Forensic consultation
Forensic consultation
Forensic consultation
The forensic practice serves attorneys, courts, and institutions on psychiatric, addiction, and behavioral questions. Engagements include independent medical examinations, expert reports, and testimony in state and federal jurisdictions. It operates independently from the clinical practice, with no overlap in patients, records, or roles.
The forensic practice serves attorneys, courts, and institutions on psychiatric, addiction, and behavioral questions. Engagements include independent medical examinations, expert reports, and testimony in state and federal jurisdictions. It operates independently from the clinical practice, with no overlap in patients, records, or roles.
The forensic practice serves attorneys, courts, and institutions on psychiatric, addiction, and behavioral questions. Engagements include independent medical examinations, expert reports, and testimony in state and federal jurisdictions. It operates independently from the clinical practice, with no overlap in patients, records, or roles.
Areas of focus
Areas of focus
Areas of focus
Civil litigation, including substance use, overdose, suicide wrongful death, malpractice, and standard of care
Disability and workers' compensation
Fitness for duty, with particular depth in licensed clinicians and regulated professionals
Capacity and competency questions, including testamentary, contractual, decisional, and competence to stand trial
Criminal responsibility, risk assessment, and case-specific consultation outside the categories above
Civil litigation, including substance use, overdose, suicide wrongful death, malpractice, and standard of care
Disability and workers' compensation
Fitness for duty, with particular depth in licensed clinicians and regulated professionals
Capacity and competency questions, including testamentary, contractual, decisional, and competence to stand trial
Criminal responsibility, risk assessment, and case-specific consultation outside the categories above
Engagement process
Engagement process
Engagement begins with a consultation to clarify the forensic question, scope, and timeline. Records review, collateral gathering, formal evaluation, and a detailed expert report follow. Deposition and testimony are provided as required.
Engagement begins with a consultation to clarify the forensic question, scope, and timeline. Records review, collateral gathering, formal evaluation, and a detailed expert report follow. Deposition and testimony are provided as required.
Engagement begins with a consultation to clarify the forensic question, scope, and timeline. Records review, collateral gathering, formal evaluation, and a detailed expert report follow. Deposition and testimony are provided as required.
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Initial Consultation
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Initial Consultation
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Records review + Collateral
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Records review + Collateral
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Evaluation
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Evaluation
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Report + Testimony
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Report + Testimony
Plaintiff and defense
The practice accepts retention from both defense and plaintiff counsel in civil and criminal matters and works each case from a position of professional neutrality. The clinical and forensic opinion follows the evidence and the applicable standard of care, not the position of the retaining party.
The practice accepts retention from both defense and plaintiff counsel in civil and criminal matters and works each case from a position of professional neutrality. The clinical and forensic opinion follows the evidence and the applicable standard of care, not the position of the retaining party.
Fees
Forensic engagements are structured on a per-evaluation or per-case basis with hourly billing for records review, the evaluation itself, report preparation, deposition, and trial testimony. A retainer is required before work begins. Detailed fee terms are provided during the initial consultation and depend on the complexity, timeline, and scope of the case.
Forensic engagements are structured on a per-evaluation or per-case basis with hourly billing for records review, the evaluation itself, report preparation, deposition, and trial testimony. A retainer is required before work begins. Detailed fee terms are provided during the initial consultation and depend on the complexity, timeline, and scope of the case.
Most common questions
Is the forensic practice independent of the concierge clinical practice?
Yes. The forensic practice operates independently of the concierge psychiatric practice. Forensic evaluees are not patients of the practice, and concierge patients are not subjects of forensic evaluation conducted by Dr. Kim. This separation is maintained without exception.
What types of cases does Dr. Kim accept?
Dr. Kim accepts defense and plaintiff work in civil litigation, criminal forensic matters, administrative and licensing actions, disability and workers' compensation claims, and capacity and competency questions. The practice has particular depth in cases involving substance use, prescribing standard of care, wrongful death from suicide or overdose, and impaired professional matters. Cases outside this clinical scope are referred out.
What is the engagement and review process?
Engagement begins with an initial consultation with referring counsel or an institutional client to clarify the forensic question, the scope of records, and the timeline. Records review and collateral interviews are conducted as appropriate, followed by an examinee evaluation when indicated. A written expert report is prepared and provided to retaining counsel. Deposition and trial testimony are provided as required.
How does Dr. Kim approach plaintiff and defense work?
Dr. Kim accepts retention from both plaintiff and defense counsel and works each case from a position of professional neutrality. The clinical and forensic opinion is based on the evidence and the applicable standard of care, not on the position of the retaining party.
How are fees structured?
Forensic engagements are structured on a per-evaluation or per-case basis with hourly billing for review, evaluation, report preparation, and testimony. A retainer is required before work begins. Detailed fee terms are provided during the initial consultation and depend on case complexity, timeline, and scope.
Most common questions
Is the forensic practice independent of the concierge clinical practice?
Yes. The forensic practice operates independently of the concierge psychiatric practice. Forensic evaluees are not patients of the practice, and concierge patients are not subjects of forensic evaluation conducted by Dr. Kim. This separation is maintained without exception.
What types of cases does Dr. Kim accept?
Dr. Kim accepts defense and plaintiff work in civil litigation, criminal forensic matters, administrative and licensing actions, disability and workers' compensation claims, and capacity and competency questions. The practice has particular depth in cases involving substance use, prescribing standard of care, wrongful death from suicide or overdose, and impaired professional matters. Cases outside this clinical scope are referred out.
What is the engagement and review process?
Engagement begins with an initial consultation with referring counsel or an institutional client to clarify the forensic question, the scope of records, and the timeline. Records review and collateral interviews are conducted as appropriate, followed by an examinee evaluation when indicated. A written expert report is prepared and provided to retaining counsel. Deposition and trial testimony are provided as required.
How does Dr. Kim approach plaintiff and defense work?
Dr. Kim accepts retention from both plaintiff and defense counsel and works each case from a position of professional neutrality. The clinical and forensic opinion is based on the evidence and the applicable standard of care, not on the position of the retaining party.
How are fees structured?
Forensic engagements are structured on a per-evaluation or per-case basis with hourly billing for review, evaluation, report preparation, and testimony. A retainer is required before work begins. Detailed fee terms are provided during the initial consultation and depend on case complexity, timeline, and scope.
Most common questions
Is the forensic practice independent of the concierge clinical practice?
Yes. The forensic practice operates independently of the concierge psychiatric practice. Forensic evaluees are not patients of the practice, and concierge patients are not subjects of forensic evaluation conducted by Dr. Kim. This separation is maintained without exception.
What types of cases does Dr. Kim accept?
Dr. Kim accepts defense and plaintiff work in civil litigation, criminal forensic matters, administrative and licensing actions, disability and workers' compensation claims, and capacity and competency questions. The practice has particular depth in cases involving substance use, prescribing standard of care, wrongful death from suicide or overdose, and impaired professional matters. Cases outside this clinical scope are referred out.
What is the engagement and review process?
Engagement begins with an initial consultation with referring counsel or an institutional client to clarify the forensic question, the scope of records, and the timeline. Records review and collateral interviews are conducted as appropriate, followed by an examinee evaluation when indicated. A written expert report is prepared and provided to retaining counsel. Deposition and trial testimony are provided as required.
How does Dr. Kim approach plaintiff and defense work?
Dr. Kim accepts retention from both plaintiff and defense counsel and works each case from a position of professional neutrality. The clinical and forensic opinion is based on the evidence and the applicable standard of care, not on the position of the retaining party.
How are fees structured?
Forensic engagements are structured on a per-evaluation or per-case basis with hourly billing for review, evaluation, report preparation, and testimony. A retainer is required before work begins. Detailed fee terms are provided during the initial consultation and depend on case complexity, timeline, and scope.