Best Lawyers in America again recognizes our attorneys in the just-released 2025 edition. Both Gary Mims and Steve Frei have been honored by Best Lawyers for decades for their work on behalf of plaintiffs in personal injury law, medical malpractice, and product liability law. Partner Matt Perushek is also recognized,…
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We Welcome Matthew A. Roberson as a Partner
We are proud to announce and to welcome as partner Matthew A. Roberson. Matt is an experienced and accomplished trial lawyer who shares our dedication to the highest standards of legal representation. He has spent a decade defending personal injury claims, giving him unique insight into how insurance companies and…
We’re Hiring: Associate Attorney, Litigation
We’re hiring! Frei, Mims and Perushek, a top-rated, boutique law firm, is seeking an associate to join our team of experienced personal injury lawyers. The successful candidate must have the drive and talent to become a top-notch trial lawyer, as well as courtroom presence and exceptional research and writing skills.…
Is there a “standard of care” in medicine? Juries have to decide if the “standard of care” was violoated in MedMal trials.
by Gary Brooks Mims A medical malpractice case is a complex and lengthy process. It ends either with a settlement or a jury trial and the jury’s verdict. If the plaintiff wins, the jury foreman will read, “We, the jury, on the issues joined, find in favor of the plaintiff…
Gary Mims honored as a “Go To Lawyer” for Medical Malpractice
Virginia Lawyers Weekly has named Gary B. Mims as one of the state’s “Go To Lawyers” for medical malpractice. This honor is bestowed upon just 10 plaintiffs attorneys in the Commonwealth. He was nominated by his colleagues and chosen by a panel from the publication. The December 19 edition includes…
Gary B. Mims Named to Washingtonian Top Lawyers Hall of Fame
Need a good attorney? These lawyers are consistently some of the very best in Washington. Washingtonian Magazine, September 2022. Gary Brooks Mims has been named to Washingtonian Magazine’s Top Lawyers Hall of Fame, a distinction the publication calls a “lifetime achievement” award for area attorneys. The Hall of Fame, featured…
Best Lawyers Honors Firm Attorneys
(Fairfax, VA – August 11, 2022) Frei, Mims and Perushek is pleased to announce that all of its attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers. Steve Frei and Gary Mims have been named to the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Matt Perushek and Ben Charlton have…
Stroke: frequently unrecognized with tragic consequences
by Gary Brooks Mims I am a medical malpractice attorney who has, unfortunately, represented many stroke victims. Failure to diagnose stroke occurs too often and leaves patients with debilitating injuries. And, all too often, those permanent injuries could have been avoided. I recently witnessed how the failure to diagnose stroke…
Expanded Jurisdiction for Court of Appeals is a Game-Changer for Personal Injury Plaintiffs
Plaintiffs who prevail in personal injury cases in Virginia now face another possible hurdle: delayed resolution due to the defendant’s new ability to appeal to the Court of Appeals. A new law expands the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeals to include personal injury cases. Prior to the new law,…
“Most Trusted Personal Injury Firm – Virginia” Honor
Frei, Mims and Perushek has been honored as the “Most Trusted Personal Injury Firm – Virginia” by The New World Report as part of its annual North America Business Awards. The online publication’s announcement said the awards “honour those whose efforts have yielded outstanding products and services and that all…