Litigation Consultation
In this role, Dr. Lawing will assist the attorney in preparing for cross-examination strategies, case analysis and development, as well as staying privileged in a case to provide consultation for the attorney alone.
Testimony on General Information
Dr. Lawing can testify in court as it relates to the case and provide general advice, guidance, and information to the judge/jury. As a mental health consultant, Dr. Lawing provides litigants and other professionals generic education about various psychologically based topics.
Record Review
Dr. Lawing offers a critical review of mental health records in order to uncover subtle information that often goes unnoticed by the untrained eye. After this review, she can assist the legal team in developing a strategy to best utilize the information contained in the records. Dr. Lawing can also review the reliability of the collateral sources of information through the creation of databasing systems.
Review of Previous Psychological Findings
This includes review of forensic evaluation reports prepared by other evaluators regarding evaluation methodology, adherence to generally accepted guidelines, practice parameters, standards regarding forensic assessment, selection of assessment instruments, interpretive accuracy of psychological test data, and the degree to which offered opinions are or are not supported by relevant research and the data gathered in the forensic evaluation.