understanding psychology
Legal cases involving psychological issues or mental illness are often complicated, making them quite challenging, even unmanageable at times, to lawyers on either side of the case.
At IBSL, the goal of forensic consultation is to make those complex cases more manageable by providing attorneys with understandable information about the field of psychology as it relates to a specific legal case or legal issue.
Available for the criminal, civil, and family arena, IBSL's Forensic Consultants are available to critically analyze the case at almost any stage in litigation.
guided by science
We utilize the latest developments in psychological science to offer an objective assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the case. We can also assist in developing a successful legal strategy to reach the ultimate legal goal.
areas of expertise
- Case review to provide a realistic direction to pursue in the matter
- Comprehensive assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a case
- Suggestions related to investigative and/or trial strategy
- Understanding the psychological aspects of winning at trial
- Preparing direct examination; cross-examination; and/or deposition questions
- Preview of other experts' reports
- Determining reliable and valid methods of gathering child witness statements
- Helping to familiarize child witnesses with the courtroom
- Helping to familiarize non-forensic mental health witnesses with legal procedures, general strategies for offering testimony, and strategies for responding to cross-examination
consultation assistance
Please review Forensic Evaluation Services to see the specific types of cases in which we may be able to offer consultation assistance.