Helping attorneys understand and communicate how trauma, injury, chronic stress, adversity, and environmental conditions may affect human functioning.
Dr. Tracy K. Larson provides consultation and expert services in legal matters involving regulation, functional capacity, development, learning, relationships, and the effects of adverse experiences.
Drawing upon expertise in psychology, human development, education, trauma informed practice, and organizational systems, Dr. Larson helps legal teams examine how significant experiences and surrounding conditions may affect a person’s functioning over time.
Her work can help counsel identify relevant functional questions, interpret complex records and research, and communicate psychological and developmental concepts clearly and accurately.
Areas of Consultation
Dr. Larson consults on questions involving:
• The functional effects of trauma, injury, chronic stress, and adversity
• Changes in behavior, regulation, relationships, learning, decision making, and daily functioning
• Effects on functioning at school, work, home, and within caregiving relationships
• Child and adolescent development
• Educational functioning and participation
• Parenting and caregiver functioning
• The influence of environmental, relational, and organizational conditions on individual capacity
• Trauma informed supports, systems, and professional practices
• The distinction between an individual limitation and a capacity problem shaped or intensified by surrounding conditions
• School psychology and special education practices, processes, and records
• Educational access, participation, learning, behavior, and functional performance
• The developmental and educational effects of disability, trauma, chronic stress, and adversity
• School based supports, interventions, consultation, and multidisciplinary decision making
• The influence of classroom, school, and system conditions on student and educator functioning
Consulting Services
Consulting services may include:
• Preliminary case consultation
• Case and record review
• Interpretation of educational, developmental, behavioral, and program records
• Review and translation of relevant research
• Identification of functional and contextual factors for further consideration
• Consultation regarding questions for depositions, examinations, or other expert witnesses
• Assistance clarifying complex psychological, developmental, educational, and systems concepts
• Consultation in preparation for mediation, deposition, or trial
Consulting services may be provided without an expectation that Dr. Larson will testify. The nature and scope of the engagement are established in writing before substantive review begins.
Expert Opinions and Testimony
When the legal questions fall within her education, credentials, professional experience, and scope of expertise, Dr. Larson may also provide:
• Formal record review
• Written expert opinions
• Deposition testimony
• Court testimony
The availability of a formal opinion or testimony is determined individually based on the issues presented, the available information, and the fit between the requested opinion and Dr. Larson’s qualifications.
Professional Background
Dr. Tracy K. Larson, EdD, NCSP, is a nationally certified school psychologist, applied researcher, educator, and systems leader with extensive experience in school psychology, special education, child development, trauma informed practice, social emotional development, consultation, and educational systems. Her work has included direct consultation, professional learning, program development, applied research, and the design and evaluation of supports for children, families, educators, schools, and organizations.
Her work focuses on understanding how developmental, educational, relational, and environmental conditions shape regulation, participation, learning, behavior, decision making, and the capacity to function effectively.
Complimentary Fit Call
A complimentary 15 minute fit call gives counsel an opportunity to briefly describe the general nature of the matter, identify the questions under consideration, and determine whether Dr. Larson’s expertise may be an appropriate fit.
The fit call does not include record review, case analysis, or professional opinions. Potential conflicts must be reviewed and the scope of any engagement established before substantive information or records are shared.
Request a complimentary fit call to briefly share what you’re looking for and determine the best next step.
CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLIMENTARY FIT CALL
Please do not send records or substantive confidential information by text. Information needed to complete a conflict check may be requested separately.
Fees and Engagement
Legal consultation and expert services are billed according to the nature and scope of the engagement. A detailed fee schedule is available upon request.
Before services begin, the scope of work, fees, payment expectations, timelines, and other terms will be established in a written engagement agreement.
For professional education, organizational consultation, policy development, or other collaborative opportunities, please visit the Organizational and Systems Partnerships page.
