Atty. Edward C. Bacon

Atty. Edward C. Bacon

Edward C. Bacon has over 30 years of experience devoted exclusively to civil litigation in the Federal and State courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Greenbelt Greenbelt 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Edward C. Bacon at a glance

Edward C. Bacon is a Partner based in Greenbelt, Maryland, practicing at Bacon, Thornton & Palmer, L.L.P.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and construction. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1978), District of Columbia (1979), and Florida U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. (1998). Educated at University of Maryland (B.A., 1975) and University of Maryland J.D. with honors University of Maryland J.D. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Greenbelt, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Edward C. Bacon has over 30 years of experience devoted exclusively to civil litigation in the Federal and State courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia
  • He focuses his practice in the areas of serious personal injury including wrongful death, brain injury and paralysis
  • product liability
  • construction defects and accidents
  • environmental exposure/toxic torts
  • and retailer and employer liability
  • Mr. Bacon devotes a substantial portion of his practice in the defense of asbestos related claims
  • Additionally, a significant portion of his practice involves the representation of national and local retailers in security related lawsuits involving issues of excessive force, racial profiling, and criminal assaults
  • He is a member of the American Bar Association (Litigation Section; Torts & Insurance Practice Section), the Maryland State Bar Association (Litigation Section; Negligence, Insurance and Workers' Compensation Section), the District of Columbia Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, the Prince George's County Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, the Maryland Association of Defense Lawyers and the District of Columbia Defense Lawyers Association
  • Mr. Bacon is admitted to practice in The Court of Appeals of Maryland, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Northern and Southern Divisions), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and the Florida Supreme Court
  • Mr. Bacon has earned an AV Peer Review Rating in Martindale Hubbell

Practice Areas Explained

Edward C. Bacon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward C. Bacon 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.

Edward C. Bacon is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Maryland →

Wrongful Death

Edward C. Bacon is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Maryland →

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.

Edward C. Bacon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Edward C. Bacon is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maryland →

Construction Law

Edward C. Bacon is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenbelt are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward C. Bacon

Where is Edward C. Bacon's law office located?
Edward C. Bacon's law practice is located in Greenbelt, Maryland. The firm is Bacon, Thornton & Palmer, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward C. Bacon handle?
Edward C. Bacon focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Edward C. Bacon practiced law?
Edward C. Bacon has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Edward C. Bacon go to law school?
Edward C. Bacon earned their education at (B.A., 1975); (—).
How can I contact Edward C. Bacon for a consultation?
You can contact Edward C. Bacon directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Edward C. Bacon received?
Edward C. Bacon's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
University of Maryland
- 1975
University of Maryland J.D. with honors University of Maryland J.D. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979
Florida U.S. District Court, District of Maryland U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S.
Admitted: 1998

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