Medical Legal Consultation

Medical Case Reviews for Attorneys in Texas

Board-Certified Psychiatrist | Texas-Based

Timely, Objective, Court-Ready

📍Serving Attorneys in Texas | Dallas | Plano | DFW area

I provide psychiatric expert witness and medical-legal consultation services to attorneys across Texas. As a board-certified psychiatrist, I offer independent, evidence-based opinions in cases involving hospitalization decisions, medication management, and complex mental health conditions. My work focuses on clear, defensible analysis that supports case strategy and stands up under deposition and testimony.

I also provide Pre-Litigation, Pre-Trial medical-legal consultation to attorneys across Texas, helping you evaluate cases, strengthen arguments, and navigate complex mental health issues with confidence.

Increase Case Value
Save Attorney Time and Expense
No retainer required
Availability for remote review of cases.

Dr. Elena Kennedy Medical Legal Psychiatric Consultant in Texas

Meet Dr. Elena Kennedy, MD

Dr. Kennedy, MD (TX License P8782) is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 15 years of clinical experience treating adults with a wide range of mental health conditions, including complex and high-acuity cases.

She has extensive experience as an expert witness in Mental Health Courts across Texas, with involvement in 500+ testimonies, independent medical evaluations (IMEs), and case reviews. Her work in legal settings is grounded in clear, objective psychiatric analysis and a deep understanding of mental health and medical standard of care.

Dr. Kennedy has served as a staff psychiatrist and Behavioral Unit Director in Texas state hospitals (Terrell, North Texas, Big Spring), treating both civil and forensic populations. She has also worked as Medical Director in community psychiatric clinics (MHMR), overseeing care for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

Her experience includes serving as a consulting psychiatrist for multidisciplinary teams, as well as collaborating with nurse practitioners in rural Texas counties, behavioral health specialists, and Mental Health Authorities. She has provided psychiatric consultation within Texas State Jail system and Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOTs), managing complex, high-risk cases across diverse settings.

In addition, Dr. Kennedy has held a role as clinical faculty, supervising and mentoring medical students and psychiatric residents from UNT, UT Tyler and Texas Tech.

Dr. Kennedy is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to effectively serve diverse populations. She is known for her clear clinical reasoning, thorough evaluations, and ability to provide well-supported, defensible opinions in both clinical and psychiatric contexts.

Why Attorneys Work With Me

✔ Experienced, Board-Certified Physician

10+ years working with Mental Health Courts across the state of Texas
500+ testimonies as Expert Witness and Psychiatric IMEs (second opinion)
10+ years working with civil and forensic (incompetent to stand trial)
Hospital, Emergency room and Outpatient psychiatrist
Still in practice

✔ Clear, Actionable Opinions

No vague language. You get direct, well-supported conclusions you can actually use.

✔ Efficient & Responsive

Timely turnaround
Clear communication
Respect for deadlines

✔ Strong Clinical Foundation

Board-certified psychiatrist with more than 15 years of experience
Extensive experience in complex mental health cases and court proceedings.
Familiar with real-world clinical decision-making

✔ Objective & Defensible

I provide independent, evidence-based opinions that hold up under scrutiny—not advocacy-driven conclusions.

Services Provided:

Interpretation and Review of Medical Records & Reports
Medical Summary Reports
Reports Answering Specific Medical Questions
Assessment of Future Medical Costs
Assessment of Causation
Question Preparation for Depositions and Trial
Referral to Appropriate Medical Experts
Tableside Deposition & Trial Assistance
Liaison to Treating Doctors and Medical Care Coordination.

I can provide with reports in any form desired by counsel and assure that the information is provided in a timely fashion and backed up by medical literature whenever possible.

Please note that I do not testify as medical expert in cases outside my specialty. I can provide with Pre-Trial/Pre-Litigation medical consulting and review of medical cases.

How the Process Works

Initial Contact
Brief discussion of your case and needs, as well as fees and billing. No retainer fee required.
Records Submission
Engagement begins upon receipt of records
Case Review & Analysis
Thorough, structured evaluation
Opinion & Reporting
Verbal consultation and/or written report
Deposition / Testimony (if needed)
Clear, professional, and well-prepared

FAQs

How quickly can you review a case?

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Initial feedback is often available within a few days, depending on record volume. Full reviews and reports are typically completed within 1–3 weeks.

What types of cases do you handle?

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I can provide medical legal consultation on both psychiatric and medical cases.

For psychiatric cases, we consult on records review and testimony on:

Psychiatric hospitalization, level of care and risk assessment
Medication management and polypharmacy
Advanced treatments, such as TMS, ECT, Ketamine

For medical cases, we provide with Pre-Trial/Pre-Litigation medical consulting, as well as referral to appropriate Medical Experts for testimony. We do not testify as medical experts for medical cases.

Do you provide written reports?

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Yes. I provide clear, well-structured reports tailored for legal use, as well as verbal consultations when appropriate.

What do you need to get started?

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Relevant medical and psychiatric records
A brief case summary
Specific questions you would like addressed

How are your services billed?

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Services are billed hourly. No upfront retainer before work begins. We believe our fees should remain reasonable to make medical consultation available and affordable.