Carol is a Partner concentrating in the fields of medical malpractice litigation and healthcare law.  She has defended hospitals and licensed medical professionals in malpractice and products liability claims and has represented physicians and nurses in disciplinary actions in New York and Connecticut.  Carol’s practice also includes the defense of management in employment cases and the representation of insurers in complex insurance coverage issues and litigation involving nursing home liability claims in a nationwide program. 

In addition to litigating medical malpractice and products liability claims Carol has extensive experience in various healthcare-related issues, including risk management, quality assurance and regulatory matters, both at the State and Federal level. 

Carol has been the featured speaker on various health law topics, including health care power of attorneys, health care proxies, living wills and advanced directives.  Prior to beginning her legal career, Carol practiced as a certified Critical Care Registered Nurse and Clinical Instructor.

Publications

Prosecution and Defense of Suicide Claims, New York Law Journal, July 26, 2002 (Vol 228, No. 17).