Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Personal Injury & Elder Law Advocates in Virginia
Founded in 2007 by attorney Downey, Jeffrey J Aty, our firm brings over 35 years of legal expertise to clients across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. With a career spanning both defense and plaintiff representation, we leverage deep industry knowledge to advocate for victims of personal injury, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and commercial disputes. Our track record includes landmark verdicts and legal precedents that have shaped elder rights protections.Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with an AV Preeminent rating, we combine big-firm resources with personalized attention, offering contingency fee arrangements to ensure access to justice. Our commitment extends beyond litigation through legislative advocacy and education that improves care standards for vulnerable populations.
Services
Personal Injury
Nursing Home Neglect
Medical Malpractice
Commercial Litigation
Elder Law
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of experience in plaintiff litigation
- Secured $58M+ in landmark verdicts
- AV Preeminent-rated legal excellence
- Published author on nursing home neglect
- Congressional elder abuse policy advocate
Associations and certifications
- AV Preeminent
- Best Lawyers List
What people say
Compassionate advocate
Knowledgeable attorney
Excellent service
Professionalism
Dedicated representation
Services
Personal Injury
We represent victims of motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and catastrophic injuries. Our firm aggressively pursues compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering. With experience handling complex cases involving insurance companies, we ensure clients receive fair settlements that reflect their damages.
Nursing Home Neglect
Our firm holds facilities accountable for bedsores, falls, malnutrition, and wrongful death. We investigate systemic failures in care while providing compassionate support to families. Through landmark verdicts, we've established legal precedents improving nursing home standards across Virginia and D.C.
Medical Malpractice
We handle misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and medication mistakes that cause preventable harm. Our team works with medical experts to prove standard-of-care violations. With defense experience, we anticipate insurance tactics to maximize compensation for lifelong injuries and treatment costs.
Commercial Litigation
We resolve contract breaches, antitrust violations, and employment disputes for corporations and small businesses. Our contingency fee model aligns with client interests while alternative dispute resolution options reduce litigation costs through mediation and arbitration.
Elder Law
Our practice creates wills, trusts, and advance directives to protect assets and healthcare decisions. We emphasize probate avoidance through revocable living trusts while providing guardianship solutions for vulnerable adults and minor children.
People
Downey, Jeffrey J Aty
Founder & Trial Attorney
With 35+ years of litigation experience, Mr. Downey has secured record verdicts in elder abuse cases and authored influential works on nursing home neglect. His career spans both defense and plaintiff representation, giving unique insight into insurance strategies.
Questions
What types of personal injury cases do you handle?
We handle motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury claims across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.
How are attorney fees structured?
Most cases operate on contingency fees (35-40% of recovery) with no upfront costs. You pay nothing unless we win your case.
Can I sue for nursing home neglect?
Yes, if neglect caused bedsores, falls, malnutrition, or wrongful death. We help families prove systemic failures in care standards.
Do you handle out-of-state cases?
We represent clients in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C., with experience navigating jurisdictional differences in elder abuse litigation.
What's the statute of limitations?
Virginia allows 2 years from injury date, but exceptions apply for incapacitated individuals or concealed injuries.
How do you prove medical malpractice?
We use expert testimony to demonstrate standard-of-care violations that directly caused preventable harm or worsened medical conditions.
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