Steven C. Smyth | SCS Healthcare Consulting

Steven C. Smyth is a distinguished Licensed and Certified Nursing Home Administrator with over three decades of experience in long-term care and healthcare administration. As the founder of SCS Healthcare Consulting, Steven provides expert administrative oversight, crisis mitigation, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance support to skilled nursing facilities nationally. Since 2021, through his business Steven Smyth Expert Consulting, he has served as an expert witness, offering critical insights into nursing home litigation by leveraging his deep knowledge regulatory requirements, facility operations providing quality care in a safe homelike environment.

Currently, Steven serves as the Administrator at East Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bronx, NY, where he oversees the operations of a 200-bed skilled nursing facility, focusing on improving care delivery, staffing levels, and community reputation. Previously, he held leadership roles at Saint’s Joachim and Anne Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brooklyn, where he maintained a 5-star quality measure rating and achieved an excellent Department of Health survey outcome in April 2023, and at San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Greenport, NY, where he produced similar successful results. His career tenure across multiple facilities is marked by achieving successful survey results and enhancing resident satisfaction.

Steven holds a Master of Arts in Health Administration from Hofstra University (1992) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Adelphi University (1990). His credentials include certifications as a Certified Internal Forensic Healthcare Auditor (CIFHA), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP), a Board-Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA), and Health Services Executive (HSE). He is a Fellow of both the American College of Health Care Administrators (FACHCA) and the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). Steven’s leadership extends to professional affiliations, including serving on the LeadingAge NY Board of Directors (2018–2024) and chairing key committees for the American College of Health Care Administrators. He is a four-time recipient of the prestigious Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award (2013, 2014, 2016, 2021).

With expertise in operations management, regulatory compliance, staff development, and risk management, Steven is a trusted leader in advancing quality care and operational excellence in the long-term care industry. He can be reached at steven@stevensmythexpertconsulting.com or (516) 655-2134 for consulting and expert witness services.

Julie A. Herzlich | Cohen & Blostein, P.A

Julie A. Herzlich is a trial attorney with over a decade of experience in complex civil litigation, focusing primarily on medical malpractice and nursing home negligence.

Known for her strategic preparation and ability to connect with both clients and juries, Julie brings a pragmatic, clear-eyed approach to advocacy. Her representation balances empathy with business acumen, helping clients understand that while the true value of a loss may be immeasurable, the value of a lawsuit must be understood and pursued with purpose.

Julie has appeared in courts throughout nearly half of Florida’s counties and tried cases to verdict several of them. She is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® with special recognition for Judiciary and part of the National Trial Lawyers Association. Julie is admitted to practice in Florida, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, as well as in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

Julie’s approach to litigation is defined by preparation, perspective, and professionalism—offering clarity in emotionally charged cases without ever compromising civility.

Kelly Moteiro | Centers Healthcare

Kelly is a highly accomplished registered nurse with her master’s degree in nursing leadership from Stony Brook University. Her implementation of patient centered care modules in skilled nursing facilities has improved patient outcomes, while providing exceptional resident care. For The past 19 years she has held the position of Director of Nursing. In this role Kelly is an expert in government regulations, mentoring, and is trained in the best practices and trends in healthcare. As a leader and coach, Kelly prides herself on being part of the team, ensuring staffing coverage is always upheld. Her can-do attitude and roll-up-your-sleeves approach is infectious, which is why she rarely has any issues with staffing retention. Kelly is currently employed for Centers Healthcare in Bronx, NY as Regional Director of Clinical Services.

I. Core documentation types | 1:00pm – 1:30pm

• External documentation
• Internal documentation

II. Deposition strategies and witness preparation | 1:30pm – 2:00pm

• Defense perspective
• Plaintiff perspective

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

III. Effective use of documentation to further litigation strategy | 2:10pm – 2:40pm

IV. Role of expert witnesses | 2:40pm – 3:10pm