As psychologists in the Washington, DC area, Dr. Giunta and Dr. Estis are retained frequently as experts to conduct forensic evaluations to shed light on mental health issues as they relate to a broad range of legal questions. Dr. Giunta has consulted on over a thousand civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts and frequently provides expert witness testimony. Dr. Estis has a deep background in criminal forensic evaluation and routinely works on a range of civil matters as well. Their areas of specialization include:
Criminal:
- Aid in Sentencing, Diminished Capacity
- Competency
- Criminal Responsibility
- Risk Assessment
- Juvenile Evaluations
Civil:
- Guardianship; Testamentary Capacity
- Fitness for Duty
- Disability Determination
- Personal Injury
- Employment Discrimination (Title VII, Rehabilitation Act)
Other Forensic Services:
- Expert Witness Testimony
- Assessment of Malingering
- Neuropsychological Evaluation