THE PREMIER PROVIDER OF THERAPY AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN FLORIDA
Expert Services
As an expert witness, our psychologists can provide reliable, professional testimony and consultation in a variety of legal matters.
Our Expert Services 3 Step On-boarding Process
The onboarding process includes an initial intake, conflict check, phone consultation, contract agreement, and retainer payment. At Psychological Affiliates, we follow a clear, supportive, and confidential on-boarding process designed to help new clients feel comfortable and informed from day one.
The first step is a brief phone call or email exchange with our administrative staff. During this we will gather basic information, including full names and dates of birth for a conflict check, your reason for seeking expert services, availability, and any preferences for a provider. This helps us determine the best-fit provider from our experienced team of licensed psychologists and licensed mental health counselors.
Below is the information we request:
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Type of case
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County of case
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All parties’ names and dates of birth for a conflict check including any children
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Names of attorneys representing each party
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Services you are looking to hire the doctor for
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Any due dates, deadlines, or future court dates that the doctor would need to be aware of
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Estimated number of records to review if applicable
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Based on the information you have provided, our team schedules a phone call with your attorney and the chosen provider to determine the next steps.
After the phone call, if your attorney decides to hire our provider, we will send a contract agreement and retainer request to your attorney. Your attorney should then forward the information to you for review. Once you have decided to move forward, you will sign the contract agreement, send it back to us, and submit your retainer payment. All payments are nonrefundable.
Consultation
Our providers can work in a consultative role to assist attorneys in a variety of cases. Consultation is often beneficial in cases where there are concerns about a psychological issue or substance abuse problem, or when there are questions about an evaluation or assessment of a client. As a consultant, our providers can conduct a work product review, record review, and provide education to attorneys about specific issues. A consultant can testify in court as to their opinions.
Work Product Review
We offer professional Work Product Reviews (also known as single subject expert testimony), which can offer peace of mind to legal professionals that their materials meet necessary standards. Our Work Product Reviews can support attorneys, courts, and other legal experts in verifying the accuracy, reliability, and thoroughness of psychological evaluations, reports, and other documents created by other psychologists.
Our analysis will identify key strengths of their work, while also highlighting areas that require further clarification, improvement, or additional evidence. Our forensic psychologists carefully examine existing work to ensure that a work product is comprehensive, accurate, and meets the necessary professional standards and best practices in our field.
Expert Witness Testimony
Our providers are qualified as experts and have testified in counties throughout the state of Florida and other states. Expert witness testimony is utilized to provide opinions and recommendations stemming from an evaluation. Our experts can also provide opinions from a consultative role or as an educational expert to inform the court about a specific topic.
Litigation Support
Our providers are well versed in conducting evaluations for the courts and testifying in a variety of settings, including family law, criminal law, civil law, and dependency court. We can offer litigation support, including helping attorneys with trial strategy, assisting with crafting questions for direct and cross examination, and educating attorneys about psychological issues that are impacting their clients.
