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1. General information only

Everything on forensicpsychology.expert is provided by EXPERT WITNESS NETWORKS, Corp. for general informational purposes, to help attorneys and other professionals decide whether to inquire about retaining an expert. It is not legal advice, medical advice, psychological advice, a diagnosis, or an expert opinion about any person or any matter, and it must not be relied on as any of those things.

2. No professional relationship is created

Reading this site, submitting the consultation form, sending an email, or calling our office does not create a psychologist-patient, doctor-patient, therapist-client, evaluator-examinee, attorney-client, or expert-retention relationship with Dr. Andrew Mendonsa, with Expert Witness Networks, or with anyone else. No such relationship exists until a written fee agreement has been signed by Expert Witness Networks and the retaining party and the retainer has been paid. Until then, no one is obligated to accept the matter, and nothing you send is held in confidence as part of an engagement.

3. Not an offer to treat

Dr. Mendonsa’s work through this site is forensic: evaluation, record review, consultation, and testimony at the request of counsel, insurers, employers, agencies, and courts. This site is not an offer to provide therapy or clinical treatment to anyone, and a forensic evaluation is not treatment.

4. Independent opinions; no guaranteed outcome

Dr. Mendonsa forms his opinions independently, based on the records, examination, testing, and facts available to him and on the professional standards that apply. Neither the retaining party nor Expert Witness Networks directs or controls the substance of any opinion, and no opinion is promised before the work is done. He may decline any matter, including for a conflict of interest, lack of fit, or because the evidence does not support the position. Descriptions of experience, case types, caseload, and methods describe his practice in general; they do not predict or guarantee the result of any case, claim, benefit application, or proceeding.

5. Affiliations are not endorsements

Dr. Mendonsa’s academic appointments, past and present public positions, and professional memberships are described here as part of his qualifications. He does not speak for, and this site is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by, the University of the Pacific, the California School of Professional Psychology or Alliant International University, the University of California, the California Board of Psychology, the California Department of Managed Health Care, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the County of Sacramento, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the American Psychological Association, or any other institution, agency, board, or organization named on this site. His expert witness work is performed in his private capacity, not on behalf of any of them.

6. Credentials, licensure, and accuracy

Credentials, licenses, certifications, and appointments are summarized from Dr. Mendonsa’s curriculum vitae and change over time. Retaining counsel is responsible for confirming any qualification, license, or admissibility requirement that matters in its jurisdiction; a current CV is available on request. Descriptions of statutes, regulations, rules of evidence, and case law are general summaries for orientation, may be incomplete or out of date, and are not legal advice. Confirm all legal requirements independently. We work to keep this site accurate but do not warrant that it is complete, current, or error-free.

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