Forensic Psychiatric Expert Consulting:
a modern, strategic approach
Thompson, Newman & Kambam Consultants, LLC
A Comprehensive
Forensic Psychiatric
Consulting Firm
After decades of collective experience working as individual practitioners, three nationally-recognized forensic psychiatrists identified an opportunity to develop a streamlined, comprehensive suite of services for attorneys, courts, governmental and regulatory agencies, corporations, and other organizations across the country needing consultation involving psychiatric issues in a broad range of scenarios. The firm was founded by Christopher Thompson, M.D., William Newman, M.D., and Praveen Kambam, M.D.
Founding partners William Newman, M.D., Christopher R. Thompson, M.D., and Praveen Kambam, M.D.
EXPERIENCED
ThNK Consultants’ experts have consulted nationwide on thousands of cases in a wide range of topics, and they have extensive experience testifying in depositions and trials. Our experts provide objective, data-based opinions and communicate findings with clarity and precision to assist attorneys, courts, and other decision-makers.
RESPONSIVE
Litigation is a complex, unpredictable endeavor, with often-shifting deadlines and time commitments. Our administrative staff works quickly and efficiently with each client, and our experts are flexible and accessible.
COMPREHENSIVE
ThNK Consultants provides a broad range of forensic psychiatric consulting services and addresses a diversity of issues by matching clients with in-house experts based on the specific facts, questions, and expertise required in a given matter. Through a coordinated practice structure, the firm is designed to support efficient and cost-conscious services.
WHAT SETS US APART
Collective Expertise
ThNK Consultants utilizes a collaborative, integrated model of forensic psychiatric consulting intended to support well-reasoned, scientifically grounded analysis. Unlike third-party intermediary firms or loosely affiliated networks of independent contractors, our professionals work within a unified practice structure. Depending on the needs of a given matter, engagements may involve a team-based approach designed to promote clear communication and a professional approach consistent with generally accepted standards of forensic psychiatric practice. This structure allows for the alignment of appropriate expertise to specific components of a case, with the goal of providing comprehensive and cost-conscious services grounded in integrity, professional independence, and shared experience.
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIC CONSULTING SERVICES:
PRACTICE AREAS
Civil Litigation
- Defense Base Act (DBA) Assessments
- Disability and Workers’ Compensation Claims
- Employment-Related Claims
- Malpractice Claims
- Maritime Law Assessments
- Mass Tort Claims
- Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) and Class Action Lawsuits
- Personal Injury and Emotional Damages Claims
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Claims
- Product Liability Cases
- Residential and Correctional Mental Health Standards
- Sexual Harassment Claims
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Claims
- Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence Assessments

