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In Travelers Indemnity Company of America v. Portal Healthcare Solutions, LLC, the Fourth Circuit recently affirmed a federal district court’s determination that a class action lawsuit arising out of a medical records safekeeping firm’s alleged failure to safeguard confidential medical records triggered an insurer’s duty to defend under a policy that afforded coverage…

Be Careful What You Ask For!


The Supreme Court of Virginia recently affirmed a Circuit Court’s Order denying plaintiff’s motion to set aside the default judgment she obtained against the defendant, even though the defendant was never properly served with the summons and complaint. Sauder v. Ferguson arose out of an October 2009 motor vehicle accident.  Susan Sauder…

Stanley P. Wellman


Stan Wellman has a broad civil litigation practice, which includes the areas of transportation and trucking, premises and products liability, construction, day care, defamation, sexual abuse, admiralty, aviation, toxic tort,…

Elizabeth S. Skilling


Elizabeth Skilling was born in Roanoke, Virginia in 1962. Elizabeth began her career in 1987 with McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe in Richmond, Virginia. She joined Harman Claytor in November…

Julie S. Palmer


Julie focuses her practice on defending professionals in malpractice cases and disciplinary complaints.  She also represents individuals and businesses in a wide variety of tort and contract claims in state…

John R. Owen


John Owen was born in East Liverpool, Ohio in 1970. He joined Harman Claytor in June of 2000. Prior to entering the practice of law, John served as vice-president of…

Jon A. Nichols


Jon A. Nichols is a partner with Harman Claytor Corrigan & Wellman.  He has tried over 80 jury trials in his career, representing clients that include: national and local businesses,…

James R. Jebo


Jack Jebo was born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1976. He began his career with Carter & Shands, P.C. in Richmond, Virginia.  Jack joined Harman Claytor in 2005 and is a…