Lawrence Amsel, M.D., M.P.H.

Lawrence Amsel, M.D., M.P.H. is a forensic psychiatry expert specializing in psychiatric malpractice and trauma-related litigation. With a career encompassing psychiatric research, clinical practice, and academic instruction, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating psychiatric malpractice, assessing trauma and PTSD claims, and evaluating whether healthcare standards were met in psychiatric care.

Dr. Amsel has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases of psychiatric personal injury, trauma, and healthcare standards. His M.D. in Medicine from Yale University School of Medicine and M.P.H. in Public Health/Biostatistics from Columbia University School of Public Health, along with his Diplomate certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of standard of care in disputes involving psychiatric malpractice and trauma.