Forensic Practice
Expert Witness &
Medicolegal Consultation
Dr. Shafi Lodhi provides objective, rigorous psychiatric and neuropsychiatric evaluations for complex civil and probate litigation nationwide.
The Standard of Expertise
As one of the few physicians in the United States with dual fellowship training in both Forensic Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, Dr. Lodhi brings an exceptionally rare level of diagnostic precision to the medicolegal arena.
His background includes serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and completing advanced fellowship training at Stanford University. This rare combination of expertise allows him to authoritatively address cases at the complex intersection of brain function, behavior, and the law.
Areas of Retention
Traumatic Brain Injury
Differentiating organic brain injury from functional or psychiatric overlay, and refuting opposing expert claims based on DTI, volumetric analysis, or other imaging techniques that lack sufficient validation for individual-level forensic conclusions.
Testamentary Capacity
Retrospective and concurrent evaluations of cognitive capacity, vulnerability, and susceptibility to undue influence in high-stakes probate litigation.
Independent Medical Examinations
Comprehensive, objective evaluations for civil litigation, fitness for duty, and complex psychiatric claims requiring definitive diagnostic clarity.
Pharmaceutical & Toxic Exposure
Causation analysis and expert testimony regarding psychotropic medication adverse effects, neurotoxic chemical exposure, and pharmaceutical product liability.
Retain Dr. Lodhi
Dr. Lodhi maintains a separate, dedicated forensic practice for attorneys seeking expert witness services, case screening, and record review.