Medical Consultants

Elam & Rousseaux, a Charlotte Medical Malpractice law firm, has an in-house medical consultant team which is unique to our firm and is a resource few other medical malpractice firms possess. Having a surgeon, a neurosurgeon, who is also a dentist and attorney, and two nurses ready and able to review your medical records is a service that expedites the processing of a potential medical malpractice claim and enables us to make an informed decision on the merits of case. Below are the profiles of our medical consultants.

Dallas C. Craven, Jr, M.D.

Dr. Dallas Craven is an accomplished general surgeon who retired recently after over 25 years of practicing medicine. Dallas attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for both his undergraduate and medical degree. He practiced in Charlotte with Carolina Surgical Clinic and had staff privileges at both Presbyterian Hospital and Carolinas Medical Center. Dallas was a Fellow of the American College of Surgery and a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. Additionally, he was certified by the American Board of Surgery for the Practice of General Surgery. While in practice, Dallas served as President of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society and was the co-director of Breast Services in Presbyterian Cancer Center. Dallas has worked with Elam & Rousseaux for three years.

Lawrence Schlachter, M.D., D.D.S., J.D.

Dr. Larry Schlachter has the unique perspective of a doctor, dentist, and attorney. Larry attended the State University of New York at Buffalo for both his dental and medical degree. He was board certified as a dentist by the Northeast Board of Dental Examiners and board certified as a neurologist by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Larry is Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and was the Chairman of the Neurosurgery Section at two hospitals in Georgia. When his hand was injured playing competitive baseball, Larry could no longer be a neurosurgeon, but decided to obtain his law degree and accomplished this at John Marshall Law School. Larry is now a Fellow of the American College of Legal Medicine and brings the perspective of both an experienced neurosurgeon and attorney to our firm.

Jackie A. Miller, RN

Jackie has been a nurse consultant with Elam & Rousseaux for several years. Her medical background is focused in the areas of Neuro Surgical Intensive Care and Gynecological Oncology. Jackie has also been involved with general surgery and Bone Marrow transplants.

Teresa Parker, RN

Teresa is an experienced medical/legal consultant who graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She later graduated with a Masters in Education, with a specialty in guidance and counseling, also with honors. Teresa has an extensive background in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as general surgery.

If you feel you have a medical malpractice claim, contact us today at 704-323-7898 or toll free at 866-384-2662. You may also use our online inquiry form. There is no charge to speak with us, your consultation is free.