Last updated: October 20, 2026
General information only
The information on this website is general and educational. It is not a professional opinion about any specific case, and it should not be relied on as one. Every case depends on its own records and facts.
No client relationship
Contacting NorthStar Forensic Consulting LLC (“NorthStar”), submitting a form, or booking a consultation does not create a client relationship. NorthStar begins work on a matter only after a conflict check and a signed engagement agreement.
Scope of NorthStar’s services
NorthStar provides forensic consulting, independent review of existing case records, expert testimony, and training. NorthStar:
- is not a private investigation agency or a law enforcement agency, and does not exercise law enforcement authority;
- does not reinvestigate cases, interview witnesses, visit scenes, or collect or handle evidence;
- does not perform autopsies or determine or certify cause or manner of death, which is the responsibility of the medical examiner or coroner with jurisdiction;
- does not determine legal liability or provide legal advice; and
- does not provide medical diagnoses or medical advice.
Opinions on medical questions, including cause and manner of death, are given only by NorthStar’s forensic pathologist, based on review of the existing record, and only under a signed engagement agreement.
Legal questions
NorthStar is not a law firm. If you have questions about your legal rights or options, including whether to bring or defend a claim, please consult an attorney. Communications with NorthStar are not protected by attorney-client privilege unless NorthStar is engaged through your attorney.
No guaranteed outcome
NorthStar’s reviews are independent. A review may confirm the original findings rather than change them, and no engagement promises any particular result.
Independence and conflicts
NorthStar screens every matter for conflicts of interest before accepting it, and will decline a matter in which any of its consultants has a conflict.
Testimonials
Any client statements that appear on this website are from actual clients who agreed in writing to share them. Each case is different, and past experiences do not predict the outcome of any other matter.
Emergencies
NorthStar does not provide emergency services. If someone is in danger or a crime is in progress, call 911.
Links to other websites
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