Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Forensic Psychology Expert in Santa Monica, CA
With over 25 years of dedicated experience in forensic psychology, our practice specializes in conducting comprehensive evaluations and delivering expert witness testimony in complex legal cases. Our expertise spans emotional distress damages in employment litigation, personal injury matters, and medical malpractice, supported by nationwide consultations across California, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Washington. As the co-editor of 'Mental and Emotional Injuries in Employment Litigation,' we combine academic rigor with practical legal insights to provide court-compliant assessments and litigation support. Our services include clinical interviews, psychological testing, detailed record reviews, and timely written reports tailored to meet the evidentiary standards of State and Federal courts.We have testified in depositions, trials, and arbitrations, offering strategic consulting to attorneys on cross-examination techniques and case preparation. Our multidisciplinary background, including roles in public mental health and academia, underscores our commitment to bridging psychological science with legal frameworks. Through a focus on causation, pre-existing conditions, and workplace mental health, we deliver objective analyses that uphold the highest standards of transparency and ethical practice.
Services
Forensic Evaluations
Expert Witness Testimony
Litigation Consulting
Psychological Testing
Record Review
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We provide 25+ years of expertise in forensic evaluations and expert testimony.
- Our team has co-authored industry-standard publications on emotional distress damages.
- We conduct evaluations nationwide, covering California, New York, and 4+ states.
- Our litigation consulting aids attorneys in cross-examination and trial strategy.
- We deliver court-compliant reports meeting State and Federal evidentiary standards.
Services
Forensic Evaluations
Conducting clinical interviews and psychological testing to determine diagnoses and causation for legal cases. Our evaluations analyze pre-existing conditions, workplace mental health impacts, and emotional distress damages. Services support attorneys in employment litigation, personal injury, and medical malpractice cases nationwide.
Expert Witness Testimony
Providing deposition, trial, and arbitration testimony based on forensic evaluations. With 25+ years of experience, we deliver clear, evidence-based opinions on psychological causation and damages. Our testimony adheres to State and Federal court standards for reliability and clarity.
Litigation Consulting
Assisting attorneys in preparing for depositions and cross-examinations of opposing experts. Focus areas include emotional distress damages, ADA compliance, and workplace mental health litigation. Services cover case strategy development and technical consultation on psychological evidence.
Record Review
Comprehensive review of medical and psychological records to assess causation and case merit. Analyzes deposition testimony, treatment histories, and employment records to identify key patterns. Supports expert reports and trial preparation with data-driven insights.
Written Reports
Preparing detailed, court-compliant reports summarizing evaluation findings and expert opinions. Reports meet evidentiary standards for State and Federal cases, focusing on diagnosis, causation, and emotional distress impacts. Delivered within agreed timelines for legal proceedings.
People
Dr. Kulick
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Kulick has 25+ years of forensic psychology experience, specializing in employment litigation and expert testimony. She co-authored 'Mental and Emotional Injuries in Employment Litigation' and has testified in courts nationwide. Her practice spans private consultation, academic instruction, and mental health litigation support.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We specialize in employment litigation (wrongful termination, harassment), personal injury, and medical malpractice cases requiring psychological expertise.
Do you provide services outside California?
Yes, we conduct evaluations nationwide in states including Florida, New York, Washington, and Nevada.
What formats of expert testimony do you offer?
We provide in-person testimony for trials/arbitrations and virtual testimony via deposition as needed.
How are psychological evaluations conducted?
Evaluations combine clinical interviews, standardized testing, and medical record review to assess diagnosis and causation.
Can you assist with litigation strategy?
Yes, we consult on cross-examination tactics, emotional distress damage quantification, and expert report preparation.
