Jurisdictions
Active medical licensure in 49 jurisdictions: 48 states plus the District of Columbia. An evaluation can begin when the case requires it rather than when a licensure application clears.
Why it matters
Licensure is the most common cause of scheduling delay.
Most states require a physician who examines someone within the state to hold an active license there. Obtaining a new license typically takes several months, and in some states considerably longer. As a result, the choice of psychiatric expert is often determined by who is already licensed where the examinee lives rather than by fit.
Dr. Jones maintains active licensure in 48 states and the District of Columbia. This removes licensure from the selection decision in nearly all matters.
It matters most in three situations: multi-plaintiff and mass tort litigation, where claimants are located across several states; expedited matters with court deadlines that will not accommodate a licensure application; and correctional and institutional litigation, where plaintiffs are frequently housed far from where the case was filed.
Coverage
Licensure status is maintained continuously and verified on request. Counsel requiring documentation of licensure in a specific jurisdiction should ask at the time of retention.
Common questions
Yes. In multi-plaintiff and mass tort matters, a single examiner across the claimant group produces methodological consistency that is difficult to achieve with a panel of experts, and removes the burden of coordinating several.
Yes. Examinations are conducted in person or by secure video, including virtual examinations of incarcerated and institutionalized examinees where the facility permits.
Yes. Correctional facilities, state hospitals, juvenile detention centers, and other institutional settings are routine. Travel terms are set at retention.
Licensure in Alaska or South Carolina can be pursued for a matter that warrants it, subject to that board's processing time. Records-only review requiring no in-state examination may be possible in the interim. This should be raised at the outset.
Retention
Provide the venue and the location of the examinees and he can confirm licensure coverage.