Expert Psychiatric Evaluations and Testimony

Dr. Alexander E. Obolsky and his team provide comprehensive forensic psychiatric evaluations and expert witness services grounded in over 30 years of clinical experience and triple board certification. His practice offers clear, objective, and evidence-based opinions to assist attorneys, courts, insurers, and organizations in navigating complex psychiatric questions.

Competency & Capacity Evaluations

Determining an individual’s ability to understand legal proceedings, participate meaningfully in their own defense, assess testamentary capacity, ability to make informed medical or legal decisions, undue influence, or capacity to independently manage personal and financial affairs, Dr. Obolsky’s evaluations incorporate semi-structured interviews, collateral information, and thorough record review.

Criminal Responsibility & Mental State Assessments

Evaluating a defendant’s mental state at the time of the alleged offense, including assessments related to insanity, diminished capacity, impulse control issues, or the influence of psychiatric disorders on behavior.

Risk & Threat Assessments

Providing expert analysis of the likelihood of self-harm, violence, workplace threats, or recidivism. These evaluations support organizations, legal teams, and courts in making informed decisions about safety, management, and mitigation strategies.

Psychiatric Damages in Civil Litigation

Assessing the psychological impact of catastrophic injury, trauma, harassment, discrimination, workplace incidents, or personal injury. Dr. Obolsky offers clear opinions regarding nature, causation, and severity of injury, diagnosis, treatment needs, prognosis, MMI, and AMA Guides impairment ratings.

Employment & Fitness for Duty Evaluations

Conducting impartial evaluations to determine psychiatric fitness for safety-sensitive roles, workplace reintegration, and the presence of psychiatric conditions that may impair occupational functioning or decision-making.

Standard of Care Reviews

Providing expert review of psychiatric care, treatment decisions, medication management, and adherence to accepted standards of practice. Opinions support both plaintiff and defense counsel in determining whether care met professional standards.

Expert Witness Testimony

Delivering clear, balanced, and authoritative testimony in civil and criminal cases at both State and Federal jurisdictions. Dr. Obolsky is experienced in depositions, hearings, and trial testimony.