Lucas A Klein, Ph.D. Expert Witness
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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Psychology and Forensic Psychology

Keywords/Search Terms:

Symptom Validity, Psychological Testing, Emotional Damages, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Qualified Medical Evaluations, Civil Litigation, Emotional distress, Personal injury, Trauma and abuse, Diagnostic Assessment, Motor Vehicle Accident, Capacity, Diagnostic Assessment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Defense Base Act Claims, Malingering

Education:

Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, 2011, CSPP; BA Psychology, 2005, Siena College; Adult Psychoanalysis, SDPC

Years in Practice:

15

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

4

Additional Information

I am a forensic psychologist with over 15 years in private practice, specializing in psychological evaluations across civil, criminal, and correctional contexts. My background combines scientific training in psychological assessment with clinical depth, including psychoanalytic training, enabling evaluations that are psychometrically sound and contextually thorough. Areas of Expertise Psychological Testing: Extensive experience with assessments including malingering/symptom validity, PTSD, cognitive functioning, and personality profiling. Communication: Experienced in translating complex psychological data into clear, well-organized written reports and courtroom testimony. Dual Training: Clinical and forensic background, with attention to both overt presentation and underlying psychological dynamics. Consultation: Complimentary initial consultations to assess case fit; referrals provided when another specialist is better suited. Types of Cases Civil Litigation Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME, CA) Defense Base Act Claims Sexual Abuse: Evaluations and testimony Psychological Injury: PTSD and psychological damages across a range of causes Malingering Assessments: Symptom validity testing and expert analysis Workplace Harassment Testamentary Capacity Cause and effect analysis Case consultation: Pre-trial dynamics and evaluation of opposing expert reports Criminal Cases Juvenile Forensics: Court-ordered evaluations on competency, diagnosis, and related matters Mental Health: Evaluation of mental health factors in criminal proceedings Correctional and Government Work Department of Corrections: Former member of the Assessment Unit evaluating the psychological impact of mental illness on incarcerated individuals Federal Government Contractor: Designated to assess service-related disabilities across multiple war theaters Private Practice Hundreds of evaluations for cognitive profiling (including ADHD and Autism spectrum assessments), diagnostic clarification, and treatment planning Education & Credentials Ph.D., Clinical Psychology – California School of Professional Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Certified Adult Psychoanalyst – San Diego Psychoanalytic Center (5-year post-licensure program) Pursuing ABPP certification in Forensic Psychology B.A., Psychology – Siena College Published Author – Research in psychological testing, psychiatry, and public health I welcome a courtesy consultation to discuss the needs of your case. I contract directly with attorneys only. If you are a plaintiff or defendant, please have your attorney contact me. Evaluations available online or in person in CA, NY, OR, CT, and ID. Additional states pursuant to license reciprocity.