Credible Forensic Expert Witness Testimony & Litigation Support

J Sawyer Consulting provides forensic expert witness testimony that is built on a foundation of credibility and experience with both plaintiff and defense attorneys. The role of J Sawyer Consulting in a legal case is to serve as a designated expert or as a consultant who meets with the client, evaluates the case, writes a report, and provides clear, defensible opinions in depositions and court.

Comprehensive Support Beyond Expert Witness Testimony

Legal Strategy Consultation

J Sawyer Consulting provides consultative opinions and strategic direction on complex vocational and disability issues in legal or administrative settings. Assistance is provided with case strategy relating to vocational potential, employability, earning capacity, and lifetime care needs of individuals with injuries and related disabilities.

Rebuttal Reports and Analysis

Julie Sawyer-Little reviews plans submitted by opposing counsel—including life care plans, vocational assessments, and medical cost projections—and assists with the analysis for a rebuttal plan or peer review report.

Credibility with Both Sides

Because J Sawyer Consulting has extensive experience in evaluating and analyzing cases referred by both plaintiff and defense attorneys, forensic expert witness testimony is approached from the same professional perspective every time, ensuring credibility in depositions and trials.

Expert Testimony Services

Julie Sawyer-Little is experienced and well qualified to provide expert witness services and expert testimony in the legal community in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, workers compensation, employment law, marital dissolution, social security disability, and long-term disability.

Social Security Testimony

The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (also known as the Social Security Administration) frequently utilizes the services of Julie Sawyer-Little to testify in hearings to determine whether jobs exist in the regional or national economy for individuals with disabilities seeking services. She has presented on this topic to various groups including the NC Bar Association, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR).

Expert Witness & Litigation Support FAQs

Depending on the evaluation of each case, vocational experts can be designated as a testifying expert or a consulting expert. Consulting experts are retained to review the file and medical records, provide research or information regarding the case, and/or review the opinions provided by a designated expert on the opposing side. A testifying expert is retained to provide an evaluation and opinions of the case in written or oral form. The majority of the time, the testifying expert will be expected to explain and defend their opinions at a deposition or trial. It is not uncommon for the forensic vocational expert to be retained in a consulting role and later be identified as a testifying expert.

Vocational experts in Social Security Hearings are present to provide objective testimony in the area of work. It is important to realize that the Administrative Law Judge is the final decision maker and may or may not rely on the vocational testimony. In these hearings, the Administrative Law Judge will ask the vocational expert to classify and describe the claimant's past relevant work and respond to hypothetical questions. The questions posed may or may not lead to example occupations which the "hypothetical" individual could perform.

The forensic vocational expert can assist in providing a comprehensive assessment of damages related to the impact of an injury or illness. Depending on the injury and resulting limitations, the forensic expert may provide both a vocational assessment and life care plan. Both of these components provide critical information in determining the value of the case to prepare for mediation, arbitration, or trial.

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