For decades, Ted has championed the rights of persons who have suffered severe brain injury. He has also obtained substantial verdicts and settlements for families whose lives have been shattered when a family member has died after sustaining a fatal brain injury. It is not surprising that Ted has been listed in the book Best Lawyers of America for more than twenty years.
Ted’s meticulous trial preparation and his familiarity with the complexities of brain injury litigation make him a formidable adversary both inside the courtroom and during settlement negotiations. In addition to his impressive litigation skills, Ted has an attentive, personal manner with clients. He listens quietly to their concerns, helps them confront the overwhelming consequences of a brain injury, and explains the complicated litigation process so they and their family members can understand it.
Active in legal organizations throughout his career, Ted has served as President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Chair of the Tort Law Section of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and Governor of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a select honorary legal association. He is also a member of the Brain Injury Association of Virginia. Ted’s name regularly appears in Super Lawyers, a magazine that identifies the top 5% of lawyers in the state of Virginia, as selected by their peers.
Ted’s clients benefit from his long-standing relationships with many nationally recognized medical consultants, engineers, and rehabilitation specialists he may employ on his clients’ behalf. The involvement of these experts may be a critical component to the successful outcome of a brain injury case. These experts can profide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent. Knowing how important expert testimony can be to the success of a brain injury case, Ted aggressively seeks out the medical and technical expertise he needs to represent his clients effectively.
Ted has a proven track record of success that he puts to work for every client.