Expert Witness Coordination
Expert Support. Seamlessly Coordinated.
Expert Witness Coordination
The Right Expert Can Clarify a Case — or Complicate It
Coordinating medical experts takes more than just finding a name. It requires clinical insight, legal understanding, and the ability to manage timelines, reports, and communication — all while keeping the case strategy on track.
For busy legal teams, managing these moving parts can be time-consuming and risky. Melissa Sims, RN, BSN, CLNC, CNLCP, LCP-C, provides expert witness coordination services that streamline this process, helping attorneys stay focused while ensuring medical experts are aligned and well-prepared.
Challenges Attorneys Face with Expert Witness Management
Difficulty identifying qualified medical experts for specific specialties
Communication delays between experts and legal teams
Incomplete or inconsistent expert reports
Concerns over whether an expert’s opinion aligns with the facts or standard of care
Need for preparation support before deposition or trial
Melissa understands what attorneys need from expert witnesses — and what expert witnesses need to be successful.
Why Choose Melissa Sims for Expert Witness Coordination?
With more than 20 years as a paralegal and a background in nursing, Melissa speaks the language of both law and medicine. She has experience interfacing directly with treating and testifying experts, reviewing medical opinions, and ensuring reports are complete, timely, and aligned with the case needs.
Whether you’re working on a plaintiff or defense matter, Melissa brings organization, clarity, and efficiency to your expert strategy.
Expert Witness Services Include
Expert Search Support
Assistance locating qualified medical experts based on case-specific criteria
Initial Communication & Vetting
Contacting and screening potential experts for qualifications, availability, and case fit
Coordination & Scheduling
Managing communications between experts and the legal team to meet deadlines and discovery timelines
Report Review & Comparison
Analyzing expert reports for clarity, consistency, and alignment with case documentation
Testimony Preparation
Assisting with the preparation of questions and materials to ensure expert readiness for deposition or trial
Collaborative Case Support
Cross-referencing expert opinions with medical records, bills, and chronologies to provide a cohesive strategy
Expert Witness Coordination for Plaintiff and Defense Attorneys
Melissa supports Florida attorneys handling medically complex litigation, including:
Medical Malpractice Cases
Nursing Home Negligence
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Product Liability & Toxic Tort
Worker’s Compensation & Disability Claims
She works with solo attorneys and large litigation teams throughout the state who require efficient, organized expert witness coordination backed by clinical insight.
Why Attorneys Trust Melissa With Medical Witness Coordination
- Dual-expertise in legal process and clinical care
Experienced in working directly with medical experts - Clear communication and detail-focused coordination
- Reliable, deadline-conscious, and professional
- Trusted by both plaintiff and defense firms in Florida
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Melissa Sims Legal Nurse Consultant LLC
- Based in Naples, Florida | Serving Attorneys Across Florida
- 856-979-6885
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Expert Witness Coordination Services for Attorneys Across Florida
Melissa Sims provides expert witness coordination for attorneys across Florida, including in major legal hubs like Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers. Her dual experience as a legal nurse consultant and seasoned paralegal allows her to effectively manage the complexities of medical expert witness communication, scheduling, and documentation. Whether supporting plaintiff or defense counsel, Melissa delivers consistent, organized coordination to strengthen your expert strategy in medical malpractice, personal injury, nursing home, and healthcare litigation.