Since completing his Forensic Psychiatry fellowship in 1996 at the University of Virginia, Institute of Law, Psychiatry, and Public Policy, Dr. Kovnick has provided focused and nuanced forensic opinions to courts, attorneys, and employers. Dr. Kovnick may be able to help you in any number of ways:
- He is adept at providing opinions on difficult and complex cases.
- He is known to look at cases in depth, often uncovering details that others overlook and that prove pivotal in bringing a case to resolution.
- He can educate and prepare attorneys on the strengths and limitations of opposing opinions and assist them in preparation of depositions and/or cross-examination of witnesses.
- His diligence and expertise provides clear and fair reports that answer medical legal questions with decisive medical certainty.
Forensic Services
CRIMINAL
- Diminished capacity and extreme emotional disturbance
- Competency to stand trial, proceed pro se, plea
- Insanity defense, GMI defense
- Serious crimes involving multiple victims
- Risk assessment
- Malingering
- Capacity to form intent
- Death penalty
- Mitigation for sentencing
- Battered child and woman syndrome
- Sexual abuse
CIVIL LAW
- Emotional injury
- Psychological damages (PTSD and others)
- Malpractice
- Personal injury
- Malingering
- Damages arising from product liability
- Guardianship
- Probate/Contested will
- Competency for testamentary and financial decisions
- Undue influence
- Competency to consent/refuse treatment
- Commitment proceedings
- Issues related to social media and the internet.
EMPLOYMENT
- Disability
- Workers Compensation
- Workplace Risk Assessment
- Fitness for duty
- Impaired professionals
- Threat assessment
- Child abuse and neglect
- School violence
Contact for Information on Forensic Services
To inquire about Dr. Kovnick’s forensic services, please call 801-910-5822 or email jkovnick@gmail.com.