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 Welcomes Emma Mordfin, RN

Emma Mordfin, RN joined ADCV&R as a nurse paralegal in April 2019. Ms. Mordfin has a diverse background with 20+ years of experience in critical care, orthopedics, and the pharmaceutical industry. She previously worked as an RN Liaison for a local medical center. ...

ADCV&R Welcomes Karen S. Karlin, Esquire

Karen S. Karlin, Esquire joined ADCV&R as a Partner in May 2019.  Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Karlin practiced in the field of insurance defense litigation, focusing on the defense of health care providers.  She has extensive experience in defending complex...

Benjamin Laufer promoted to partner of ADCV&R

It is our pride and privilege to announce that Benjamin A. Laufer, Esquire has become a partner of ADCV&R as of January 1, 2019.  As a partner, Ben will continue his general civil trial practice, including the defense of professional liability and licensing...

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