Demosthenes Lorandos
Forensic Psychologist and Trial Lawyer
Demosthenes Lorandos, Ph.D., J.D., built the PsychLaw team as a straight-talking, aggressive, intelligent and effective lawyer and forensic psychologist. He was involved in scores of jury trials as a psychologist since the 1970’s and as a trial lawyer since 1993. He has achieved Not Guilty verdicts and case dismissals, and has won custody battles for clients who were facing odds that were stacked highly against them. He did this through extensive preparation, meticulous attention to details, intelligent investigation, science based motions and highly personal service to each client. By authoring a widely used reference book on behavioral science and the law and another on cross examination; conducting research, publishing articles, presenting seminars and lectures, Dr. Lorandos has made his name known in key legal circles. He carried the authority and reputation that helped access top resources needed most. Dr. Lorandos continues to be the editor-in-chief of the three-volume: The Litigators Handbook of Forensic Medicine, Psychiatry, and Psychology and althought retired, a role model for all PsychLaw team members.
Shawn A. Wygant
Mr. Wygant is a skilled and dedicated forensic psychology associate, family therapist, custody evaluator, and expert witness with demonstrated success in providing expert analysis of high-conflict family law cases and implementing effective treatment plans for clients with varying mental health concerns. He has an exemplary understanding of the nature of parent-child relational problems that arise within the context of high-conflict divorces. He has worked on over 600 domestic relations and criminal cases throughout the United States (46 states), Canada, and Austria aiding counsel, courts, and triers of fact in making evidenced-based decisions concerning the best interests of the child.
Mr. Wygant understands how to unpack complex science and law issues involved with parental alienation and other severe forms of child psychological maltreatment. This requires him to keep abreast of contemporary psychological literature and case law to ensure that any recommendations, inferences, or conclusions he provides are supported by empirical scientific research.
Areas of practice include:
Parental Alienation Diagnosis, Assessment, & Treatment
Evaluating High Conflict Family Communication Patterns for the Presence of Brainwashing Techniques
Child Abuse & Neglect Assessments
Trauma Assessments
Domestic Violence Evaluations
Parent-Child Reunification Therapy & Programs
CE Training for Mental Health & Legal Professionals
Psychological Testing
Witness Preparation
Trial and Jury Consultant
(Curriculum Vitae of Shawn Wygant – Aug. 2025)
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Strong Support Team of Lawyers, Researchers, and Staff
Dr. Lorandos and Mr. Shawn Wygant are supported in their work by a team of dedicated, skilled, and tenacious researchers, as well as a knowledgeable, intelligent support staff. The team adapts quickly, thinks quickly and is able to easily join any other legal team at any stage of a case, even at the last minute. Dr. Lorandos’ work also includes:
Serving “of counsel” to lawyers across the nation;
Consulting on trial preparation and case strategy and on effective cross examining expert witnesses;
Acting as an expert witness;