Expert Witness/Court & Legal Consultation
In the Courtroom and Beyond: Lisa Hall’s Expertise
Lisa is a multifaceted professional with a distinguished career. She leverages her extensive knowledge and 30+ years of experience as a practicing marriage and family therapist to serve clients as an expert witness and in consultation with legal professionals.
Expert Witness Testimony: A Powerful Voice in Court
The legal system and family law cases can be tricky, as there is a confluence of mental health, family, child development, legal and financial issues. Oftentimes, expert testimony is crucial to presenting a compelling case that educates the court in helpful ways. Lisa is an experienced, credible and reliable expert witness, offering valuable aspects in court proceedings.
Areas of Expertise
- Mental Health: the impacts of various mental health issues on parental, family, and child functioning and relevance in many aspects of cases.
- Child Development, Parenting, Family Dynamics and Divorce, Post Divorce, High Conflict Divorce: Systemic theory and applications to family functioning, parental and family dynamics, impacts on children, and how to focus on the best interests of children and families, strategies and plans to assist in these areas.
As an Expert Witness Lisa Brings:
- 30+ years experience of working as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
- Clear and Compelling Testimony- Lisa translates complex topics into clear, concise language that resonates with judges.
- Credibility and Objectivity-Lisa’s experience and professionalism come across in the courtroom.
- Strategic Insights-Lisa can assist with the specifics of your case and offers strategic insights, education, and direction to clarify and strengthen the most critical points and issues.
- Compassion & Kindness-Lisa is not focused on creating harm, but assisting in resolution while holding space with compassion and kindness, which are critical to family law cases.
Beyond courtroom testimony, Lisa offers valuable legal consultation services. This could be particularly helpful for:
- Attorneys: Lawyers can benefit from Lisa’s knowledge and experience with regard to psychological and emotional aspects of legal cases. Her consultation could be instrumental in understanding the impact of proceedings on clients, communicating effectively with clients facing emotional distress, and supporting them through challenging legal situations, as well as supporting legal professionals to most clearly see the salient issues and how to address them most effectively. Oftentimes, understanding of child development, therapeutic and other psychological services, and strategies to address tough family, co-parenting, and parenting aspects of family law cases are overlooked or not understood by those who do not have mental health expertise.
- Individuals and Families: Facing legal issues can be overwhelming. Lisa provides support on navigating the legal system, understanding the emotional impact of legal proceedings, and developing coping mechanisms to manage stress and anxiety, as well as how to interface and interact most effectively with legal professionals. Sometimes it is challenging for clients and family members to understand how things work and how to work most effectively for the best results.
The Value of Collaboration
Lisa understands the importance of collaboration to achieve the best possible outcome. Whether serving as an expert witness or legal consultant, she works closely with attorneys and clients to ensure her expertise is tailored to the specific needs of each case.
Considering Expert Testimony or Legal Consultation?
If you’re involved in a legal proceeding where expert testimony or legal consultation could be beneficial, contact LH Counseling today. Discuss your specific needs and learn how Lisa’s expertise can empower you to navigate the legal system with greater clarity and confidence.
