H. Kenneth Armstrong
Professional Experience
Mr. Armstrong formed
the law practice of Armstrong, Donohue, Ceppos and Vaughan in May of
1987. As Senior Partner, a significant portion of his practice involves
the trial of complex civil matters, including medical and professional
malpractice. Mr. Armstrong also practices in the areas of general
business and civil litigation.
Born in 1955, Mr.
Armstrong grew up in Bethesda, MD graduating with honors in History from
Clark University. He received his J.D. degree from American University,
Washington College of Law graduating in the top 25% of the class. Prior
to starting the firm, Mr. Armstrong was both an Associate and Partner at
the firm of Donahue, Ehrmantraut & Montedonico specializing in insurance
defense practice for physicians, hospitals, and insurance carriers.
Mr. Armstrong has been
recognized within the field of Trial Lawyers by being elected as Fellow
of the American College of Trial Lawyers, serving as the Maryland State
Chair from 2002-2004. Mr. Armstrong has been listed in Best Lawyers in
America from 1997 to present as well as Who’s Who in American Law, 1994
to present, and Who’s Who Among Outstanding Americans, 1995 to present.
He has been elected as a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial
Lawyers.
Mr. Armstrong has
regularly been asked to serve on panels, demonstrate in mock trials,
lecture and present seminars as an expert in the areas of professional
and general liability claims, litigation and claims management, risk
management in medical malpractice and changes in medical malpractice
law, to name a few.
Practice Areas
Professional
Organizations
Fellow, American
College of Trial Lawyers (MD State Chair 2002-2004)
Fellow, International
Academy of Trial Lawyers
Advocate, American
Board of Trial Advocates
Maryland Bar
Foundation
Maryland State Bar
Association
Montgomery County,
Maryland Bar Association
Bar Association of the
District of Columbia
Education
Clark University,
B.A., with honors, 1976
Washington College of
Law, American University, J.D., 1979.
Biography
“Confidentiality of
Medical Records in Maryland” Co-authored with Pamela Kincheloe, Lorman
Business Institute (1999).
“Taking and Defending
Deposition” Co-Authored with Michael, Ethridge, and Quinn, Lorman
Business Institutue (1999).
"Medical Malpractice
in Maryland" Co-Authored with Ellin and Bekman, National Business
Institute, Inc. (1987).
Admitted To Practice
District of Columbia
Maryland
Bar Admissions
Maryland Court of
Appeals (1979)
United States District
Court, Maryland (1980)
District of Columbia
Court of Appeals (1980)
United States District
Court, District of Columbia (1980)
United States Court of
Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1981)
United States Court of
Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (2004)
