Jill Smith, BSN, RN, LCP-C, CLNC
Jill Smith, BSN, RN, LCP-C, CLNC, is a highly experienced Nurse Life Care Planner and Certified Legal Nurse Consultant with 30 years of diverse nursing expertise. Her career spans critical areas of healthcare including nursing home care, operating room and ICU work, home health, medical records review, and leadership of large clinical teams. Leveraging this extensive background, Jill now partners with attorneys to provide evidence-based life care plans, medical cost projections, and expert clinical insight that supports case strategy and strengthens legal outcomes.
As the founder of Smith Legal Nurse Consultants LLC, Jill applies her clinical knowledge to the legal field, translating complex medical records into clear, actionable insights. She specializes in assessing deviations from standards of care, identifying causation issues, and creating comprehensive medical chronologies and narrative reports. Her work ensures attorneys can evaluate case merit, quantify damages, and advocate effectively for their clients, particularly in personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance litigation.
Passionate about bridging medicine and law, Jill is committed to justice, patient safety, and accurate representation of medical needs in legal settings. Through her work, she not only enhances legal outcomes but also ensures the long-term care and well-being of those affected by serious injuries or medical complications, establishing her as a trusted leader in the niche field of legal nurse consulting.
• Life Care Planner
• ICD10 Coding Certificate
• Hospice Certification
• Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
• Aspen University- B.S.
• FIG Education inc.
• American Alliance of Legal Nurse Consultants
• National Alliance of Legal Nurse Consultants
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a lifelong commitment to patient care, combining three decades of clinical experience with compassion and dedication. I’m especially grateful for the guidance and inspiration of my mother, which fueled my journey from bedside nursing to leading a team and founding Smith Legal Nurse Consultants.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would tell young women entering this field: always meet patients where they are, and never underestimate the power of compassion. Your expertise matters, but the care and understanding you bring to each person will define your impact.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are compassion, integrity, and dedication—both in caring for patients and in nurturing meaningful connections with my family and loved ones.