At a family gathering, a relative once noted that I was not a “real” veteran. The rationale for this declaration seemingly related to the fact that I never served in combat. I’d like to say that I had a pithy retort, but as often happens my immediate response was not even a particularly articulate one. During my time with the 101st Airborne Division and the Virginia National Guard, I was a peace time soldier. I have never claimed or intimated otherwise. Doing so would be desp

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Peter Anderson was recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as one of this year's Leaders in the Law. Pete truly deserved this honor, and we are very proud of him. Among Rawls Law Group attorneys, Pete is not the first one to be recognized. Brewster Rawls was named a leader in 2017, as was Glen Sturtevant in 2019.  Our firm strives to provide top level representation to our clients. We can only do that with top level lawyers. It is good to see that

On October 1, 1996, Brewster S. Rawls and Associates (our original name) commenced operations. Our beginning was not auspicious. Six...

As Virginia state law malpractice cases go, a $300,000 settlement is a bit unusual. The facts were straight forward: During...

In a groundbreaking move that signals a new era of accountability in Virginia's long-term care facilities, Governor Glenn Youngkin has...

Proudly representing Rawls Law Group in building stronger protections for seniors. We are proud to announce that Peter Anderson, an...

Rawls Law Group is proud to announce that our attorney, Peter Anderson , has been selected as one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Leaders...

Richmond medical malpractice attorneys at Rawls Law Group obtained a $300,000 settlement for a patient who required a second surgery...

New 2025 ASA guidelines recommend cognitive screening for elderly surgery patients over 65, but most Virginia hospitals aren't following...

Glen Sturtevant and Brewster Rawls recently secured a $1.5 million settlement in Virginia that highlights the devastating consequences...

Plaintiff's 76-year-old decedent was admitted to Defendant’s Virginia nursing home in September 2022 for rehabilitation following a...

RICHMOND, VA, August 13, 2025 – Glen Sturtevant, an accomplished trial attorney with Rawls Law Group, has been named Chair of the...

Virginia's medical malpractice damage cap has increased to $2.70 million for cases involving injuries between July 1, 2025, and June 30,...

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When your elderly loved one suffers harm in a nursing home, finding the right legal representation becomes crucial for seeking justice...

Tragic shootings, like the one at Fort Stewart in Georgia, serve as a stark reminder of the complex legal landscape that victims and...

Maggie is well-known, of course, but there are a lot of other pets connected with our law firm. Sharing a few pictures seems like a good...

Delays or failures in diagnosing cancer are regular cases in our nationwide FTCA practice. We’ve done a lot of them.             On one...

The veteran went to the ER at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Among the various laboratory studies performed was an STD test. This was a...

Our firm has a long history of handling medical malpractice cases, both on the defense side and representing patients and families. We...