Fees and Policies for Forensic Evaluations

From its beginning to its conclusion, I handle your case in a professional and prompt manner.   Reports are written in a clear and straightforward manner. Each report answers the referring question (the reason that you have sought a psychological evaluation) and focuses on the particular aspects of your case.  

In forensic cases, the responsible party is the client or the attorney, who is seeking services for his/her client. All fees for services are billed to the attorney's firm or responsible party. I do not provide services on a contingency fee basis.

When a decision has been made to retain me on a case, depending upon the type of case, the retainer agreement and other agreement contracts are sent to the attorney or responsible party. When these forms are completed and returned with the retainer, the client for whom services are being sought is contacted and the evaluation process begins. This process typically includes: forensic interviewing, psychological testing, (test administration, scoring, and interpretation), record reviews, collateral contacts, and a written report. If the retainer has been exhausted before the completion of the report, the responsible party is notified; when the retainer is replenished, the process resumes. Any unused retainer funds are returned at the completion of the case.

I accept referrals from:

    * Courts
    * Judges
    * Public Defenders
    * Criminal Defense Attorneys
    * State Attorneys
    * Family Law Attorneys
    * Personal Injury Attorneys
    * Employment Law Attorneys
    * Social Security Administration
    * Insurance Companies

At times, the evaluations may not be what the client or attorney desires.  The decision to proceed is the attorney's call.