Edward A. Gonsalves

Mr. Gonsalves has litigated medical malpractice cases in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia for over 30 years. His civil litigation practice has primarily focused on the defense of medical malpractice cases, which he has tried in state and federal courts in all three jurisdictions.  He joined the law firm of Armstrong, Donohue, Ceppos, Vaughan & Rhoades in 2002.  A significant part of his experience has involved general liability and personal injury cases, appellate work, and representing health professionals in administrative matters.

Mr. Gonsalves has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants in 2023.

Education

  • Washington & Lee University, B.A., cum laude, 1982
  • George Mason University School of Law, J.D., 1987

Practice Areas

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury
  • Trial Practice
  • Professional Licensing and Credentialing

Professional Organizations

  • District of Columbia Defense Lawyer Association
  • Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
  • Maryland-DC Society for Healthcare Risk Management
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI)

Admitted to Practice

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • Virginia

Bar Admissions

  • State Courts of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia
  • The United States District Court for the District of Maryland
  • The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • The United States District Court for the District of Columbia
  • The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria Division
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