Illuminating Medical Facts. Strengthening Legal Strategy.
Expertise. Clarity. Confidence.
Luminova is a premier legal nurse consulting firm. Inspired by the Latin concepts of lumen (light) and nova (new), we blend clinical expertise with sharp analysis to illuminate the critical medical details of your legal strategy across intake, investigation, trial, mediation, arbitration, and appellate matters—transforming dense clinical information into clear, actionable insights.
Marina Subbaiah, RN
Founder & CEO
With 20+ years in healthcare, including over 15 as a Registered Nurse, Marina brings a depth of clinical knowledge shaped by experience across multiple specialties and care settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health. As a Certified Legal Forensic Nurse Consultant, Marina combines clinical and operational expertise with legal insight to support attorneys throughout the litigation and mediation process. She is passionate about translating complex medical information into clear, organized, and actionable analysis—helping to illuminate the clinical story behind each case. Throughout her career, she has worked with high-acuity patient populations—including high-risk obstetrics and emergency medicine—and collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, gaining a deep understanding of how care is delivered across diverse healthcare environments.
In addition to her clinical background, Marina has held leadership roles overseeing both clinical and operational aspects of medicine, including regulatory compliance, standards of care, workflow development, staff training, and practice management. This experience has provided valuable insight into not only patient care, but also the systems behind it—such as documentation practices, communication, billing, and coordination across teams. When she’s not working, you can find Marina spending time with her husband at a variety of their children’s athletic and music events, soaking up all the sun the Pacific Northwest has to offer, and chasing after their golden retriever.
Suzanne Beauchene, RN, RDN
Founder & COO
With more than 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, Suzanne brings a depth of clinical knowledge shaped by work in hospitals, outpatient settings, and medical technology companies across a wide range of specialties. Throughout her career, she has practiced in multiple states, gaining valuable perspective on varying healthcare systems, standards of care, and documentation practices. Suzanne is also a Registered Dietitian, a role she’s held for nearly as long, which enhances her understanding of patient care, documentation, and health outcomes.
Over the course of her career, she has developed a refined skill for dissecting and interpreting complex medical records. What may seem overwhelming in a chart becomes clear through careful review—allowing her to highlight critical details, identify inconsistencies, and bring focus to the elements that matter most.
Suzanne is passionate about supporting attorneys by transforming complex medical information into clear, actionable insights. Her goal is to shine light on the medical truth behind each case, providing clarity, precision, and confidence in every analysis.
In her spare time, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her husband and children, exploring the outdoors through hiking, skiing, golfing, and whatever new adventure draws them in.
Our Services
Medical Record Analysis & Case Support
Comprehensive review and analysis of medical records to identify key clinical facts, inconsistencies, and relevant issues. We transform complex documentation into clear, actionable insight while supporting case development and improving efficiency across litigation, mediation, arbitration, and claims processes.
Medical Chronologies & Timelines
Organized, easy-to-follow timelines that present medical events in a clear chronological format—enabling a quick understanding of case progression and identification of critical points in care.
Fact Summary Reports
Concise summaries that highlight the most relevant medical facts and findings within a case. Our reports provide a clear overview of complex records, increasing efficiency and saving valuable time during case preparation.
Demand Letter & Case Narrative Support
Clinically grounded review and synthesis of medical records to support clear, accurate presentation of injuries, treatment, and clinical progression within demand and case narratives.
Medical Trial Record Audits
Focused audits of trial medical records to ensure the clinical evidence is accurate, complete, and clearly supports appellate arguments.
Merit Screening & Case Evaluation
Objective assessment of potential cases to determine medical merit and identify strengths and weaknesses. Early evaluation supports informed decision‑making before significant resources are invested.
Standard of Care Review
Comprehensive analysis of healthcare actions and decisions against accepted standards of care. We identify potential deviations and provide clear clinical perspectives relevant to the case.
Expert Witness Support
Assistance with locating, coordinating, and preparing medical expert witnesses for litigation. We help ensure experts are equipped with organized records and relevant case information.
Independent Medical Examination (IME) Review & Support
Review, analysis, and attendance at IMEs, including objective evaluation of clinical findings and on-site observation to ensure accurate documentation and alignment with the complete medical record.