In addition to being a Psycholegal Counselor, Jamila Coleman combines her paralegal certification and expertise in legal procedures and integrated behavioral health to support law firms in navigating complex health-legal issues, conducting thorough case analysis, and presenting strong arguments in legal proceedings. Jamila’s specialized knowledge and skills are an asset in both medical and behavioral health-related legal cases, contributing to the success of the legal team and the outcome of the case.
Jamila’s lived experience and specialized training works in the intersection of medical, behavioral health, and law. She aims to play a crucial role in supporting attorneys and legal teams in cases involving medical and behavioral health matters, such as medical malpractice, personal injury, healthcare regulation, disability rights, discrimination, civil rights, guardianship, involuntary commitment, mental health advocacy, and insurance claims, as well as cases pertaining to the intersectionality of education law and employment law.
Jamila’s comprehensive wraparound services includes conducting initial and discharge behavioral health assessments and therapy to clients who have retained a law firm. Jamila is looking to join a legal team to provide the following paralegal and consulting services:
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Jamila will review and analyze medical records, diagnostic reports, treatment plans, and other healthcare documentation. Provide consultation to help attorneys understand complex medical information, identify key medical issues, and gather relevant evidence to support legal cases.
Jamila will conduct literature reviews, and case investigations to gather information on medical conditions, treatment options, healthcare regulations, and industry standards. Assist attorneys in developing case strategies, preparing legal arguments, and presenting medical evidence in court.
Jamila will manage medical evidence, expert witness testimony, and other documentation related to medical-legal cases. Ensure that all medical records are properly maintained, indexed, and accessible for legal proceedings.
Jamila will communicate specifically healthcare providers, and other professionals to obtain expert opinions, schedule medical evaluations, and coordinate expert witness testimony. Assist attorneys to vet and engage medical experts who can provide specialized knowledge and expertise in medical-legal cases.
Jamila will draft legal documents, prepare exhibits, conduct witness interviews, and organize trial binders. Support attorneys during court proceedings, help with exhibit presentation, and coordinate with medical experts and witnesses.
Jamila will serve as a behavioral health professional consultant and expert witness in legal proceedings to support legal arguments and educate judges and juries. Prepare witness reports, participate in dispositions, and testify in court to explain complex medical concepts, offer medical opinions, and help clarify medical evidence in a case.
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