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
Ed Gonsalves and Rob Maynard Obtain a Defense Verdict in Virginia
Ed Gonsalves and Rob Maynard recently earned a unanimous verdict in a Virginia medical malpractice matter after a six day trial. The Plaintiff alleged the involved orthopedic surgery was negligently performed and resulted in permanent nerve injury. The jury returned...
Ken Armstrong Obtains a Defense Verdict for an Obstetrician in Rockville
In the spring of 2022, Ken Armstrong tried a five day jury trial for an obstetrician in a medical malpractice case in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County in Rockville, Maryland. Plaintiff alleged that Ken’s client was negligent in the management of a post-partum...
“Are LGBTQ+ Attorneys of Color Relevant to the Montgomery County Bar?” Written by Carolyn Demougeot in The Bar in Brief (BAMC) (Volume 69 – Issue 10)
Why should small, middle and large suburban law firms in Montgomery County be actively attempting to recruit diverse attorneys and staff members? At present, 36 participants from 14 firms, here in Montgomery County, have been participating in a five-month program...
