Forensic Psychologist
in Manhattan
Psychological evidence is only as good as the method behind it.
Dr. Steve Tutty serves as a psychological and neuropsychological expert in New York matters: testifying on his own findings, reviewing how other experts reached theirs, and consulting with attorneys, judges and commissioners on the psychological questions in a case.
Expert Testimony
Reports, depositions and courtroom testimony in tort and school matters, explained in terms a jury can follow.
TestimonyWork Product Review
A methodological critique of another expert's psychological or neuropsychological evaluation.
Report ReviewConsultation
School suspension and expulsion matters, and consultation in high-conflict family law. No custody evaluations.
Family Law ConsultationWhat a Forensic Psychologist Adds to a Case
Judges and juries are asked to weigh psychological findings they have no training to evaluate: test scores, diagnoses, statements about cause and prognosis. A forensic psychologist translates that material and tests whether it holds up.
Testifying on findings
Explaining what an evaluation found, how it was done, and what it does and does not show about the legal question.
Learn moreTesting other experts' work
Checking whether an opposing or retained expert's methods, data and interpretation support the conclusions in their report.
Learn morePreparing for the record
Helping counsel prepare for deposition and trial, including cross-examination of other psychological experts.
Learn moreDefined Questions, Documented Answers
Each engagement starts with the legal question and the materials, and ends with opinions that can be explained and defended on the record.
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Consultation
Counsel describes the matter, the deadlines and the psychological question at issue.
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Scope & Materials
Agree on what is needed: an evaluation, a review of existing reports and records, or consultation.
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Analysis
Review of methodology, data and records; testing where an evaluation is part of the engagement.
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Report & Testimony
Written opinions, followed by deposition or courtroom testimony as required.
Clinical, Forensic and Research Experience
A licensed clinical psychologist specializing in child, forensic and neuropsychology.
Dr. Tutty brings more than 25 years of clinical and forensic practice and over 20 years of teaching, research and publishing across multiple US states. He has worked on peer-reviewed randomized clinical trials published in JAMA, the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. That research training is what he applies when he reviews whether another expert's conclusions follow from the data.
From Forensic Colleagues and Counsel
“Protecting children has always been his primary mission, and he has never wavered regardless of who or what agency might be on the warpath. I highly recommend him, especially those tough forensic cases.”
Chaise G., MS, MHP, SUDPTForensic Social Worker“I have known Dr. T for about 10 years now, and his child evaluations are spot on, especially for complex neurological issues that require a great deal of treatment planning.”
Dr. Ari G. - Ph.D., LMHCNational Board Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator“We have found Dr. Tutty to be quite thorough in his neuropsych evals for our injured clients, and quite pleased with his deposition and trial services.”
Sam A.Personal Injury AttorneyManhattan Office:
353 Lexington Ave,
New York, NY 10016
Contact
Phone
332-232-3696
Email
[email protected]
IN PERSON AND/OR VIDEO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
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Counsel, judges and commissioners can use this form to outline the matter, the question you need answered and any deadlines. We'll respond as soon as possible to discuss scope.