Margaret F. Hardy - Principal'
Phone: (540) 373-2504
Alt. Phone: (804) 783-7277
Fax: (540) 371-8158
Fax: (804) 783-7291
 

Margaret Hardy is a shareholder of the firm and a member of the firm's Healthcare Practice and Business and Professional Litigation Groups. As a registered nurse, Margaret brings a unique perspective to the representation of health care providers.  She has successfully defended a wide variety of providers in medical malpractice actions. Margaret also regularly represents health care professionals before the Virginia Department of Health Professions licensing boards and provides advice to providers on issues related to reimbursement, credentialing,  HIPAA and regulatory compliance, and risk management.

As a member of the Business and Professional Litigation Group, Margaret defends attorneys and other professionals in malpractice actions, represents surety companies in claims against fiduciary bonds, and defends the interests of businesses in contract and tort actions.                                  

In her spare time, Margaret enjoys riding motorcycles, reading, and spinning wool that she uses for weaving and knitting.

Publications

Health Care Providers, HIPPA and Social Media, Virginia Medical Law Report, November 2009


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Quick Facts
 

BV rated by Martindale Hubbell 

Education      
Nursing Diploma, Johnston-Willis Hospital School of Nursing, 1979
B.S., University of Richmond, 1986
M.B.A., Old Dominion University, 1993
J.D., College of William & Mary, 1995

Admissions

  • Virginia
  • U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth District
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia

Memberships and Community Service

  • Virginia State Bar
  • Virginia Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association
  • Metropolitan Richmond Women's Bar Association, Member, Board of Directors, 2005 -
    Co-chair, Public Service Committee, 2005-2007
    Co-chair, Programs Committee, 2007-2008
    Chair, Judicial Candidate Endorsement Committee, 2008 -
  • Fredericksburg Area Bar Association
  • Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
    Medical Malpractice Section
    Vice Chair 2007-2008,
    Chair 2008-2009
  • Defense Research Institute
  • American Association of Nurse Attorneys
  • American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, National and Virginia Chapter
  • Women's Health Virginia
    Member, Board of Directors 2007
    Chair, 2008 -
  • United Methodist Family Services
    Member, Board of Directors 2008-
  • Ginter Park Public Library Advisory Board
    Member, Board of Directors 2008-

 

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