Board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, this expert brings more than 20 years of experience providing forensic psychiatric evaluations, consultations, depositions, and courtroom testimony in family court, civil, and criminal matters. His forensic practice includes cases involving autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, trauma, child maltreatment, alleged sexual abuse, educational accommodations, conservatorships, disability benefits, and mental health diversion programs. He has provided expert opinions for both plaintiffs and defendants in complex psychiatric and developmental matters while offering evidence-based perspectives regarding psychiatric care, competency, trauma response, and treatment considerations.

In addition to his forensic work, he has extensive clinical and executive leadership experience in psychiatry and autism services. He currently serves in a national leadership role overseeing developmental and behavioral healthcare programs for autistic individuals and has directed treatment initiatives focused on developmental relationship-based care, psychiatric oversight, resilience-building strategies, and support for families in distressed communities. His professional background also includes military psychiatric service, where he advised on trauma response, child maltreatment, and behavioral health concerns affecting children and families.

Throughout his career, the expert has held academic faculty appointments in psychiatry and behavioral sciences while contributing to clinical education and physician training. His scholarly work centers on autism assessment and treatment, trauma, supported decision-making, divorce-related psychiatric issues, conservatorships, and social functioning among neurodivergent individuals. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and practice guidelines, including major contributions to evidence-based autism care standards and assessment parameters for autistic children and adolescents.

A Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, he has also served in editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report. His legislative and advocacy efforts have focused on expanding access to evidence-based psychiatric and developmental care, strengthening mental health oversight programs, and improving services for autistic individuals and vulnerable populations. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree and completed advanced specialty training in child and adolescent psychiatry, with ongoing professional involvement in psychiatric, forensic, and developmental health organizations.