I am a clinical and forensic psychologist in clinical and private practice. I have over 25 years of experience as a professional in the field of psychology and psychotherapy. I have had teaching experience in a few universities. My psycho-legal experience began in 1990 with mostly employment injuries, however, it has expanded to other areas as described in this site.
I would be interested to work with attorneys of either plaintiff or defense. I also would like to provide my consulting services.
I have provided my expert opinions in over fifty depositions and over twenty trials.
I have developed my approach in working with the attorney who would like to retains me as follows:
1. If possible I would like to be initially involved as a consultant so the attorney can decide wether or not it is at the best interest of his/her client to retain me also as the testifying expert witness.
2. Reviewing all the records pertinent to the case.
3. Examination of the plaintiff or defendent, and interviewing the relevant involved individuals whenever possible.
4. Providing my opinions regarding the weaknesses and strengths of the case to the attorney.
5. Assisting the attorney in preparation in taking the depositions of the other side's experts.
6. Preparing with the attorney for trial.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: BA in Psychology, 1976
Masters Degree in Education and counseling, 1978
Masters Degree in Educational Psychology, 1981
Ph.D. in Psychology, 1994
California Board of Psychology Licensed Clinical Psychologist,
California Board of Behavioral Science Examiner, Licensed Family and Child Therapist,
California Board of Education, Licensed School Psychologist
California Department of Industrial Relations, Licensed Qualified Medical Evaluator,
American Board of Psychological Specialties, Diplomate
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Psychological Association
California Psychological Association
Orange County Psychological Association
Forensic Expert Witness Association
American College of Forensic Examiners
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Association of Family and Concilliation Courts
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Pepperdine University
Loyola University
International University
Yuin University
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 100 times
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: A. Employment:
1. Sexual Harassment
2. Hostile work environment
3. discrimination
B. Serious injury acidents:
1. severe physical and emotional injury
2. Post traumatic stress
C. Police misconduct:
Trauma and psychological consequences.
d. Child's psychological injuries due to:
1. School misconduct
2. Accidents
3. Dog attacks
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: Approximately 75-80 percent.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 20-25 percent.
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: Over 50 times.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: August 2007
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: Over 20 times.
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: Over 5 times
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Over 17 years
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting
Psychological evaluation
Psycho-diagnostic testing and evaluation
Neuropsychological evaluation
Malingering evaluation
Psycho-educational testing and evaluation
Comprehensive psychological evaluation reports
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 300.00 per hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 300.00 per hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 600.00 per hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: Approx. 600.0 per hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Please see my retainer agreement in my website: www.psych-expert.com
