Get to know us

Our team comprises skilled medical professionals who specialize in various aspects of personal injury law. With an in-depth knowledge of the complexities involved in these cases, our specialists are committed to offering thorough evaluations and insights. They bring years of experience from a range of medical fields, ensuring a meticulous approach to each individual case. Our experts not only grasp the medical details but also the legal intricacies, significantly enhancing our capacity to assist and represent our clients. We believe that having a diverse team is crucial for navigating the challenges of personal injury claims, and we dedicate ourselves to providing the highest quality of care and expertise in every situation we face.

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Our mission

To bring truth and transparency to the forefront for every case and every client.

Our vision

We understand that navigating the healthcare system can be daunting, particularly when you find yourself at the heart of it as a patient or a loved one. Our goal is to advocate for the patient or injured individual through legal means to illuminate the reality.

Our team

Our strength is rooted in our uniqueness. Established by Janine Terpstra, a seasoned nurse with more than ten years of experience in critical care nursing, Athena Medical Legal Consulting collaborates with a broad network of nurses throughout the United States to deliver expert insight in various specialties. Additionally, we will strive to identify physician experts as needed to provide supplementary information, chart reviews, and testimony.

Janine Terpstra, MSN RN CCRN LNC

Founder / CEO / Critical Care Cardiovascular Critical Care

Shaun Huppert

Senior PERSONAL INJURY AND TRIAL attorney

Dr. Sharon Yearty, DNAP RN CRNA

Anesthesia

Johanna Lee, MBA

Director of Business Operations and Administration

Ryan Farris, BSN RN CCRN

Critical Care / Emergency room Cardiovascular Critical Care / Trauma

Caitlin Nichols, BSN RN

OBGYN / labor & delivery / newborn nursery / case management / pediatrics

Johnny Morrison, BSN RN CEN

emergency room / trauma

Elle Henriquez, RN

Labor & Delivery / post partum mother baby / newborn nursery Medical surgical

Shila Phillips, RN

Critical Care / Progressive Care Emergency room / medical surgical

Tara Lowrie, RN

Cardiac Progressive care

Michelle Miller, MSN CRNA

Anesthesia / emergency room / trauma Critical care

Consulting

Expert medical insights for legal cases.

Contact

Janine@athenamlc.com

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