Post Acute Legal Consulting Associates
Physician-Led
Medical-Legal Expertise
Connecting attorneys with the right medical experts to evaluate complex injury cases, provide objective medical opinions, and deliver credible expert testimony.
Case Review • Medical Record Analysis • Expert Witnesses • Independent & Rebuttal Review • Deposition & Trial Support
Clinical Expertise
Board-certified physicians translating complex care into clear medical opinion.
Legal Precision
Defensible, evidence-based analysis built to withstand legal scrutiny.
Better Outcomes
Physician-backed opinions that strengthen your case and clarify the path forward.
Our Mission
Client-Focused. Always.
Our mission is to bring clarity and credibility to the medical side of complex injury cases by connecting attorneys with trusted physicians and specialists who provide objective analysis, expert opinion, and testimony.
Patient-First Philosophy
Every recommendation begins with the individual's quality of life and long-term wellbeing.
Clinical Excellence
Board-certified expertise in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation informs every assessment.
Legal Integrity
Our opinions are evidence-based, objective, and built to withstand legal scrutiny.
Objective Analysis
We follow the evidence wherever it leads, without bias or predetermined conclusion.
Our Value Proposition
Physician-led medical-legal expertise for complex injury cases.
PALCA connects attorneys with experienced physicians and specialists who can evaluate medical records, assess case merit, provide independent and rebuttal opinions, serve as expert witnesses, and support cases through deposition and trial.
One trusted resource. The right medical expert for the case.
The Advisory Ledger
Our Services
A comprehensive suite of physician-led med-legal advisory services, each delivered with clinical depth and legal precision.
Our Process
How PALCA Works
A clear, physician-led pathway from first inquiry to the courtroom—built for precision at every step.
Submit Case
Share your case details and records through our secure inquiry portal.
Physician Review
Our physician team conducts an initial clinical review to understand the matter.
Appropriate Expert(s)
We match your case with the board-certified specialist best suited to the clinical questions.
Report / Opinion
Receive a clear, evidence-based report or opinion grounded in clinical expertise.
Deposition / Trial Support
Our physicians stand ready to provide credible testimony through every stage of litigation.
The Duumvirate
Meet Our Physicians
Two board-certified doctors. One patient-first mission. The expertise behind every opinion we deliver.
Christopher Lynch, DO, FAAPMR, CIME
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Post-acute rehabilitation is where recovery becomes a life restored—every clinical decision must serve that future.
Stephen Michael Covington, DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Restoring function is the true measure of pain care—every opinion must be grounded in evidence and the patient’s lived experience.
Counsel's Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from attorneys about our medical review and expert coordination services.
The Inquiry Portal
Begin the Conversation
Whether you need an initial case review, a detailed analysis of medical records, an independent or rebuttal opinion, expert testimony, or help identifying the right specialist, PALCA is here to help.
Share the details of your case with our team. We'll work to understand your needs, identify the appropriate medical expertise, and determine how PALCA can best support you and your client.
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