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Thompson O'Donnell, LLP

1212 New York Ave., N.W.

Suite 1000

Washington, DC 20005

 202/289-1133

 

 

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                                                  Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP, attorneys, particularly John Jude O'Donnell, James Bromley and Randell Norton, act as arbitrators, mediators, and case evaluators, with hundreds of cases to their credit. THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP, attorneys are frequently selected by counsel and parties to act as private mediators, arbitrators and case evaluators, as well as serving in those capacities when appointed by the courts. Additionally, THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP, regularly represents its own clients in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Contact: James Bromley         jfb@tomnh.com
             Randell Hunt Norton  rhn@tomnh.com             

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Appellate Advocacy

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP attorneys argue appeals before state and federal courts of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Contact: Randell Hunt Norton  rhn@tomnh.com
             Kenneth G. Stallard   kgs@tomnh.com

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Business and Corporate Counseling

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP advises and represents a variety of small and large business entities, boards of directors and principals, from organization and start-up, through operations and business dissolution. Notably, THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP is General Counsel to the Board of Directors of  The JP Morgan Value Opportunities Fund, Inc.

Contact: Julian E. Markham, Jr. jem@tomnh.com
               Kenneth G. Stallard     kgs@tomnh.com

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Construction

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents general contractors, subcontractors, project owners and design professionals in all aspects of construction, including: contract negotiation and interpretation; risk analysis, project documentation and claims avoidance; preserving, making and filing claims, including filing and enforcement of statutory mechanics' liens. THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP attorneys are proponents of early dispute resolution and are experienced in all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the construction industry, including informal and formal mediation, "Fast-Track" arbitration, single arbitrator and multi-panel arbitrations. THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP attorneys are also experienced in defending the construction industry in negligence and other third party liability claims involving death, serious personal injury and significant property damage.

Contact: Randell Hunt Norton   rhn@tomnh.com
             Kenneth G. Stallard    kgs@tomnh.com

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Directors' and Officers' Liability

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents the interests of boards of directors of entities ranging from condominium associations and closely held businesses to pension funds and mutual funds. THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP also defends directors and officers against claims covered under D&O liability insurance policies.

Contact: Kenneth G. Stallard    kgs@tomnh.com
             Matthew W. Carlson   mwc@tomnh.com

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Employment Counseling

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP provides counseling to employers and employees regarding general workplace practices and individual personnel issues. THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP strives to make certain that an employee matter is resolved as a matter of good business practice, rather than becoming a "legal" matter damaging to work place productivity.

Contact: Kenneth G. Stallard    kgs@tomnh.com
             Matthew W. Carlson   mwc@tomnh.com

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Employment Litigation

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents employers and employees in a variety of employment actions pending in the federal, state and local agencies and the courts.

Contact: Kenneth G. Stallard    kgs@tomnh.com
             Matthew W. Carlson   mwc@tomnh.com

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Immigration

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP advises clients on a variety of immigration issues, including adjustment of status, naturalization and citizenship, deportation and removal proceedings, as well as, employment and family based visas. THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents clients before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), as well as the administrative and federal courts. 

Contact: Ramona R. Cotca  rrc@tomnh.com

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Insurance Coverage

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP provides insurance coverage analysis and coverage opinions for insurers and for policyholders. THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP also represents insurers and policyholders in coverage litigation.

Contact: Randell Hunt Norton  rhn@tomnh.com

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Insurance Defense

A core of THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP's practice is the defense of individuals, corporations, professionals and other organizations in a multitude of claims covered by liability insurance policies. The firm enjoys long-standing relationships with numerous insurance carriers and third party administrators, and provides dedicated counsel to the insured. In addition, THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP maintains a collaborative partnership with claims professionals and insureds focusing on speedy and economical claims resolution. Our attorneys are frequent lecturers on a variety of topics impacting the insurance industry and insureds.

Contact: Randell Hunt Norton  rhn@tomnh.com
             Kenneth G. Stallard   kgs@tomnh.com
             Matthew W. Carlson  mwc@tomnh.com

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Legal Malpractice Defense

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents attorneys before disciplinary boards and the courts in defense of breach of professional duties claims.

Contact: Randell Hunt Norton  rhn@tomnh.com

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Medical Malpractice

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents the interests of a wide range of health care entities and individual health care professionals in matters alleging medical malpractice and related claims, including claims involving health care fraud. Representative clients include medical practices, hospitals, assisted living and long term care facilities, physicians, nurses, dentists, and providers serving persons with developmental disabilities. Whether it is a proceeding before a professional licensing board or a jury trial in a court of law, THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP has vast experience counseling health care professionals. Our firm also represents the interests of professional associations before state regulatory rule making bodies. In appropriate cases, the firm represents injured persons in claims alleging medical malpractice.

Contact: Randell Hunt Norton  rhn@tomnh.com
             Kenneth G. Stallard   kgs@tomnh.com
             Matthew W. Carlson  mwc@tomnh.com

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Personal Injury

Through its long-standing relationships with numerous insurance carriers and third party administrators, THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP defends countless actions alleging personal injury. In appropriate cases, the firm represents persons seeking compensation for personal injury.

Contact: Randell Hunt Norton  rhn@tomnh.com
             Kenneth G. Stallard   kgs@tomnh.com
             Matthew W. Carlson  mwc@tomnh.com

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Premises Liability

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents the interests of a variety of individuals, businesses and entities in personal injury and property damage claims based upon premises liability theories. Representative clients include national retailers, shopping mall owners, owners of office parks, hotels, office buildings, industrial sites, and residential and commercial landlords.

Contact: Randell Hunt Norton  rhn@tomnh.com
             Kenneth G. Stallard   kgs@tomnh.com
             Matthew W. Carlson  mwc@tomnh.com

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Product Liability

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents manufacturers and distributors in a wide spectrum of product liability matters. Representative cases include claims of death, serious injury, and catastrophic property damage involving medical equipment, medications, natural gas, heaters, machinery and component parts, electrical equipment, high power switching equipment, cranes, electronic pet enclosures, containers, automobiles, yachts, and asbestos. Matthew W. Carlson is a contributing editor to the DRI Products Liability Compendium.

Contact: Randell Hunt Norton  rhn@tomnh.com
             Kenneth G. Stallard   kgs@tomnh.com
             Matthew W. Carlson  mwc@tomnh.com

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Professional Liability

In addition to representing medical and legal professionals, THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents all manner of professionals, including real estate agents and property managers, insurance agents and brokers, engineers, architects, accountants, and tax preparers in administrative as well as judicial proceedings. In appropriate cases, the firm has sought compensation for individuals and corporations damaged by unprofessional conduct.

Contact: Randell Hunt Norton  rhn@tomnh.com
             Kenneth G. Stallard   kgs@tomnh.com
             Matthew W. Carlson  mwc@tomnh.com

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Real Estate Brokers and Agents

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents real estate brokers and agents in defense of claims made against them in the local and Federal Courts, as well as, before the real estate boards.

Contact: Matthew W. Carlson  mwc@tomnh.com

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Surety

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents the interests of sureties and principals in actions involving bonds of all types, most commonly fiduciary bonds and performance bonds.

Contact: Matthew W. Carlson  mwc@tomnh.com
             James F. Bromley     jfb@tomnh.com

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Wills, Trusts and Estates

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP provides Will, Trust and other legal document drafting in association with estate and other planning for tax and personal objectives. Prominent capabilities also include administration of decedents' estates either in probate or non-probate circumstances (such as disposition by revocable trust) including federal and state estate tax returns, decedent's final lifetime income tax returns, maintenance of books and records of the subject fiduciary administration and preparation of full accountings of financial activity. Besides accepting individual appointment to fiduciary office when appropriate, THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP attorneys frequently, and as a specialty service, provide legal advice to individuals and corporate executors and trustees in these and allied fiduciary matters, including litigation. Julian E. Markham, Jr., is a member of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and Florida Bars, and is a Fellow of the American College of Estate and Trust Counsel.

Contact: Julian E. Markham, Jr. jem@tomnh.com
             Kenneth G. Stallard     kgs@tomnh.com

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Workers' Compensation

THOMPSON O'DONNELL, LLP represents insured, self-insured and uninsured employers, as well as insurance carriers, in the defense of workers' compensation claims filed in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Contact: Matthew W. Carlson  mwc@tomnh.com

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