Certificates of Merit (COM)

Expert Clinical Review for Legal Cases in California

At Purple Path Counseling Center PLLC, we provide comprehensive Certificate of Merit psychological evaluations in California for attorneys, law firms, and legal teams seeking expert clinical insight for mental health–related litigation. Our licensed clinicians bring years of advanced clinical experience, trauma-informed expertise, and a deep understanding of the psychological impacts relevant to civil cases requiring professional validation.

We are committed to delivering timely, ethically sound, and evidence-based assessments that meet the strict standards required by state laws, courts, and legal proceedings.

Extensive Experience With Complex and High-Profile Cases

Our clinicians have collaborated with numerous law offices nationwide and have provided Certificate of Merit services for a wide range of cases, including:

  • Institutional trauma and abuse cases

  • National-scale litigation, including cases related to The Boy Scouts of America

  • Abuse and neglect within juvenile detention settings, including facilities such as MacLaren Hall

  • Cases involving systemic failures in child welfare, mental health, and residential care programs

  • Sexual abuse, physical abuse, and emotional harm claims

  • Cases requiring clinical interpretation of long-term trauma impacts

This experience allows our team to understand the nuanced clinical, legal, and procedural factors that attorneys rely on when preparing for litigation.

What We Provide

Certificate of Merit Psychological Evaluations Include:

  • Review of clinical records, historical documentation, and collateral evidence

  • Psychological Evaluation for personal injury in California

  • Clinical opinion regarding whether the case meets professional standards for merit

  • Detailed written report suitable for submission in legal proceedings

  • Consultation with attorneys for clarifying findings or offering expert insight

  • Rapid turnaround options for time-sensitive cases

We ensure all evaluations adhere to relevant professional, ethical, and legal requirements, including state statutes governing Certificates of Merit.

Why Attorneys Choose Purple Path Counseling Center

  • Trauma-informed experts with real-world experience in complex systems

  • Experience working on multi-plaintiff and institutional abuse cases

  • Clear, defensible clinical reasoning rooted in established psychological science

  • Professional, organized, and responsive communication with legal teams

  • Ability to navigate sensitive, high-impact cases with discretion and care

Our goal is to support attorneys and their clients by providing clinically sound evaluations that help move cases forward with clarity and confidence.

Get Started

If you are an attorney or legal representative seeking a Certificate of Merit evaluation, please contact us to discuss your case needs, timelines, or to request a consultation.

Phone: 725-306-3724
Email: contact@purplepathcounselingcenter.com
Location: Serving clients nationwide

***Purple Path Counseling Center PLLC does not engage in lien-based arrangements for legal evaluations.
All professional evaluations and reports—including Certificates of Merit and Life Care Plans—are billed on a per-evaluation basis, with payment due at the time of completion***