Atty. Joseph D. Gelb

Atty. Joseph D. Gelb

Joseph D. Gelb is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, trials.

Washington Washington 72 yrs experience 72 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph D. Gelb at a glance

Joseph D. Gelb is a Founding Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Gelb & Gelb, P.C.. They have 72+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1954. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1954), Maryland (1963), and U.S. Supreme Court (1972). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1952) and University of Scranton (B.S., 1950). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph D. Gelb is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, trials
  • Joseph D. received a B.S. degree from University of Scranton in 1950, and has been licensed for 72 years
  • Joseph D. practices at Gelb & Gelb, P.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph D. Gelb's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph D. Gelb 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.

Joseph D. Gelb is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in District of Columbia →

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.

Joseph D. Gelb is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph D. Gelb

Where is Joseph D. Gelb's law office located?
Joseph D. Gelb's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Gelb & Gelb, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph D. Gelb handle?
Joseph D. Gelb focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Joseph D. Gelb practiced law?
Joseph D. Gelb has 72+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1954.
Where did Joseph D. Gelb go to law school?
Joseph D. Gelb earned their education at (J.D., 1952); (B.S., 1950).
How can I contact Joseph D. Gelb for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1952
B.S.
University of Scranton
- 1950

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1954
Maryland
Admitted: 1963
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972

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