Bridging psychiatric medicine and law to reveal the truth and strengthen your legal strategy.
I'm Olivia
Gougeon
When litigation involves mental health, the stakes are high and the facts are complex. I’m a registered nurse and legal consultant specializing in psychiatric and mental‑health cases. At Verlivian, I transform dense medical records into clear chronologies, identify where care met - or fell short of - professional standards, and provide attorneys with the expert insight needed to achieve fair outcomes.
Case Merit & Record Analysis
We analyze hospital charts, therapy notes and medication logs to determine whether a claim has viable grounds. By identifying missed suicide precautions, improper restraints or medication errors, we ensure you pursue only cases with merit — saving time and resources.
Causation & Impact Assessment
Through detailed timelines and symptom tracking, we link psychiatric conditions to incidents, quantify emotional damages such as PTSD, and differentiate pre‑existing issues from new injuries. This helps you maximize recovery for clients or challenge unsupported claims.
Standards of Care & Compliance
We compare care to Michigan nursing and psychiatric standards, policies and regulations. Our evaluations expose deviations from protocol or, for defense clients, validate that staff followed proper procedures.
Strategy & Expert Liaison
From preparing deposition questions to sourcing and briefing medical experts, we act as your medical strategist. We provide litigation‑ready reports, visual aids and expert coordination to strengthen negotiations and court presentations.
Stronger Cases
Discover critical evidence with thorough record reviews and standard‑of‑care analyses.
Time & Cost Savings
Offload hundreds of pages of medical charts to an expert, often at a fraction of the cost of physician consultants.
Confidence in Strategy
Proceed knowing every medical detail has been vetted, reducing surprises at trial or settlement.
Clear Communication
Translate psychiatric jargon into plain, persuasive language for juries, judges and adjusters.
Who We Are
About Verlivian
For more than 18 years, I have served as a registered nurse across psychiatric, community mental health, dialysis, cardiac and medical/surgical settings. I’ve been an inpatient charge nurse, infusion nurse and case manager for adults with severe mental illness. In every role, one truth emerged: the gap between clinical reality and legal understanding can compromise justice. That’s why I founded Verlivian - to translate complex psychiatric records into clear, actionable insights for legal professionals.
At Verlivian, we make dense medical data understandable and usable. We provide unbiased, evidence‑based analysis rooted in standards of care. We ensure that individuals with mental illness are represented accurately and fairly in court. We partner closely with attorneys, experts and families to achieve the best outcomes.
Free Case Consultation
Unsure if your case requires a psychiatric LNC?
Let’s talk. Our initial consultation is confidential and risk‑free.
We will listen to your case, perform a brief screening and help you determine next steps.
Testimonials
Your thorough chronologies and keen eye for detail uncovered facts that changed the course of our malpractice case. We settled for far more than expected.
Jane D. - Plaintiff Attorney
You helped us demonstrate that our facility followed every protocol, which led to a complete defense verdict. Your expertise was indispensable.
Mark S. - Defense Counsel
In a complex trauma case, your insights into the client’s PTSD allowed us to obtain a settlement that truly reflected their suffering.
Lisa K. - Personal Injury Lawyer
our timelines and insights uncovered gaps in suicide precautions that led to a seven‑figure settlement. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Jane D. - Plaintiff Attorney
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a psychiatric legal nurse consultant?
A psychiatric LNC is a registered nurse with specialized mental‑health training who applies clinical expertise to legal cases. I review medical records, evaluate standards of care and provide expert opinions to attorneys and insurers.
When should I hire you?
Engage me whenever mental health is central to a case — suicide or self‑harm in a facility, restraint injuries, misdiagnosis, medication errors, psychological trauma from an incident, or cases involving duty to warn.
Do you work with both plaintiffs and defense?
Yes. I provide impartial analyses for plaintiffs, defendants, insurers and government entities. My goal is to clarify the medical facts, regardless of who engages me.
Is the consultation confidential?
Absolutely. I adhere to HIPAA and professional ethics. All information shared is kept strictly confidential and used solely for your case.
How long does it take to review a case?
Typical record reviews and reports are completed within 1–2 weeks. Rush services are available for urgent deadlines.
What does it cost?
Initial consultations are free. Flat‑fee merit reviews are available for quick screenings. Pricing is transparent: Most consulting work is billed hourly, with retainers for ongoing projects. I’ll provide a clear estimate before any work begins. most services are billed hourly, with flat‑fee options for merit reviews. We’ll discuss anticipated costs during our initial consultation so you can budget confidently.
How does the engagement process work?
We begin with a free consultation, then provide a scope of work and retainer agreement. After reviewing your records, we deliver detailed reports and remain available to support depositions, negotiations and trial preparation.
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