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
Gretchen Slater and Robert Anderson become Partners of ADCV&R
It is our privilege to announce that Gretchen Slater, Esquire and Robert Anderson, Esquire have become partners of ADCV&R as of January 1, 2022.
Robert Anderson Obtains a Defense Verdict in St. Mary’s County
ADCVR attorney, Robert D. Anderson, recently secured a defense judgment on behalf of a Hospital in the District Court of Maryland for St. Mary’s County. The Plaintiff alleged that the Hospital and several physicians were negligent in evaluating and treating the...
Carolyn Demougeot Obtains a Defense Verdict in Howard County
In June 2021, Ms. Demougeot represented a tow truck company in a hotly contested personal injury trial in the District Court for Howard County. The Plaintiff had alleged that the Defendant's tow truck driver broke his foot and ankle by running over them with his tow...









