Atty. Charles Meltmar

Atty. Charles Meltmar

Nursing home abuse and neglect attorney W. Charles Meltmar has tried more than 150 cases before judges and juries.

Washington Washington 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Meltmar at a glance

Charles Meltmar is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at The Cochran Firm, DC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1992), District of Columbia (1993), and Virginia (2005). Educated at District of Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1992) and George Washington University (B.A., 1985). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Maryland State Bar Virginia State Bar The American Association for Justice District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association Maryland Trial Lawyers Association Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nursing home abuse and neglect attorney W. Charles Meltmar has tried more than 150 cases before judges and juries
  • Attorney Meltmar is an active member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association, the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Bar Association
  • Mr. Meltmar is admitted before the United States District Court for the District of Maryland and the District of Columbia, and the United States Supreme Court

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Meltmar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Meltmar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Charles Meltmar is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Charles Meltmar is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Charles Meltmar is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Meltmar

Where is Charles Meltmar's law office located?
Charles Meltmar's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is The Cochran Firm, DC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Meltmar handle?
Charles Meltmar focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, tbi/sci, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Charles Meltmar practiced law?
Charles Meltmar has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Charles Meltmar go to law school?
Charles Meltmar earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Charles Meltmar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
District of Columbia School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
George Washington University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
Virginia
Admitted: 2005

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