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Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: John Zydron
John E. Zydron CEO/Owner, The Zydron Law Firm, PLLC Chesapeake Education: JD, George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School BA, University of Richmond U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Officer Course Best known for: Nursing home negligence/medical malpractice and assisted living negligence Signature case / representation: Plaintiff’s decedent, a 92-year-old female, was placed at [&[...]
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: Carlyle R. “Randy” Wimbish III
Carlyle R. ‘Randy’ Wimbish III Shareholder, Wimbish Gentile McCray & Roeber Richmond Education: JD, University of Virginia BA, Virginia Tech Signature case / representation: One of my most memorable and professionally satisfying cases involved obtaining a defense verdict in a case involving the death of an 18-month-old on behalf of a physician who was left […]
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: Charles “Trey” Smith
Charles H. “Trey” Smith III Partner, Gentry Locke Roanoke Education: JD, College of William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law BA, University of Virginia Best known for: I am drawn to represent children and families impacted by catastrophic losses. I’m a sucker for the underdog in almost any circumstance. Signature case / representation: Many clients […]
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: Jodi Simopoulos
Partner, The Mitchell Law Group Richmond Education: George Mason University School of Law, J.D. James Madison University, B.S. Best known for: I practice medical malpractice litigation — defending physicians, hospitals and dentists across the commonwealth. I also represent health care providers in administrative proceedings before the boards of the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Othe[...]
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: Kim Satterwhite
Kimberly A. Satterwhite Shareholder, Herbert & Satterwhite Richmond Education: JD, University of Richmond BS, Virginia Commonwealth University Best known for: Medical malpractice defense. I frequently defend complex obstetrical cases, high exposure cases involving catastrophic injuries or death and particularly sympathetic claims involving children. Signature case / representation: In back-to-[...]
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: Donna Rostant
Donna Miller Rostant Partner, Jones & Rostant, P.C. Fairfax Education: JD, Wake Forest University School of Law MSN, University of Pennsylvania BSN, Villa Maria College Best known for: Birth injuries, eye surgeries, surgical errors and misdiagnosis/delayed diagnosis. Signature case / representation: Erin Locascio v. Thomas Raley, M.D., et al., from Stafford County. I represented a […]
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: Brewster Rawls
Brewster Rawls Founder, Rawls Law Group Richmond Education: JD, T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond BA, Wake Forest University Best known for: Although I now do exclusively plaintiffs’ cases, I was a defense lawyer for 30 years. As such, I was never hesitant to try a case, even very tough ones. That approach […]
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: John Owen
John OwenJohn Owen Shareholder, Harman Claytor Corrigan Wellman Richmond Education: JD, Washington & Lee University School of Law BS, Bowling Green State University Best known for: I have had the privilege to work with (and, better stated, collaborate with) numerous hospitals and practice groups throughout Virginia. I have clients who have placed great trust and […]
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: Edward J McNelis III
Edward J McNelis III Shareholder, Sands Anderson Richmond Education: JD, The College of William & Mary BS, summa cum laude, The Pennsylvania State University Best known for: I defend all health care providers in medical malpractice and Section 1983 litigation. I have a subspecialty in Section 1983 litigation involving medical care and regularly teach CLEs […]
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: Kathleen M. McCauley
Kathleen M. McCauley Shareholder, Moran Reeves Conn Richmond Education: JD, Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State University BA, College of William & Mary Best known for: Defense of physicians of all specialties and other health care providers in medical malpractice litigation and at trial. Defense of hospitals, health care systems, and providers in the community […]
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: Lee Livingston
Lee Livingston Partner, MichieHamlett Charlottesville Education: JD, College of William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law BA, College of William & Mary Best known for: There are several types of cases I am best known for. Because many referral sources are high-volume automobile accident firms, they want to shy away from bringing claims against doctors […]
Virginia’s Go To Lawyers – Medical Malpractice: Jason Konvicka
Jason Konvicka Shareholder, Allen Allen Allen & Allen Richmond Education: JD, University of Richmond School of Law BS, University of Richmond Best known for: I have represented the victims of medical malpractice for my entire career as a trial attorney. I help my clients through all phases of medical malpractice claims including investigation, filing a […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Worker fell off roof, rendering him a paraplegic — $1.25M settlement
- Driver sustained permanent hearing loss after traffic collision — $240,000 settlement
- Plaintiff suffered concussion in rear-end collision — $81,000 verdict
- Builder misrepresented home status to buyers — $675,000 verdict
- Low potassium led to cardiac arrest, death of patient — $1M settlement
- Excessive propofol caused death in dialysis patient — $850,000 settlement
- Pedestrian struck in crosswalk in hit-and-run incident — $300,000 settlement
- Navy veteran killed in collision with box truck — $1.85M arbitration award
- Motorcyclist ejected from bike in collision with SUV — $1.5M settlement
- Jury rules in plaintiff’s favor in defamation suit with city — $300,000 verdict
- Woman missed step on walkway, rupturing Achilles tendon — $160,000 settlement
- Court dismisses suit in hit-and-run death of 2-year-old
Opinion Digests
- Debtor fails to show that signatures were forged
- Alleged defect in service of process excused
- Sales reps defeat injunction motion by former employer
- Court refuses to strike damages expert’s report
- Company can’t dismiss securities class action
- Defendants sued for not repaying loan
- No claim for ACA retaliation outside employment arena
- Plaintiffs awarded $33K in damages, $324K in fees
- Bank dodges claim for customer’s in-person transfer
- Jury to decide who is on hook for $207K loss
- Woman claims hospital did not offer appropriate exam
- Board members accused of political patronage
