Expert Witness Services
MATTHEW PALEY, DO, QME
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Qualified Medical Evaluator
Dr. Matthew Paley, DO, is a board-certified psychiatrist who provides independent medical-legal analysis in workers’ compensation and related legal matters. His evaluations are grounded in active clinical practice and established psychiatric standards of care.
Dr. Paley offers objective, comprehensive, and well-reasoned opinions across a broad range of psychiatric conditions. His expertise includes addiction psychiatry, peripartum mental health, and complex psychiatric presentations. He is experienced in evaluating cases involving causation, apportionment, and functional impairment.
Dr. Paley delivers unbiased, evidence-based opinions supported by detailed record review and clinical assessment. His medical-legal services include Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME), Independent Medical Evaluations (IME), expert reports, and deposition testimony.
Recognized for his clarity and professionalism, Dr. Paley communicates complex psychiatric findings in a logical and accessible manner, assisting attorneys and stakeholders in reaching informed conclusions.
Known for his objectivity, precision, and commitment to medical integrity, Dr. Paley is a trusted expert in psychiatric medical-legal evaluation.
Subspecialty Expertise
Dr. Paley’s clinical and medical-legal work focuses on key areas within psychiatry. His expertise includes:
His clinical practice supports objective psychiatric evaluations grounded in current standards, evidence-based care, and real-world clinical decision-making.
Medical-Legal Services
Record Review
Comprehensive review of psychiatric records, treatment history, and prior reports related to mental health and psychological condition
Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
Objective psychiatric evaluations with clear, evidence-based, and defensible medical-legal reporting.
Comprehensive Expert Reports
Detailed psychiatric opinions on causation, apportionment, impairment, and functional limitations.
Expert Testimony
Deposition and trial testimony in cases involving psychiatric conditions, psychological injury, and mental health claims.
Typical Matters Addressed
Dr. Paley provides expert analysis in matters involving:
Academic & Professional Background
Dr. Paley’s background includes clinical experience across multiple psychiatric care settings, including detox, outpatient, and acute hospital environments. He completed his psychiatry training at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, where he served as Chief Resident in Emergency Psychiatry.
This experience supports objective, evidence-based medical-legal evaluations aligned with current psychiatric standards of care.
Approach to Expert Analysis
Dr. Paley’s evaluations emphasize: