Results & Verdicts

2008 – Bradford Roegge and Albert D. Brault prevailed in a 10-day trial in Montgomery County, Maryland.  We represented a neurologist against malpractice allegations that he negligently failed to diagnose symptoms of cerebellum tumor resulting in delayed surgery and neurologic injuries.  The jury found that our physician provided appropriate care to the patient.

2008 – Leo Roth prevailed in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, which affirmed the summary judgment entered in favor of his client in the trial court.  Mr. Roth had successfully argued that his clients were entitled to judgment as to all claims that his health care provider clients were negligent in providing medical care to the plaintiff while he was incarcerated in D.C. Jail.  Both Courts ruled in favor of Mr. Roth’s clients.

2008 – James Wilson obtained a verdict on his client’s favor after a three day trial in the Montgomery County Circuit Court.  Mr. Wilson represented one of three drivers involved in automobile accident on interstate highway, in which Plaintiff had injuries including insertion of rod and screws in leg.

2007 - James Braultwas local counsel for a major investment firm in a case in which an investor claimed it had improperly swept some earnings into a fixed-income account.  The investor attempted to bring a class action, but the case was dismissed, and the Court of Special Appeals affirmed.

2008 – Heather Kelly secured a favorable jury verdict on behalf of her physician client after a four-day trial in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County.  Ms. Kelly represented an orthopedic surgeon who was alleged to have been negligent in performing a surgical repair of a complex fracture to the elbow, which was caused by a close-range gunshot.  The jury determined that the surgeon performed the surgery appropriately was not responsible for the plaintiff’s claimed continuing disability to the elbow.

2008 – Crystal Deese accomplished the voluntarily dismissal of a case against her hospital client without any payment of settlement in a case in the District of Columbia.  After taking the testimony of the Plaintiff’s sole expert, and filing a motion to exclude the expert on the basis that he was not qualified to testify under District of Columbia law, the Plaintiff opted to dismiss the case.

2008 – Daniel L. Shea negotiated a sizeable settlement on behalf of a severely injured individual in an action after overcoming a declaratory judgment action in which the insurer argued ther was no coverage for the injuries.

2008 – Stuart Herschfeld and Crystal Deese were successful in securing the dismissal of the case against their clients in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.  We represented a general surgeon and hospital against medical malpractice claim that defendants were negligent in the performance of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.  The dismissal occurred during the trial, prior to the close of the plaintiff’s case, and was the result of zealous advocacy.

2008 – Kathleen Fallon secured the dismissal of all claims against her physician client, without any indemnity payment in the Montgomery County Circuit Court.  Ms. Fallon represented an orthopedic surgeon against a claim of that he negligently performed a discectomy leading to a bleeding complication.  Ms. Fallon obtained reviews of the medical care by experts who concluded the care was appropriate and did not cause the injuries alleged.

2008 – David F. Ryder successfully defended two first-party failure to act in good faith claims for a national insurer before the Maryland Insurance Administration.

2007 – David Mulquin successfully defended a physician’s assistant against claims by a health insurance carrier for reimbursement of alleged improperly paid claims.  Physician’s assistant maintained that he was properly credentialed and entitled to payments received.  The case was successfully defended with judgment entered for the physician’s assistant.

2007 – Jim Wilson secured a verdict for his client after a jury trial in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia. Mr. Wilson represented the Defendant Driver in the intersectional collision, in which Plaintiff claimed serious injuries.

2008 – Stuart Herschfeld obtained a jury verdict in their client’s favor after a 4-day trial.  Mr. Herschfeld represented an obstetrician and hospital against allegations that the obstetrician failed to obtain the patient’s informed consent prior to performing a vaginal delivery which resulted in a fourth degree perineal tear that was subsequently repaired.  The jury’s verdict was a vindication of the care provided by the physician and hospital.

2008 – Heather Kelly obtained a favorable settlement without the need for trial on behalf of a client who slipped and fell on ice in the parking lot of a local museum, suffering a fractured pelvis.  The museum was alleged to have been negligent in maintaining the lot after a snowfall, resulting in our ice accumulating in a pothole in an area where our client walked to access the stairs to the entrance.

2007 – Crystal Deese secured a verdict in her client’s favor after a 10 day trial in the District of Columbia Superior Court.  Ms. Deese represented a gynecologist sued for prescribing the birth control patch and allegedly failing to obtain the patient’s informed consent.  Ms. Deese successfully convinced the jury that her client provided the patient with the information necessary for her to make an informed decision before she opted for the patch.

2008 – Kathleen Fallon obtained the dismissal of the Superior Court for the District of Columbia based on the Statute of Limitations.  Ms. Fallon represented an orthopedic surgeon against claim of negligence in performance of a total knee replacement leading to disability.  The Court ruled that the patient could not pursue the physician as a result of Ms. Fallon’s argument.

2008 – Daniel L. Shea achieved the dismissal of claims against an individual and on a business entity involving claims of breach of a non-competition clause in an employment contract.

2008 - James Brault negotiated a favorable settlement on behalf of his client, who was alleged to have been engaged in a joint venture with the driver/owner of a tow truck  that struck a minor pedestrian, resulting in a comminuted fracture and degloving injury to the lower extremity.  

2008 – Bradford Roegge and Albert D. Brault obtained a verdict in their client’s favor after a 7-day jury trial in Montgomery County, Maryland.  We represented an orthopaedic spine surgeon against malpractice claim that he negligently caused paraplegia after spinal surgery resulting in her subsequent death due to complications from paraplegia.  The jury found neither the paraplegia nor the death was caused by any actions of the physician.

2007 – Leo Roth secured a defense verdict following a jury trial in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia. Mr. Roth represented a university-employed emergency room intern who was alleged to have misdiagnosed an ectopic pregnancy. Mr. Roth argued that the intern's care was appropriate and that he was not negligent and the jury agreed, vindicating the young physician.

2007 - David Mulquin successfully resolved claims against three (3) different insurance carriers arising out of “Accidental Death” policies, on behalf of an elderly client who died after being injured in a motor vehicle accident.  Among the issues resolved in the client’s favor was the relationship of motor vehicle accident injuries to his demise.

2008 – David F. Ryder successfully defended a Washington County couple sued civilly for allegedly causing a wildfire which destroyed two homes and damaged three others.