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Medical Malpractice

When a patient suffers serious personal injury or death due to the medical negligence of a healthcare provider, it is necessary to hire an experienced medical malpractice attorney.

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Non-Compete Law

Our attorneys have experience resolving disputes arising from non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure provisions in employment agreements.

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Financial Fraud

Our lawyers represent employees who “blow the whistle” on corrupt business practices such as employer retaliation, False Claims Act and qui tam litigation, and financial fraud.

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Proudly Serving Your Area

Frith & Ellerman are licensed to practice in any of the following jurisdictions throughout Virginia: Blacksburg, Bristol, Christiansburg, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Lynchburg, Radford, and Roanoke.

Meet Our Team


Our attorneys have over 40 years of collective experience in state and federal courts in Virginia. We are a small firm by choice, specializing in very distinct areas of civil law, working together to serve our clients.

Dan Frith

Dan has over 35 years of experience representing Virginia clients in employment litigation, long-term care litigation, serious personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, and complex commercial litigation.

Lauren Ellerman

Lauren has been representing Virginians in civil matters for almost fifteen years in state and federal courts. She cares about each and every case and client, and is dedicated to meeting the needs of her clients.

Thomas “Bo” Frith

A graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, Thomas “Bo” Frith has experience representing Virginia clients in medical malpractice, premises liability, and professional liability litigation.

Firm Awards

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Brooke Shields and her “Mr. Malpractice Experience” – How malpractice impacts even the wealthy and powerful

 Brooke Shields and her “Mr. Malpractice Experience” – How malpractice impacts even the wealthy and powerful 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

On a drive across Virginia I recently listened to Brooke Shield’s new book – Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Age. For a Gen X woman like me, it was a delightful listen / read. What struck me most however, wasn’t her wit or reflections on motherhood or marriage, but the entire chapter (Chapter 5) where she outlines the numerous times she had been the victim (my word not hers) of medical malpractice. Yes, one of the most recognizable celebrities’…

person sitting while using laptop computer and green stethoscope near

Whistleblowers: Protecting Virginia’s Healthcare Integrity

 Whistleblowers: Protecting Virginia’s Healthcare Integrity 1200 800 Bo Frith

As attorneys specializing in whistleblower cases, we’ve witnessed firsthand the critical role whistleblowers play in safeguarding our community’s healthcare system and protecting taxpayer dollars. The U.S. Department of Justice’s latest report for fiscal year 2024 confirms what we’ve long known: whistleblowers are the unsung heroes in the fight against fraud. A Landmark Year for Fraud Detection The 2024 fiscal year saw an unprecedented surge in whistleblower driven investigations: Nearly 1,000 qui tam suits filed nationwide[1] Over $2.9 billion recovered for…

people in white shirt holding clear drinking glasses

Chesapeake Hospital: Fraud, Betrayal, and the Fight for Accountability

 Chesapeake Hospital: Fraud, Betrayal, and the Fight for Accountability 800 800 Bo Frith

Chesapeake, Virginia—not exactly the place you’d expect to find a hotbed of medical malpractice and conspiracy. Yet here we are, staring down the barrel of an indictment that has it all: unnecessary surgeries, bloated billing schemes, and a betrayal of trust so deep it makes you question everything you thought you knew about healthcare. This isn’t just another story about fraud; it’s a cautionary tale about greed, power, and the people brave enough to blow the whistle. The Dark Heart…

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Why Virginia Wrongful Death lawsuits are so difficult on the survivors, oh and the Lion King

 Why Virginia Wrongful Death lawsuits are so difficult on the survivors, oh and the Lion King 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

How grief is part of a Virginia wrongful death lawsuit.

person standing near the stairs

Medicaid Fraud: It is Not What You Think

 Medicaid Fraud: It is Not What You Think 1200 800 Dan Frith

Medicaid Insurers Defrauding States and Tax Payers

Virginia Healthcare Whistleblower Case: Sentara Health Insurance Investigation Moves Forward

 Virginia Healthcare Whistleblower Case: Sentara Health Insurance Investigation Moves Forward 1472 832 Bo Frith

At Frith & Ellerman Law Firm in Roanoke, we handle significant Virginia whistleblower cases, particularly those involving healthcare fraud in the Western District of Virginia. A recent development caught our attention as it demonstrates the powerful impact whistleblowers can have in holding large healthcare organizations accountable. Important Case Advances in Western District of Virginia In a significant development for whistleblower litigation in Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia recently unsealed a complaint against Sentara Health.…

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When Virginia allows healthcare companies to put profits over patients

 When Virginia allows healthcare companies to put profits over patients 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I spent some time over the weekend reading the News – because – well, that is what my people do. We read stuff to stay informed. ANESTHESIA STAFF The first article I read was sent to me by my law partner Bo, and was about a Bill sitting on Gov. Youngkin’s desk that would allow less trained professionals to serve in Virginia operating rooms as part of the Anesthesia team going forward in Virginia. https://virginiamercury.com/briefs/a-pending-law-could-allow-anesthesiologist-assistants-to-work-in-virginia-bolstering-health-care-workforce/ The article discusses how 20…

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Virginia law: What is Medical Malpractice v. Bad Medical Care v. Bad communication

 Virginia law: What is Medical Malpractice v. Bad Medical Care v. Bad communication 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Scenario 1:  Husband takes trash cans down to the curb on Wednesday morning, and mentions to you that the chore is complete. Good action. Good communication. Good husband. Scenario 2: Husband takes trash cans down to the curb on Wednesday morning, forgets to mention it. Good action. Bad communication. Scenario 3: Husband takes trash cans down, but not recycling cans. Mentions nothing. You (wife) spend all day worried you missed trash day / recycling day. Ok action. Bad Communication. Scenario…

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Brooke Shields and her “Mr. Malpractice Experience” – How malpractice impacts even the wealthy and powerful

 Brooke Shields and her “Mr. Malpractice Experience” – How malpractice impacts even the wealthy and powerful 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

On a drive across Virginia I recently listened to Brooke Shield’s new book – Brooke Shields is Not Allowed to Age. For a Gen X woman like me, it was a delightful listen / read. What struck me most however, wasn’t her wit or reflections on motherhood or marriage, but the entire chapter (Chapter 5) where she outlines the numerous times she had been the victim (my word not hers) of medical malpractice. Yes, one of the most recognizable celebrities’…

person sitting while using laptop computer and green stethoscope near

Whistleblowers: Protecting Virginia’s Healthcare Integrity

 Whistleblowers: Protecting Virginia’s Healthcare Integrity 1200 800 Bo Frith

As attorneys specializing in whistleblower cases, we’ve witnessed firsthand the critical role whistleblowers play in safeguarding our community’s healthcare system and protecting taxpayer dollars. The U.S. Department of Justice’s latest report for fiscal year 2024 confirms what we’ve long known: whistleblowers are the unsung heroes in the fight against fraud. A Landmark Year for Fraud Detection The 2024 fiscal year saw an unprecedented surge in whistleblower driven investigations: Nearly 1,000 qui tam suits filed nationwide[1] Over $2.9 billion recovered for…

people in white shirt holding clear drinking glasses

Chesapeake Hospital: Fraud, Betrayal, and the Fight for Accountability

 Chesapeake Hospital: Fraud, Betrayal, and the Fight for Accountability 800 800 Bo Frith

Chesapeake, Virginia—not exactly the place you’d expect to find a hotbed of medical malpractice and conspiracy. Yet here we are, staring down the barrel of an indictment that has it all: unnecessary surgeries, bloated billing schemes, and a betrayal of trust so deep it makes you question everything you thought you knew about healthcare. This isn’t just another story about fraud; it’s a cautionary tale about greed, power, and the people brave enough to blow the whistle. The Dark Heart…

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Why Virginia Wrongful Death lawsuits are so difficult on the survivors, oh and the Lion King

 Why Virginia Wrongful Death lawsuits are so difficult on the survivors, oh and the Lion King 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

How grief is part of a Virginia wrongful death lawsuit.

person standing near the stairs

Medicaid Fraud: It is Not What You Think

 Medicaid Fraud: It is Not What You Think 1200 800 Dan Frith

Medicaid Insurers Defrauding States and Tax Payers

Virginia Healthcare Whistleblower Case: Sentara Health Insurance Investigation Moves Forward

 Virginia Healthcare Whistleblower Case: Sentara Health Insurance Investigation Moves Forward 1472 832 Bo Frith

At Frith & Ellerman Law Firm in Roanoke, we handle significant Virginia whistleblower cases, particularly those involving healthcare fraud in the Western District of Virginia. A recent development caught our attention as it demonstrates the powerful impact whistleblowers can have in holding large healthcare organizations accountable. Important Case Advances in Western District of Virginia In a significant development for whistleblower litigation in Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia recently unsealed a complaint against Sentara Health.…

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When Virginia allows healthcare companies to put profits over patients

 When Virginia allows healthcare companies to put profits over patients 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I spent some time over the weekend reading the News – because – well, that is what my people do. We read stuff to stay informed. ANESTHESIA STAFF The first article I read was sent to me by my law partner Bo, and was about a Bill sitting on Gov. Youngkin’s desk that would allow less trained professionals to serve in Virginia operating rooms as part of the Anesthesia team going forward in Virginia. https://virginiamercury.com/briefs/a-pending-law-could-allow-anesthesiologist-assistants-to-work-in-virginia-bolstering-health-care-workforce/ The article discusses how 20…

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Virginia law: What is Medical Malpractice v. Bad Medical Care v. Bad communication

 Virginia law: What is Medical Malpractice v. Bad Medical Care v. Bad communication 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Scenario 1:  Husband takes trash cans down to the curb on Wednesday morning, and mentions to you that the chore is complete. Good action. Good communication. Good husband. Scenario 2: Husband takes trash cans down to the curb on Wednesday morning, forgets to mention it. Good action. Bad communication. Scenario 3: Husband takes trash cans down, but not recycling cans. Mentions nothing. You (wife) spend all day worried you missed trash day / recycling day. Ok action. Bad Communication. Scenario…

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“The firm is experienced, and competent to handle medical malpractice  – the attorneys are very responsive and a pleasure to work with.”

“You are all a pleasure to work with. You are very prompt at responding to inquiries.”

“I appreciate the responsiveness and professionalism on every medical malpractice referral.”

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“The firm is experienced, and competent to handle medical malpractice  – the attorneys are very responsive and a pleasure to work with.”

“You are all a pleasure to work with. You are very prompt at responding to inquiries.”

“I appreciate the responsiveness and professionalism on every medical malpractice referral.”

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