files and medical jargon is a bottleneck. George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, serves as the expert guide, translating this medical complexity into clear, objective testimony. As a Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S)—a credential held by only 0.2% of speech pathologists—George provides the decisive clinical authority legal teams need to evaluate the standard of care and establish the facts. Unlike academic witnesses whose expertise is disconnected from modern practice, George maintains an active, hands-on clinical presence, dedicating over 50% of his time to direct patient care. He regularly navigates medical complexity and performs high-level instrumental swallowing evaluations. This continuous clinical immersion ensures that his evaluations of aspiration pneumonia and choking incidents are always grounded in the contemporary standard of care, rather than outdated theories. To ensure his testimony is always al...