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

Ken Armstrong and Alex Adkins Obtain a Defense Verdict

ADCVR attorneys Ken Armstrong and Alex H. Adkins recently obtained a defense verdict on behalf of an obstetrician and his medical practice in a medical malpractice case tried in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland. The plaintiff alleged medical...

Ken Armstrong and Jeremy Krum Secure Defense Judgment

ADCVR attorneys Ken Armstrong and Jeremy R. Krum recently secured a defense judgment on behalf of a physician and his medical practice following four days of trial and after the close of the Plaintiffs’ case-in-chief in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County.  The...

ADCV&R Welcomes Joey Damiano, Esquire

Joey Damiano, Esquire joined ADCV&R as an Associate in April 2019. Mr. Damiano concentrates his practice in the defense of health care providers. His prior experience includes working as a corporate finance associate and serving as a judicial intern for the...

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