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Expert Psychiatric Evaluation & Testimony

Board-Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist providing independent psychiatric evaluation, record review, and expert testimony in complex medico-legal matters.

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Meghan Jain, M.D.

Dr. Meghan Jain is a board-certified adult and child & adolescent psychiatrist who provides independent psychiatric evaluations, record review, and expert witness testimony in complex legal matters.

Education & Training

Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Harbor UCLA, Chief Resident

Residency in General Psychiatry, UCLA West LA

Doctor of Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center

Bachelor of Science, University of Southern California, in Neuroscience and Philosophy

Certification & Licensure

Medical Board of California

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Diplomate in General Psychiatry

Diplomate in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Affiliations

Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders - staff physician

UCLA Behavioral Health Associates - staff physician

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Southern California Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

American Psychiatric Association

American Medical Association

Areas of Expertise

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Emotional Distress

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • ADHD & Executive Functioning

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

  • Attachment & Developmental Trauma

  • Functional Impairment

  • Psychiatric Disability

  • Psychiatric Standard of Care

  • Case Consultation

  • Independent Psychiatric Evaluation

  • Record Review

  • Written Expert Opinion

  • Rebuttal of Opposing Expert Reports

  • Deposition Testimony

  • Trial Testimony

Legal Services

Record Review & Expert Opinion

Detailed review of medical, psychiatric, educational, and legal records with written reports tailored for litigation.

Independent Psychiatric Evaluations

Comprehensive evaluations including diagnostic clarification, causation analysis, and assessment of functional impairment.

Expert Witness Testimony

Deposition and trial testimony with clear, defensible communication of psychiatric findings.

Contact Me

For inquiries regarding expert psychiatric evaluation, record review, or testimony, please submit the form below with relevant case details.

Please include a brief description of the case, timeline, and services requested. All inquiries are reviewed to determine case fit and scope.