Atty. John W. Hartel

Atty. John W. Hartel

Mr. Hartel's practice focuses on insurance defense litigation.

Hanover Hanover 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About John W. Hartel at a glance

John W. Hartel is a Partner based in Hanover, Maryland, practicing at ​Hartel, DeSantis & Murray, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, tbi/sci, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1989), District of Columbia (1990), and Maryland U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of V (1999). Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 1988) and American University (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfax and American Bar Associations Virginia State Bar The District of Columbia Bar The Northern Virginia Defense Lawyers Association (President, 1996-1997) Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys District of Columbia Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Hanover, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Hartel's practice focuses on insurance defense litigation
  • He has extensive experience handling insurance defense cases for insurance companies, insurance coverage litigation, insurance fraud litigation, and state insurance administration matters
  • Mr. Hartel also represents insurance companies regarding first party insurance claims and regularly conducts examinations under oath at the request of insurance companies
  • He has tried in excess of 300 jury trials and has many years of experience arguing appellate matters
  • Mr. Hartel's practice is approximately seventy percent in Virginia, twenty percent in the District of Columbia, and ten percent in Maryland
  • He resides in Arlington, Virginia
  • Mr. Hartel has received an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Hartel's Areas of Practice

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

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.

John W. Hartel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

John W. Hartel is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Maryland →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John W. Hartel is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Maryland →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John W. Hartel is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Hanover 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 John W. Hartel

Where is John W. Hartel's law office located?
John W. Hartel's law practice is located in Hanover, Maryland. The firm is ​Hartel, DeSantis & Murray, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Hartel handle?
John W. Hartel focuses on personal injury, tbi/sci, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has John W. Hartel practiced law?
John W. Hartel has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John W. Hartel go to law school?
John W. Hartel earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John W. Hartel for a consultation?
You can contact John W. Hartel 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 John W. Hartel received?
John W. Hartel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Mason University
- 1988
B.A.
American University
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990
Maryland U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of V
Admitted: 1999

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