Mr. Thomas A LeTourneau
Beaumont, TX 77720
Office: 409-658-2225
Fax: 409-832-5015
Tom LeTourneau – Executive Summary
Professional Identity
• Licensed Prosthetist & Orthotist (L.P.O., C.P.O., F.A.A.O.P.) with 40+ years of clinical, technical, and executive experience
• CEO & Chief Practitioner of LeTourneau Lifelike Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc., serving Texas and Louisiana
• Nationally recognized innovator, clinician, and medical legal consultant
Leadership & Practice Management
• Founded and expanded a multi office O&P practice to 13 locations, serving 5,000+ patients annually
• Built one of the region’s most comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic service networks
• Oversaw clinical operations, device design, manufacturing, billing, coding, and compliance
• Developed strong referral networks with physicians, therapists, hospitals, and insurers
Clinical & Technical Expertise
• Advanced proficiency in:
o Microprocessor knees, hips, and feet
o Myoelectric upper extremity systems
o High-performance socket design (AK, BK, hip disarticulation, and hemipelvectomy)
o Complex orthotic systems, including stance control KAFOs, AFOs, spinal orthoses, and custom bracing
• Expert in evidence-based device selection, gait analysis, and outcome-driven treatment planning
Innovation & Inventions
• Inventor of multiple patented and widely adopted devices, including:
o Acti Ankle
o STealth AFO
o Smart Walker
o No More Knee Pain Brace
o T Evolution Brimless AK Socket
• Recognized for pioneering lightweight, energy-efficient, and patient-centered prosthetic technologies
National Media Recognition
• Featured on:
o CNN
o The History Channel
o Family Circle Magazine
o Major network news outlets
• Highlighted for groundbreaking prosthetic designs and community impact
Medical Legal Consulting
• 25+ years of experience as an expert witness and medical legal consultant
• Specializes in:
o Device safety and standards of care
o Life care planning and future cost projections
o Actuarial coding, pricing, and documentation
o Plaintiff and defense case support
• Known for clear, defensible, evidence-based reports tailored to legal audiences
Education & Credentials
• Orthotic & Prosthetic Practitioner, University of Minnesota School of Orthopedic Medicine
• Certified by the American Board of Certification
• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
• Licensed in Texas
Awards & Community Impact
• Multiple Small Business Association awards, including Small Business of the Year
• Recognized as a Hometown Hero for community service and economic development
• Mentor to interns and emerging practitioners through national training programs
- Medical Devices
- Medical Valuation
- Orthotics & Prosthetics
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A: Certified Orthotist and Prosthetist, American Board of Certification.
Licensed Orthotist and Prosthetist, Texas Board of Orthotist and Prosthetists,
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Graduate of the Prosthetics and Orthotics program with the University of Minnesota 916.
Certificates in Myo-electric in all manufacturers, certification in all microprocessors, both feet and knees, certification in numerous lamination techniques, and certification in billing procedures.
Certification in Longs line, transtibial, transfemoral, upper extremity design, and manufacturing techniques.
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A: Member of the American Academy Of Orthotist and Prosthetists
Member and Fellow of the Academy
Member of the American Board Of Orthotist and Prosthetists
Member of the American Orthotist and Prosthetist Association - Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A: Lectured at the University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetic Program 2020-2022 (remote)
Lectured Lamar University Nursing, Physical therapy and engineering programs.
Intern site for the American Academy of Certification for Orthotist and Prosthetist. - Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: no
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: approximately 40
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Orthotics and Prosthetics design, function, usage, pricing
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 25%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 75%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 3
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2025
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 1
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 4
- 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: consulting, testing, reports, inspections, opinions on fit and function, pricing, functions, review, life care planning pricing
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: When you choose to retain our services, you benefit from a comprehensive 5-hour minimum package, which encompasses a thorough review of your documents and a valuable consultation.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: $425.00 (5-hour minimum retainer)
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: $750 00 with a 4-hour minimum
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: $8,500 per day includes up to 4 hours pre-deposition/testimony time
$6,850.00 for an extra day. - Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel expenses as approved by the retaining firm or client,
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