Neuropsychology Expert Witnesses in Virginia

Neuropsychology, Forensic Psychology - Traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, ski resort injury, disability file review, medical record file review, fitness for duty, independent medical examination, IME, emotional damages, anxiety, depression, neuropsychological testing, mold

Fellow of the American College of Professional Neuropsychology. Board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABN). Professional member of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and the National Academy of Neuropsychology. He is a member of Division 22 (Rehabilitation) and Division 40 (Neuropsychology) of the American Psychological Association. He is also a member of the Society for Personality Assessment. More than 20 years in the assessment and treatment of chronic pain, neurodegenerative disorders, and traumatic brain injuries. Extensive experience as an expert witness and an independent medical examiner in personal injury and workers' compensation cases.

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Decision-making capacity, Cognitive vulnerability, Medical-legal consultation, Dementia, Executive dysfunction, Testamentary capacity, Financial exploitation, Case strategy, Mild cognitive impairment, Undue influence, Retrospective capacity, Scam susceptibility, TBI, Diminished capacity, Time of execution, Timeline analysis

Princeton-trained clinical neuropsychologist Sarah Getz specializes in decision-making capacity, undue influence, and cognitive vulnerability in high-stakes legal matters. She has advanced training in cognitive neuroscience and focuses on how neurological, psychiatric, and age-related factors affect real-world judgment, financial decision-making, and susceptibility to influence—particularly in cases involving subtle, evolving, or contested impairment. She is retained by counsel in complex matters to provide medical-legal consultation, case strategy support, and record-based opinions regarding decision-making capacity and cognitive vulnerability. She analyzes medical and behavioral timelines to identify clinically meaningful inflection points and translate cognitive findings into clear, legally relevant opinions that inform case direction. Her approach integrates clinical neuropsychology with real-world decision analysis, allowing for precise evaluation of autonomy, vulnerability, ...

Neuropsychology, Pediatrics - Child, Forensic, Evaluation, Munchausen by Proxy, Second Opinion, Developmental Disabilities, Bilingual, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Record Review, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Multilingual, PTSD, Custody, Finnish, Trauma, Mandarin, Lead Poisoning, Adolescent, Film / Movie Industry

Certified Forensic Examiner Multilingual / Bilingual Mandarin / Cantonese Neuropsychology Evaluations offered. Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) offered. Independent Neuropsychological / Medical Evaluations (INME) offered. Specialty areas: TBI, PTSD, various other medical conditions & injuries, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Extensive experience in evaluating and diagnosing all conditions included in the DSM. Over 20 years of experience. Never lost a case. Evaluations available for the following populations: pediatric, adolescents, and adults. Willingness and extensive experience traveling to various states. Extensive experience in servicing international clients. Extensive experience servicing Film / Movie industry clients & other clients requiring high levels of privacy and / or discretion.

Woodbridge, Virginia

Human Factors, Behavioral and Social Sciences - Neuropsychology, Aerospace Physiology, Aerospace Psychology, Accident Analysis, Kinesiology, Psychometrics, Intelligence Testing, Stastistics, Time and Motion Analysis, Military Legal, Pilot Selection & Training, Regulatory Science, Disabilities, Biostatistics, Modeling Simulation, Decision Sciences

Highly experienced, award-winning expert in support of legal issues, strategy/sworn testimony, ranging from expert witness in criminal and civil cases, JAG Investigations, impaired driving charges/defense, up to, and including primary co-authorship of key invited, consequential amicus briefing(s) to the U.S. Supreme Court. * B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, University of Georgia * M.S. in Systems, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California * M.S.P.A./MPA, Public Administration (Regulatory Affairs), Troy State University * A.A. Chemistry, Macon State College * Designation, Naval Aerospace Experimental Psychologist, Navy Flight Surgeon Class 80-1, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute * Certification in Ergonomics, Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics * Certification, Professional Modeling and Simulation - Modeling and Simulation Professional Certification Commission * Master's level Certificate, Biostatistics (Institute of Statisti...

Chantilly, Virginia

Neuropsychology, Psychology - CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY, ADOPTION TRAUMA, CHILD CUSTODY, COMPLEX CASES, LEGAL CONSULTANT, CHILD PSYCHOLOGY, PTSD, ATTACHMENT DISORDERS, DISABILITIES, REVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGICAL RECORDS, AUTISM, RECORDS REVIEW, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, CHILD ABUSE, ADHD, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, JURY CONSULTANT

Dr. Ronald Steven Federici, 38 year Clinical Neuropsychology Expert and 5-times Board Certified in Child and Adult Clinical Neuropsychology; Developmental Disabilities; Medical Psychology; Disability Evaluations and Clinical Psychopharmacology. I have been regarded and awarded recognition as a national and international expert in complex child and adult neuropsychological evaluations and forensic cases ranging from traumatic brain injury; genetic and acquired neurocognitive damage; child custody issues; complex adoption-trauma cases ( especially internationally adopted children ) and differential diagnoses of cognitive vs psychological impairment syndromes. I have spent 38 years in the Northern Virginia area after both Residency and Fellowship training in Medical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology challenged with the most COMPLEX cases that others could not handle. Have been recognized as a Expert Diagnostician and knowledgeable of all Forensic-Psychology cases and key presente...

North Chesterfield, Virginia

Neuropsychology, Psychology - Neuropsychologist, PTSD, Neuropsychological Assessment, Acquired Brain Injury, TBI, Stroke, Neurological Disorders, Chronic Pain, Neuro IMEs, Worker's Compensation, Second Opinion, Capacity/Competency Evaluations, Testamentary Capacity, Dementia, Cognitive Decline, Children, Adults, Geriatrics, Forensic Neuropsychology

Double board-certified in Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology, Independent practitioner with 30 years of experience. Dr. Begali provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for individuals with medical, mental, cognitive, and physical conditions. Provides expert witness consultation for forensic cases, IMEs, medical file review, second opinions, disability, and peer reviews. Expert witness services are offered in defense and plaintiff personal injury cases, consultation, and courtroom testimony. Independent and clinical neuropsychological evaluations provide a comprehensive and evidence-based measurement of neurocognitive status following brain injury and neurological conditions. chronic pain conditions, toxic exposure, stroke, work-related injuries, secondary psychiatric disorders, and PTSD. Dr. Begali has been awarded Fellow Status by the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, and the American Academy...