Expert witness work
Case consultation, analysis of civil and criminal matters, deposition testimony, and trial testimony.
THE PRACTICE
Clear opinions, carefully formed.
Forensic psychiatry applies scientific and clinical expertise to legal questions. Dr. LaCroix provides case consultation, analysis of civil and criminal matters, deposition and trial testimony, and independent evaluations grounded in careful review and professional ethics.
AREAS OF WORK
A disciplined approach to complex matters.
Independent evaluations
Testamentary capacity, malpractice, tort claims, employment damages, fitness for duty, and threat assessments.
Civil & criminal matters
Competency, criminal intent, violence risk, personal injury, discrimination, and guardianship.
WHO I WORK WITH
Engaged by the institutions that need clarity.
Law firms
Civil and criminal litigation teams seeking expert psychiatric analysis and testimony.
Public defenders & prosecutors
Independent evaluations and consultation for criminal matters.
Insurance companies
Medical record review, IME support, and impairment assessment.
IME companies
Independent medical examinations and peer review.
Safety-sensitive employers
Hospitals, municipalities, and private corporations — fitness for duty and threat assessments.
Estate & family counsel
Testamentary capacity, guardianship, and personal injury matters.
RETENTION POLICY
Retained only by entities.
Dr. LaCroix is retained only by entities such as law firms, IME companies, public defender and prosecutor offices, insurance carriers, and safety-sensitive employers. Inquiries are not accepted directly from individuals seeking a personal evaluation.
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