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
“Spear Phishing” written by Jeremy Krum in Doctors RX (Fall/Winter 2022)
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ADCV&R Attorneys Support Montgomery County Bar Foundation’s Fall Fundraising Event
On October 10, Armstrong, Donohue, Ceppos, Vaughan and Rhoades attorneys supported the Montgomery County Bar Foundation’s fall fundraising event
Erica Mudd has been recognized by by Best Lawyers® as the 2023 Lawyer of the Year in Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, in Washington, D.C.
Ms. Mudd has been recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2023 Lawyer of the Year in Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, in Washington, D.C. She is highlighted in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for her high caliber work. For more than 40 years, Best...









