I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) having been certified in Forensic psychology (I am 1 out of 213 in the USA who have passed this exam, since the Board's inception in 1978). This is the only Specialty Board approved by the American Psychological Association.
In addition, in 1975, I became the first clinical psychologist in the State of California to be appointed to a Superior Court Alienist Panel (court appointed expert witness). I have been in forensic practice for the past 32 years.
In my years of experience, I have given over 5,000 neuropsychological, and forensic examinations and written the accompanying reports. I have also delivered over 300 Municipal, Superior and Federal Court expert testimonies, as well as countless depositions.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: ïDiplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) 1987
ïDiplomate, American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP) 1985
ïLicensed Psychologist, Clinical, State of California (PSY 4149) 1974
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: ïNational Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
ïAmerican College of Forensic Psychology (ACFP)
ïCalifornia State Psychological Association (CPA)
ïSociety for Personality Assessment (SPA)
ïAmerican Psychological Association (APA)Member, APA Division 44 & Division 40
ïBay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALiF)
ïSan Francisco Trial Lawyers Association (SFTLA)
ïNational Gay Pilots Association (NGPA)
ïAmerican Psychology-Law Association (AP-LS)
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Primary Speaker at the 2004 Psychiatric Disability Consultantsí Conference: Diagnosis v. Disability: Clarifying the Confusion about HIV & CFS
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: I have delivered more than 300 Municipal, Superior, and Federal Court expert testimonies, as well as countless depositions. I have also written over 5,000 clinical, neuropsychological, and forensic examinations/reports.
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: 1. Independent Medical Evaluations to assess neuropsychological functional status for disability claims and determination of fitness for duty
2. Criminal and civil competency to stand trial assessment as defined by Californiaís Penal Code ß1368 and ß810&ß814 of the California Probate Code
3. Sanity and restoration of sanity as defined by ß1026(.2) of the California Penal Code
4. Civil and criminal violence assessment and the assessment of potential for violence recidivism
5. Detection of malingering or symptom validity for civil and criminal evaluations
6. Consultant and legal writer for direct and cross examination of medical/psychiatric experts
