James Seward, Ph.D. is a neuropsychologist in private practice in Scottsdale, AZ. His work focuses on the impact of neurologic conditions on behavior, and neuropsychological assessment. He also consults regarding dementia research and immigration cases. Dr. Seward's career reflects a diverse exposure to forensics and neuropsychology, with experience in objective examination and the rigors of assessing research methodology.

Prior to his move to the west, Dr. Seward was a forensic psychologist at the Delaware Psychiatric Center, the primary forensic mental health facility for the State of Delaware. He was responsible for the assessment and treatment of criminal defendants, consulting to the courts and law enforcement agencies, and training of interns and students.

Before joining the Delaware facility, Dr. Seward was an attending neuropsychologist at Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital in Malvern, PA. There, he supervised postdoctoral fellows in clinical neuropsychology and conducted a variety of educational workshops relating to neuropsychological assessment.

In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Seward has published and presented nationally on a variety of topics including police psychology, neuropsychological assessment, psychological testimony, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, mental retardation, and the detection of malingering. In 2000, Dr. Seward was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus by John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

In The Forensic Echo, Dr. Seward has offered critical analyses of recently released research findings in neuropsychological testing, which is of significance to our courts. In keeping with his interest in the cutting edge, Dr. Seward has been additionally trained in statistical analysis. He has provided technical assistance and data interpretation of The Depravity Scale research, and has assisted in designing validation strategies for the forensic measurement of Depravity.

Dr. Seward's open-mindedness, yet rigorous approach to forensic analysis has consistently enhanced the analysis of his cases in The Forensic Panel. His skills at teaching and translating neuropsychology and neuropsychological testing into practical, relevant information has been especially valuable to courts and to juries.

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State v. Shirey, Delaware
Prosecution; competency to waive Miranda Rights, neuropsychological deficits

Sullivan v. Wegner, Pennsylvania
Defense; post concussion syndrome, neuropsychological sequelae of diabetes

Garcia v. SUNY, New York
Defense; racial and disability discrimination, emotional distress.

State v. Serra, Delaware
Prosecution; competency to stand trial, brain trauma, non-English speaking defendant.

State v. Darden, Delware
Defense; competency to stand trial, dementia.

Bottalico v. Developmental Disabilities Institute, New York
Defense; essential functions, assessment of disability