| Forensic Consultation and Evaluation |
Dr. Leonard provides forensic evaluations at the request of attorneys, public and private agencies in the areas of medical malpractice, toxic tort, wrongful injury, wrongful death, standard of care and fitness for duty. Forensic research is conducted in the areas of brain injury and legal problems of individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain impairment. Comprehensive forensic evaluations are available including expert witness consultation and testimony.
Dr. Leonard has served as an expert for the federal government and state superior courts for defense and plaintiff attorneys. She has provided consultation regarding fitness for duty for individuals in appointed positions working in jurisprudence, law enforcement and postal workers. Dr. Leonard has testified in civil and criminal proceedings in district and superior court.
Dr. Leonard's forensic interests involve the interface between mental health and the law. She is a Senior Research Associate in the Program in Psychiatry and the Law at Harvard Medical School. Her areas of expertise involve the evaluation of individuals with developmental disorders who have committed or charged with crimes and assessment of the need for guardianship for individuals with developmental and psychiatric disorders.
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