Expert Experience

Expert Experience in Psychiatry and the Law

With more than 25 years of clinical, academic, and forensic experience, Dr. Amsel brings a rare combination of medical expertise, research insight, and courtroom clarity to every case. His deep understanding of psychiatric care, trauma, and human behavior has made him a trusted expert witness in complex legal matters involving mental health, malpractice, and decision-making.

Dr. Amsel has provided expert consultation and testimony across a broad range of psychiatric and medical-legal issues, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Suicide, Grief, Psychiatric Malpractice, and Traumatic Brain Injury. His expertise extends to Medical Decision-Making, Behavioral Economics, and Game Theory in Healthcare, allowing him to analyze complex cases with both scientific rigor and practical understanding.

As an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University and a Research Psychiatrist at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, Dr. Amsel has remained at the forefront of psychiatric education and research. His work following 9/11—treating survivors, conducting studies on trauma, and training clinicians nationwide—has further strengthened his standing as a leading authority on the psychological effects of catastrophic events.

Whether assisting law firms, hospitals, or public institutions, Dr. Amsel’s testimony and consultation are grounded in evidence-based standards of care, compassionate insight, and decades of real-world experience.