Firm Profile
“DISCLAIMER: CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS UNIQUE TO EACH CASE AND THAT THE FOLLOWING CASE RESULTS AND DO NOT GUARANTEE OR PREDICT A SIMILAR RESULT IN ANY FUTURE CASE UNDERTAKEN BY THIS LAW FIRM”
Debra D. Corcoran
Some of our Former Cases:
Criminal Defense, Federal and State, providing representation in complex matters such as sexual offenses (including child pornography), white Collar crimes involving conspiracy, drug trafficking, fraud (including bank, identity, mortgage, and wire fraud). Our office also represents clients charged with serious crimes such as abduction, murder, and arson. The range of our services involves representing both Plaintiffs and Defendants at trial in diverse cases such as Mass Tort Litigation, Fire and Property loss and Serious Injuries. Examples of such cases are as follows:
Commonwealth v. Jones, Lunenburg, Virginia 2009. Capital Murder case involving multiple homicides (for a total of ten felonies ranging from two Capital Murder counts to the Murder of a Fetus). The Defendant was facing the Death Penalty on multiple counts. Result – The Death Penalty was withdrawn, a Plea Agreement was entered into on two of the Counts, and the eight remaining counts were nolle prossed (“not prosecuted”).
Commonwealth v. Smith, Petersburg, Virginia 2009. First Degree Murder case. Result – on the day the Jury Trial was to begin, all charges were dismissed due to Motions filed and argued by the Defense on the day of trial alleging, among other things, Prosecutorial Misconduct. This case is presently on appeal to the Virginia Court of Appeals (the Commonwealth re-charged the Defendant after the dismissal).
Commonwealth v. Haas, Chesterfield, VA
Charges: Rape with an Animate Object of a Child under the age of Twelve and Indecent Liberties. Result: Not Guilty Jury Verdict
Commonwealth v. Neeld, Essex County, VA
Charges: Attempted Murder
Result: Reduced to Misdemeanor Assualt and Battery, client served less than 1 week in jail.
United States v. Knellinger, United States District Court, Eastern District, Richmond Division
Charges: Multiple Counts of Receiving Child Pornography. Result: Participated in a team that changed the Adam Walsh Act for Defendants facing child pornography charges. Landmark decision.
Commonwealth v. Scott, City of Richmond, VA
Charges: Attempted Rape; Malicious Wounding; Robbery; Commission of a Felony with the use of a Firearm
Result: Plea Agreement resulting in one Misdemeanor count of Assault and Battery.
Commonwealth v. Diaz, City of Richmond, VA
Charges: Two counts of Malicious Wounding
Result: Not Guilty Jury Verdict
Rosado et al v. GIDC. et al
Large Apartment fire in a complex formerly known as "Old Buckingham Station," Midlothian, Virginia. Personally represented more than one hundred forty-two people suffering from personal injuries and property losses. Second largest fire in Virginia. United States District Court, Eastern District, Richmond, Virginia. In addition to a favorable outcome for the Plaintiffs, this case resulted in changes in the Virginia Building Code and its enforcement.
Anderson et al v. VIP Cabin Lake, Ltd.
Another large apartment fire occurring Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1997 in Danville, Virginia. Presently, this is the largest apartment fire in the State of Virginia. This case resulted in a favorable settlement for the Plaintiffs against two Defendants and greater code compliance, statewide, for low income housing.
Allen v. TFH Publications
Products liabilities suit against the manufacturer of pet chew products. Obtained largest settlement ever obtained against TFH Publications for the death of a competing sled and show dog. Fairfax, Virginia. As a direct result of this suit, TFH Publications reformulated many of their products (worldwide), and they now market a safer dog toy.
PAWS With A Cause v. Crumpler, et al.
Commercial Litigation. Represented national nonprofit organization providing service dogs for disabled individuals. Enforced non-compete agreement executed in Michigan and obtained a monetary award for the Plaintiff.