Dana focuses her practice on construction defect, general liability, and professional liability matters. Her work includes legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and analyzing complex issues arising in civil litigation. She brings a practical perspective to construction and professional liability cases, informed by her prior experience in healthcare and insurance.
Before practicing law, Dana spent over a decade as a registered nurse, with a focus on psychiatric care, utilization review, home health, and radiation oncology. Her nursing career involved regulatory compliance, detailed documentation review, and complex decision-making—experience that informs her legal practice, particularly in cases requiring technical insight and precision.
During law school, Dana served as vice president of the Animal Law Society. She also clerked at a New Jersey law firm, gaining experience in litigation involving personal injury. In addition to her two undergraduate degrees, and her Juris Doctor, Dana maintains an active multi-state RN license.
Areas of Focus
Construction Defect & General Liability
- Handles matters involving alleged structural defects, workmanship issues, and jobsite incidents
- Drafts legal documents and conducts research related to liability, indemnity, and risk allocation in construction disputes
- Applies working knowledge of builder and contractor obligations under relevant legal standards
Professional Liability
- Works on claims involving architects, engineers, and other licensed professionals
- Analyzes issues related to negligence, breach of duty, and standards of care in professional practice
- Reviews technical documentation and assists with organizing case records in support of defense strategies
Litigation Support & Case Development
- Drafts pleadings, motions, and other filings in civil litigation, including personal injury and malpractice cases
- Reviews expert reports, medical records, and discovery materials to help develop case narratives
- Applies a detail-oriented, research-based approach to case analysis and legal strategy