About Us
WHAT WE DO
When veterinary care is called into question, expert analysis is essential. Our team of highly experienced veterinarians serves as expert witnesses in veterinary malpractice cases, offering professional opinions based on years of clinical practice, education, and adherence to industry standards.
Call us with questions or if you have a case to discuss:
614-314-8539 or 908-208-0860
Our Mission & Core Values
Our mission is to provide the legal system with accurate, objective, and ethical expert opinions, reports and testimony in veterinary-related legal cases, utilizing the highest standards of veterinary knowledge, experience, and integrity to ensure fairness and justice for all parties involved.
OUR TEAM
DR. DENNIS CHEW
Principal
Dennis Chew, DVM
Dr. Chew is a 1972 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. He did a one-year internship at South Weymouth Veterinary Associates and a two-year residency in internal medicine and nephrology at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. He became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1977.
Dr. Chew was an attending veterinarian at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital for 36 years and is now Professor Emeritus. He is an honorary member of the newly established ACVNU (American College of Veterinary Nephrology & Urology) and was granted the ACVIM Lifetime Achievement Award (Small Animal Internal Medicine) in 2024.
Most of his work in clinics, research and publications involves urology/nephrology in small animals. He has special interest and expertise in disorders of calcium metabolism, chronic kidney disease and vitamin D metabolite dynamics, idiopathic/interstitial cystitis of cats, diagnostic urinary endoscopy and all things associated with urinalysis. He has been the author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications, 2 editions of the Manual of Nephrology and Urology in Small Animals, and his latest book Urinalysis in the Dog and Cat.
Email Dr. Chew at: d_chew@veterinarylitigation.com
DR. IRA NIEDWESKE
Principal
Ira Niedweske, DVM
Dr. Niedweske is a 1977 graduate of the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a DVM degree and MS in Reproductive Physiology. He began his career at Ocean County Veterinary Hospital in Lakewood, NJ, where he was a staff veterinarian from June 1977 – May 1978.
Thereafter, Dr. Niedweske established and managed several successful veterinary hospitals, including from May 1978 to April 2013, Iselin Veterinary Hospital in Iselin, NJ; from January 1982 – April 2010, Woodbridge Veterinary Group, Woodbridge, NJ; and from April 2013 – December 2023, Ocean View Veterinary Hospital in Cape May Courthouse, NJ. From April 1981 – December 2012, Dr. Niedweske was also Medical Director for the Central Jersey Emergency Clinic, Iselin, NJ.
Throughout his career, he has maintained direct contact with clients providing routine veterinary care primarily on
small animals and exotics as well as performing a variety of surgeries including those of a complicated orthopedic nature. Dr. Niedweske has received numerous awards and held prestigious positions throughout his career including:
- Chair, Small Animal and Exotic Seminars, Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference;
- Chair, Continuing Education, New Jersey Metropolitan Veterinary Medical Association;
- President, New Jersey Metropolitan Veterinary Medical Association;
- Recipient, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Award; and
- President, Cooperwood Equine Rescue.
Dr. Niedweske has also taught emerency medical classes for K-9 handlers throughout New Jersey.
Email Dr. Niedweske at: i_niedweske@veterinarylitigation.com
DR. MARJORIE O’NEILL
Associate
Marjorie O'Neill, DVM
Dr. O’Neill is a 1991 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State Universtiy. She began her career at Iselin Veterinary Hospital where she worked from May 1991 – May 2010 as a staff veterinarian. During this same time period, she was also the acting Medical Director at Central Jersey Veterinary Emergency Service, performing emergency, critical care and surgery for companion animals and exotics.
Subsequently, Dr. O’Neill practiced at Animal Medical Care of CT for 6 years, treating companion animals, exotics and wildlife. Her work there included traditional Western Medicine and Western Herbal Veterinary Medicine. From July 2021 through the present she has been practicing at Yalesville Veterinary Hospital where she specializes in Integrative Medicine, including:
- Traditional Western Medicine
- Western Herbal Veterinary Medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Chinese Herbal Veterinary Medicine
- Acupuncture
- Tui Nua
- Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy
- Laser Therapy
For over 20 years, Dr. O’Neill has proven her skill and dedication to veterinary medicine, both on a traditional as well as wholistic level. Her experience and expertise make her a valuable member of our team.
Email Dr. O’Neill at: m_oneill@veterinarylitigation.com
Call us with questions or if you have a case to discuss.
614-314-8539 or 908-208-0860