Attorney Referrals
Do you have a client with a serious personal injury, potential medical malpractice, negligence, or wrongful death case?
We know that referring a client’s case involves trust and we take that responsibility seriously.
More than 80% of our cases are referred by lawyers like you.
Built on Trust
Our Approach to Referral Relationships
Every referral relationship works differently. Some referring attorneys prefer to stay closely involved with their clients throughout the process. Others step back once the case is in our hands. We adapt to what works for you and your client.
You determine the level of communication and involvement. We can coordinate directly with you on all updates, include you in client meetings, or handle day-to-day communication ourselves while keeping you informed at key milestones. The process is flexible because each attorney’s practice and client relationships are different.
Referring counsel earn a negotiable portion of our contingent fee, pursuant to Rule 1:5(e), at the successful conclusion of cases we accept.
When a Case Needs Trial Counsel
Why Attorneys Refer Cases to Us
Over the past five years, we’ve paid more than $2 million in referral fees to attorneys across Virginia. Those referrals came from lawyers who needed a litigation partner with specific trial experience in medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases.
We handle the cases that require months of preparation, expert witness coordination, and the willingness to take a case to verdict when settlement offers fall short. That’s work many firms don’t do, and referring attorneys know their clients will receive the focused attention these cases demand.
When Something Feels Wrong
Recognizing Potential Medical Negligence
Medical negligence cases aren’t always obvious. We’ve received referrals from general practitioners, criminal defense attorneys, corporate lawyers, and insurance defense attorneys who recognized something didn’t look right but weren’t certain if it rose to the level of malpractice.
Previous referral cases include
- A mother who lost part of her uterus after a C-section when providers failed to treat a developing abscess
- A woman who suffered irreversible brain damage because anesthesiologists failed to protect her airway after extubating her at the conclusion of surgery
- A radiologist’s failure to properly read a mammogram, leading to delayed diagnosis of breast cancer
- A patient who died of a heart attack within hours of discharge from a surgery center
- A failed gastric sleeve revision that resulted in severe blood loss and sepsis
- A young boy who died of a bowel obstruction 18 hours after being discharged from the emergency department, where he complained of vomiting and abdominal pain, but no imaging or labs were done.
What Referring Attorneys Say
“In addition to being great lawyers and great people, Mike and Rand are quick to respond to all questions and issues. They are totally committed to the best interests of each client. Every person I have referred to them has made a point to thank me for getting them involved. Every single one.”
Richmond-Based Referring Attorney
Frequently Asked Questions
We handle medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, catastrophic personal injury, and wrongful death cases. We’re looking for clearly meritorious claims with strong facts and available expert support. We appreciate early referrals when investigation can still preserve evidence.
We need basic facts about what happened, the nature of the injury, and any medical records or incident reports you’ve gathered. We’ll also want to know about potential defendants, insurance coverage if known, and applicable deadlines. A brief summary helps us assess the case quickly.
We follow Virginia State Bar guidelines and structure referral arrangements based on each attorney’s preference. We’ve paid over $2 million in referral fees over the past five years. We’re flexible about how referring counsel wants to stay involved, from full co-counsel participation to simple updates on case progress.
We keep you informed at key stages, when we’ve completed our investigation, when we file suit, during significant settlement discussions, and before trial. We’re also available whenever you want an update. Some referring attorneys prefer regular contact; others want to hear from us only when something important happens. We adapt to your preferences.
No. We focus on what we do well. If you refer a case that doesn’t fit our practice, we’ll let you know quickly and suggest other firms if we can.
Next Steps
If you’d like to discuss a potential referral, call us or complete our referral contact form. We’re happy to review the facts with you and provide our honest assessment of whether the case has merit.