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
With great sadness we announce that H. Patrick “Pat” Donohue of Rockville, MD, passed away on July 16, 2024 at the age of 73, with his family by his side. He is the beloved husband of 46 years to Elizabeth “Lisa” Donohue; Loving father of Kathryn “Kate” and Adam...
Carolyn Demougeot and Ken Armstrong Obtain a Defense Verdict in Prince George’s County
Carolyn Demougeot and Ken Armstrong obtained a defense verdict after 29 minutes of deliberations in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The Plaintiffs brought a wrongful death claim and survival action against the Defendant, a family medicine practitioner, due to their...
Ken Armstrong and Alex Adkins Obtain a Defense Verdict in Montgomery County Circuit Court
ADCV&R attorneys, Ken Armstrong and Alex Adkins, obtained a defense verdict in a jury trial in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland on behalf of a health care provider. The medical malpractice action involved allegations of medical negligence relating...