is a highly accomplished and renowned legal nurse consultant with over 30 years of experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). As the founder and CEO of Clear Choice Medical Legal Consulting, she has revolutionized the way attorneys’ approach medical record analysis and understanding complex medical concepts for their cases. Ms. Russo embarked on her legal nurse consulting journey when she was approached to assist in a large and intricate multiple plaintiff anesthesia case. It was during this challenging project that her passion for legal nurse consulting was ignited. At Clear Choice Medical Legal Consulting, Ms. Russo and her team offer comprehensive assistance to attorneys nationwide, ensuring they gain a thorough and in-depth understanding of the medical aspects of their cases. By meticulously reviewing medical records and deciphering complex medical principles, she empowers her attorney clients to make well-informed decisions and present compelling arguments in the courtroom. As an advanced practice CRNA with a profound understanding of anesthesia and critical care medicine, she brings unparalleled expertise to the legal landscape. Ms. Russo's experience as a clinical and didactic instructor in anesthesia for two university-based nurse anesthesia programs, University of Scranton Nurse Anesthesia Program and Cedar Crest College Nurse Anesthesia Program, further strengthens her ability to analyze intricate cases and provide insightful guidance to attorneys. Driven by a commitment to continuous learning, she obtained an Executive Juris Doctorate law degree from Concord Law School, as well as a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Boston University; demonstrating her dedication to understanding the unique needs of her attorney clients in litigating complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases. This remarkable combination of medical and legal knowledge sets her apart in the field of legal nurse consulting. One of the most significant highlights of her career was a recent case where her merit report for a medical malpractice case impressed a plaintiff attorney so profoundly that he requested to utilize the report as-is for submission to the state's medical review panel. The review panel, after reviewing the merit report, unanimously agreed on the presence of malpractice, leading to a favorable judgment in favor of the plaintiff attorney's client. This exceptional outcome showcases her ability to make a significant impact on legal proceedings through her expert medical analysis. Beyond her professional achievements, she is also dedicated to giving back to the community. Ms. Russo actively supports charitable causes related to healthcare and endeavors to promote the welfare of those in need. She has actively served her community in the role of council member for her local town. As a visionary leader in the legal nurse consulting arena, Ms. Russo envisions further expansion of her consulting practice and plans to continue empowering attorneys with her unparalleled medical expertise. Her unwavering commitment to excellence, her passion for both medicine and law, and her remarkable success in assisting attorneys in complex cases have rightfully earned her a spot among the most respected figures in the legal and medical fields. Ms. Russo's journey from being a certified registered nurse anesthetist to becoming a trailblazing legal nurse consultant exemplifies the power of combining passion, knowledge, and innovation to make a lasting impact in the world of law and healthcare. With a bright future ahead, she remains an inspiration to aspiring legal professionals and medical experts alike.

is of counsel at Russo & Gould LLP, who specializes in nursing home and adult residential facility defense, and has wide experience in appellate and insurance coverage litigation. He has prosecuted rescission, declaratory judgment and interpleader actions in state and federal court on behalf of various insurers, and has tried cases involving medical malpractice and premises liability. Mr. Schiavetta gives presentations to nursing homes as to charting and litigation issues, and is responsible for two changes in case law. He earned his B.A. degree from State University of New York and his J.D. degree from the University of California, Davis School of Law. Mr. Schiavetta is admitted to New York and New Jersey Federal Courts; Second Circuit Court of Appeals; United States District Eastern and Middle districts of Pennsylvania; and United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. He is a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, New Rochelle Bar Association and Defense Research Institute.

owns and operates The Knee Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and the Jefferson Orthopedic residency. Dr. Cooper entered private practice as a general orthopedic surgeon in Lansdale, Pennsylvania after serving our country for eight years as a U.S. Navy Reserve medical officer. For four years, Dr. Cooper performed all types of orthopedic surgery, including neck and low back laminectomies and fusions, along with extensive open and closed fracture care. In 1980, he was recruited by Geisinger to open the Orthopedic Department at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, where he was one of the first orthopedic surgeons in the valley to introduce knee replacements and arthroscopic surgery. In 1981, Dr. Cooper opened The Knee Center in Wilkes-Barre to further specialize in the care and treatment of knee and lower extremity disorders. He has personally performed more than 6,000 arthroscopic surgeries, ligament repairs and knee replacements. In terms of actually performing surgeries, as opposed to having interns and residents handle the cases, Dr. Cooper is one of the most experienced knee surgeons in the world, as well as being board-certified for life by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the highest honor that any medical specialist practicing in the U.S. can obtain. As a sought after speaker by many national organizations, he has spoken at the national conferences of the American Bar Association, and the Risk Insurance Management Society national meetings in New Orleans and Atlanta. Dr. Cooper is an adjunct professor at Binghamton University and Kings University. He is also a frequent guest lecturer at Binghamton University, Kings University and the University of Scranton. Dr. Cooper has been a private pilot for over 30 years, and enjoys flying his turbine Bonanza to conferences and lectures.

M.D., J.D., is an attorney whose practice primarily focuses on medical-legal, corporate and business matters, pharmaceutical and device litigation, nursing home litigation, real estate, mediation and arbitration. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants in both transactional work and litigation. Ms. Meek has served as a special master in a large multi-party lawsuit, and as an administrative law judge in Texas. She has taught as adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law School teaching ADR, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, and legal negotiation. As a mediator and arbitrator for many years in all areas of the law, Ms. Meek is on the federal mediators list in Texas. She has previously served as an expert witness for the Department of Health and Human Services. Ms. Meek earned her B.S. degree from the University of Illinois, her J.D. degree from the University of Illinois (Northern) and her M.D. degree from Chicago Medical School. She trained at the Mayo Clinic, and completed an ophthalmologic residency at the University of Arizona. Ms. Meek has served on a Governor’s Task Force, and has been involved on committees dealing with medical and legal issues.