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Lauren Morgan Ellerman

Lauren Morgan Ellerman

Frith & Ellerman Law Firm
  • Medical Malpractice, Business Law, Personal Injury ...
  • Virginia
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Biography

Married, mother, Roanoke resident and Northern Virginia native.

Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Business Law
Business Litigation
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Employment Law
Employment Contracts
Nursing Home Abuse
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    On all injury cases
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa and MasterCard
  • Contingent Fees
    33% on Personal Injury and 40% for Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Abuse
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Business litigation is hourly. Please call for hourly rate.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Virginia
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Frith Ellerman & Davis Law Firm
- Current
Associate Attorney
Frith Law Firm
- Current
Litigation Associate with Frith Law Firm
Attorney
Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston & White, PC
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General Practice Associate - criminal, civil and domestic litigation practice, Leesburg Virginia.
Summer Associate
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick
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Tampa Florida Litigation Firm
Education
University of Richmond School of Law
J.D.
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Honors: Cum Laude
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College of William and Mary
B.A. | English, Government
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Honors: Commencement Speaker
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Awards
Top 50 female attorneys in Virginia
Super Lawyers
Awarded 2020-2023
Super Lawyer (Medical Malpractice)
Super Lawyers magazine
Awarded 2016-2023
Best Lawyers in America
BEST LAWYERS
Awarded 2016-2023
Legal Elite
Virginia Business
Awarded 2018-2023
Top 100 lawyers in Virginia
SuperLawyers
One of the only female plaintiff attorneys named top 100 attorneys in Virginia
Best Law Firms in America
US News
Featured Female Attorney
Virginia Living
Rising Star (Business Litigation)
Super Lawyers magazine
Awarded 2010-2015
Nominee Influential Woman of the Year Award
Va Lawyers Weekly
Young Lawyer of the Year
Roanoke Bar Association
Influential Woman of Roanoke
Bella Magazine
30 Under 30, Valley Business Front
Advocates Forum
AV Rating
Martindale Hubble
Fellow
Virginia Law Foundation
Professional Associations
Roanoke Bar Association
Board of Directors
Current
Activities: 2017/2019
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American Association for Justice
Member
Current
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Roanoke Area Ministries
Past Board Member
Current
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Family Promise of Greater Roanoke
Past Board Chair
Current
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Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke
Elder
Current
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Turn the Page, Inc.
Founder
Current
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Virginia Women Attorneys Association
Roanoke Chapter Officer
- Current
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Virginia Trial Lawyer Association
Membership Committee
- Current
Activities: Chair, Long Term Care Committee (2016/2017)
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Publications
Articles & Publications
A Practitioner's Guide to Business Tort Litigation
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
How to Beat your Virginia Non-Compete
Word Association Publishers
Interviews, the Good the Bad and the Funny
Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Speaking Engagements
VTLA May Torts Seminar, Richmond / Roanoke
Virginia Trial Lawyers
Taught How to present Damages Evidence to Virginia personal injury attorneys
Websites & Blogs
Website
Frith & Ellerman Law Firm, P.C. Website
Website
Website
Lauren Ellerman's Attorney Profile
Legal Answers
7 Questions Answered
Q. I'm just wondering if I have a case or not
A: I am so sorry this happened. How awful. You might have a case. I would be happy to speak with you further if you are able. Lauren Ellerman - Frith & Ellerman
Q. Can you sue for Malpractice after being left to birth in a toilet at a hospital?
A: I am so sorry this happened.

I am so glad you and your baby are ok.

No, you don't have a viable malpractice claim. I would recommend sending a letter to the hospital and let them know how upsetting this was - but beyond that, you do not have a compensable claim under Virginia law that we would recommend pursuing. The costs of litigation would far exceed any recovery.

I am so sorry as I know this was stressful and made delivery even more difficult. However, it is not a viable lawsuit.

Wishing you the best.
Q. My brother died in Virginia . I live in Texas and am named in his will as executor. Can I sign a proxy to an attorney.
A: Who does the Will appoint as Executor?

You can contest that appointment and should hire an attorney in the town / county where he lived - but usually, whoever the Will appoints is allowed to to qualify.

Also, Virginia does have a statute that if you cause someone's death you can't profit from their death. So if he is found guilty he won't likely receive any inheritance.

Bottom line - you'll need an Estates Attorney where he lived.
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Contact & Map
303 Washington Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
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Telephone: (540) 985-0098
Fax: (540) 985-9198