Experience
Professional – Objective – Accurate – Racial Trauma Expert Witnesses
Dr. Robert T. Carter and RTCA’s extensive record as expert witnesses is a testament to their unparalleled expertise in racial trauma, discrimination, and psychology. Over decades, RTCA has consistently provided clients with a decisive edge in high-stakes legal cases both civil and criminal, demonstrating not only their depth of knowledge but also their ability to deliver compelling, research-backed testimony that stands up to rigorous scrutiny.
RTCA has recently served as expert witnesses in several significant legal cases, providing clients with a decisive advantage through their specialized expertise in racial discrimination and race-based traumatic stress.
Notable cases include:
Stamford, CT (November 11, 2022 – December 1, 2023): RTCA was retained to prepare a research-based situational report on racial discrimination and its effects. They conducted assessments of six plaintiffs for race-based traumatic stress injuries, offering critical insights into the psychological impacts of the alleged discrimination.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL (November 3, 2022 – May 1, 2023): In a post-conviction capital case, RTCA provided a comprehensive social history and psychosocial assessment. This analysis integrated factors of race, racism, and race-based traumatic stress injury, serving as mitigating evidence in the legal proceedings.
Phoenix, AZ (June 30, 2022 – November 20, 2022): RTCA was engaged to prepare a research-based social history and psychosocial assessment for a federal public defender’s office. Their work highlighted race and racism as mitigating factors in a capital post-conviction case, contributing to a nuanced understanding of the defendant’s background.
Houston, TX (March 4, 2022 – August 30, 2022): RTCA served as expert witnesses in mediation proceedings involving workplace racial discrimination and a hostile work environment within a multinational corporation. They provided a preliminary report on racial discrimination and conducted assessments of five to six plaintiffs for race-based traumatic stress injuries, supporting the plaintiffs’ claims with empirical evidence.
Why RTCA Gives Your Case an Edge:
Proven Record of Success in High-Stakes Cases
RTCA’s involvement in cases has led to significant outcomes, including multimillion-dollar settlements. For example:
Morristown, NJ (2011-2012): RTCA’s expert testimony and analysis supported a $5.8 million settlement in a workplace racial discrimination case.
Kansas City, MO (2009-2010): Retained by the U.S. Department of Justice, RTCA’s work contributed to a $2.1 million settlement in a housing discrimination case.
Certified Expertise That Stands Up in Court
RTCA’s expert reports and testimony have withstood Daubert challenges, a rigorous standard in federal court. This certification confirms their credibility as witnesses, ensuring their analyses and conclusions carry weight with judges and juries.
Tacoma, WA (2018): Certified as an expert in military court, RTCA testified on race-related stress in a court-martial case.
Chicago, IL (2006-2007): Successfully defended RTCA’s expert report in federal court during a racial discrimination trial.
Unique Insight Through Groundbreaking Research
As prolific researchers and thought leaders, RTCA integrates cutting-edge insights on race-based traumatic stress into their reports. Their expertise is unparalleled in:
Conducting psychosocial assessments that incorporate race, racism, and mitigating factors.
Developing research-based situational analyses that link discrimination to emotional and psychological harm.
Introducing frameworks for understanding the systemic and personal impacts of racial hostility.
A Decisive Advocate in Complex Cases
RTCA excels in presenting intricate psychological and sociological evidence in an understandable and persuasive manner, providing attorneys with a clear narrative to support their claims. Their ability to:
Conduct thorough assessments of multiple plaintiffs.
Deliver situational reports that tie discriminatory practices to tangible harm.
Offer insight into the interplay of race, identity, and emotional well-being ensures that their input strengthens the foundation of any case.
Broad Experience Across Legal Contexts
From workplace discrimination to housing disputes and capital post-conviction cases, RTCA has successfully navigated a wide variety of legal landscapes:
Workplace Discrimination: Multiple cases involving racially hostile environments, providing expert analysis and plaintiff assessments.
Capital Cases: Research-based assessments in post-conviction trials to highlight mitigating racial and cultural factors.
Housing Discrimination: Expert rebuttal reports for DOJ cases addressing systemic racial hostility.
Strategic Guidance Beyond the Witness Stand: RTCA’s role often extends beyond testimony. Their consultation helps legal teams frame arguments, prepare for depositions, and build strategies that leverage their findings.
The Edge You Need
When the stakes are high, and the opposition is formidable, having RTCA as your expert witness can be the differentiating factor. Their ability to translate decades of research into courtroom-ready insights provides clients with a powerful advantage, ensuring justice is not only sought but achieved.
RTCA’s involvement means your case is supported by one of the most respected voices in racial trauma and discrimination, giving you the competitive edge to secure the best possible outcome.