IN DEFENSE OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS
At Mitchell & Simopoulos, our team of litigators is dedicated to the defense of healthcare providers in medical malpractice lawsuits and board investigations throughout Virginia.

outstanding results
through efficient advocacy
Our lawyers have represented physicians in nearly every discipline. We understand that the successful defense of a medical malpractice claim demands experience, intense preparation, intuition, skill and talent in the courtroom.
Case results
The Court of Appeals of Virginia affirmed summary judgment in favor of an ophthalmologist that was granted two business days before trial, after the trial court struck the plaintiff’s evidence following their failure to comply with a Court order.
May 13, 2025
Defense verdict for an orthopedic spine surgeon after a five-day jury trial. The plaintiff alleged complete disability because he was allergic to the titanium-coated artificial cervical disc implanted by the surgeon (Arlington, VA).
May 2, 2025
Defense verdict for a pediatrician in a wrongful death case after a five-day jury trial. The patient’s family alleged failure to timely recognize and address a cardiac condition, resulting in death two days later (Henrico, VA).
March 14, 2025
Defense Verdict for an anesthesiologist in a wrongful death case after a six-day jury trial. The patient’s family alleged negligence after the patient died in the hospital following installation of a new battery in his pacemaker. (Fairfax, VA).
September 11, 2024
Defense verdict for an oral surgeon after a five-day jury trial in a case which plaintiff alleged negligence during open reduction internal fixation of a jaw fracture. (Richmond, VA).
June 25, 2024



