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WIlliamson & Lavecchia, L.C. Welcomes Legal Nurse Consultant Wendy Moore
Apr 11, 2008Williamson & Lavecchia, L.C. welcomes Wendy Moore, RN to our full time staff. Wendy has extensive experience in critical care, cardiac, and pre-operative nursing. Wendy is a graduate of the MCV School of Nursing and has fourteen years of experience as a legal nurse consultant. As a nurse consultant, Wendy will assist us in evaluating cases, researching medical and nursing literature, locating experts, and preparing complex medical cases for trial.- 31 - 40 -
Williamson & Lavecchia, L.C. Launches Spanish Website
Feb 18, 2008Williamson & Lavecchia, L.C. is pleased to announce that we have launched a Spanish language version of this website to better serve the Latino community. The Spanish version of this website has detailed information about our practice areas, our experience, frequently asked questions about medical malpractice, defective products, nursing home abuse, and more. Click here to visit our Spanish website. - 32 - 40
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Carolyn Lavecchia Recognized as One of the Top Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Virginia
Jun 27, 2007For the second year in a row Carolyn Lavecchia has been recognized in the publication Virginia Super Lawyers for expertise in representing victims of medical malpractice. The magazine Virginia Super Lawyers 2007 mailed surveys to approximately 19,000 active Virginia attorneys and asked them to nominate the best attorneys they have seen in action. Only the top 5% were selected for publication in Virginia Super Lawyers 2007. Carolyn has over 20 years of experience handling serious injury and death cases due to medical malpractice. Prior to becoming an attorney, Carolyn was a nurse practitioner on the faculty of the Medical College of Virginia. Combining her health care experience with her skills as a trial lawyer has earned Carolyn the admiration of her clients and the respect of her opponents. Carolyn leads the elder abuse section of Williamson & Lavecchia, L.C. representing victims of abuse at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. For more information about Carolyn, please view her profile or contact us for more information. - 33 - 40
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Carolyn Lavecchia Named Fellow of American Academy of Trial Counsel
Jan 29, 2007The American Academy of Trial Counsel is a lawyer honorary comprised of experienced and effective litigators throughout the United States, and represents less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellowship in the Academy is limited and by invitation only. Academy Fellows are deemed to be among the best trial lawyers in the American bar, who have exhibited accomplishment in litigation and trial work, and have superior ethical reputations. The composition of the Academy is aggressively diverse, with recognition of excellence in litigation across all segments of the bar. In addition, the Academy is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy, professionalism and ethical standards among its Fellows and Members. - 34 - 40
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Washington Post article about the tragic death of our client's sister who died because of a lack of heat at a Richmond assisted living facility
Jun 01, 2005The Washington Post featured the story of an elderly resident who died due to a lack of heat at a Richmond assisted living facility. We filed suit on behalf of her sister. Through our investigation we learned that the facility was so cold that the employees were wearing coats and thermal underwear to work. The case settled shortly before trial. Read the Washington Post's series on the state of assisted living facilities in Virginia. The third article in the series depicts the tragic story of our client who suffered a broken back and almost lost his life due the dangerous condition of another Richmond assisted living facility. - 35 - 40
