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Medical Malpractice

When a patient suffers serious personal injury or death due to the medical negligence of a healthcare provider, it is necessary to hire an experienced medical malpractice attorney.

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Non-Compete Law

Our attorneys have experience resolving disputes arising from non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure provisions in employment agreements.

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Financial Fraud

Our lawyers represent employees who “blow the whistle” on corrupt business practices such as employer retaliation, False Claims Act and qui tam litigation, and financial fraud.

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Frith & Ellerman are licensed to practice in any of the following jurisdictions throughout Virginia: Blacksburg, Bristol, Christiansburg, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Lynchburg, Radford, and Roanoke.

Meet Our Team


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 Frith

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 Ellerman

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.

Thomas “Bo” Frith

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.

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Firm Awards

Why health care trauma (Medical Malpractice) feels like a hundred tiny funerals

 Why health care trauma (Medical Malpractice) feels like a hundred tiny funerals 1912 2560 Lauren Ellerman

Lauren here.  I am the lawyer in our office who likes to talk about feelings, and engage people about the hard stuff that motivates them to call our office, which is often loss and grief. Why would I do that? Why would I enjoy talking about loss and hardship with strangers, other lawyers? Well, because I think loss is real, universal, and I still don’t think we talk about the hard stuff enough. Also, because I think that talking about…

Why So Few Lawyers Will Take Your Medical Malpractice Case

 Why So Few Lawyers Will Take Your Medical Malpractice Case 512 512 Dan Frith

Have you ever tried to find a lawyer for a medical malpractice case? If so, you’ve probably discovered something frustrating: most attorneys won’t take these cases. In fact, you might have called dozens of law firms only to hear “no” again and again. This isn’t because lawyers don’t care about victims of medical negligence. The reality is much more complicated. The Real Reasons Most Lawyers Say No These Cases Are Incredibly Complex Medical malpractice cases aren’t like car accidents or…

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The Five Most Risky Surgical Procedures

 The Five Most Risky Surgical Procedures 1200 800 Dan Frith

I’m often asked what surgical cases we see repeatedly. I reviewed our case files and created this list: Cardiac Surgery – Includes bypass surgery and valve replacements. These involve delicate heart work. Errors like improper monitoring or instrument misplacement can cause severe complications. These include heart failure or stroke. Neurosurgery – Brain or spinal cord surgeries require extreme precision. Mistakes can cause permanent neurological damage, paralysis, or cognitive loss. Common malpractice includes wrong-site surgery and improper tool use. Kidney Surgery…

Landmark Virginia Whistleblower Case: Jury Rules Against ER Doctor in Roanoke

 Landmark Virginia Whistleblower Case: Jury Rules Against ER Doctor in Roanoke 1472 832 Bo Frith

At Frith & Ellerman Law Firm, we closely monitor significant whistleblower and employment law cases in Virginia, particularly those setting precedent under newly established statutes. A recent verdict in Roanoke County has important implications for healthcare whistleblowers throughout the Commonwealth. First Trial Under Virginia’s New Whistleblower Law Ends With Defense Verdict In what is believed to be the first case brought to trial under Virginia’s relatively new whistleblower protection law, a Roanoke County Circuit Court jury has ruled that an…

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Medicaid Fraud: It is Not What You Think

 Medicaid Fraud: It is Not What You Think 1200 800 Dan Frith

Medicaid Insurers Defrauding States and Tax Payers

Virginia Healthcare Whistleblower Case: Sentara Health Insurance Investigation Moves Forward

 Virginia Healthcare Whistleblower Case: Sentara Health Insurance Investigation Moves Forward 1472 832 Bo Frith

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.…

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When Virginia allows healthcare companies to put profits over patients

 When Virginia allows healthcare companies to put profits over patients 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

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…

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Virginia law: What is Medical Malpractice v. Bad Medical Care v. Bad communication

 Virginia law: What is Medical Malpractice v. Bad Medical Care v. Bad communication 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

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…

“You are all a pleasure to work with. You are very prompt at responding to inquiries.”

“I appreciate the responsiveness and professionalism on every medical malpractice referral.”

“I recommend FED – they have a reputation for providing excellent legal services.”

“The firm is experienced, and competent to handle medical malpractice  – the attorneys are very responsive and a pleasure to work with.”

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