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Byrne Canaan Law Welcomes Claira Cooper

September 21, 2026

Byrne Canaan Law is pleased to welcome Claira Cooper to the firm. A 2026 graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law, Claira brings experience from the United States Senate, the FBI, the Supreme Court of Virginia, and the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, along with a strong commitment to pro bono service. Outside the office, she enjoys baking, discovering new restaurants, and spending time with her niece and nephew.

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Byrne Canaan Law Welcomes Ilaina Hertzig

April 8, 2026

We’re excited to welcome Ilaina Hertzig to Byrne Canaan Law, where she brings experience in criminal and real estate law and a strong academic background from NC State.

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Byrne Canaan Law Welcomes Samantha R. Romano

February 1, 2026

Byrne Canaan Law is pleased to welcome Samantha R. Romano as an associate attorney. Samantha represents physicians, nurses, hospitals, and healthcare organizations in medical malpractice litigation throughout Virginia’s state and federal courts.

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Byrne Canaan Law Welcomes Nicholas Stoll

January 5, 2026

Byrne Canaan Law is excited to welcome Nicholas B. Stoll, an associate attorney who represents physicians, nurses, hospitals, and healthcare organizations in medical malpractice litigation across Virginia’s state and federal courts.

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Byrne Canaan Law Attorneys named in the Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

October 26, 2025

Byrne Canaan Law Attorneys are named in the Best Lawyers in America® and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

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Byrne Canaan Law Welcomes Michael D. Alley

September 8, 2025

Byrne Canaan Law is pleased to welcome Michael Alley as an Associate Attorney. Michael focuses his practice on defending healthcare providers in medical malpractice litigation, as well as regulatory and administrative matters.

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Virginia HB1730 - Expanded Employer Liability for Employee Intentional Torts

July 1, 2025

Virginia House Bill 1730 (codified as Va. Code § 8.01-42.6) becomes effective July 1, 2025, significantly changing Virginia's employer liability landscape.

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Defense Verdict for Gynecologist in $1M Medical Malpractice Case

April 20, 2025

Congratulations to Tony Cottone and Michael Millstein who secured a defense verdict on April 18, 2025 in Henrico Circuit Court.

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C. Walker Terry Promoted to Partner

April 7, 2025

Byrne Canaan Law is proud to announce the promotion of C. Wlaker Terry to Partner. Congratulations Walker!

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Byrne Canaan Law Welcomes Selna Shi

April 1, 2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Selna Shi to Byrne Canaan Law as a Litigation Assistant as she begins her legal career with us.

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Defense Verdict for Spine Surgeon in DVT / PE $5M Medical Malpractice Case

March 10, 2025

Congratulations to Sean Byrne and Tony Cottone who secured a defense verdict on March 10, 2025, in Fairfax Circuit Court.

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Chris Quirk and Michala Black Secure Defense Verdict after 5-day Medical Malpractice Trial

March 4, 2025

Chris Quirk and Michala Black obtained a defense verdict last week in Portsmouth Circuit Court.

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Byrne Canaan Law Welcomes Ericka Kopp, Esq.

December 12, 2024

We’re excited to welcome Ericka Kopp, Esq. to Byrne Canaan Law. Ericka brings valuable experience, dedication, and a client-centered approach that aligns seamlessly with our firm’s mission and values.

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Byrne Canaan Law Welcomes Savannah Nash

December 9, 2024

Byrne Canaan Law is pleased to welcome Savannah Nash to the firm as a Litigation Paralegal.

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Tony Cottone and Sean Byrne Secure Defense Verdict in $10M Medical Malpractice Case

December 3, 2024

Congratulations to Tony Cottone and Sean Byrne on obtaining a defense verdict last week in Fairfax Circuit Court. Plaintiff

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Chevron Overruled: What Does it Mean for Health Care Providers?

August 2, 2024

In a landmark ruling issued on June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court overturned Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., a pillar of administrative law for forty years.

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Byrne Canaan's Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

April 25, 2024

We're thrilled to announce that Sean Byrne has been recognized as a Super Lawyer, while Walker Terry, Tia Lane, Allie Ellmauer, and Ren Warden have been honored as Rising Stars!

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Byrne Canaan Law Welcomes Christopher Quirk

January 26, 2024

Byrne Canaan Law welcomes Christopher F. Quirk, Esq., to our team of experienced healthcare defense attorneys.

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Sean Byrne Featured in VLW Managing Partners Spotlight

November 21, 2023

Sean Byrne was chosen by Virginia Lawyers Weekly to be featured in their Managing Partner Spotlight

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Byrne Canaan Law Welcome s C. Walker Terry, Esq.

April 29, 2023

Byrne Canaan Law is pleased to welcome C. Walker Terry, Esq. to its team of attorneys. Walker Terry has over a decade of litigation experience and now focuses his practice on the defense of health care providers in malpractice actions.

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Byrne Canaan Law is pleased to welcome Rachel L. (Ren) Warden, Esq.

April 6, 2023

Byrne Canaan Law is pleased to welcome Rachel L. (Ren) Warden, Esq. to its team of attorneys.

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Attorneys Suzanne M. Lim, Esq. and Anthony S. Cottone, Esq. Promoted to Partner

December 19, 2022

Tony Cottone has been an attorney at Byrne Canaan Law since its founding. He is a passionate litigator who specializes in all areas of health law, including medical malpractice suits, administrative investigations and hearings, and general liability litigation.

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Court of Appeals Reverses Trial Court on Supreme Court of Virginia COVID-19 Statute of Limitations Tolling Provisions

November 29, 2022

On November 29, 2022, the Court of Appeals ruled in English v. Quinn that the Supreme Court of Virginia’s COVID-19 Emergency Orders extended the statute of limitations in all cases, not just those whose statute of limitations expired during the period of the Judicial Emergency.

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Attorney Tony Cottone has been recognized as a “Go To Lawyer” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for medical malpractice law

November 10, 2022

Byrne Canaan Law is pleased to announce that Attorney Tony Cottone has been recognized as a “Go To Lawyer” by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for medical malpractice law.

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Byrne Canaan Law Recognized in the 2023 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms.”

November 9, 2022

BCL has been awarded in the following designation for 2023

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Sean P. Byrne, Esq. and W. Davis Powell, Esq. are recognized in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

August 8, 2022

The Best Lawyers in America is the oldest peer-reviewed publication company in the legal profession. Recognition on this list indicates the honorees are highly respected by both their clients and colleagues. Individuals on this list are awarded this recognition after an extensive peer-review methodology that includes leading lawyers confidentially evaluating their professional colleagues.

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United States Supreme Court Signals Sea Change in Criminal Prosecutions for Prescribers Under the Controlled Substances Act

June 27, 2022

On June 27, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its opinion in the companion cases Ruan v. United States and Kahn v. United States. The Court, with Justice Breyer authoring the opinion, addressed a circuit split regarding the mens rea requirement for a conviction under § 841 of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

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Sean Byrne 2022 Super Lawyer

May 13, 2022

Byrne Canaan Law is proud to announce that Sean P. Byrne was recognized as a 2022 Super Lawyer in the area of Health Care Law.

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Defense Verdict for an Orthopedic Surgeon in Richmond Circuit Court

April 10, 2022

Attorneys Sean Byrne and Davis Powell recently obtained a defense verdict for an orthopedic surgeon in Richmond Circuit Court.

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Six Byrne Canaan Law Attorneys Named on Legal Elite List

December 2, 2021

Virginia Business magazine released its 2021 Legal Elite ranking and featured six Byrne Canaan Law attorneys across various areas of law.

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Byrne Canaan Law Awarded “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers for 2022

November 4, 2021

Byrne Canaan Law is pleased to announce its recognition as a 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firm.” Our firm has earned Tier 1 status, which is the highest ranking available.

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Tony Cottone Appointed to National Leadership Position

November 1, 2021

Attorney Tony Cottone was recently appointed as the Vice Chair of the Healthcare Malpractice Claims Committee and Vice Chair of the Young Professionals Committee of the Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF).

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Sean Byrne, Jerry Canaan, and Davis Powell Recognized in 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©

August 19, 2021

Byrne Canaan Law is pleased to congratulate Sean Byrne, Jerry Canaan, and Davis Powell on their recognition in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.

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Byrne Canaan Law Attorney Tony Cottone Co-Authors Article on Medical Malpractice Cap in Virginia

July 28, 2021

Byrne Canaan Law Attorney Tony Cottone co-authored an article recently published in the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (VADA) Journal of Civil Litigation.

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Jerry Canaan Presents at AHLA Annual Meeting

June 22, 2021

Byrne Canaan Law partner Jerry Canaan will be co-presenting the program Immediate Suspension Orders

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Introducing Byrne Canaan Law

May 1, 2021

Sean Byrne and Jerry Canaan are pleased to announce an exciting new chapter for Byrne Legal Group. Effective May 1, 2021, Byrne Legal Group will become Byrne Canaan Law.

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Byrne Legal Group Attorney Davis Powell publishes article in Virginia Lawyer Magazine on the Standard of Care in the COVID-19 Era.

December 12, 2020

Medical Malpractice in the COVID-19 Era: How will the Illusive COVID-19 Standard of Care and Virginia’s Immunity Statutes Affect Future Cases?

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Byrne Legal Group Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers® 2021

November 5, 2020

Byrne Legal Group is proud to announce that three of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers.

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Sean Byrne named one of Virginia’s “Leaders in the Law” 2020.

October 22, 2020

The 2020 Honorees were recognized at the VLW signature event on Oct. 22 – a COVID compliant virtual ceremony.

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Year-old local law firm moving to new Scott’s Addition office development

September 22, 2020

With future growth and millennial attorneys in mind, a local law firm is moving out of its downtown coworking digs and headed for Scott’s Addition.

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Byrne Legal Group Wins Reversal of Client’s Life Sentence in Federal Court

August 28, 2020

Byrne Legal Group is pleased to announce that Attorney Davis Powell and paralegal Abby Wills recently won the reversal of a client’s life sentence in a federal criminal case pending before the Eastern District of Virginia.

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Governor Northam Issues Order on Immunity for Healthcare Providers Responding to COVID-19

April 30, 2020

On April 28, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order No. 60 (2020), officially titled “Clarification of Certain Immunity from Liability for Healthcare Providers in Responses to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).”

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Byrne Legal Group’s Response to COVID-19

April 22, 2020

As Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases continue to arise across the United States, healthcare providers are facing extraordinary challenges.

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Federal Agencies Aim to Prevent Fraud and Abuse Related to COVID19 Crisis

March 30, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, a number of scammers and criminals have already started trying to profit from the public’s fear regarding the pandemic.

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Virginia Legislature Passes New Surprise Billing Law

March 20, 2020

After nearly two years and endless negotiation amongst stakeholders, the Virginia House and Senate unanimously passed legislation to eliminate surprise hospital billing for Virginians covered under state-regulated health care plans.

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Byrne Legal Group Attorney Writes Lead Article for National Legal Publication

February 19, 2019

Anthony S. Cottone authored an article involving Tarasoff Statutes, addressing when a mental health provider may owe a duty to third parties for the actions of their patients.

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Lawyer Quintet Launches New Downtown Firm

October 11, 2018

Looking to live up to a family lineage of entrepreneurial attorneys, a veteran local health care attorney has struck out on his own after more than 20 years at the same firm. And he’s brought a group of lawyers along for the ride.

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“Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” - Peter F. Drucker

October 10, 2018

When our team decided to launch the Byrne Legal Group we took inspiration from our health care provider clients. Our clients do what they do because they live to serve and help people in need. They heal the sick, fix the broken, and save the dying. But as good as modern medicine is, the dedicated people who work in the field are never satisfied with the status quo and are always working to improve. Same here.

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