Since joining Williamson & Lavecchia, L.C. in 1998, Josh has been representing families whose loved ones were seriously injured or killed as a result of elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Virginia.  Examples include patients who were physically assaulted, suffered from infected bedsores, given incorrect medications, illegally placed in locked units, and patients who suffered malnutrition and dehydration. 

Successfully litigating abuse and neglect cases requires a thorough understanding of the developments in the law and an aggressive pursuit of the evidence.  The medical records for assisted living facilities and nursing homes are unique and require experience to fully understand.  

Josh works with a legal team that is experienced at fighting for the rights of elder abuse victims.  Josh's law partner Carolyn Lavecchia is a retired nurse practitioner.  They work with an in-house nurse paralegal and a staff of legal assistants and law clerks.  Prior to filing any lawsuit they have the case reviewed by qualified experts who provide unbiased opinions.
 
If you would like to learn more about Josh's background please read his curriculum vitae or call him at (804) 288-1661.

Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, OH, 1998
The American University, Washington, DC, 1995 B.A., Bachelor of Arts Major: International Studies

Areas of Practice:

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Adult Home and Assisted Living Facility Injuries 
Medical Malpractice
Catastrophic Personal Injuries
Products Liability Law

Published Court Opinions:

Centra Health v. Mullins, 277 Va. 59, 670 S.E.2d 708 (2009)
 
Riverside Hospital, Inc. v. Johnson, 272 Va. 518, 636 S.E.2d 416 (2006)

Chandler v. Graffeo, 268 Va. 673, 604 S.E.2d 1 (2004)

Bates v. Commonwealth of Virginia, 267 Va. 387, 593 S.E.2d 250 (2004)

Loehmans v. Brooks, Record No. 001071, Supreme Court of Virginia, (March 30, 2001) (unpublished).

Honors: Eagle Scout, 1990

Pro Bono and Community Activities:

Legal Aid Society of Central Virginia 

Congregation Beth Ahabah: Member of Board of Managers and Chairman of Council for Social Justice

Past/Present Affiliations:
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association:
Member of the Board of Governors
Chairman of Judicial Relations Committee
Past President of Young Lawyers Leadership Section
Past Chairman of Publications Committee

American Association for Justice, Nursing Home Litigation Group; 

American Bar Association; Member

"Informal Discovery," VTLA Long Term Care CLE, presented on Feburary 26, 2010, in Richmond, Virginia.

"Certificates of Merit," VTLA Long Term Care CLE, presented on February 26, 2010, in Richmond, Virginia.

"The Anatomy of a Deposition," Virginia Nurse Anesthetist Association Annual Convention, presented on October 10, 2009 in Williamsburg, Virginia.

"Understanding the Law of Damages," Plaintiff's Personal Injury from Start to Finish, National Business Institute, presented on October 13, 2009, Richmond, Virginia.

"Your rights as a nursing home patient," Madison County Triad, presented on March 19, 2009.

"Statutes Which Affect Liability Evaluation," Plaintiff's Personal Injury from Start to Finish, National Business Institute, presented on June 20, 2006 and October 13, 2009, Richmond, Virginia.

"Ethical Considerations for the Plaintiff's Attorney," Plaintiff's Personal Injury from Start to Finish, National Business Institute, presented on June 20, 2006, Richmond, Virginia.

Virginia Road To Justice - Drunk driving prevention program presented to over 1500 high school students in central Virginia.

Spoliation of Evidence: Rights and Remedies, JOURNAL OF THE VIRGINIA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, Fall 2004, Vol. 16, No. 4, pg. 10.

Reliance Update, JOURNAL OF THE VIRGINIA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, Spring 2003, Vol. 15, No. 2, pg. 2.

The Defendant’s Insurance Company is Insolvent: What Remains of the Plaintiff’s Claim?, JOURNAL OF THE VIRGINIA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, Fall 2001, Vol. 13, No. 4, pg. 8.

8th Annual Wound Care Symposium: Mid Atlantic Wound Care Conference: “Pressure Sores and the Law”, October 15, 1999. (Co-authored with Thomas W. Williamson, Jr., Presented by Thomas W. Williamson, Jr.) VTLA Convention,

Piercing the Armor: Approaches to Managed Care Liability, March 25, 1999. (Co-authored with Thomas W. Williamson, Jr., Presented by Thomas W. Williamson, Jr.)

Volunteer for Legal Aid of Central Virginia
Congregation Beth Ahabah - Board of Managers and Chairman of Council for Social Justice