Donna Rostant

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Donna Rostant

also known as Donna Miller Rostant

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death ... +2 more

Suite 150, 3900 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Donna

Biography

Sigma Theta Tau. President, Law and Medicine Society. Best Oralist, First Year Moot Court Competition. Member, Student Trial Bar. Registered Nurse: North Carolina, 1984; Florida, 1985; Mississippi, 198...

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Birth Injury 20%

33 years

20%
Defective and Dangerous Products 20%

20%
Medical Malpractice 20%

33 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

33 years

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

33 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 28 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 32 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Jones & Rostant, P.C.

Suite 150, 3900 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Jones & Rostant, P.C.

11150 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA, 22030-5066

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Donna Rostant's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Could Not Have Asked for a Better Attorney

Unfortunately, while we were traveling from Pennsylvania to Virginia for vacation, my family and I were involved in a serious crash with a dump trunk. We suddenly found ourselves in need of legal assistance, and we were lost as to what to do since we were located in Pennsylvania and the case needed t...o be litigated in Virginia. So, we went in search of attorneys who would be able to help. While searching through a long list of candidates and their qualifications we came across a listing for Donna Miller Rostant. Not only was Donna an attorney but she also holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing with a specialty in women’s health. This was exactly what I was looking for due to the nature of my injuries. I needed an advocate that would understand what I was going through and also be able to provide the support necessary for this case. Not only did I find that advocate in Donna, but I could not have asked for a better team to handle my case than Donna and Ann. Donna and Ann went the extra mile to make sure that I clearly understood what was going on, I never felt like there were miles between us and they made communicating an ease. When traveling was necessary, they were more than accommodating to my schedule. Donna and Ann answered all of my questions expertly and explained things so I could understand them, even if I asked them more than once, they always offered me sound advice, and I never felt like I was an imposition. They made me feel at ease, and they made sure that I was properly prepared for my deposition and ultimately my trial. Not only did my trial end successfully, but my other family members also had favorable settlements thanks to Donna and Ann. Most importantly though, throughout this entire process, I always felt that Donna and Ann cared about my family and me and we still keep in touch.

Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

First Rate!!

If you should find yourself needing expert, compassionate legal support for medical malpractice, call Ms. Rostant. After experiencing medical complications and permanent damage due to a provider’s errors, I contacted Ms. Rostant for help in evaluating my situation. Donna is approachable, welcomes y...our concerns and questions, and has a long history of successful results. Donna treated me with professional courtesy as well as a balance of legal explanations and lay person translations ensuring that I clearly understood the situation, my options, her recommendations, and the possible results for a variety of scenarios as we moved forward. I provided needed medical records, participated in interviews, created timelines, and assisted in documenting the impact the medical malpractice in my personal and professional life. I was supported, informed, and guided through the complex legal process. As a lay person, the medical and legal thresholds and nuances were initially beyond my understanding. At a time when I was enduring multiple surgeries, experiencing pain and taking time from my profession for recoveries, Donna patiently walked me through the maze with a focus on our mutually decided best outcome. When I was exhausted and struggling, Donna’s professional support accommodated my needs and supported me during this very difficult time. I highly recommend Donna Rostant.

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Donna Rostant's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Krudys

Wrongful death lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I heartily endorse Donna Rostant. Donna is very hard working, personable, and smart. She is passionate about rendering the highest quality of representation to the client. Her background as a Registered Nurse makes her especially well suited to handling medical malpractice cases."

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Kathleen Burke

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna was a nurse prior to going to law school and her knowledge of medical issues gives her rare and valuable insight into medical malpractice issues. I have known her for many years and would recommend her highly."

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Amberley Hammer

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Donna is an exceptional trial attorney with an exceptional reputation. She has tremendous medical knowledge, which gives her an edge over her opponents. She is a zealous patient advocate who devotes her time, energy and skills to fighting for the best result. She is smart, honest and compassionate."

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Annette Jones

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Rostant's unique background in the medical profession affords her superior knowledge in the prosecution of medically complex matters."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

2020 Simon K. Walton Civil Justice Award, Maryland Association for Justice

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Best Law Firms - Medical Malpractice Top Tier, Best Lawyers

2008

Best Lawyers - Medical Malpractice, America's Best Lawyers

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Jones & Rostant, P.C.

1900 - Present

Member, Jones & Rostant, P.C.

2000 - 2004

Partner, Hall, Sickels, Rostant, Frei & Kattenburg

1997 - 2000

Associate, Hall & Sickels

1993 - 1997

Associate, Faison & Gillespie

Associations

2009 - Present

Virginia Bar Association, Boyd Graves Conference

2020 - 2022 Boyd Graves Conference Chair

American Association for Justice, Gammagard Litigation

Group Leader

American Association for Justice, Professional Negligence Section

Chair

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Publications Committee

Member

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

Virginia Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Legislative Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Jacobs v. Sharma, et. al.

Verdict of $1,121,364.00

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Education

1993

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Pennsylvania

MSN - Master of Science

1981

Villa Maria College

BS - Bachelor of Science

1981

Villa Maria College

BSN

Speaking Engagements

2004

Association of Trial Lawyers of America: Teleseminar Series

Choosing an Expert in a LASIK Case

2004

Association of Trial Lawyers of America Annual Conference

LASIK Surgery Do's & Don'ts

1997

ATLA - Annual Conference

Hospital & Nursing Negligence - The Lawyer's View

1995

American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics

Neonatal Risk Management

1994

Birth Injury and the Law Annual Conference

Shoulder Dystocia: What Every Nurse Should Know

Publications

1999

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins publications Liability Theories in Perinatal Nursing

1994

AWHONN Voice Is Suppression of Lactation in Postpartum Patients Still An Indication for the Use of Bromocriptine Mesylate?

1992

AWHONN Voice What is the Nurse's Role in the Informed Consent Process?

1992

NAACOG Update Series Vol. VII Legal Issues for Nurse Managers

1991

JOGNN The Use of Fundal Pressure During Second Stage of Labor: A Pilot Study

1991

JOGNN The Use of Acoustic Stimulation During Fetal Heart Rate Testing in the Antepartum

1985

Topics in Clinical Nursing Snesory Alterations of the Unplanned Cesarean Delivery Client

N/A

Trial Magazine Liability Theories in Nursing Negligence Cases

Languages

English

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