Psychiatrist and Psychologist Liability for Patient's Harm to Self and Others, Unjustified Involuntary Commitment

Mr. Caudill is the managing partner of the psychology department of Callahan, Thompson, Sherman & Caudill,LLP. He is a graduate of Michigan State University (B.A. in Psychology with high honors, Honors College, Phi Beta Kappa, 1972) and Georgetown University Law Center (J.D. 1976), and is an active member of the California bar and an inactive member of the District of Columbia bar. Mr. Caudill has represented mental health professionals in civil suits and licensing board cases since 1982. He is a recognized expert in the area of defense of mental health professionals, both in the civil and administrative contexts. Mr. Caudill represented mental health professionals in the precedent setting cases of Krikorian v. Barry, Gootee v. Lightner, and Trear v. Sills. He has helped professional groups formulate ethical standards. In 1999 Mr. Caudill received the Silver PSI award from the California Psychological Association, Division of Professional Practice for outstanding contribution to the profession of psychology.

Mr. Fraser devotes his legal practice exclusively to helping people injured as a result of the negligence of others.  He believes that as attorneys we possess a unique opportunity to help make the lives of the people we represent better.  Mr. Fraser takes a client-centered and results-based approach to each case and every person he represents.He is an experienced attorney who is dedicated to providing the best possible legal representation to his clients. Mr. Fraser's legal practice is focused on medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and appeals in state and federal court. He is licensed to practice law in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.