Laura Maughan
Laura is an accomplished trial attorney who represents a diverse range of clients, including businesses, financial institutions, healthcare providers, government entities, correctional systems, constitutional officers, and professionals in litigation throughout Virginia’s state and federal courts.
Laura is an experienced litigator at Sands Anderson and a key member of the litigation and healthcare teams. With a pragmatic and results-driven approach to representing a wide range of clients, Laura is adept at handling any situation both inside and outside the courtroom. She has served as first-chair counsel in more than ten jury trials and two federal bench trials and as lead attorney in nearly 200 federal court matters in the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia. Her experience also includes complex multi-defendant litigation, administrative hearings, and serving as lead counsel in judicial settlement conferences and mediations.
With her substantial experience before judges and juries throughout the Commonwealth, Laura is at ease in the courtroom and ready to handle the unexpected. She also has extensive experience handling multi-defendant litigation and trials. Her representation and experience extend across Virginia’s federal and state courts, addressing a range of issues including business disputes, fraud and professional malpractice claims, civil rights and constitutional matters, including eminent domain.
Laura is personally invested in helping her clients work through and resolve their legal issues. Her approach is inclusive, recognizing the importance of each client’s unique situation.
Prior to Sands Anderson, Laura was a valued member of the Correctional Litigation Section at the Office of the Attorney General, focusing on defending the Commonwealth and the Virginia Department of Corrections in a wide range of civil litigation cases touching on issues related to healthcare policy and constitutional issues. While at the Office of the Attorney General, Laura was also a member of the National Association of Extradition Officials and conducted trainings on extradition for nationwide audiences.
Outside of work, Laura finds joy in caring for her small flock of chickens and amphibious hikes along the James River with her family and dog. When she’s not playing outdoors, you can find her reading anything from the back of a cereal box to a lengthy Russian novel.
