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Drug Abuse — California

Drug Abuse California expert witnesses provide opinions on drug-related harm, treatment and rehabilitation standards and determinations of fitness for duty and alternative sentencing. The medical and psychological substance abuse experts listed here may testify as to negligent addiction treatment, standards of care in drug rehabilitation facilities and residential treatment programs (eg: ASAM standards), certification of treatment programs, and accreditation programs, including matters of serious injury and wrongful death. These drug abuse experts may also provide written opinions on addiction in relation to domestic violence, parental substance abuse and children’s social-emotional development in cases of child custody and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. The toxicology experts listed here may provide opinions on the physical harm of prescription medicines, recreational drugs and narcotics (eg: opioides), including overdose and accidental death. Court-qualified substance abuse experts (SAEs) listed here may provide written evaluations of employees to determine their fitness to return to duty, including issues of pain treatment for addicts, and those with acute and chronic pain, as well as opining on ADA protections of those in rehabilitation programs and those wrongly accused of drug abuse or addiction. Listed here are also experts who may opine on diversion to drug treatment facilities in alternative sentencing programs. More generally, many of these experts may testify on issues of medical and recreational marijuana, pharmacy dispensing practices and prescription painkillers, nicotine addiction and vaping, energy drinks and obesity, and similar issues of substance abuse.
   For criminal matters involving alcohol and drugs (such as DUI), see Alcohol, Drugs, DUI. For experts in the testing for the presence of alcohol or drugs, see Drug Testing. For issues of liquor liability for those selling and serving alcohol, see Dram Shops.
 
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Martin H. Williams, PhD — Williams Forensic Mental Health Services

Experienced clinical psychologist and forensic expert witness in criminal and civil matters such as: fitness for duty, licensing issues, emotional damage claims, competency and NGI, security clearances.
San Jose, CA

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Chula Vista, CA

Brian H. Kleiner, Ph. D., M.B.A.

Expert in sexual harassment, workplace investigations, progressive discipline, wrongful termination, discrimination, ADA, FMLA, hiring, improper employment screening, compensation, benefits/retirement plans, etc. Former HR manager for Ford Motor Co.
Fullerton, CA

Ken Starr, M.D., FACEP

Board Certified Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine, Addiction Specialist expert in substance abuse treatment, drug testing and standard of care, incl. drug and alcohol detox methods, IV nutritional programs, NAD therapy, non-traditional therapies.
Arroyo Grande, CA
Areas of Expertise: Addiction Medicine & Substance Abuse; Drug Abuse; Alcohol Abuse
Tel: (805) 242-1360
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Barry Solof, MD, DFASAM

Addiction Medicine specialist, Medical Director of Aegis Treatment Center, Redlands, CA. Past Regional Chief of Addiction Medicine, Kaiser Permanente (15 yr), Assoc Prof, Psychology, LA City College, author of “The Therapist’s Guide to Addiction Medicine”
Palm Springs, CA
Areas of Expertise: Addiction Medicine & Substance Abuse; Drug Abuse; Alcohol Abuse
Tel: (626) 590-5800
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Orbit Health

Orbit Health’s forensic experts are available for psychiatric and/or medical consultation and expert witness services. Our providers are board-certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Internal Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, among others.
Calabasas, CA

Matthew J. Steiner, MD, QME

Board certified psychiatrist, Diplomate American Board of Psychiatry, practicing in adult, adolescent and youth psychiatry, workers’ comp., forensic, mental health, behavioral health, addiction medicine, mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders,
Encino, CA
Areas of Expertise: Psychiatry, General
Tel: 855-855-0525
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

Thomas C. Lawson, CFE, CII

Background Checks, Negligent Hiring/Retention/Supervision/Training/Improper Employment Screening/FCRA Compliance/40+ years in HR/Founded Oldest Factual Employment Screening Company in U.S.(First of my kind)100% Case Success Rate. No Daubert. 38 Cases.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Terence Sean McGee, MD, MRO

Addiction Medicine. Experienced in high-profile cases. Medical Review Officer. Member, LA Superior Court Expert Witness Panel. Also qualified in Federal Court.
Malibu, CA
Areas of Expertise: Alcohol, Drugs, DUI
Tel: 310-457-2025
Limited public information. For more, contact us.

John H. Fullerton, MD, MRO, CMD, CFP, FACP, AGSF, FAAHPM — Hampton Health, Ltd.™

Board Certified Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Addiction Medicine; Fellow, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, practice focus in Geriatrics; Expert Witness in related areas, incl: Elder Abuse, Long-Term Care, Wound Care, End-of-Life issues, Wrongful Death
San Francisco, CA

Rick Chavez, MD, ABPM, ABAM, ABFM

Pain Medicine and Addiction Medicine specialist, UCLA Clinical Asst Professor, consultant to the California Medical Board, California Attorney General, DEA, FBI, LA County DA. Expert in opioid drugs, substance use disorders and the care of pain patients.
Redondo Beach, CA

Steven L. Duckor, MD

Board Certified in Addiction Medicine, in gastroenterology and hepatology private practice 38 yr, specializes in chemical substance and drug abuse. Past Chief of Staff, Chapman Medical Center, Medical Director of the Positive Achievement Center since 1979
Tustin, CA

Mace Beckson, M.D., Forensic Psychiatrist & Expert Witness

Board Certified Addiction Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Forensic Suicidology, provides expert witness testimony, with special expertise in: alcohol and drug abuse/addictions; suicide and suicide risk assessment; PTSD; brain injury
Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise: Addiction Psychiatry
Tel: (310) 966-1907
Limited public information. For more, contact us.