• Disability
• Emotional Trauma
• Fitness for Duty Evaluation
• Forensic Psychology
• Malingering
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Psychology
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Harassment/Discrimination
• Stress

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: EDUCATION Ph.D., Clinical and School Psychology
APA Approved Program
Hofstra University, 1988
Doctoral Dissertation: Perceptions of Desirable Characteristics of Psychotherapists
and Perceived Satisfaction and Efficacy of Psychotherapy © 1988

M.A., School Psychology
Hofstra University, 1986

B.A., Dual Major in Psychology & Speech Arts and Sciences (with honors)
Hofstra University, 1985

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Psychologist - N.Y. # 010351
Certified School Psychologist - N.Y. Permanent: # 058 54 2242

Board Certified Forensic Examiner
Board Certified in Forensic Medicine
Diplomate, American College of Forensic Examiners

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: HONORS/AFFILIATIONS Completed M.A. and Ph.D. in only 2½ years
Psi Chi - Psychology Honor Society, Chapter President
Sigma Pi - Speech Honor Society
Hofstra University Psychology Club - President
American Psychological Association - Member
American Academy of Police Psychology, Inc. – Member, Board of Governors
American Board of Mental Health Specialists – Founding Member, Clinical Board
Crisis Care Network, Inc. - Member, Board of Advisors
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation - Organizational Affiliation
Nassau County Executive's Youth Violence Task Force - Member
Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention (Oxford University Press), Member, Editorial Board
Expert Consultant, United Nations Department of Safety & Security
Lawline.com Faculty
Spearheaded an Emotional Wellness Initiative for Walgreens Corporate
Chairman & CEO, National Center for Emotional Wellness

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:

A: • Emotional Distress Claims
• Author and Creator of Acute Traumatic Stress Management™
• Evaluation and Treatment with Survivors of Traumatic Events
• Crisis Intervention/Crisis Response/Disaster Response
• Organizational Crisis Management
• Workplace, School and University Crisis Prevention and Response
• Psychological and Mental Health Document Review
• Forensic Traumatology
• Providing Testimony as an Expert Witness
• Clinical Supervision of Psychotherapists
• Police, Fire, and EMS Psychology
• Media Psychology: Traumatic Stress & Emotional Wellness
• International Traumatic Stress Consulting & Emotional Wellness Consulting

See MarkLerner.com for extensive list of speaking and consulting experiences.

Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)

A: Never

Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?

A: Dozens

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: Clinical and Forensic Psychology, Emotional Distress, Traumatic Stress, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Police Psychology

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: 50%

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: 50%

Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?

A: Dozens

Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?

A: Last year

Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?

A: Dozens

Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?

A: Dozens

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: 30+

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: Psych Record Reviews, Forensic Psychological Evaluations, Psychotherapy & Comprehensive reports.

EmotionalDistressClaims.com

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?

A: Initial case consultation is complimentary.

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?

A: $600. +

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?

A: $600. +

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?

A: $600. +

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