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.
Firm News
ADCV&R has been named a Metropolitan Tier 1 firm in Washington, D.C. in Best Law Firms ® 2025 in four practice areas, including: Litigation – Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation...
Team ADCV&R Participates in the Rockville 10K/5K
On November 3, 2024, Team ADCV&R participated in the Rockville 10K/5K, which is provided by the City of Rockville in partnership with the Montgomery County Road Runner Club (MCRRC).
Ben Laufer Obtains a Defense Verdict in Allegany County
Ben Laufer obtained a defense verdict for a skilled nursing facility in the Circuit Court for Allegany County, Maryland. The Plaintiffs brought a wrongful death claim and survival action against the Defendants, a skilled nursing facility, the attending physician, and...
