Our attorneys have over 40 years of collective experience in state and federal courts in Virginia. We are a small firm by choice, specializing in very distinct areas of civil law, working together to serve our clients.
Dan has over 35 years of experience representing Virginia clients in employment litigation, long-term care litigation, serious personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, and complex commercial litigation.
Lauren has been representing Virginians in civil matters for almost fifteen years in state and federal courts. She cares about each and every case and client, and is dedicated to meeting the needs of her clients.
A graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, Thomas “Bo” Frith has experience representing Virginia clients in medical malpractice, premises liability, and professional liability litigation.
Medicaid Insurers Defrauding States and Tax Payers
At Frith & Ellerman Law Firm in Roanoke, we handle significant Virginia whistleblower cases, particularly those involving healthcare fraud in the Western District of Virginia. A recent development caught our attention as it demonstrates the powerful impact whistleblowers can have in holding large healthcare organizations accountable. Important Case Advances in Western District of Virginia In a significant development for whistleblower litigation in Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia recently unsealed a complaint against Sentara Health.…
I spent some time over the weekend reading the News – because – well, that is what my people do. We read stuff to stay informed. ANESTHESIA STAFF The first article I read was sent to me by my law partner Bo, and was about a Bill sitting on Gov. Youngkin’s desk that would allow less trained professionals to serve in Virginia operating rooms as part of the Anesthesia team going forward in Virginia. https://virginiamercury.com/briefs/a-pending-law-could-allow-anesthesiologist-assistants-to-work-in-virginia-bolstering-health-care-workforce/ The article discusses how 20…
Scenario 1: Husband takes trash cans down to the curb on Wednesday morning, and mentions to you that the chore is complete. Good action. Good communication. Good husband. Scenario 2: Husband takes trash cans down to the curb on Wednesday morning, forgets to mention it. Good action. Bad communication. Scenario 3: Husband takes trash cans down, but not recycling cans. Mentions nothing. You (wife) spend all day worried you missed trash day / recycling day. Ok action. Bad Communication. Scenario…
On a drive across Virginia I recently listened to Brooke Shield’s new book – Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Age. For a Gen X woman like me, it was a delightful listen / read. What struck me most however, wasn’t her wit or reflections on motherhood or marriage, but the entire chapter (Chapter 5) where she outlines the numerous times she had been the victim (my word not hers) of medical malpractice. Yes, one of the most recognizable celebrities’…
As attorneys specializing in whistleblower cases, we’ve witnessed firsthand the critical role whistleblowers play in safeguarding our community’s healthcare system and protecting taxpayer dollars. The U.S. Department of Justice’s latest report for fiscal year 2024 confirms what we’ve long known: whistleblowers are the unsung heroes in the fight against fraud. A Landmark Year for Fraud Detection The 2024 fiscal year saw an unprecedented surge in whistleblower driven investigations: Nearly 1,000 qui tam suits filed nationwide[1] Over $2.9 billion recovered for…
Chesapeake, Virginia—not exactly the place you’d expect to find a hotbed of medical malpractice and conspiracy. Yet here we are, staring down the barrel of an indictment that has it all: unnecessary surgeries, bloated billing schemes, and a betrayal of trust so deep it makes you question everything you thought you knew about healthcare. This isn’t just another story about fraud; it’s a cautionary tale about greed, power, and the people brave enough to blow the whistle. The Dark Heart…
How grief is part of a Virginia wrongful death lawsuit.
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