Stephen M. Raffle, M.D., a Board Certified Forensic Psychiatrist, has over 36 years of experience offering his expert opinion in over 5000 cases, 700+ depositions, and testifying in 150+ trials in Federal, State, Administrative and Military jurisdictions. Dr. Raffle has consulted for attorneys, insurers, employers and judges. In addition to a successful clinical practice and teaching career at U.C. Medical School, Dr. Raffle has taught attorneys at Hastings College of the Law, postgraduate course "Trial and Appellate Advocacy" for 11 years instructing attorneys about the direct and cross-examination of expert witnesses and consults to attorneys on this subject.
Stephen M. Raffle, M.D. and Associates' expertise includes, but is not limited to the following:
chronic pain
psychosomatic medicine
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
psychogenic pain
traumatic brain injury and other dementias
false memory syndrome
malingering
emotional distress, intentional and unintentional infliction of emotional distress
fitness for duty
risk/threat workplace violence assessment
wrongful termination
discrimination (ADA and Title VII)
harassment (sexual, etc.)
employment litigation
medical malpractice
substance abuse
testamentary capacity
undue influence (including cults)
toxic exposure
catastrophic injury
temporary and permanent disability
need for treatment
sexual molestation
medical records review
assist preparation for the cross-examination of expert witness
Dr. Raffle's website contains commentary and case reflection on expertise in each of the above areas and additional areas of expertise gained over an extensive career.
