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.  In addition, to our criminal defense team, we also provide representation in all matters in civil litigation.  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. 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.

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.

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.

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.