Civil Forensic & Litigation Support

Dr. Marcus R. VanSickle offers comprehensive civil forensic evaluations and litigation support services for attorneys, courts, and organizations. His work addresses complex psychological questions related to damages, capacity, risk, and functional impairment in civil legal matters.

Each evaluation is conducted using evidence-based forensic methodology, objective analysis, and adherence to professional forensic standards.

Civil Forensic Services Include:

  • Psychological injury and emotional distress evaluations

  • Independent psychological examinations (IMEs)

  • Capacity evaluations (financial, testamentary, guardianship, decision-making)

  • Fitness for duty and employment-related assessments

  • Civil risk and dangerousness evaluations

  • Record reviews and rebuttal evaluations

  • Expert testimony

Areas of Civil Practice

Dr. VanSickle frequently works in matters involving:

  • Personal injury and trauma claims

  • Employment and fitness determinations

  • Professional licensing and fitness concerns

  • Guardianship and conservatorship cases

  • Allegations of psychological harm or impairment

Evaluation Approach

Civil forensic evaluations typically include:

  • Thorough review of medical, psychological, educational, and legal records

  • Forensic interview focused on functional impact and symptom validity

  • Psychological testing when clinically and legally indicated

  • Collateral information as appropriate

  • Objective analysis of causation, impairment, and prognosis

  • Comprehensive forensic report

  • Testimony when required

Forensic Integrity

All civil evaluations are conducted with neutrality, transparency, and methodological rigor consistent with APA Forensic Practice Guidelines and applicable legal standards.