Expert Witness COnsultation
Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia & Anxiety Disorders
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Identifying how and why these factors alter motivation, perspective, and behavior often need to be clarified for legal purposes. When extreme mood disruptions or psychotic symptoms (breaks with reality) lead to criminal or civilly impactful behavior, Dr. Grand communicates these factors to lawyers, juries and judges.
Trauma & PTSD
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger after traumatic events and can greatly impact daily functioning. Communicating how PTSD relates to losses in medical-legal evaluations is an essential aspect of litigation and mitigation.
Addiction
Substance misuse is on the rise. Legal predicaments often involve drug or alcohol abuse, sexual addiction/pornography overuse, gambling and other compulsive behaviors. Coordination of treatment for addiction while finding your way through legal issues can be overwhelming. Dr. Grand is an expert in providing diagnostic evaluations, treatment recommendations and consultations with your lawyer and the court system.
Sexual Harassment, Workplace Discrimination and Threat Assessment
Sexual Harassment and discrimination incidents are under-reported. When victims come forward, they may experience retaliation including demotion or termination. Dr. Grand can help you and your lawyer navigate through this delicate area of psychiatry and law. Further, Dr. Grand has completed hundreds of individualized dangerousness and threat assessments for the court system in the private sector.
Online and Office Evaluations and Consultations
Online evaluations are held from the safety of your own home or office . Dr. Grand conducts assessments in the office and in custody as well. Testimony for your case is offered via video conference and in the courtroom.
Consultations upon retainer
Please have your lawyer contact Dr. Grand to initiate a case consultation