James M Sonner, MD

James M Sonner, MD is a pharmacology and anesthesiology expert specializing in drug interactions, perioperative medication safety, and the identification of adverse drug reactions or toxic effects. With a career spanning chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical medicine, he brings a scientifically rigorous framework to litigation work involving complex pharmacological outcomes. His work centers on investigating drug interactions, assessing perioperative medication safety, and evaluating whether adverse drug reactions have occurred.

Dr. Sonner has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to pharmacology of the nervous system and anesthesiology. His Doctor of Medicine from Harvard Medical School, along with certifications from the American Board of Anesthesiology and the Drug Enforcement Administration, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving drug interactions and toxicology.