Atty. Ira Sherman
Trial lawyer Ira Sherman has built his reputation on aggressive and creative litigation strategies to successfully represent injured victims and victims of discrimination. Known for his dedication to the cause, Mr.
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Ira Sherman is a medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel PC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Maryland, New York and District of Columbia (1975). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Trial lawyer Ira Sherman has built his reputation on aggressive and creative litigation strategies to successfully represent injured victims and victims of discrimination
- Known for his dedication to the cause, Mr. Sherman has established himself as one of the area's leading advocates.Mr
- Sherman joined Mr. Chaikin in April 1980
- Upon Mr. Chaikin's retirement in December 1999, he became the senior and managing partner of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C
- Mr. Sherman and the law firm have consistently received an "AV" rating, the highest possible rating awarded by the Martindale-Hubbell Directory of Attorneys
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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.
Ira Sherman is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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.
Ira Sherman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
Ira Sherman is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →
Ira Sherman is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 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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