JAIL SUICIDE EXPERT WITNESS

Dr. Lisa Boesky is a psychologist who provides expert witness opinions and consultation on federal (Section 1983) and state civil lawsuits involving suicide deaths in jails.

She is hired by defense and plaintiffs’ attorneys regarding standard of care, negligence and deliberate indifference.

Dr. Boesky has opined on: 1) the actions of correctional professionals 2) the actions of mental health/medical providers 3) administrative and policy issues.

Examples of past cases include:
  • Intoxicated man hung himself in a jail holding cell within hours of admission.
  • Woman in jail hung herself in the shower after lengthy period of being monitored on suicide watch.
  • Man jumped to his death from the 2nd tier of his jail housing unit after receiving a prison sentence.
  • Woman became a quadriplegic as a result of a suicide attempt at a treatment center.
  • Teen sex trafficking victim killed herself while in juvenile detention.
  • Man asphyxiated himself in his general population cell after several years in prison.

Dr. Boesky is known for being responsive, thorough, knowledgeable, personable, and able to communicate her opinion(s) and complex clinical information in an easy-to-understand manner.

To discuss your case or obtain Dr. Boesky’s CV, contact her here.
"Your feedback after reviewing the documents on our jail suicide case was incredibly valuable and one of the most helpful conversations I have had with an expert in my 20 years of practicing law. "             - Plaintiffs' Attorney
"Your work on this case played a huge factor in our negotiations. This case settled for millions of dollars less than initially expected."                                         - Defense Attorney 
Dr. Lisa Boesky in the News:​ View a video clip of Dr. Boesky interviewed by Marcia Clark here or click on the video above.
"You were spot on and had insight into the case that nobody else had. Your work on this case was invaluable."                    - Defense Attorney
"Excellent job on the depo. You are a fantastic communicator.  Your teaching experience really shows as does your deep knowledge in your field."                        - Plaintiffs' Attorney
"In my 20 years as a defense attorney, I’ve never had a better experience with an expert witness. Definitely do not ever want you on the other side."              -Defense Attorney
"Your familiarity with the facts of our case is impressive. I’ve been working on it for two years and I think you know the details better than me."                            - Plaintiffs' Attorney
"On behalf of my client and my law office, please accept my gratitude for the expertise and insight that you shared in this tragic case.  You are a real pro, and your compassion was evident from our first telephone call to discuss this case.  If I ever have a similar case, you are the first call that I make. "                     -Plaintiffs' Attorney