Mary M. H. Priddy
Partner
Richmond, Virginia
Office: (804) 346-5922
mpriddy@goodmanallen.com
Ms. Priddy is a founding member of the law firm of Goodman Allen & Filetti, PLLC. She has dedicated her practice exclusively to the defense of health care providers with a concentrated focus on the defense of hospitals and hospital employees. Ms. Priddy has represented hundreds of physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and has tried over 25 medical malpractice cases to verdict or panel decision. A significant aspect of her practice is devoted to working with hospital risk managers as they deal with the complex and unique legal concerns involving patient care. Ms. Priddy frequently lectures on medical malpractice, the management of medical records, and patient care issues. She belongs to The American College of Trial Lawyers, Richmond Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, Defense Research Institute and Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. Ms. Priddy has recently been identified as one of Virginia's "Legal Elite" (Virginia Business Dec. 2005)
Education:
- T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond, J.D. (1982)
- Mary Baldwin College, B.A. (1969)
Admitted to Practice:
- Commonwealth of Virginia (1982)
- U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia (1982)
- Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (1982)
Awards, Service and Publications:
- Virginia's Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine, (Dec. 2005)
- Best Lawyers in America, 12th edition (2006)
- Author, "Defining the Legitimate Limits of Discovery of Hospital Documents in Virginia," The Journal of Civil Litigation, Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys, Vol. 1, No. 3 (Spring, 1989)
- Co-author, book chapter on "Negotiation and Settlement" in Medical Malpractice Law in Virginia
- Member, Virginia Model Jury Instructions Committee, 2004 to present
Professional Affiliations:
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Richmond Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
- Member, Board of Directors 2001-2004
- Past Member, Legislative Committee
- Past Chairman, Medical Malpractice Section
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