Melanie is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and nationally certified critical care expert with over 22 years of experience in trauma, ICU, emergency, and forensic nursing. As founder of ML | Legal Nursing Consulting, LLC, she provides attorneys with clear, objective insight into complex medical cases, serving both plaintiff and defense teams with equal precision and professionalism.

Melanie’s clinical background in high-acuity environments, as well as administration, allows her to identify deviations from the standard of care, interpret and audit medical records, and translate healthcare complexity into actionable legal strategy. She brings a balanced, evidence-based approach to every case, ensuring attorneys receive unbiased analysis that enhances credibility and supports informed, strategic decision-making.

Whether acting as consulting expert, testifying expert, or serving as a nurse observer during DME/DPEs, Melanie delivers trusted litigation support rooted in integrity, clarity, and compassion. At ML | Legal Nursing Consulting, LLC, we empower legal teams with the medical expertise they need to advocate effectively and win with confidence!