Neuropsychology in the Courtroom
Trial lawyers, civil litigators and criminal defense attorneys will find Dr. Robert Heilbronner’s latest book, “Neuropsychology in the Courtroom: Expert Analysis of Reports and Testimony” (Guilford Press, 2008), to be an informative legal guide for the evaluation of neuropsychological impairments in civil and criminal litigation.
Edited by Robert L. Heilbronner, this 2008 publication contains contributions from several authors including Erin Bigler, PhD, Ida Sue Baron, PhD, Brian Brooks, PhD, David Bush, PhD, Shane Bush, PhD, Jacobus Donders, PhD, Kevin Greve, PhD, James Holdnack, PhD, Grant Iverson, PhD, Michael McCrea, PhD, Wiley Mittenburg, PhD, Joel Morgan, PhD, Howard Oakes, PsyD, Wilfred van Gorp PhD, Karen Wills PhD.
The Preface identifies that the publication is directed primarily at neuropsychologists. Obviously those in related professions are an anticipated audience as well.
The book is divided into 3 parts. The first contains 7 contributions relating to Case Analysis. Part 2 is entitled "Forensic Analysis from Opposing Perspectives." This portion gave me a illustration of how two neuropsychologists looking at the same case can hold very different opinions. This is important in my representation of Brain Injured clients as well as those with suspected brain injury.
The third part contains 5 special topics. Fixed versus Flexed Battery Approach by Dr. Bigler. Pediatric Issues by Dr. Wills. Issues about testimony and cross examination. And finally Misdiagnosis issues.
This is definitely a book worth adding to your TBI literature library. It is not cost restrictive an
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Robert L. Heilbronner, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, is a board-certified neuropsychologist with over 20 years of professional experience. In addition to maintaining a private clinical practice, Dr. Heilbronner is a court-approved forensic expert who consults with plaintiff and defense attorneys in regard to the impact of brain injuries and various neurological disorders on civil and criminal cases.
