Emergency Medicine Expert Witness for High-Acuity Cases
Board-certified emergency physician with 20+ years of experience in Level I trauma, cardiac, and stroke centers. Providing clear, defensible opinions on standard of care and causation.
- Rapid case screening (24–72 hour turnaround)
- Real-world emergency department decision-making
- Clear, defensible opinions for deposition and trial
- Extensive quality assurance and peer review leadership
Medical-legal services
Focused, practical support for attorneys.
Independent medical record review
Objective chart review, case screening, and identification of key medical-legal issues.
Standard of care analysis
Clear evaluation grounded in evidence-based medicine and real-world emergency department practice.
Causation & timeline analysis
Structured reconstruction of events with focus on clinical decision points and outcomes.
Expert witness services
Consulting and testifying roles, including deposition and trial support.
Case screening
Rapid initial assessment to determine case merit and strategic direction.
Literature support
Targeted, relevant literature summaries aligned with case-specific issues.
Representative case types
Examples of matters I frequently review (not an exhaustive list).
Curriculum vitae
Detailed credentials, training, leadership, and publications.
Professional credentials
Board certification
American Board of Emergency Medicine; Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Training
MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine; Emergency Medicine Residency, UC San Diego; Chief Resident.
Leadership
Quality assurance, pre-hospital systems, base station leadership, peer review, utilization review, and administrative governance.
Publications
Peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and invited presentations in emergency medicine, airway management, stroke, and EMS-related topics.
For attorneys who want a fuller summary of training, appointments, publications, and representative experience, the complete CV is available as a downloadable PDF.
Selected experience
A quick overview (expand as desired).
Focus areas
Common ED-related issues in medical-legal review.
Resuscitation & critical care
Airway, sepsis, shock, procedural sedation, ACLS, and advanced resuscitation including ECMO-supported cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in appropriate clinical settings.
Neurologic & cardiac emergencies
Stroke systems, chest pain pathways, STEMI/NSTEMI evaluation, and time-sensitive coordination of care.
Documentation & patient safety
Chart clarity, medical decision-making, communication, handoffs, and risk-relevant operational factors.
Practice areas
Frequent topics in emergency medicine litigation and review.
Emergency department care
Triage, differential diagnosis, test selection, reassessment, disposition decisions, and throughput pressures.
Time-sensitive conditions
Stroke, TIA, intracranial hemorrhage, STEMI/NSTEMI, aortic syndromes, sepsis, and missed/early presentations.
Airway & procedures
Airway management, RSI, procedural sedation, central lines, chest tubes, and complication analysis.
EMS / base station
Pre-hospital decision-making, radio orders, destination choice, handoff quality, and system limitations.
Documentation & communication
Medical decision making, informed consent, discharge instructions, follow-up planning, and inter-provider communication.
Quality & systems factors
Staffing, crowding, policies, guideline adherence, and how real-world ED constraints affect standard of care.
How I work
Simple, predictable process for attorneys.
1. Initial screen
Brief call or email summary. I confirm fit, conflicts, and estimated scope before records are sent.
2. Structured review
Chronology, key decision points, guideline comparison, and causation analysis with cited rationale.
3. Clear work product
Concise memo or verbal consult focused on what matters legally — strengths, weaknesses, and next steps.
Turnaround
Typical preliminary impressions in days, not weeks (case complexity dependent).
Materials needed
Pleadings (if available), complete records, imaging reports, depositions, and specific legal questions.
Jurisdictions
Consulting nationally where appropriate; familiar with standards across varied ED environments.
Retention & billing
Structured, transparent engagement terms for attorneys and firms.
Professional fees
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Case Review & Consulting | $650/hour |
| Initial Retainer | $7,500 (applied to review) |
| Depositions | $900/hour (4-hour minimum) |
| Trial Testimony | $6,500–$8,000/day |
| Reports & Written Opinions | Hourly or project-based |
Engagements are approached with a focus on clarity, objectivity, and practical clinical insight. Opinions are grounded in real-world emergency medicine practice and evidence-based standards.
An initial retainer is required prior to record review. Work is billed against the retainer. Depositions require advance scheduling and prepayment. Trial testimony requires advance reservation.
Expedited review is available for urgent matters with priority scheduling. Additional fees may apply.
Contact
Confidential inquiry • No obligation. Response typically within 24 hours.