Vocational Expert Witnesses

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Vocational expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including employment law, personal injury cases, disability claims, workers' compensation, and divorce proceedings. Some of the most common specialties of vocational expert witnesses also include labor market analysis, earning capacity assessment, job placement, career counseling, and rehabilitation services. They can opine on the effects of workplace injuries, long-term unemployment, disability accommodations, loss of earning potential, and vocational rehabilitation needs.

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Review Fee $475/hr
Deposition Fee $475/hr

This highly-qualified expert earned his BS in counseling and human services as well as his MS in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Scranton. He is both a licensed and certified rehabilitation counselor and a certified life care planner. This expert is a member of multiple professional organizations including the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and the American Board of Vocational Experts and has appeared at multiple speaking engagements in his field. Formerly, he served as a rehabilitation counselor and life care planner at Occupational Assessment Services and Alternatives For Growth-Life Care Associates. Currently, this expert is the director at large of a national vocational association and an international rehabilitation association as well as the owner of a vocational and life care planning firm in New Jersey.

Independent Contractor, A federal administration based in NJ

Master of Science (MS), University of Scranton

Clinton |

New Jersey

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Review Fee $285/hr

This certified life care planner and vocational evaluator has decades of experience in economic damages evaluation. He received specialized training in the economics of personal injury and work capacity evaluation, and he serves as a reviewer for The Earnings Analyst and the Journal of Forensic Vocationology. He has published numerous articles on life care planning and vocational and rehabilitation economics, while he is the Chairman of the Forensic Committee of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. Currently, this expert is the Director for a board of vocational experts as well as the Director of a Michigan based personalized medical management and vocational rehabilitation organization.

Director, Vocational Rehabilitation Firm in MI

Master of Arts (MA), Michigan State University

Ann Arbor |

Michigan

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This expert is a qualified health and human service professional who serves as a Health & Rehabilitation Consultant in Texas. He has worked in the medical, vocational, legal and rehabilitation industry since 2002, and is a Certified Life Care Planner. The expert specializes in employment, vocational, and rehabilitation services; his work includes counseling, family violence education, litigation support and expert witness testimony, worker's compensation claims, life care planning, vocational services, earnings capacity evaluations, and medical bill review.

Director of Health Services and Health & Rehabilitation Consultant, Private Healthcare Consulting Firm

Master of Arts (MA), University of Oklahoma

Texas

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Review Fee $350/hr

This expert is a vocational specialist and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor who has provided vocational evaluation, occupational counseling, and labor market evaluation services for the severely disabled since 2009. Her professional career includes work with work with several career services and therapy groups. Her professional associations include the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, the American Board of Vocational Experts, the Baylor Women's Council of Austin, and Junior League of Austin. Her academic and teaching appointments include lecturer and curriculum design positions at the University of Texas at Austin, and the Austin Resource Center for Independent Living. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and a Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling from The University of Texas at Austin.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Three vocational rehabilitation centers in TX

Master of Education (MEd), University of Texas, Austin

Austin |

Texas

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

This certified life care planner and rehabilitation counselor has been in active practice since 2002, before which she served as a behavioral therapist. A member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, she earned her BA in Psychology from Western State College of Colorado and her MA in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado.

Life Care Planner, A rehabilitation center in CO

Master of Arts (MA), University of Northern Colorado

Denver |

Colorado

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Review Fee $145/hr
Deposition Fee $290/hr

This expert has over 20 years of experience working as an etiquette consultant. She frequently appears on television and radio programs nationwide and serves as a source for numerous high profile publications such as Forbes and Business Insider. She has authored multiple publications on topics relating to her field, and has published a book on workplace etiquette. She was trained and certified and continues her education through industry associations, research, and vigilant trend watching. Her clients include management, service industry, industry-specific associations, tech-industry, support staff, college students and the formerly incarcerated.

Etiquette Consultant, null

San Bruno |

California

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Review Fee $335/hr
Deposition Fee $335/hr
Court Fee $335/hr

This expert has 27+ years of experience in specialty vehicle engineering and design. Currently, he works as the Manager of the Vehicle Engineering Group for a large scientific advisory company. The expert earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and has authored multiple publications in his field. Previously, he was the Director of Engineering for Capacity Trucks and the Chassis Development Leader for Thor Motor Coach. He is also a member of the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association.

Manager of Vehicle Engineering, An engineering firm in Arizona

Bachelor of Science (BS), Purdue University

Phoenix |

Arizona

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

This highly qualified expert has 25 years of experience with vocational consulting. After receiving his bachelor's degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University, this expert went on to receive his master's in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Alabama. He then completed an additional master's and post-doctorate in Educational Psychology from Texas A & M University. This expert is a certified and licensed Rehabilitation Counselor and he has published over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles in his field. He previously worked as a Vocational Consultant for the Louisiana Department of Agriculture, Intracorp and Gisclair and Associates. Currently, he is the Chairman of a regional professional vocation rehabilitation board and he is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at a regional university.

Chairman of the Board, A Regional Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Board

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Texas A&M University Commerce

Arnaudville |

Louisiana

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This expert has 40+ years of experience providing vocational evaluations for adults and children alike. His four part process includes a medical record review, standardized diagnostic vocational interview, vocational testing and labor market research. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling at Penn State University and pursued extensive postgraduate training at New York University. His extensive work experience includes managerial positions at Mount Sinai Hospital and the Social Security Administration.

Independent Vocational Consultant, null

All But Dissertation (ABD), New York University

Alabama

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Review Fee $275/hr

This expert specializes in vocational testing and earning capacity assessments. He earned his BA from the University of Utrecht and his MA from Webster University before serving as a marketing coordinator and sales representative at 3M. After 3M, he began his career in consulting and worked for the United Marketing Group as a business and economic consultant. This expert is active in his field as a member of the American Rehabilitation Economics Association and as a diplomat member of the American Board for Vocational Experts. Further, he is published on the topics of future earnings capacity and forensic reporting. Currently, this expert serves as a consultant in Pennsylvania, where he regularly conducts vocational testing and earning capacity assessments.

Economic Vocational and Business Consultant, A private consultancy in PA

Master of Arts (MA), Webster University

Mt. Lebanon |

Pennsylvania

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Review Fee $200/hr
Deposition Fee $200/hr
Court Fee $200/hr

This expert has over 10 years of experience performing vocational assessments as a vocational rehabilitation counselor. Her practice focuses on vocational evaluation, job skills training, return-to-work coordination, job coaching, and labor market research. She completed her BA in psychology from the University of British Columbia and earned a MA in industrial and organizational psychology from Adler University. This expert is certified as Canadian vocational evaluator, a vocational rehabilitation professional, a GATB administrator, and a SII administrator. She is also a registered rehabilitation professional. She is active in her field as a member of numerous professional organizations and societies, including the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, the American Board of Vocational Experts, and the Canadian Assessment, Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Society. Formerly, this expert was self-employed as a vocational rehabilitation consultant and psychometrist, and worked for the British Columbia Dragoons as a non-public funds accounts officer, an ethics coordinator, and an assistant adjutant. Currently, this expert is a vocational evaluator and vocational rehabilitation consultant at a rehabilitation services company and as a career counselor at a university, both in British Columbia.

Career Counsellor and Consultant, A Major University in BC

Master of Arts (MA), Adler University

Kelowna |

British Columbia

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FAQs for Vocational Expert Witnesses

What is a vocational expert witness?

A vocational expert witness is a professional who provides insights on employment issues, wage loss, employability, and job market analysis in legal cases.

What types of cases does a vocational expert witness handle?

They typically handle personal injury, wrongful termination, divorce, discrimination, and disability cases where earning capacity or job opportunities are in question.

Are there subspecialties within the field of vocational expert witnessing?

Yes. Some vocational experts specialize in specific industries or fields such as healthcare, technology, construction, or education.

How can a vocational expert witness assist in a personal injury case?

In personal injury cases, they can assess the plaintiff's ability to work post-injury and estimate potential future earnings loss.

Why is a vocational expert witness important in a wrongful termination case?

They can provide an objective assessment of the claimant's employability and potential wage loss due to alleged wrongful termination.

How does Expert Institute select its Vocational 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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