GRACE HEALTHCARE LEGAL NURSE CONULTING
LEGAL NURSE CONSULTING & PATIENT ADVOCACY
Where nursing expertise meets legal strategy, with an advocate by every patient’s side.
Legal Nurse Consultants
Providing legal nurse consultant services for attorneys handling medically complex cases, including medical record review, timelines and chronologies, standards of care analysis, and injury and causation review.
Works collaboratively with legal teams to translate medical documentation into clear, organized clinical insight.
PATIENT ADVOCATES
Providing legal nurse consultant services for attorneys handling medically complex cases, including medical record review, timelines and chronologies, standards of care analysis, and injury and causation review. Works collaboratively with legal teams to translate medical documentation into clear, organized clinical insight.
What Makes Grace Healthcare Advocates Different
Grace Healthcare Advocates uniquely combines Legal Nurse Consulting with patient advocacy as two distinct but coordinated services.
The Legal Nurse Consultant focuses on clinical analysis, documentation, timelines, standards of care, and case-relevant medical issues.
Patient advocacy supports clients during medical care so they are not navigating the healthcare system alone.
Together, this model ensures clinical insight is informed by accurate medical records while clients receive appropriate support, benefiting both the attorney and the case.
CALL US IF YOUR CASE LOAD INCLUDES:
Medical or Nursing Malpractice
Legal Nurse Consulting support for cases involving alleged deviations from the standard of care. Services include detailed medical record review, identification of breaches in care, timeline development, causation analysis, and support in evaluating liability related to healthcare providers or facilities.
General Personal Injury
Clinical analysis of medical records related to injury claims, including mechanism of injury, treatment progression, and outcomes. Focused on correlating medical findings with alleged injuries and supporting clear documentation of damages.
Product Liability
Medical review and analysis related to injuries allegedly caused by defective medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or consumer products. Assistance includes evaluating medical causation, treatment impact, and consistency between medical records and claimed injury.
Toxic Tort or Environmental Cases
Review of medical records to assess exposure-related injuries and illnesses. Support includes identifying patterns of symptoms, evaluating timelines of exposure and onset, and correlating medical findings with alleged environmental or toxic factors.
Criminal Cases With a Medical Aspect
Clinical insight for criminal matters involving medical issues such as injury interpretation, cause of death, intoxication, mental health concerns, or medical timelines. Assists attorneys in understanding complex medical documentation and testimony.
Other Medically Complex Cases
Legal Nurse Consulting support for any case involving medical or nursing issues, including probate matters, Medicare or insurance fraud, workers’ compensation, and other healthcare-related litigation. Services focus on medical record organization, issue identification, and clinical analysis relevant to the legal questions at hand.
How Grace Healthcare Advocates Works With Attorneys
Our Philosophy
Grace Healthcare Advocates provides Legal Nurse Consulting services designed to support attorneys handling medically complex cases without adding burden to their legal teams.
We believe effective clinical support should be organized, objective, and efficient. Our role is to translate medical information into clear, usable insight while ensuring clients are supported appropriately during medical care.
This structure allows attorneys to focus on legal strategy while clinical and client-related issues are managed professionally.
Our Expertise
Grace Healthcare Advocates offers Legal Nurse Consulting grounded in extensive clinical experience and healthcare system knowledge.
Our work focuses on:
- Medical record review and organization
- Identification of relevant medical issues
- Timelines and chronologies
- Standards of care analysis
- Injury and causation review
All deliverables are prepared with legal relevance, clarity, and efficiency in mind.
Our Approach
We work collaboratively with attorneys and legal staff, integrating seamlessly into existing workflows.
Attorneys may engage us at any stage of a case, from initial screening through litigation support. Communication is direct, concise, and timely.
Our goal is to reduce confusion, streamline medical analysis, and support smoother case progression.
Client support is provided in a way that does not increase demands on the legal team.
Fee Schedule
A LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WINNING AND LOSING A CASE
Grace Healthcare Advocates provides integrated Legal Nurse Consulting with patient advocacy services billed on an hourly basis. Services are structured to be clear, predictable, and easy to work with for legal teams.
Hourly Rates
- Integrated Legal Nurse Consulting + Patient Advocacy:
$200 per hour
- Professional Witness Services with Advocacy Support:
$275 per hour
Engagement Terms
- Services are billed hourly based on the scope of work provided.
- A retainer is required prior to the commencement of services.
- Travel time and related expenses may be billed when in-person attendance is requested.
- All engagement terms are discussed in advance to ensure clarity and alignment.
Michelle R Weihman, BSN, RN
Clinical Background
Michelle Weihman is a registered nurse with over 30 years of clinical and healthcare leadership experience, including critical care and emergency department procedural practice. Her clinical background spans high-acuity environments and complex healthcare systems.
Legal Nurse Consulting Focus
Michelle provides Legal Nurse Consulting services to attorneys handling medically complex cases. Her work includes medical record review, timelines and chronologies, standards of care analysis, and injury and causation review to support case evaluation and legal strategy.
Specialized Training
Michelle completed formal Legal Nurse Consultant training through the Vikki Milazzo Legal Nurse Consultant course earlier in her career and continues to apply this specialized training in her consulting work.
Working With Legal Teams
Michelle works collaboratively with attorneys and legal teams to translate medical documentation into clear, organized, and case-relevant clinical analysis designed to support efficient legal decision-making.
Courtney B Kaplan
Advocacy Background
Courtney Kaplan brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare, patient support, and medical system navigation. Her professional background includes pediatric hospice and healthcare liaison work, supporting patients and families through complex and emotionally demanding medical situations.
Advocacy Focus
Courtney provides patient advocacy services designed to support individuals and families during medical care, ensuring they are informed, heard, and supported throughout the healthcare process. Her work focuses on communication support, care coordination, and helping patients navigate complex medical systems without facing them alone.
Lived Experience
In addition to her professional experience, Courtney’s advocacy is shaped by personal experience navigating critical illness and organ transplantation. This perspective gives her a deep understanding of the medical, emotional, and logistical realities families face during serious healthcare events.
Working With Legal Teams and Care Teams
Courtney works collaboratively alongside healthcare providers, legal teams, and families to ensure patient voices, rights, and dignity are upheld. She is known for translating medical complexity into clear, compassionate guidance while bringing steadiness and reassurance during high-stress situations.