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FA+P Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America

Shellie Dotterer — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:31:22 +0000

Attorneys from Frith Anderson + Peake were recently selected for inclusion in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. “Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 7.8 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys.”

The following attorneys were recognized:

Phillip V. Anderson – Litigation – Insurance, Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants)
John C. Johnson – Workers’ Compensation Law (Employers)
Katherine C. Londos – Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants)
Sean C. Workowski – Litigation (Insurance)

Nathan Schnetzler was recognized as an inaugural member of Best’s Ones to Watch in the area of Litigation- Labor and Employment.

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FA+P Attorneys are named Super Lawyers

Shellie Dotterer — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:30:38 +0000

Ten attorneys at the law firm of Frith Anderson + Peake were selected by their peers for inclusion as 2020 Virginia Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. No more than 5% of the attorneys in a state are named to Super Lawyers. To be eligible for inclusion as a Rising Star, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5% of the lawyers in a state are named to Rising Stars.

The following attorneys were chosen as Super Lawyers:

Phillip V. Anderson – Personal Injury-General: Defense

John C. Johnson – Civil Litigation: Defense

Matthew E. Kelley – Medical Malpractice: Defense

Katherine C. Londos – Personal Injury- General: Defense

Sean C. Workowski – Personal Injury- General: Defense

The following attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion as 2020 Virginia Rising Stars:

Samuel T. Bernier – Medical Malpractice: Defense

Katie D. Decoster – Personal Injury- General: Defense

Andrew S. Gerrish – Insurance Coverage

Macel H. Janoschka – Personal Injury-General: Defense

Nathan Schnetzler – Civil Litigation: Defense

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FA+P Attorneys are Named to The Best Lawyers in America

Shellie Dotterer — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 16:40:14 +0000

Attorneys from Frith Anderson + Peake were recently selected for inclusion in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. “Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 7.8 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys.”

The following attorneys were recognized:

Phillip V. Anderson – Litigation – Insurance, Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants)
Bradley W. Fitzgerald – Transportation Law
John C. Johnson – Workers’ Compensation Law (Employers)
Katherine C. Londos – Personal Injury Litigation (Defendants)
Sean C. Workowski – Litigation (Insurance)

Best Lawyers 2020 “Lawyer of the Year”

Phillip V. Anderson was also recognized as the 2020 Roanoke “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice area of Litigation – Insurance. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community receives this distinction.

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John Johnson prevails at Supreme Court of Virginia

Shellie Dotterer — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:38:55 +0000

Attorney John Johnson successfully defended the appeal of a decision from the Court of Appeals of Virginia to the Supreme Court of Virginia in the case of Marshello Carrington, Admin. Of the Estate of Carnell Carrington v. Aquatic Company and Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania. This significant decision clarifies the application of the “two causes rule” where an employee’s disability is caused by two factors, one of which is related to the employment, and one of which is not. Justice Kelsey, writing for a unanimous court, noted that the failure to distinguish between these differing scenarios would convert the Workers’ Compensation Act into a form of health insurance. By statute, the Supreme Court of Virginia will only consider a workers’ compensation case where the decision below presents a substantial constitutional question as a determinative issue or matters of significant precedential value. For the complete opinion go to http://www.courts.state.va.us/opinions/opnscvwp/1180243.pdf.

John concentrates on the defense of constitutional and civil rights claims and matters under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in state and federal court, and the representation of self-insured employers and local governments in matters before the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. In addition, he has an active appellate practice and frequently argues cases before the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Court of Appeals of Virginia, and the Supreme Court of Virginia. He has experience in litigating catastrophic injury claims, employment law, and representing constitutional officers, local government entities, school boards, and municipal authorities in all phases of litigation throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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John Johnson prevails in two day civil rights trial in US District Court in Danville, Virginia.

Shellie Dotterer — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:37:06 +0000

The plaintiff alleged that a County Sheriff, his senior deputy, and five other deputies, all violated his civil rights by conspiring to “take him down” because of his participation in local political activities within a local Virginia County. Johnson obtained summary judgment in favor of the Sheriff and the five other deputies in July of 2018. The case proceeded to trial against the senior deputy only on a claim under 28 U.S.C. Section 1983. Plaintiff alleged that the senior deputy violated the plaintiff’s constitutional rights under the 4^th Amendment. Following a lengthy two day trial, a jury returned a verdict in favor of FA+P’s client, rejecting the plaintiff’s claims.

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FA+P Attorneys are selected as 2019 VA SuperLawyers

Shellie Dotterer — Tue, 14 May 2019 18:19:04 +0000

Five attorneys at the law firm of Frith Anderson + Peake were selected by their peers for inclusion as 2019 Virginia Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

The following attorneys were chosen as SuperLawyers:

Phillip V. Anderson — Personal Injury-General: Defense
John C. Johnson — Civil Litigation: Defense

The following attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion as 2019 Virginia Rising Stars:

Macel H. Janoschka — Personal Injury-General: Defense
Timothy J. Mattson — Personal Injury-General: Defense
Nathan Schnetzler — Civil Litigation: Defense

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FA+P attorneys earn recognition in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Shellie Dotterer — Sun, 02 Sep 2018 17:59:46 +0000

Attorneys from Frith Anderson + Peake were recently selected for inclusion in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. “Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 7.8 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys.”

The following attorneys were recognized:

Walter H. Peake, III – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants & Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
John C. Johnson – Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
Katherine C. Londos – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Linda D. Frith – Employment Law – Management & Worker’s Compensation Law – Employers
Phillip V. Anderson – Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance & Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Walter H. Peake, III was also recognized as the 2019 Roanoke “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community receives this distinction.

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Seven Attorneys are Selected as SuperLawyers

Shellie Dotterer — Tue, 01 May 2018 14:11:38 +0000

Seven attorneys at the law firm of Frith Anderson + Peake were selected by their peers for inclusion as 2018 Virginia Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The patented selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

The following attorneys were chosen as SuperLawyers:

Linda D. Frith — General Litigation
Phillip V. Anderson — Personal Injury-General: Defense
Walter H. Peake, III — Personal Injury-Medical Malpractice: Defense
John C. Johnson — Civil Litigation: Defense

The following attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion as 2018 Virginia Rising Stars:

Macel H. Janoschka — Personal Injury-General: Defense
Timothy J. Mattson — Personal Injury-General: Defense

Nathan Schnetzler — Insurance Coverage

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John Johnson Speaks at RVPA Meeting

Shellie Dotterer — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 16:47:54 +0000

Attorney John Johnson was the featured speaker at the Roanoke Valley Paralegal Association’s monthly meeting on February 8, 2018 . His presentation, “Ethical Conundrums Facing Paralegals Today” addressed new challenges facing paralegals such as client communication issues, substance abuse issues in the legal profession, and issues related to the unauthorized practice of law.

John’s practice at Frith Anderson + Peake is focused on the defense of civil actions in state and federal court, and the representation of self-insured employers and local governments in matters before the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission.

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John Johnson Prevails at the Court of Appeals of Virginia

Shellie Dotterer — Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:26:37 +0000

Carnell Carrington v. Aquatic Company and Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania: The Virginia Court of Appeals recently affirmed a decision for Aquatic Company, in a case interpreting the “two causes rule” where an employee’s disability is caused by two factors, one of which is related to the employment, and one of which is not. John Johnson of FA+P handled the matter. Click here to read details.

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