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About Us – J. Quinn Consulting

At J. Quinn Consulting, we are committed to providing accurate, data-driven medical cost projections and life care plans for personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance defense cases. Founded by James (Jim) Quinn, RN, BSN, CNLCP®, LCP-C, MCP-C, CPB, our firm specializes in expert medical-legal consulting to help attorneys and insurance professionals understand, evaluate, and present future medical costs with confidence.

About James (Jim) Quinn, RN, BSN, CNLCP®, LCP-C, MCP-C, CPB

James (Jim) Quinn is a Registered Nurse and Certified Life Care Planner with over 15 years of experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and forensic life care planning. As the founder of J. Quinn Consulting, Jim has developed over 2,000 reports, providing medical cost projections, life care plans, expert rebuttals, and medical bill reviews for personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance defense cases.

Jim’s expertise is rooted in his extensive clinical background, where he worked in adult critical care, emergency rooms, and trauma units. This real-world experience allows him to accurately assess the long-term medical needs of individuals who have suffered catastrophic and non-catastrophic injuries. His deep understanding of medical billing, coding, and healthcare economics ensures that his reports are precise, defensible, and aligned with industry standards.

Beyond his consulting work, Jim is a recognized leader in the field of life care planning. He serves as an instructor for FIG Education Services, where he teaches other professionals the complexities of life care planning. He has also been an Executive Board Member and Treasurer for the American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP) and has published industry research on medical coding and cost projections.

Jim is frequently called upon as an expert witness, testifying in county, state, and federal courts across the United States. Whether supporting plaintiff or defense attorneys, he provides clear, evidence-based insights to strengthen case arguments and ensure fair case outcomes.

Certifications & Professional Involvement:

Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP®)
Life Care Planning – Certified (LCP-C)
Medical Cost Projection – Certified (MCP-C)
Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
Instructor at FIG Education Services
Executive Board Member & Treasurer, AANLCP (2022-2023)

Jim’s commitment to precision, integrity, and professional excellence makes him a trusted resource for attorneys, insurance companies, and legal professionals handling complex medical-legal cases. With Jim on your team, you gain a strategic expert who understands both the medical and legal intricacies of injury litigation.

Melissa Sims, RN, BSN, CLNC, CNLCP, LCP-C, MCP-C

Legal Nurse Consultant | Life Care Planner | Medical Cost Projectionist

Melissa Sims is a highly experienced Legal Nurse Consultant and Life Care Planner with a distinctive dual background in nursing and litigation. With over 20 years of paralegal experience and a strong clinical foundation as a registered nurse, she offers attorneys a well-rounded, informed perspective on medically complex cases. Melissa holds advanced certifications in both life care planning and medical cost projections and has worked across a wide range of civil litigation matters.

At J Quinn Consulting, Melissa provides attorneys with accurate, timely, and objective support through services such as medical record review, life care planning, and future medical cost projections. She is particularly experienced in cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and long-term care needs. Known for her professionalism, clinical insight, and attention to detail, Melissa delivers work product that helps legal teams move forward with confidence and clarity.