Find the Right Medical Expert Witness for Your Case

Connecting attorneys with trusted medical experts nationwide

When building a strong case, the right medical expert witness can make all the difference. At Rieback Medical-Legal Consultants, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, we provide highly credentialed and objective medical professionals to assist attorneys throughout the nation in medical malpractice, personal injury, birth injury, wrongful death, toxic tort, and criminal cases. Whether you need an initial case review, expert witness selection, or deposition and trial testimony, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Serving attorneys nationwide for decades

Truth, Justice, and Accountability in Medicine. For the past 40 years, that has been my passion. We provide the legal profession with the highest-caliber medical experts to assist with the many levels of your cases that need medical expert testimony. From the initial review for merit to providing expert trial testimony, our medical experts are prepared to teach the attorney the medicine and help coordinate the medical aspects of your case, including assistance with deposition and trial preparation. We think of ourselves as part of your team. Your success is our success.

More than a medical expert witness directory — we’re your legal partner

Our goal has never been accumulating huge lists of names of medical experts and charging attorneys for providing their names and moving on. We are here for you. When a hedge fund or large company owns an expert referral service, it’s not about the case; it’s about the money.

Our focus is and has always been on doing the best job for our attorneys and their clients. I have worked for 40 years building relationships with medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys, and with the most highly qualified medical and nursing professionals who have a sincere desire to keep the standards of medical care and the practice of law high. We make a difference.

– Ellen Rieback

How to find a credible medical expert witness

Attorneys often ask, "How do I find a credible medical expert witness?" Our rigorous vetting process ensures that every medical expert in our network meets the highest standards of expertise, professionalism, and ethical conduct. We hand-select top medical professionals in over 100 specialties, including cardiology, neurology, orthopedic surgery, and nursing home malpractice.

Rieback Medical-Legal Consultants has helped me find the truth time and time again. I would recommend you without hesitation to any trial lawyer who seeks the most qualified experts in the country.

Atty. Patrick J. Loughren

Loughren, Loughren & Loughren

Our Experts Have a Sincere Desire to Keep the Standards of Medical Care and Testimony High.

From Initial Review to Trial Testimony

We see ourselves as an integral part of your team, working closely with you to understand the specific needs of your case from a medical standpoint and provide the guidance and support you need to succeed. As a key part of your team, we serve as an essential resource throughout the process. When you work with Rieback Medical-Legal Consultants, you can trust that you're getting the highest level of expertise and professionalism in the industry.

Free Case Summary Reviews

We know medical malpractice cases require a great deal of up-front investment. Ellen Rieback is personally available for free case summary reviews. We’ll discuss the details of your potential case and help you assess whether it’s worth investing your time and resources.

The experts you have provided to me for review of cases were highly credentialed, articulate, very accessible, and had a sincere concern for giving a proper evaluation."

Atty. Barry J. Nace

Paulson & Nace

Expert witness selection

Our network of medical professionals includes a wide range of specialties, both common specialties and rare sub-specialties. Our experts are highly skilled, highly credentialed professionals – the same people we’d trust to care for our loved ones – and willing to “call it like they see it.”

The experts you have introduced to me have been, without exception, highly credentialed, ethical, knowledgeable on the issues, objective and willing to testify in person at my trials.”

Atty. Barry J. Gates

Barry J. Gates, Attorney at Law

Quick Turnaround

Our job is to ensure a thorough and timely review of your potential case from a medical witness perspective. We work with you to ensure compliance with deadlines, keeping in mind the statutes of limitations and other crucial timelines. We meticulously handle each case to ensure an expeditious turnaround time, and in urgent situations, we can turn around our evaluations within 24 hours.

Expediting the assessment of the case by an expert is a priority, and you and your firm do it at lightning speed!"

Atty. John F. Romano

Romano Law Group

Ongoing guidance

As your case progresses, our medical experts will provide ongoing consultations, deposition preparation, and guidance on the avenues you may be able to pursue from a medical perspective.

Ellen stays personally involved in each case, at no extra charge, to insure that the attorney gets legitimate information and ready access to the doctor.”

Atty. Gary Alan Friedman

Friedman & Friedman, P.A.

Deposition and trial testimony

Our expert physicians are available for depositions, hearings, and trial testimony when needed. Whether you require testimony for medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, or personal injury claims, our medical experts are prepared to support your case.

[The expert witness] was very prepared and authoritative. Her answers were right on point and she supported them with facts, but she came across as very sincere and persuasive. I wish I could use her on every one of my cases!"

Atty. Eugene Fahrenkrog

Sumner Law Group

There are no hidden costs to our services – all medical expert reviews are conducted on a straight hourly basis.

Expert witnesses for every medical specialty

At Rieback Medical-Legal Consultants, we recognize the critical role medical expert witnesses play in achieving justice. We provide expert witnesses across a wide range of medical disciplines, ensuring attorneys have access to highly credentialed professionals who can provide the insights needed to strengthen their cases. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our rigorous vetting process, ensuring that each medical expert meets the highest ethical and professional standards.

We support attorneys nationwide in cases involving:

Medical Malpractice
Pharmaceutical Malpractice
Nursing Home Malpractice and Abuse
Birth Injury
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Product Liability
Toxic Tort and Environmental Exposure
Mass Torts
Workers’ Compensation
Insurance and Disability Cases

Our services also include life care planning experts to assist with permanent injury cases. Whether you need an expert in spinal surgery, toxicology, or trauma surgery, we have the right consultant for your case.

For a thorough and expeditious review, contact us today to discuss your medical expert needs.

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What Qualifications Should a Medical Expert Witness Have?

Not all experts are created equal. A qualified medical expert witness must have:

Extensive clinical experience in their specialty
Strong credentials and board certification
An ability to explain complex medical issues in court
Objectivity and ethical integrity

We only work with medical professionals who meet these standards, ensuring that attorneys receive reliable, high-caliber expert testimony for their cases.

What Questions Should You Ask a Potential Medical Expert Witness?

When selecting an expert witness, consider these critical questions:

"How many times have you testified in court?"
"What is your experience with similar cases?"
"Are you willing to provide deposition and trial testimony?"
"What are your fees for expert witness services?"

When you work with Rieback Medical-Legal Consultants, we simplify this process by connecting you with medical professionals who have a proven track record of courtroom success.

How Much Does a Medical Expert Witness Cost?

We believe in transparent pricing. Unlike other services, we do not charge hidden referral fees. All medical expert reviews are conducted on a straight hourly basis, ensuring cost-effective solutions for attorneys.

Ongoing Support for Attorneys

At Rieback Medical-Legal Consultants, we do more than the average medical expert witness directory. We don’t just provide a name—we become an integral part of your legal team. Our experts assist with:

Deposition preparation
Case strategy development
Medical research and analysis
Life care planning for permanent injury cases

Trusted by Top Trial Lawyers Nationwide

Ellen Rieback knows each medical professional she recommends and subjects them to a rigorous vetting process to make sure she can recommend only the finest medical professionals as expert witnesses.”

Atty. John A. Lancione

Lancione Law Firm

Your consulting physicians have credentials that are beyond reproach and maintain extraordinarily high ethical and professional standards in their work.”

Atty. Christopher C. Fallon, Jr.

Cozen O’Connor

It can be extremely difficult to find qualified medical experts unwilling to bow to the pressure of colleagues and other medical organizations. Your firm saves us valuable time by putting us in touch with qualified experts who are willing to speak the truth.”

Atty. Richard J. Berris

Weisman, Kennedy & Berris Co., L.P.A.

As Ben Franklin once said, “Small leaks sink large ships.” One bad expert can doom a case. Due in no small part to your help, after having handled birth injury cases for over 30 years, I have yet to lose a “ship.”

Atty. Norman D. Tucker

Sommers Schwartz, P.C.

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“Your staff has been particularly helpful. When I have had difficulty reaching one of your experts, your folks have made it happen. When I have had a short deadline for a report or review, you have recommended an expert who was in a position to respond quickly."

Atty. Hartley Hampton

Hampton & King

Meet Ellen Rieback, R.N., Director

Ellen Rieback, R.N., is the director of Rieback Medical-Legal Consultants and has devoted her career to finding the best medical and nursing expert witnesses for plaintiff and defense attorneys. With her personal involvement, Ms. Rieback thoroughly screens each expert's credentials and their commitment to unbiased testimony. We've built strong working relationships with America's top attorneys, including past presidents of ATLA/AAJ and state trial lawyer associations. Our experts are available for prompt consultations and case reviews, serving as an integral part of your team.

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Find the Best Medical Expert for Your Case Today

Don’t settle for an unreliable expert witness. Contact us today to connect with top medical consultants in orthopedics, neurology, toxicology, and over 100 other specialties.

Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Rieback Medical-Legal Consultants has been a trusted resource for attorneys nationwide for decades—let us help you win your case.