About Christopher Skerritt - Forensic Economist & Business Valuation Expert

Professional Summary

Christopher Skerritt brings extensive experience in vocational rehabilitation, forensic economics, and business valuation to the legal community. As Principal Economist at Skerritt Economics and Consulting, he provides comprehensive economic analysis, vocational assessment, and life care planning services.

Based in Smithfield, Rhode Island (400 Putnam Pike Ste J, Smithfield, RI 02917), Chris serves as a vocational counselor, economist, and consultant evaluator. His expertise spans labor market analysis, transferable skills evaluation, economic loss assessments, business valuation, and expert witness testimony across multiple jurisdictions.

Chris's multidisciplinary approach combines economic expertise with deep understanding of rehabilitation needs, making him uniquely qualified to assess the full financial impact of injuries and business disputes. His testimony is known for being thorough, defensible, and accessible to non-economists.

Education & Professional Credentials

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 2024
Master of Education in Rehabilitation Counseling
Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences
Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts, 2015

Professional Certifications

CRC - Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (July 2017)
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
LRC - Licensed Rehabilitation Counselor
FVE - Forensic Vocational Expert
American Rehabilitation Economics Association (2023)
IPEC - International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (October 2021)
CVE - Certified Vocational Evaluator (July 2021)
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
ABVE/F - Fellow of the American Board of Vocational Experts (November 2021)
REAS - Remote Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (February 2023)
The Back School
CEAS I - Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (December 2022)
The Back School
CLCP - Certified Life Care Planner (December 2022)
International Commission on Health Care Certification
MSCC - Medicare Set Aside Certified Consultant (January 2023)
International Commission on Health Care Certification
CPRW - Certified Professional Resume Writer (May 2023)
Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches
QRC - Qualified Rehabilitation Counselor: QRC: 21-06 (Expires 05/05/2025)
PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (July 2024)

Career Milestones

2020-Present

VRE4VETS Contract Counselor

Providing vocational rehabilitation services to veterans, conducting evaluations and assessments.

2022-Present

Kincaid Wolstein Vocational and Rehabilitation Services

Vocational Counselor, Economist and Consultant Evaluator specializing in life care planning and business valuation.

2024

University of New Haven Adjunct Professor

Instructor for COUN 6634-85 Assessment in Counseling during Summer 2024 term.

2024

MBA Completed

Earned Master of Business Administration from Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island.

2024-2025

AREA President Elect

Serving as President Elect of the American Rehabilitation Economics Association.

Publications & Professional Activities

Recent Publications

Skerritt, C., & Wolstein, D. (2023). "Use of artificial intelligence to enhance case management and job development practices in rehabilitation counseling." The Rehabilitation Professional, 31(2), pp. 19-26.
Peterson, S., Skerritt, C. Sprong, M., Thomas, L. (2023). "Individualized Plan for Employment Development for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities: Recommendations for State Vocational Rehabilitation Administrators." The Rehabilitation Professional, 31(3), pp. 35-52.
Skerritt, C. (2023) "Ethical Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Vocational Rehabilitation." Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis, 23(1), pp. 35-42.
Bourgeois, P., Allison, A., & Skerritt, C. (2024) "Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Life Care Planning: Innovations, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations." Journal of Life Care Planning, 22(1), pp. 25-37.

Conference Presentations

COPAA
"Postsecondary Transition Planning: The Best Tool in Your Advocacy Toolbox" (March 2022)
ABVE Knowledge Enhancement Seminar
Christopher Skerritt and Daniel Wolstein (March 2023)
IARP
"Revolutionizing Rehabilitation: Counselors and Consumers with AI Breakthroughs" with Daniel Wolstein and Paul J. Bourgeois (August 2023)
Florida Bar Association - Trial Lawyer Section
"The Intersection of Vocational Experts and Life Care Planners in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases" (August 2023)
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
"The Intersection of Vocational Experts and Life Care Planners in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Cases" (September 2023)
TedX-BryantU
"Bringing the Gap in Disability Employment" (February 2024)
American Board of Vocational Experts
"Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Vocational Expert Work: A New Horizon" (March 2024)
Connecticut Defense Lawyers Association
"Defendant Expert Witnesses" (June 2025)

Court Experience & Jurisdictions

State Courts

Rhode Island Superior Court
Massachusetts Superior Court
Connecticut Superior Court
New Hampshire Superior Court
Workers' Compensation Courts (RI, MA)

Federal Courts

U.S. District Court for Rhode Island
U.S. District Court for Massachusetts
U.S. District Court for Connecticut
U.S. District Court for New Hampshire

Professional Memberships

American Rehabilitation Economics Association (AREA)

President Elect (2024-2025)

National Association of Forensic Economics (NAFE)

Member (2024-Present) contributing to professional standards and methodology development

American Academy of Economic and Financial Experts

Member (2024-Present)

National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)