A licensed and certified vocational rehabilitation counselor and certified life care planner, Elizabeth Peralta was not in search of the opportunity that would become her lifelong career and calling. After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2005 and her Master of Education in Counseling from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2010, Elizabeth was busy raising her first child when a cousin came to her with a job opportunity from a friend of hers, Dr. Lacy Sapp, (who would later become a dear friend of Elizabeth’s as well as mentor) as a research associate at Stokes & Associates, a specialized firm that provides expert consultation and testimony services for legal cases involving the cost of future medical care and loss of earning capacity post-injury or occurrence. Intrigued, Elizabeth joined up and quickly expanded her role within the firm, growing and thriving over a thirteen-year career to become a testifying expert for litigation. Throughout her career, Elizabeth has testified in both federal and state jurisdictions, with areas of expertise including assessing future medical needs and life care planning, vocational assessment, wage and earning capacity analysis, and labor market research. She is currently in the process of obtaining her Ph.D. from the University of Holy Cross to further her growth and development as a rehabilitation counselor.
“I really enjoy going to trial,” says Elizabeth. “As a counselor, I love connecting with the jury and providing education in my field of expertise.”
When not working, Elizabeth spends much of her time with her two children, providing them with travel experiences and memories that are as enriching as they are educational.
Stokes and Associates
3501 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 900, Metairie
