Vocational · Economic · Life Care Expert Witness Services
Defensible expert opinions for plaintiff and defense counsel, nationwide.
In plain terms: what an injured person can still earn, the lifetime cost of their care, and the present-day value of those losses - analyzed objectively for plaintiff and defense counsel nationwide.
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Start where your case is
Pick the path that matches your matter. Each intake routes to a dedicated form sized to the engagement and the governing PSA.
New to retaining an expert?
Which expert does your case need?
You don't have to know the terminology. Whether you are presenting a claim or testing one, start from the question in your case and we'll point you to the right discipline. The methodology is the same whichever side retains us - matters often need more than one expert, working together.
Retained by plaintiff and defense counsel
Not sure, or your case touches several of these? Tell us what happened - whether you're building the claim or challenging it - and we'll tell you honestly which discipline(s) the case actually needs.
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- Every matter opens with a conflict check and a fee quote sized to your case - usually within one business day.
- Nationwide coverage
- Cases accepted in all 50 states, DC, and US territories - interviews are conducted remotely or onsite as the case requires.
- Full engagements
- Full retained-expert engagements are billed hourly across review, evaluation, report, and testimony - no surprises, scoped up front.
Who leads each discipline
Each discipline above has named responsibility on the KWVRS roster. The profiles list credentials and specialties.
- Matthew R. Putts, Ph.D.Chief of Vocational Services
Leads all vocational services at KWVRS.
- Christopher Skerritt, M.Ed., MBAChief of Economic Services
Oversees all forensic economic evaluations and analyses.
- Christina Rivera, R.N., B.S.N.Life Care Planner
- Paul J. Bourgeois, Ph.D.Vocational Rehabilitation Expert & Life Care Planner
Plans are prepared by the life care planners on the roster, with physician support for items within the scope of medical practice.
Kincaid Wolstein Economics (KW Economics) is KWVRS's affiliated firm for forensic economic analysis, at kweconomics.com.
Practice areas
A complete economic-damages workup under one roof - vocational, life care, and forensic economic analysis with cross-discipline continuity.
Nationwide coverage
KWVRS serves clients in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories. Select a state for venue-specific framing.
Northeast
Midwest
South
Common questions
Direct answers for attorneys evaluating an engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a vocational expert?
A vocational expert is a qualified rehabilitation professional who evaluates an individual's ability to work, earn wages, and sustain employment given their education, training, experience, and medical restrictions. In litigation, vocational experts produce earning-capacity opinions and provide testimony on employability and labor-market access.
Does KWVRS work for plaintiff and defense?
Yes. KWVRS accepts retentions from both plaintiff and defense counsel. The methodology is identical regardless of which side commissions the work. This is the foundation of being treated as a credible expert under any standard of admissibility.
How much does an expert engagement cost?
Full retained-expert engagements are billed hourly across review, evaluation, report, and (if needed) testimony phases. Specific cost depends on case complexity, the disciplines involved, and the expert's docket.
How long does a vocational, economic, or life care evaluation take?
Full retained-expert reports are typically 30 to 60 days from receipt of complete records, depending on case complexity and the expert's docket. Rush turnarounds are accommodated case-by-case.
Where does KWVRS provide services?
KWVRS accepts engagements in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories. State-specific framing is available on every state and city page. Headquarters is in Hackensack, New Jersey, with a Richmond, Virginia office.
What credentials should I look for in a vocational expert?
Common credentials are CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor), CVE (Certified Vocational Evaluator), CLCP (Certified Life Care Planner), ABVE/D (Diplomate of the American Board of Vocational Experts), and FVE (Fellow of Vocational Experts). KWVRS practitioners hold combinations of these plus Ph.D. and M.D. credentials.
Background reading
In-depth guides and side-by-side comparisons on the issues that show up in vocational, economic, and life-care matters.
What Attorneys Say
Kincaid Wolstein Vocational and Rehabilitation Services works with plaintiff and defense attorneys. Our experts deliver independent, objective analysis grounded in accepted methodology.
I enjoyed working with you very much, and thank you for your consistent availability as well as your insight.
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The matter was resolved with a favorable disposition. Thank you for your help in this matter.
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The matter was settled on a minimally compromised basis, to the satisfaction of the insurance company.
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Contact KWVRS to discuss scope, timing, and the deliverables appropriate to the matter. Plaintiff and defense.