Joseph Thomas Musso

Joseph Thomas Musso

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 27 years

Nursing home abuse and neglect Lawyer at Ashburn, VA
Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

43845 Tattinger Terrace, Ashburn, VA

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

40%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 27 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Musso Law Firm

43845 Tattinger Terrace, Ashburn, VA, 20148

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Posted by Hope | November 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Compassionate representation, tireless support, and uncompromising integrity

I have no words that could adequately express how deeply our family appreciates Joe Musso, his firm, and associates. He took on our case when every other law firm had rejected it. He had little to gain but seeking justice and protecting future innocent people. He worked tirelessly, treated us with... care, respect, and compassion, all while exhibiting the greatest integrity, and transparency. We could not recommend him, his firm, or anyone he chooses to associate with more highly! Before this experience, I didn’t fully appreciate the legal profession — I had the stereotypical “ambulance-chaser” image in mind. But my perspective has completely changed. Good attorneys bring accountability, protect people, and help prevent future harm, and this team embodied all of that. Joe Musso is not only a good attorney, but a truly good human! They handled our case with such genuine care that, by the end, it felt like they were part of our family. Their focus was always on honoring our wishes, respecting our privacy, and seeking justice. God bless all who dedicate themselves to protecting the innocent and preventing future harm. Matthew 25:40 — “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’”

Posted by Barb | December 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Pragmatic and Sensitive Attorney

My family members and I worked with Attorney Musso over the course of three years. He was methodical, pragmatic and sensitive to our concerns. He was always responsive to our inquiries and suggestions and very enthusiastically with great patience, educated us on our particular legal process. In al...l of our interactions with Joe and his staff, they were pleasant, easy to work with, and competent. I would certainly recommend him to others in need of highly professional legal guidance and/or representation.

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Joseph Thomas Musso's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Bullock

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe and I have worked together on difficult cases. His perseverance, commitment and determination is unmatched in his field. He is smart and practical. A very good lawyer. And actually has a good sense of humor."

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Samuel Bernier

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Anderson

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Joe is a master of the technical aspects of nursing home negligence cases. But more importantly, Joe truly cares for his clients and obtaining justice for them."

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Peter Anderson

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

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Robert Bullock

Elder law lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Ashcraft & Gerel

1998 - 2008

Associate, Aronberg & Kouser, PA

Associations

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Virginia Bar Association

Member

AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group Survey of Law

Committee Member

2018 - 2020

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Chair - Long Term Care Section

2012 - 2015

Maryland Association of Justice Nursing Home Litigation Group

Member

2011 - 2015

Attorneys Information Exchange Group

Member

2008 - 2015

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2023

District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2000 - 2023

AAJ -Nursing Home Litigation Group

Member

Education

1998

Rutgers University, Camden

JD

Speaking Engagements

2013

NJ AAJ Boardwalk Seminar

The Federal Regulations - The Standard

2012

Senior Resource Group

Nursing Home Negligence

2012

Nursing Home Abuse Litigation

Nursing Home Abuse Litigation

2012

Empowered Caregivers

Empowered Caregivers

2010

AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group Litigation Conference

Deposing the Administrator

Publications

2018

Trial Magazine Harness Family Testimony

Languages

English

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