Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witnesses

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Vocational Rehabilitation expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, and employment law. Some of the most common specialties include earning capacity assessment, labor market analysis, transferable skills evaluation, and life care planning. They can opine on the effects of disability on employability, future earnings, job placement, and vocational outcomes.

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  • Review Fee $330/hr

    This expert is a licensed psychologist, licensed rehabilitation counselor, and certified life care planner, whose areas of expertise include chronic pain management, physical rehabilitation, residual earning capacity analysis, the assessment of future medical needs, and life care planning. He earned his BA in psychology from Colgate University and his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. He completed further specialized training at the University of Washington and has published in the areas of vocational rehabilitation and clinical decision making in rehabilitation populations.

    Rehabilitation Psychologist, A Behavioral Medicine Practice in LA

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Southern Mississippi

    Metairie,

    Louisiana

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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

    San Bruno,

    California

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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

    All But Dissertation (ABD), New York University

    Alabama

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  • Review Fee $300/hr

    This highly qualified vocational expert has nearly 20 years of professional experience. She completed her BA in psychology at the University of Mississippi and her MEd in Mental Health Services at the University of New Orleans. She is a certified life care planner with an additional certification in life care planning and catastrophic case management. Additionally, this expert is a licensed rehabilitation counselor. Formerly, she has served as a senior rehabilitation specialist at Stokes and Associates LLC and a vocational case manager at Broadspire Services, Inc. Currently, she is a vocational case manager for a social security review board and a life care planner for a consultancy in Louisiana.

    Vocational Counselor and Certified Life Care Planner, A consultancy in LA

    Master of Education (MEd), University of New Orleans

    New Orleans,

    Louisiana

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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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  • 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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What Can a Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witness Opine On?

Job Assessment

Evaluating individual skills and abilities.

Vocational Counseling

Guiding clients on career options.

Skill Development Training

Providing training for job-related skills.

Job Placement Services

Assisting clients in finding employment.

Workplace Accommodations

Modifying workplaces for disabled individuals.

Follow-up Support

Monitoring progress and providing ongoing assistance.

FAQs for Vocational Rehabilitation Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a vocational rehabilitation expert witness?

A vocational rehabilitation expert witness evaluates a person’s work capacity and employability after injury or disability. They assist by reviewing records, performing assessments, and testifying on job options and earning capacity.

In what case types can a vocational rehabilitation expert witness provide valuable assistance?

A vocational rehabilitation expert witness assists in personal injury, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, disability, employment, and wrongful termination cases.

How does a vocational rehabilitation expert witness quantify loss of earning capacity?

A vocational rehabilitation expert witness quantifies loss of earning capacity by comparing pre‑injury earning potential to post‑injury work abilities, wages, and labor market opportunities.

What qualifications should counsel require from a vocational rehabilitation expert witness?

Counsel should require a vocational rehabilitation expert witness to have advanced rehab counseling credentials, forensic experience, licensure, and a history of credible court testimony.

How does a vocational rehabilitation expert witness evaluate transferable skills?

A vocational rehabilitation expert witness evaluates transferable skills by analyzing work history, education, aptitudes, and job demands to match abilities with suitable alternative occupations.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting vocational rehabilitation expert witnesses?

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