Since 1987, Armstrong, Donohue, Ceppos, Vaughan & Rhoades, Chtd. has distinguished itself as a premier litigation firm of accomplished trial attorneys, handling a wide array of medical liability and health care law matters.

Trial Practice

We are first and foremost a trial practice firm, with an imposing fund of trial experience in a variety of cases tried in state and federal courts in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Medical Malpractice Defense

We have earned our reputation based on our zealous and effective defense of health care providers, including physicians, hospitals, nurses, physician assistants, long term care facilities, HMOs and other health care delivery systems.

Hospital & Health Care

Hospitals, long term care facilities, rehabilitations centers and other health care institutions have special requirements that Armstrong, Donohue, Ceppos, Vaughan & Rhoades, Chtd. fulfills.

Professional Licensing

Health Care professionals seek us out when issues arise with their respective licensing boards. Our knowledge base, derived from our professional liability work, is a valuable asset in our representation of our professional clients in this area of licensing and discipline.

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ADCV&R Welcomes David J. Kimelman

David J. Kimelman joined ADCV&R in February 2026. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Kimelman served as a legal fellow at a local nonprofit, where he worked on environmental litigation and regulatory enforcement. Before practicing law, Mr. Kimelman served as a senior...

ADCV&R Welcomes Alexis R. Lovings

Alexis R. Lovings joined ADCV&R in September 2025 following a judicial clerkship with the Honorable LaKeecia R. Allen of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County. Before her clerkship, Ms. Lovings was a Legal Fellow at the University of Maryland Medical System...

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