Daniel Wolstein, President | Kincaid Wolstein

Dr. Dan Wolstein is President of Kincaid Wolstein Vocational and Rehabilitation Services. He is a highly experienced vocational evaluator who actively contributes to advancing science and professionalism in the vocational field.

His research has been published in the Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis. In 2018, he and Jeff Truthan presented their research (regarding the 137 sedentary unskilled occupations in the DOT) at the 2018 National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR) Disability Law Conference and again in 2019 at the IARP.

Dr. Wolstein served at the American Board of Vocational Experts as President-Elect from 2022 to 2023, President from 2023 to 2025, and will serve as Past President from 2025 to 2027.

He completed his doctoral studies in rehabilitation counseling and administration at East Carolina University, and earned his Master of Science in rehabilitation counseling from Rutgers University (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey).

Dr. Wolstein holds the following licenses and certifications:

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)
• International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC)
• Diplomate of the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE/D)
• Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor (LRC)
• Forensic Vocational Expert (FVE)
• Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE)

Paul J. Bourgeois, Ph.D., Chief Innovation Officer | Kincaid Wolstein

Paul J. Bourgeois, Ph.D., is the Chief Innovation Officer at Kincaid Wolstein Vocational & Rehabilitation Services and a testifying vocational expert and life care planner. He is an Associate Professor of Counseling in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Haven (West Haven, CT) and the Editor-Elect of the Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, the peer-reviewed publication of the American Board of Vocational Experts. Dr. Bourgeois holds a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation from the University of Arizona and master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Springfield College. He is an active researcher with peer-reviewed publications and a frequent presenter to counseling, rehabilitation, and disability-focused professional organizations.

Dr. Bourgeois holds the following certifications:

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP)
• Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE)
• Forensic Vocational Expert (FVE)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Christopher Skerritt, M. Ed, CRC, CVE, IPEC, ABVE/F, CLCP, MSCC | Kincaid Wolstein

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor.

Christopher Skerritt is a highly skilled and accomplished expert in the fields of vocational rehabilitation, life care planning, employability assessment, and economic analysis. With a strong educational background, including a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences, a Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Springfield College, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Bryant University, he has earned an extensive range of certifications. These credentials include Certified Life Care Planner, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), Certified Medicare Set-Aside Consultant, Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist, and Certified Remote Ergonomic Assessment Specialist. Additionally, Mr. Skerritt is a distinguished Fellow of the American Board of Vocational Experts, highlighting his dedication to professional excellence and expertise in the field.

At Kincaid Wolstein Vocational and Rehabilitation Services, Mr. Skerritt offers top-tier vocational rehabilitation, job placement support, and economic analysis to clients. His comprehensive expertise encompasses a wide array of services that can be invaluable to attorneys and their clients in various legal contexts. These services include vocational analysis, life care planning, earning capacity evaluation, transferable skills analysis, labor market research, employability assessments, economic impact analysis, and vocational expert testimony. He is also proficient in conducting educational evaluations for numerous school districts across New England and California.

Mr. Skerritt’s experience covers a broad range of legal contexts, including family law, Social Security, worker’s compensation, medical malpractice, personal injury, and railroad injury cases. His expertise in vocational rehabilitation, life care planning, and economic analysis allows him to provide accurate assessments, professional testimony, and exceptional results to support his clients and their legal teams. His skills in analyzing medical records, work history, educational background, earning potential, and economic factors make him an invaluable resource for attorneys seeking a reliable and knowledgeable expert to strengthen their cases.

In addition to his work at Kincaid Wolstein Vocational and Rehabilitation Services, Mr. Skerritt is also experienced in working with diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those facing barriers to employment. He is adept at identifying and addressing the unique needs and challenges of each client, ensuring that they receive the highest level of service and support throughout their vocational rehabilitation journey. His economic analysis skills, bolstered by his MBA from Bryant University, enable him to provide valuable insights into the financial implications of various vocational and rehabilitation scenarios.

Serving clients primarily in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and throughout New England, Mr. Skerritt also extends his services to New York, New Jersey, the surrounding tri-state area, and nationally. This demonstrates his dedication to providing comprehensive, high-quality services to clients across the United States.

I. Maximizing Case Credibility Through Expert Collaboration | 2:00pm – 2:30pm

II. Translating Medical Findings into Legal Impact | 2:30pm – 3:00pm

Break | 3:00pm – 3:10pm

III. Strategic Timing and Alignment of Expert Engagement | 3:10pm – 3:40pm

IV. Building Persuasive, Data-Driven Damages Narratives | 3:40pm – 4:10pm