Session 2
Pre-Litigation Medical Workup of a Personal Injury Case With The Use of Expert Reports For Negotiation
Christian AugustinEsquire
Partner | Claggett & Sykes
Christian Augustin is an attorney at Claggett & Sykes Law Firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he leads the pre-litigation department with a focus on pre-litigation systems and med-legal case development. He has delivered numerous presentations at med-legal conferences nationwide, including “Building Systems” at Trial Lawyers University (2024), “Pre-Litigation and Litigation Checklist” at the LEX Summit (2024), “Pre-Litigation Med-Legal Case Selection” at the Huntington Beach Trial Lawyers University (2024), and “Settlement Negotiations” for NJA’s Trial Lawyers Boot Camp (2023). Renowned for providing practical insights on case management from sign-up to settlement, Christian collaborates with law firms across the country to implement efficient, client-focused strategies. He is excited to contribute his expertise at the 2025 AANLCP Conference.
Dr. Sam ColarussoDC, CLCP
Client Advocate | Claggett & Sykes
Dr. Colarusso has been a dedicated Chiropractic Physician in Nevada since 1995, bringing decades of expertise to his practice. In 2017, he joined Claggett & Sykes Law Firm as the Client Advocate, where he oversees and reviews medical management for injured clients. His role ensures clients receive proper treatment to achieve the best and fastest recoveries possible. Board-certified as an Independent Medical Examiner (ABIME) since 1998, Dr. Colarusso has served as a Designated Rating Physician for Nevada for over 25 years. He has conducted more than 1,000 Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) evaluations and Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) for injured individuals, underscoring his authority in the medical-legal field. As a founding member and Chief Medical Strategist at Focus Graphics, Dr. Colarusso contributes to the legal community by creating demonstrative trial materials, including surgical animations, medical illustrations, and diagnostic imaging enhancements. These tools assist legal professionals in effectively presenting cases during mediation and trials.
In 2021, Dr. Colarusso expanded his impact by founding Focus Medical Consulting. As a Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), he provides nationwide consulting services, leveraging his extensive medical-legal expertise to clarify injury causation, assess treatment needs, and quantify permanent injuries for clients.
Jessica UrieRN, BSN, LCP-C, CNLCP
Certified Nurse Life Care Planner| JHU Consulting LLC
Jessica Urie is a registered nurse with more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare field. Her expertise spans emergency and trauma medicine, clinical trials, endpoint adjudication, case management, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and education. Jessica has also contributed to cardiovascular research, with her work being published in the field. She transitioned into Life Care Planning in 2019 and is the founder and owner of JHU Consulting LLC, as well as the co-owner of MedEx Strategies LLC.
Jessica served as the President of the AANLCP and currently is the Past President role on the AANLCP Board in 2025. She has been actively involved with the organization, including serving on the editorial board of the AANLCP Journal of Life Care Planning and participating in the AANLCP Conference Committee. Additionally, she chaired the 2022 AANLCP Conference Committee and co-chaired the 2023 Conference Committee. In recognition of her contributions, Jessica received the AANLCP Ambassador Award in 2022 for her outstanding work on the AANLCP Conference.