About Our Firm

Mark D. Cummings and David E. Sher formed Sher & Cummings in 1983 on a handshake after years of practice in the areas of civil and criminal litigation. Since then, Sher & Cummings represented individuals in multi-million dollar lawsuits involving medical malpractice, attorney fees disputes, as well as representing individuals facing various traffic and criminal charges.

The Northern Virginia community continued to burgeon into an active metropolitan area, and Sher & Cummings continued to expand its practices, and moved its offices to the current location at 3800 N. Fairfax Dr., Ste. 7 , Arlington , VA 22203.

In 2003, Sher & Cummings was joined by another well-respected and successful attorney specializing in medical malpractice and personal injury cases, John P. Ellis. The name of the firm changed into Sher, Cummings & Ellis, and the firm continued to successfully maintain and expand its practice of law with the added expertise of Mr. Ellis.

Like any successful organization, it is the attorneys of Sher, Cummings and Ellis who make this firm exceptional.

Mr. Sher has served as the Chair of Continuing Legal Education Committee, and currently serves as Vice Chair for the Virginia State Bar's Fourth District Disciplinary Committee.

Mr. Cummings is past President of the Arlington County Bar Association, and is an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University School of Law, in addition serving on the Judicial Selection Committee of the 17th Judicial District, the Virginia State Bar Council, and the Board of Governors for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Ellis is also past President of the Arlington County Bar Association, as well as past President of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and Mr. Cummings and Mr. Ellis are both involved in the Arlington County Bar Foundation, which provides such community services as alcohol-free graduation celebrations for high schools and presentations on safe driving practices.