Riordan & Associates

08/31/2026

Every personal injury case has a story — and understanding that story can make all the difference.

Medical bills and lost wages are measurable. But a client is more than a list of numbers on a case file.

Kristopher Burgess explains why the most effective way to tell a client's story is to actually get to know them. Not just through a questionnaire, but through real conversations that help you understand who they are and what they've been through.

Because sometimes, the details that matter most can't be captured on a form.

🎙️ Hear more from Kristopher on The Vitals & Verdicts Podcast, Ep. 20.

08/31/2026

Being nervous before a deposition doesn’t necessarily mean you’re unprepared. Sometimes, it means you understand exactly what’s at stake.

For personal injury attorney Kristopher Burgess, those nerves are a reminder that real people are counting on him — and that the work matters.

In this clip from The Vitals & Verdicts Podcast, Kristopher explains why he doesn’t try to eliminate those nerves. He embraces them as motivation to do his best work for his clients.

08/28/2026

There are not many people who can tell you what a nursing progress note actually means AND explain why it matters to your case strategy.

I can.

My background is a little unconventional, and I think that is exactly the point. I am a Registered Nurse with specialized training in psychiatric and behavioral health, which means I read medical records the way a clinician does, not the way a layperson guesses. Layer on top of that a collegiate foundation in Criminal Justice and Psychology, and you have someone who genuinely speaks both languages, clinical and legal, without losing anything in translation.

I have worked across psychiatric health, substance abuse, home health, and geriatrics. I am a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse. When a case involves complex behavioral health documentation, medication histories, or nursing standard-of-care questions, that is not unfamiliar territory for me. That is my territory.

And here is the part attorneys tend to appreciate most: I bring objectivity. My role is not to advocate for an outcome. It is to give you an accurate, unbiased clinical picture so you can build the strongest case possible with the facts in front of you.

Whether your case involves criminal defense, medical malpractice, or personal injury, I work remotely with legal teams nationwide from my base in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

If you are ready to have a medical insider in your corner, visit www.riordanrnexpert.com or reach out at [email protected] to schedule a consultation.

08/27/2026

Grand Rapids delivered.

I had the privilege of attending the Attorneys Resource Conference 2026 at the B.O.B., and it was exactly the kind of room I thrive in. Medical professionals and legal professionals, in the same space, speaking the same language. That intersection is where my work lives every day, so being surrounded by others who understand that connection was genuinely energizing.

The conversations were substantive. The networking was purposeful. And the reminder that attorneys and clinicians are stronger together when building a case, not working in silos, came through clearly throughout the day.

If we connected at ARC 2026, I would love to continue the conversation. And if we did not get a chance to meet, there is no reason to wait for the next conference.

I work with legal teams nationwide, remotely, to translate complex medical records into clear, actionable clinical intelligence. Whether you are building a case in criminal defense, personal injury, or medical malpractice, having a clinically trained eye on your side changes what you see in that record.

Visit www.riordanrnexpert.com or reach out directly at [email protected] to schedule a consultation.

08/26/2026

There is no performance here, no polished sales pitch, no version of me designed to tell you what you want to hear.

What I bring to your legal team is exactly what it sounds like: an objective, clinically grounded perspective from someone who has spent years inside healthcare settings, understanding how care is documented, how decisions are made, and where the gaps live.

I am a Registered Nurse and Certified Legal Nurse Consultant. My background spans psychiatric health, substance abuse, home health, and geriatrics, and my Criminal Justice degree means I understand both worlds without losing the integrity of either.

When you bring me into a case, you get someone who reads medical records the way a clinician does, asks the questions a litigator needs answered, and gives you an honest assessment, whether that helps your case or redirects your strategy.

That objectivity is not a disclaimer. It is the whole point.

If you are navigating a complex medical case and need a consultant who will give it to you straight, I would welcome the conversation.

Visit www.riordanrnexpert.com or reach out directly at [email protected] to schedule a consultation.

08/25/2026

Some of my best thinking happens on a long walk with my dog, Gemma.

There is something about fresh air, four paws hitting the pavement, and zero medical records in sight that has a way of clearing the mind. Gemma, for her part, is far less interested in my case strategy and far more interested in whatever that smell is near the oak tree. Fair enough.

But honestly, those walks matter. Stepping away from the desk, the files, and the clinical documentation long enough to just breathe has made me a sharper consultant and a more grounded professional. Reflection is part of the process, not a break from it.

I bring that same intentionality to every case I work on. When attorneys trust me with complex medical records, behavioral health details, or expert witness preparation, they deserve someone who shows up fully present and clear-headed. Not just credentialed, but genuinely engaged.

Whether Gemma gets credit for any of my better insights is still up for debate.

If you are looking for a legal nurse consultant who takes your case as seriously as a dog takes her morning walk, I would love to connect.

Visit www.riordanrnexpert.com or email [email protected] to schedule a consultation.

08/25/2026

When a family is dealing with the loss of a loved one, pursuing a legal case can be an incredibly emotional process. But for attorney Kristen Lojewski, compassion also means being honest about whether a case can actually be proven.

In nursing home and long-term care cases, one of the key questions can be causation: did what happened at the facility substantially contribute to the person's death?

Kristen explains why she believes it would be unfair to put a family through years of litigation without first being upfront about the evidence and the challenges they may face.

🎙️ Check out Episode 19 of Vitals and Verdicts, now available on YouTube.

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

What does the legal process actually look like for a family pursuing a nursing home case?

Attorney Kristen Lojewski explains why she believes in being transparent from the very beginning. From reviewing medical records and requesting documents to investigating the case and explaining when litigation may be necessary, she makes sure clients understand what to expect.

Her approach? No surprises and no false expectations.

🎙️ Check out Episode 19 of Vitals and Verdicts https://youtu.be/t_L_l-t2Zto

08/21/2026

I’m excited to be joining Attorney Kurt London for an upcoming educational event inside the RN Home Office LNC Mastermind Community!

On August 25 at 8:00 PM EST, we’ll be talking about Marketing for LNCs and what Legal Nurse Consultants can do to better position themselves, build relationships with attorneys, and market their expertise in a way that gets noticed.

I’m especially looking forward to having Kurt join me and bring an attorney’s perspective to the conversation. Understanding what attorneys actually look for, what catches their attention, and what makes an LNC someone they want to work with is incredibly valuable when you’re building your business.

If you’re a Legal Nurse Consultant looking to grow your practice and become more confident in your marketing, I hope you’ll join us.

August 25
8:00 PM EST
RN Home Office LNC Mastermind Community

Join the community to attend at LNCMasterminds.com