Forensic Expert Witnesses in Tennessee

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Forensic expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including criminal justice, pathology, anthropology, toxicology, and digital forensics. Some of the most common specialties among forensic expert witnesses include DNA analysis, fingerprint identification, ballistics, handwriting analysis, and crime scene reconstruction. They have offered opinions on the effects of evidence handling, cause of death determination, identity verification, cybercrime investigations, and substance abuse detection.

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr

This board certified expert earned a BS from the University of Pittsburgh and her MD from New York Medical College. She completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hospital and subsequently pursued fellowships in Forensic Pathology and Perinatal & Pediatric Pathology. She is actively involved in teaching, supervising, and mentoring medical students and residents. Currently, she serves as a staff pathologist at a prominent Southeastern medical center and lectures on topics in forensic pathology, perinatal pathology, and death certification.

Assistant Professor of Forensic Pathology, A University Affiliated Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine (MD), New York Medical College

Johnson City |

Tennessee

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This expert has extensive experience as an independent, privately trained, court qualified & certified forensic document examiner, CFDE and forensic handwriting expert. She has been examining questioned document cases since 2009. This expert earned her BS from East Tennessee State University and holds a certification by the International School of Forensic Document Examination. She is a member of various professional societies in her field, including the Scientific Association of Forensic Examiners and the National Association of Document Examiners. As a handwriting specialist, she has rendered over 500 opinions on questioned document cases both nationally and internationally. Currently, she serves as a forensic document examiner at a private consultancy.

Forensic Document Examiner, A private consultancy in TN

Bachelor of Science (BS), East Tennessee State University

Cookeville |

Tennessee

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This highly-qualified expert has over 35 years of experience in clinical and forensic psychology, with his work having focused on areas such as wrongful death with psychological pain and suffering, clergy sexual abuse, rape trauma, and traumatic workplace injury. He obtained his BS, MS, and PhD in psychology from Virginia Tech before completing an internship in clinical psychology at the University of Tennessee. He is a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified health service psychologist, and an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association and the Tennessee Psychological Association. He has also published on topics related to clinical psychology and he has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including the Mental Health Association Diamond Special Recognition Award for Administration and Organizational Leadership, the University of Memphis Department of Psychology Distinguished Mentor Award, and the University of Memphis Department of Psychology Chair’s Special Appreciation Award for Outstanding Dedication and Service. This expert previously served as a psychology specialist for the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station, a staff psychologist and the administrative director at Memphis Mental Health Institute, the director of therapy and the program director of the therapeutic community program at the Charter Lakeside Behavioral Health System, and as part of the program administration of adult psychiatric services at the Charter Lakeside Hospital. He also worked as a clinical instructor of psychology at the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences and an adjunct professor of clinical psychology at the University of Memphis. He is currently a clinical and forensic psychologist at a private practice, as well as an affiliate professor and the clinical supervisor of the clinical psychology graduate program at a major university in Tennessee.

Clinical Supervisor, A university in TN

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Virginia Tech

Memphis |

Tennessee

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FAQs for Forensic Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a forensic expert witness in legal proceedings?

A forensic expert witness provides scientific analysis and interpretation of evidence to assist the court in understanding complex issues related to crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, toxicology, etc.

What types of cases typically require a forensic expert witness?

Forensic expert witnesses are often required in criminal cases involving murder, assault, or drug offenses. They can also be crucial in civil cases like personal injury or medical malpractice suits.

Can a forensic expert witness have subspecialties?

Yes, a forensic expert can specialize in various areas such as forensic pathology, digital forensics, forensic psychology, or forensic accounting, each with its unique expertise.

How does a forensic toxicologist differ from other forensic experts?

A forensic toxicologist specializes in identifying and quantifying substances in the body that could have contributed to a crime or death, such as drugs or poisons.

Why is it important for a forensic expert witness to have experience in courtroom testimony?

Courtroom experience is vital because the expert must be able to communicate complex scientific findings clearly and convincingly to a non-scientific audience - the judge and jury.

How does Expert Institute select its Forensic expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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