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Why third party liens can make or break your case
Why third party liens can make or break your case 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Sometimes, we turn down valid cases because it doesn’t make sense for a family to pursue a case and end up with nothing. Often we turn down cases because we know families will be disappointed when only the attorneys, experts and government recovers in a case. More often, we turn down a case…

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Dan Frith – Best Medical Malpractice / Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Lawyer
Dan Frith – Best Medical Malpractice / Personal Injury Plaintiff’s Lawyer 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

My law partner T. Daniel Frith, III (Dan) has been named Best Lawyer in America for Medical Malpractice and Plaintiff Personal Injury for the last ten years. The letter he received states: “through this distinction you have proven to be a consistent and dedicated member of the law community and deserve…

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The When and How of a Settlement Demand – Trial Magazine
The When and How of a Settlement Demand – Trial Magazine 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I suppose I could pretend some third person was writing this post about a recent article I authored in Trial Magazine. Something like “Frith and Ellerman is proud to announce partner Lauren Ellerman was recently published by Trial Magazine… blah blah blah..”But, you, astute reader, would see that I am…

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Virginia nursing home wound care negligence
Virginia nursing home wound care negligence 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

 I was meeting with a family this week and they mentioned home health had been giving their loved one care for months when he developed two heel ulcers. They went on to explain that home health never mentioned the ulcers, told the doctors about the ulcers, or explained what had…

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Bad Behavior gets Virginia Employees sued!
Bad Behavior gets Virginia Employees sued! 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I am a student of human nature. I like to understand what motivates people, and what makes them tick. I have practiced law for over ten years in various different specialties,  most recently non-compete and business tort litigation on behalf of employees. And in many of the cases where a Virginia employee is…

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Virginia medical malpractice because the Doctor is not a specialist
Virginia medical malpractice because the Doctor is not a specialist 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

If someone calls our office and asks us to draft a Deed of Trust, or help with their real estate purchase we decline. If someone calls our office and needs help with a child custody or criminal issue, we decline and provide names of specialists in the area. Yes, our attorneys studied…

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Virginia law on starting your own business
Virginia law on starting your own business 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I’m sorry but the title of this article is sort of a trap. I am not going to advise you on how to get your Federal EIN number, or business license through your locality, or even advise you whether an LLC or Corporation is best for your new business model. My goal…

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Hernia Repair Malpractice in Virginia
Hernia Repair Malpractice in Virginia 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Just yesterday I was reading the medical records in a potential case, and I saw a Virginia surgeon write the following in a pre-op note for a patient who had a large hernia:Have explained to patient risks of procedure, including damage to liver, kidney, bowel, stomach and surrounding organs. Patient…

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Does your employer think you are a risk or threat when you leave? Umm, yes.
Does your employer think you are a risk or threat when you leave? Umm, yes. 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

In many ways, employment litigation is like family law (now, keep reading – I have a point!). When things end badly, people don’t trust each-other. They assume one party intends to cause harm and that no one is telling the whole truth. When a good employee leaves to work for a competitor,…

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Do I have a complaint or a case against a Virginia nursing home?
Do I have a complaint or a case against a Virginia nursing home? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Do I have complaint against a Virginia nursing home? Or is it a lawsuit? How can I tell? I explain the difference between a complaint and actual claim in this short video.

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