M. Allan Cooperstein, Ph.D. Forensic Psychology Expert, Civil, Criminal, Litigation Support, Brain Damage

Licensed Psychologist, Clinical, Forensic, Vocational and Disability Specialties
Board Certified in Forensic Traumatology
Board Certified Disability Analyst
Medical Expert, Social Security Administration
State Disability Examiner & Vocational Rehabilitation Expert

Offices in Center City & Northeast Philadelphia
Voice: (215) 546-6808 Fax: (215) 830-1147 Email: allanco@verizon.net
Internet: www.allanpsych.com

Clients:
     Although emails are welcome, free phone consultations are best as they enable
      us to gain a sense of each other not possible short of an interview.

Attorneys:
Attorneys have used my services for brief (2 hour) assessments validating clients'
     truthfulness and bias before investing time, energy and funds. There is no
     fee for a telephonic review of facts and whether or not I can be of service.

     In one case, $8,000 was spent on experts before discovering the plaintiff
     had a serious pathological condition unnoticed or unmentioned by
     other experts. The firm's investment was lost when a short evaluation would
     have detected this.

Recommendations:

    1. Before moving ahead on a case, I have found on numerous occasions that preliminary medical
        examinations have not been performed. For example, in a recent case in another state, I
        recommend it to the neurologist that two additional tests be performed prior to my seeing the
        client. As it turned out, the tests verified physical abnormalities that supported the plaintiff's case
        even prior to my seeing him.
     2.Often, upon agreement and the signing of Service Forms, law firms seeking to use my services
         will send medical records, sometimes by the boxful. To be more efficient, materials should be
         sent in chronological order and clipped to better organize them. This is more cost and time
         efficient.
     3.In performing an Independent Medical Examination, the presence of either attorney may serve as
         a distraction. Although permitted, I expect that, whether my services are for plaintiff or
         defense, fact -- finding will not be permitted to be obstructed. If this is the case, I will end the
         IME and indicate in the record the obstruction posed.

Telephone:    215-546-6808
Fax:               215-830-1147
Email:            allanco@verizon.net

Email- and Telephone Counseling/Coaching

Call 215-546-6808 to arrange time and payment method(s)

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	2.2 Million Dollar judgment in Workers Compensation Case
	$175,000 judgment in personal injury case.

	Cited in L. McTaggart (2007). The Intention Experiment. Harper-Collins.
	Abbreviated Example of a Disability Examination (In library)
	Interview: May/June, 2006. 'Movie Magic' can be therapeutic. The National Psychologist. (p.6)
	Cooperstein, M. A. (2006, July/August). Retirement and estate planning. The National Psychologist,(p.18).
	Interviews: 9/8/06 on Transracial and Transcultural Adoption and School Cultural Diversity by Sheldon Scruggs of the Times Herald-Record (Middletown, N.Y.)

Professional and Client Recommendations
Letters from professionals and clients who have used my services.

Testing & Evaluation:

Individual psychotherapy, including pain and trauma

Independent Psychological Evaluations (IMEs)

Personnel Selection:

           Business, Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Public Safety Personnel

Personal Injury Evaluations

Presurgical Evaluations: Bariatric and Pain Management

Immigration/Asylum Evaluations

Appeals: Disability, Veteran's Benefits, Social Security, etc.

Disability Evaluations

Neuropsychological Screening
    Neuropsychology is a specialty within psychology. Neuropsychological testing is
    more targeted to brain functioning and is useful largely when damage has occurred
    or suspected to have occurred. Screening determines whether the more focused
    neuropsychological testing is needed. A comparison might be X-ray (general
    information versus MRI (more detailed).

Physiological Evaluations: Use of physiological measures to evaluate
pain, posttraumatic stress, and other physical manifestations of
psychological problems.

Malingering and Biased Responding Evaluations:
The truthfulness of reporting in legal issues.

Physical or Emotional Traumas

Vocational/Career Evaluations

Educational Evaluations: Psychoeducational (readiness and
accommodations for SAT, LSAT, etc.)

Marital and other relationship Evaluations

Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)

Workers Compensation Evaluations

Wage Analysis & Lost Earnings

Other Services:

Peer and Utilization Reviews

Vocational Guidance & Coaching

Test & Book Reviewer

RECOMMENDED SERVICES & PRODUCTS
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The best program I have found for journaling, psychotherapy or tracking legal issues.

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Medical Disclaimer:

The purpose of the content is to educate, inform and recommend. Under no circumstances is it meant to replace the expert care and advice of a qualified professional as rapid advances in medicine may cause information to become outdated, invalid or subject to debate. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Dr. Cooperstein assumes no responsibility for how information, products and books presented are used and does not warrant or guarantee the content, accuracy or veracity of any linked sites. Dr. Cooperstein makes no guarantee to any representations made by listings in professionals or support services directories.

Last updated: September 14, 2007 03:12 AM