CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trial lawyers, civil litigators and criminal defense attorneys will find Dr. Robert Heilbronner’s latest book, “Neuropsychology in the Courtroom: Expert Analysis of Reports and Testimony” (Guilford Press, 2008), to be an informative legal guide for the evaluation of neuropsychological impairments in civil and criminal litigation.

“Attorneys will learn how to properly evaluate clients who are claiming to suffer from such conditions as traumatic brain injury or chemical sensitivity,” reports Dr. Heilbronner. “Best practices in clinical decision making are identified to help experts and litigators avoid the common courtroom pitfalls in forensic analysis.”

In addition to Dr. Heilbronner’s work as editor, contributing experts provide in-depth chapters addressing various aspects of brain injury and neuropsychological impairments. The book provides multiple perspectives on sample cases, including coverage of concussions, electrical injury, neurotoxic exposure, pediatric cases, and more.

“Neuropsychology in the Courtroom” is Dr. Heilbronner’s most recent text in a series of books on litigation-related neuropsychology topics. Earlier books edited or co-edited by Dr. Heilbronner include “Forensic Neuropsychology Casebook” (Guilford Press, 2005) and “The Practice of Clinical Neuropsychology” (Swets & Zeitlinger, 2003).

This new 268-page hardcover book can be ordered from the publisher online at www.guilford.com, toll-free at 1-800-365-7006 or via fax to 1-212-966-6708. The ISBN is 978-1-59385-634-2.

Robert L. Heilbronner, Ph.D., ABPP-CN is a board-certified neuropsychologist and the Director and Founder of the Chicago Neuropsychology Group. He holds faculty appointments at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and The University of Chicago Hospitals, Pritzker School of Medicine. He is on the board of directors of the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the National Academy of Neuropsychology.

Dr. Heilbronner serves as a court-approved forensic expert who consults with plaintiff and defense attorneys in regard to the impact of brain injuries and various neurological disorders in civil, criminal and capital cases. His areas of specialty include the neuropsychological manifestations of mild traumatic brain injury and concussion; neurotoxic exposure; malingering; dementia; and other disabling medical and psychiatric conditions. Details at www.chicagoneuropsychology.com. Dr. Heilbronner can be reached at rheilbronn@aol.com or 312-345-0933.

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