Speech-Language Pathology since 1971
I have been doing work as an expert witness (forensic speech-language pathology) in medical-legal cases since 1985. I am asked by attorneys in California and other states to provide expert opinions after reviewing case reports, as well as provide testimony during depositions, court hearings, and court trials.
Because of my academic teaching in anatomy, physiology, neurology and neuropathology, detailed information is readily available for presentations in court. Also, because of my private practice and work in hospitals, I maintain my clinical expertise with a variety of types of clients and patients. I have, as well, received training at workshops and seminars presented by attorneys and judges on how to best present expert testimony.
I have written articles on court testifying as an expert witness for our professional literature, and I have presented seminars on the topic at national and international conferences.
My current writing is The Complete Dictionary and Resource for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (Delmar Learning, available in 2011), and Neuroscience for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (Delmar Learning, available 2013).