Dr. Ruffin earned a Masters of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy from the Fielding Institute in Santa Barbara, California and a Bachelors and Masters of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern Mississippi. This combination of education and experience make Dr. Ruffin a true scholar-practitioner.
Dr. Ruffin has been honored as a Life Fellow by the American College of Forensic Examiners and holds Diplomat status with the American Board of Law Enforcement Experts. In addition to working as a trial consultant, he is a nationally recognized trainer and speaker on topics ranging from healthcare risk management, advanced investigating techniques, how to catch a liar, advanced interviewing techniques for attorneys, and most recently, a training program called “Patient Today, Plaintiff Tomorrow”. This most recent program targets specific breakdowns in communication, due to technology and other factors, that lead to our inability to build successful relationships.