Professional Staff

Diane Kaluszyk, R.N. obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Heidelberg College. In 1983, Diane received her RN Diploma from Fairview General Hospital School of Nursing and began working at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital on the general medical floor and in the Coronary Intensive Care Unit until 1987. In 1987, Diane joined Jacobson, Maynard, Tuschman & Kalur Co., LPA as a Nurse Consultant providing support for trial attorneys specializing in medical malpractice defense. Diane and Kevin Norchi have worked together in various capacities since that time on behalf of physicians and hospitals.

Elizabeth A. Aini, R.N. received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Ursuline College and a Post Degree Certificate as a legal nurse consultant from Cuyahoga Community College. In 1986, Beth became a clinical nurse in Adult Bone Marrow Transplant, Transplant Surgery, and in the Adult Medical-Surgical departments at University Hospitals of Cleveland. In 2000, Beth began her work as a Nurse Consultant to attorneys specializing in the defense of medical malpractice cases.

Heidi Lanesky received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from John Carroll University and, in 1993, became a certified paralegal. Heidi joined the firm in January, 2003. She has experience in real estate and contract litigation, estate planning, probate/trust administration, commercial litigation, township law and has considerable experience in general insurance matters. Since 1998, Heidi has assisted primarily in the defense of professional liability claims, insurance and employment-related litigation.

Marla Simon joined the firm in March, 2003 and brings with her experience in corporate and commercial litigation from her previous employment with TRW. Marla is a graduate of the Cuyahoga Community College Paralegal Studies Program. Between 1988 and 2000, Marla was a paralegal in private law firms with a focus on real estate transactions, and has since developed paralegal skills in complex civil litigation.

Lorna Short has been the legal assistant to Kevin Norchi since July 1994 managing a full docket of complex civil litigation matters and assisting clients in the navigation of these matters. Lorna’s knowledge of the legal process and her ability to communicate and work with clients and witnesses compliments an exceptional legal support staff.