Atty. Gerard E. Mitchell
Gerard E. Mitchell represents individuals who are victims of medical malpractice or other acts of negligence.
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About Gerard E. Mitchell at a glance
Gerard E. Mitchell is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1969) and District of Columbia (1970). Educated at University of Virginia Law School (LL.B., 1969) and Georgetown University (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery County Bar Association The District of Columbia Bar Bar Association of the District of Columbia (Member, Board of Directors, 1984-1986) Maryland State Bar Association, Inc, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D, and C. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerard E. Mitchell represents individuals who are victims of medical malpractice or other acts of negligence
- He is consistently listed as one of The Best Lawyers in America, which recently named him Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year 2014-2015 in the Washington D.C
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- The April 2002 Washingtonian Magazine described him as having the "reputation as the area's most effective medical-malpractice attorney
- Mr. Mitchell is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
- He is former President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and was TLA’s Lawyer of the Year in 1984
- He also serves as the President of the Youth Leadership Foundation, an organization that offers character and academic training for inner-city youth
- Mr. Mitchell graduated from Georgetown University and the University of Virginia School of Law
- He and his wife, Germana, have nine children
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Gerard E. Mitchell is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in District of Columbia →
Gerard E. Mitchell is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in District of Columbia →
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.
Gerard E. Mitchell is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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 venue, 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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