Atty. Gerald A Malia

Atty. Gerald A Malia

Gerald A Malia is a lawyer practicing general practice, maritime law. Gerald received a B.S. degree from St.

Bethesda Bethesda 67 yrs experience 67 year
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About Gerald A Malia at a glance

Gerald A Malia is a Member based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Gerald A. Malia Law Offices. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1959). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D. Georgetown, 1958) and St. Peter's College (B.S., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1973-1974, The District of Columbia Bar The Bar Association of the District of Columbia American Bar Association Maritime Law Association Maritime Administrative Bar Association. Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerald A Malia is a lawyer practicing general practice, maritime law
  • Gerald received a B.S. degree from St. Peter's College in 1954, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Gerald practices at Gerald A. Malia Law Offices in Bethesda, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald A Malia's Areas of Practice

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 Bethesda 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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Where is Gerald A Malia's law office located?
Gerald A Malia's law practice is located in Bethesda, Maryland. The firm is Gerald A. Malia Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald A Malia handle?
Gerald A Malia focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Gerald A Malia practiced law?
Gerald A Malia has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Gerald A Malia go to law school?
Gerald A Malia earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 1958); (B.S., 1954).
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What awards or recognition has Gerald A Malia received?
Gerald A Malia's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Georgetown
Georgetown University
- 1958
B.S.
St. Peter's College
- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1959

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