LRC: 37RT00580100
In addition to rendering quality vocational and life care plan reports and services, Dr. Wolstein actively contributes to the advancement of 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 also again in 2019 at the IARP. Dr. Wolstein is currently serving as President of the American Board of Vocational Experts, and on the same board, he previously served as Conference Chair (2022 and 2023).
He completed his doctoral studies in rehabilitation counseling and administration at East Carolina University and his master of science degree in rehabilitation counseling from Rutgers University (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey). Dr. Wolstein holds the following licenses and certifications:
LPC: 37PC00955300; LRC: 37RT00888699
Dr. Putts is an experienced rehabilitation counseling practitioner, community rehabilitation program administrator, and disability policy expert. He has held multiple roles as a nonprofit executive including as Chief Executive Officer of a nonprofit community rehabilitation program and Vice President of Government Affairs for a state provider organization. He is experienced in disability advocacy, policy, legislation, and funding and has testified before legislative bodies on both the state and federal levels. His work has been recognized by Rutgers University where he was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the School of Health Professions and by the Morris County Chamber of Commerce where he received the Exemplary Nonprofit Leader award (agency with revenue over $1 million).
In addition to providing vocational evaluation reports and life care plans, Dr. Putts directs clinical services for Kincaid Wolstein including individual and family rehabilitation counseling. Dr. Putts is a member of the Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Development Board where he chairs the Disability Committee and the Rutgers University Rehabilitation Council Advisory Committee. He has a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Administration from East Carolina University and a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Rutgers University (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey). Dr. Putts has the following licenses and certifications:
Chris Skerritt is a vocational rehabilitation expert based in Smithfield, Rhode Island. With a background in rehabilitation needs, vocational evaluation, labor market analysis, employability assessments, and Social Security vocational expertise, Christopher provides a wide range of services to his clients.
Christopher has worked in both the private and public sector areas of vocational rehabilitation with experience in life care planning, assistive technologies, career counseling, test administration and analysis, and medical cost projections. He is also well-versed in ADA compliance consulting, case management, job analysis and modification, transition and education evaluation, and return-to-work planning.
Christopher earned his Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling after completing his Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences, both from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. He holds the following licenses and certifications:
Dr. Kincaid holds a doctor of philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in rehabilitation counseling and a master of science (M.S.) degree in criminal justice. He is licensed by state and national boards as a:
Lizette Mendoza has been lending her expertise as Life Care Plan Administrator since 2016. Combining a degree in business administration with a meticulous attention to detail, she acts as our ambassador, translating between medicolegal "dialects" in dozens of distinct matters each day. Her work ensures that every life care plan is a cohesive document by synthesizing the appropriate medical and allied health recommendations. She brings more than twenty-five years of administrative experience to our organization.
As our Director of Medical Records, Cara Creighton is our go-to person when it comes to physician narratives, surgical procedures, prognoses, causation, permanency and independent medical evaluations. Her critical eye and transcription skills are crucial to our detailed medical summaries. Cara holds a degree in rehabilitation studies and comes from a background as a radiologic technologist in an orthopedic practice.
Annie Cerone is the Administrative Assistant at KWVRS. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, majoring in biology and journalism. She spent her early career working for daily newspapers as an investigative reporter and for magazines as a freelance feature writer. She most recently worked for the Orange County New York Early Intervention Program, coordinating in-home services for children with special needs. Her organizational skills ensure that day-to-day operations run smoothly, and she is the central point of contact for incoming cases. Annie is responsible for legal documentation, proofreading, schedule management, and delegating work to staff. Annie has been a valued member of our team since January 2021.
"Thank you for your superb work in the above captioned matter. As always, it is a pleasure working with you. I am pleased to advise that this matter has been settled by Stipulation. Your report, again, was instrumental in helping us to resolve this matter. As always, I look forward to working with you again in the future." — Client comment
"Please accept this firm's thanks and appreciation for your efforts. There is no doubt that your assistance to our office and expert report were instrumental in that settlement." — Client comment
"Dr. Wolstein recently performed a Vocational Evaluation interview and assessment of our client, an injured machine operator, who underwent lumbar and cervical fusion surgery, in addition to multiple discectomy procedures to his spine. In my ten years of experience as an attorney in this field of law, I can say with certainty that this matter was in the category of complex and advanced. Dr. Wolstein handled the matter with full competency, professionalism, and attention to detail." — Client comment
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