Kasey McNamara represents physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers in complex medical negligence matters. She efficiently and cost-effectively guides clients through all phases of civil litigation. Kasey’s experience includes trying dozens of cases before juries and dozens more before the bench. At home in the courtroom, Kasey prides herself on being equally comfortable arguing a motion before a judge or explaining a technical concept to a jury.

Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Kasey built a comprehensive health care practice at a Virginia firm, where she represented medical professionals throughout the state in a diverse range of legal matters. Her practice encompassed litigation defense and regulatory representation, providing her with a unique understanding of the full spectrum of challenges facing health care providers.

Before working in civil litigation defense, Kasey spent a decade in the Office of the Fairfax County Public Defender in Virginia, where she advanced to the level of Senior Trial Attorney. As a criminal defense attorney, Kasey gained extensive experience handling complex scientific and forensic evidence and demonstrated exceptional trial advocacy skills, securing numerous acquittals in jury trials.

Areas of Focus

Medical Malpractice & Health Care
Kasey effectively handles all aspects of medical malpractice claims, working closely with clients to develop comprehensive defense strategies while remaining sensitive to the financial and reputational impact of litigation on medical professionals. She has achieved significant victories in malpractice actions across multiple forums, including the dismissal of medical malpractice claims in the courtroom through strategic motion practice, thereby sparing her clients the expense and stress of trial.

    Education

    • Arizona Summit Law School (J.D., 2011)
      • Managing Editor, Phoenix Law Review
    • Arizona State University (B.A. Psychology, 2005)

    Bar Admissions

    • Virginia
    • District of Columbia

    Court Admissions

    • Supreme Court of Virginia
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

    Professional Affiliations

    • Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
    • Fairfax Bar Association
    • Virginia Women Attorneys Association

Kasey H. McNamara

Kasey McNamara represents physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care providers in complex medical negligence matters. She efficiently and cost-effectively guides clients through all phases of civil litigation. Kasey’s experience includes trying dozens of cases before juries and dozens more before the bench. At home in the courtroom, Kasey prides herself on being equally comfortable arguing a motion before a judge or explaining a technical concept to a jury.

Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Kasey built a comprehensive health care practice at a Virginia firm, where she represented medical professionals throughout the state in a diverse range of legal matters. Her practice encompassed litigation defense and regulatory representation, providing her with a unique understanding of the full spectrum of challenges facing health care providers.

Before working in civil litigation defense, Kasey spent a decade in the Office of the Fairfax County Public Defender in Virginia, where she advanced to the level of Senior Trial Attorney. As a criminal defense attorney, Kasey gained extensive experience handling complex scientific and forensic evidence and demonstrated exceptional trial advocacy skills, securing numerous acquittals in jury trials.