2022 Long-Term Care Litigation Retreat

Retreat Chair: Avery M. Adcock, Senior Justice Law Firm, Washington DC
8.0 CLE hours (1 hr ethics)

We are back - and better than ever! You will leave this retreat with a list of “takeaways” whether you are newer to nursing home cases, or have been at it for years. From changes in fall prevention research to litigating an assisted living case, we have you covered! Join us at the historic Blackburn Inn in Staunton. Included with your registration fee are Friday’s lunch and cocktail reception, along with breakfast on Saturday. Retreats offer attendees a unique opportunity to share and discuss issues beyond the agenda, so don’t miss this chance!

Here’s the exciting line-up of topics and speakers:

• Nursing Home Cases from Intake to Settlement and the Documents In Between Avery Adcock, Senior Justice Law Firm
• Expert Considerations in Pursuing Falls with Head Injuries Lauren Davis, First Truth Law
• Navigating Assisted Living Facility Cases Jeff Downey, The Law Office of Jeffrey Downey
• Understanding and Incorporating Nursing Home Finances into Your Case Ernie Tosh, Tosh Law Firm
• How and When to Bring a Staffing Case in Virginia Joe Musso, Ashcraft & Gerel
• Maximizing Mediations — Best Practices and Mistakes to Avoid Brad Kelly, The Law Office of Brad Kelly
• Successful Strategies and Lessons Learned from Arbitration Lauren Ellerman, Frith & Ellerman Law Firm
• Pressure Ulcer Cases in the Covid-19 Era Dr. Deborah A. Armstrong, J.D., M.D., MD JD Promotions
• Obtaining Access to Patient Care Records under Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-413 Sandy Waterman, Waterman Law Centers
• Using Technology to Streamline Your Practice Amy Whitelaw, Monge & Associates
• The Long-Term Care Case “Top 10” – A Checklist for Navigating Your Virginia Case Justin Sheldon, Breit Biniazan
• Ethical Concerns in LTC Cases – Contacting Former Employees, Notifying Wrongful Death Beneficiaries, and More! Joshua Silverman, Silverman Law Firm

Full Agenda

This retreat is restricted to plaintiff attorneys only.
If you are not yet a member, please consider joining.
Call 804-343-1143 for details.

VTLA COVID-19 POLICY
(as of 3/4/22)
Providing a safe and healthy environment is a top priority and we continue to closely monitor the pandemic and CDC guidelines. VTLA encourages all attendees at our programs to be fully vaccinated and boosted. We will not require masks, but we do welcome attendees to wear masks if they are more comfortable doing so. Above all, we encourage and expect all attendees to respect the decisions made by our colleagues.

CLE Certificate and Materials: 
Retreat materials, along with the CLE Certificate of Attendance, will be emailed to you 1-2 days prior to the retreat so that you may print any materials you may wish to have with you. If you would like to access these materials while at the retreat, please bring your laptop or tablet.

Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early and come to the VTLA registration table to check in.

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The Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
301 Greenville Ave.
Staunton, VA 24401

Directions
Second Draft Bistro
Dining in Staunton
Spa

VTLA has a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate. Reserve soon - our block expires March 23. Online reservations may be made here.

WE HOPE YOU WON'T, but if you must cancel, the VTLA cancellation policy applies to all paid meeting events, including any scheduled social events. All cancellations or changes must be in writing. Cancellations received before materials are emailed will be refunded the registration fee paid less a $100 cancellation fee. Due to guarantees required to our vendors, no refunds will be given after that point. Thank you for your understanding.