PSYCHIATRY EXPERT WITNESS
Allison J. Munn, MD, QME
Board-Certified Psychiatrist
California Qualified Medical Evaluator
Allison J. Munn, MD, QME is a board-certified psychiatrist providing independent medical-legal evaluations for workers’ compensation and civil litigation matters throughout California. Her work is grounded in active clinical practice, objective analysis, and adherence to established psychiatric standards.
Comprehensive psychiatric evaluations are conducted across a range of conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and severe mental illness. Experience in high-acuity and structured clinical environments, including correctional and institutional settings, supports thorough and practical assessment of complex cases.
Medical-legal services include detailed record review, in-person psychiatric evaluation, and the preparation of clear, defensible reports addressing causation, apportionment, and functional impairment. Objective, evidence-based opinions are provided for both applicant and defense cases.
Expert witness consultation and testimony are available, with clear and professional communication of psychiatric findings in deposition and trial settings when required.
Evaluations emphasize clarity, objectivity, and consistency with current medical and legal standards. Each report is structured to provide reliable, well-supported conclusions.
Committed to delivering accurate, well-reasoned psychiatric evaluations that support informed decision-making in medical-legal proceedings.
Psychiatric Expertise
Allison J. Munn, MD, has clinical experience across diverse psychiatric settings, with a focus on complex and high-acuity mental health conditions. Areas of expertise include:
Her active clinical practice informs the evaluation of psychiatric cases using current clinical standards, evidence-based approaches, and real-world clinical judgment.
Medical-Legal Services
Record Review
Comprehensive review of medical and psychiatric records, prior evaluations, and treatment history relevant to the case.
Independent Medical Evaluations (IME)
Objective psychiatric evaluations with clear, evidence-based, and defensible medical-legal reporting.
Comprehensive Expert Reports
Detailed psychiatric analysis addressing causation, apportionment, impairment, and functional limitations, with treatment considerations when appropriate.
Expert Testimony
Deposition and trial testimony in cases involving psychiatric injury, mental health conditions, and functional impairment.
Typical Matters Addressed
Psychiatric medical-legal evaluations commonly address:
Academic & Professional Background
In addition to active clinical practice, Allison J. Munn, MD, has developed a strong foundation in psychiatry through residency training and experience across diverse clinical settings, including outpatient, institutional, and correctional environments.
This experience supports objective, evidence-based medical-legal evaluations that are consistent with current psychiatric standards of care.
Approach to Expert Analysis
Evaluations emphasize: