On February 6, 2026, Attorney Jeffrey Downey presented a continuing legal lecture to Virginia attorneys handling nursing home and assisted living cases. The seminar was sponsored by the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA).
Virginia requires all licensed attorneys to undertake 12 credit hours of continuing legal education to maintain their license. “You are never too old to learn something new, as the law is constantly evolving,” explains Downey. “I enjoy meeting with my fellow attorneys and addressing the most recent developments in long term care. In February I presented on two topics: pressure sore cases and handling cases involving private equity groups, which are typically companies that buy nursing homes and set up complicated corporate structures in an effort to avoid liability.
This lecture was for Plaintiff attorneys only, which gives us the opportunity to have candid discussions and reveal insights that we may not want the defense attorneys to know about. While I am unable to disclose the content of what is taught in these VTLA seminars, I did discuss a recent case I handled against a private equity group. I had previously posted an article addressing this case and the private equity group, which you can review here.
Having practiced law for over 37 years, I feel it’s my obligation to pass on what I know to other attorneys. Long-term care neglect and negligence cases present some unique challenges to Plaintiff’s attorneys. I always learn something new when I participate in VTLA seminar and would recommend it to any Plaintiff’s attorney who actively practices in this area of the law.”
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