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Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense - Maryland
What the Team is Known For
Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann is hugely respected for its medical malpractice work, with a deep and experienced bench representing individuals, group practices, regional hospitals and long-term care facilities. The group can call upon expert trial lawyers who frequently appear in precedent-setting cases involving issues such as surgical error, wrongful death and failure to diagnose. The firm also maintains a broad commercial practice, fielding extensive experience in disputes concerning such issues as breach of contract, IP infringement and product liability.
Strengths
Goodell, DeVries takes a personal approach and helps you understand all your options.
Goodell has an excellent team fully equipped to try catastrophic and high value cases in Baltimore.
Work Highlights
Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann prevailed in a dispositive motion on behalf of MPS Healthcare, in a case where plaintiffs alleged delay in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and gastrointestinal distress of the decedent pediatric patient.
Notable practitioners
Derek is a very strong resource for appellate work.
Nichole Nesbitt is managing partner of Goodell DeVries and specializes in professional malpractice cases.
She is very professional and always available when needed.
Kelly is a tremendous liability litigator and a wonderful attorney.
Marianne DePaulo Plant chairs the firm's medical malpractice group and has considerable experience in the space. She demonstrates her capacity to handle a broad array of issues on behalf of healthcare providers, including wrongful death and failed diagnosis claims.
Marianne is a great litigator. She is always available for questions and is helpful in understanding the legal issues at play.
James Robinson is known for defending healthcare providers and other institutions in complex medical malpractice cases.
James is an excellent attorney both in terms of responsiveness as well as in the courtroom.
Richard's strengths are his grasp of the facts, diligence, level of thoroughness and ability to communicate to a court or jury.