Dr. Gorgens delivers engaging keynotes on TBI around the world.

for attorneys

I work with legal teams in complex criminal and civil cases where neuropsychological factors are central to understanding behavior, competency, and mitigation.

My role is to provide clear, well-supported opinions that assist counsel in evaluating cases, developing strategy, and communicating scientific findings effectively in court.

    • Capital cases

    • Federal criminal cases

    • Serious felony matters

    • Competency-related evaluations

    • Cases involving brain injury or developmental conditions

    • Cases involving memory, suggestibility, or behavioral dysregulation

    • Traumatic brain injury and cumulative neurological insult

    • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and developmental vulnerability

    • Executive functioning, impulse control, and decision-making

    • Memory reliability and suggestibility

    • Functional impact of cognitive impairment on behaviorn text goes here

    • Record review and consultation

    • Neuropsychological evaluation

    • Expert reports

    • Testimony (trial, sentencing, and hearings)

  • My work is grounded in:

    • Careful review of extensive records

    • Integration of scientific literature

    • Clear, accessible communication for legal audiences

    I collaborate closely with counsel to ensure that findings are both scientifically rigorous and practically useful in legal proceedings.