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 Alexandra H. Adkins, Esquire as an Associate Attorney
Alexandra H. Adkins, Esquire joined ADCV&R as an Associate in February 2017. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Adkins practiced for several years in the field of civil litigation defense. She also has extensive experience in general liability and personal injury...
Andrew Marter and Gretchen Slater Obtain a Defense Verdict in Montgomery County
ADCVR attorneys, Andrew Marter and Gretchen Slater, recently obtained a defense verdict in favor of their physician client in a wrongful death and survival action filed in the Circuit Court of Maryland for Montgomery County. The plaintiffs alleged medical...
Rob Maynard Obtains a Defense Verdict in Prince George’s County
ADCV&R Partner, Rob Maynard, recently obtained a defense verdict in a medical negligence case in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County. The Plaintiffs filed a wrongful birth case, alleging that they were not properly advised of the risk that they could have...






