Dr. Siegert is a forensic and clinical psychologist, and former professor (Harvard and Columbia Universities.) When retained for civil matters, he specializes in employment evaluations, discrimination (including those covered under the ADA,) sexual harassment, psychological and neuropsychological effects of an accident or injury, and the effects of psychological or neuropsychological states upon actions or decisions of an individual. He also specializes in the detection of the genuineness versus exaggeration or malingering of psychological and neuropsychological symptoms.
When retained in criminal cases, his evaluations include competency to waive Miranda rights, competency to proceed, criminal responsibility (insanity, diminished capacity, guilty but mentally ill) and mitigating factors. Cognitive evaluations (including developmental disabilities, mental retardation, and autistic spectrum disorders) are a common part of his psychological evaluations, as are evaluations of personality factors and disorders, the psychosis (including delusions and paranoia,) and affective (mood) disorders. As a clinician and professor, he has administered or supervised more than 5,000 psychological test batteries.
With over twenty years in his clinical psychology practice, Dr. Siegert provides careful and thoughtful evaluations. His is responsive and careful from the inception of a case through its conclusion. His reports are clear, thorough, and well-written without jargon. Testimony is equally clear and plain spoken. He is located in Northern New Jersey and provides services nationwide.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: PH.D. Clinical Psychology, Univ. Tennessee, 1984
Internship Harvard Medical School,Cambridge Hospital
Certificate in Psychoanalysis, White Institute, 1993
Licensed Psychologist, NJ, NY, (MA not active)
Medical Staff Overlook Hospital, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Mountainside Hospital
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Psychological Association
New Jersey Psychological Association
Wiliam Alanson White Psychoanalytic Society
Internationall Association for Relational Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Columbia University (Clinical Psychology) 1989-2003
Harvard Medical School 1983-1988
Harvard Graduate School of Education 1987-1988
Clinical Fellow 1981-1983
Lecturer: NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) 1997, 1998
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: Approximately 150
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Forensic and clinical psychology, psychological testing, employment litigation (including ADA) sexual harrassment, educational discrimination, personal injury, emotional and cognitive damage, civil and criminal competencies, guardianship, capacity to waive Miranda rights, criminal responsibility (including insanity, diminished capacity, and guilty but mentally ill) mitigation.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 50%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: Approximately 50%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Approximately 5
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 1/26/07
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Approximately 15
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Approximately 15
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Approximately 15 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Psycholgical evaluations, psychological testing, review of records, reports, testimony, consultation
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: Available upon request
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: Available upon request
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: Available upon request
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Available upon request
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Available upon request
