Atty. Josh Schmerling
Josh Schmerling is a partner at Zirkin and Schmerling Law. Mr.
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Josh Schmerling is a Partner based in Pikesville, Maryland, practicing at Zirkin & Schmerling Law. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2008). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Maryland - College Park B.S. (—). Active member of Baltimore County Bar Association Anne Arundel County Bar Association Maryland State Bar Association Maryland Association for Justice. Serands clients in Pikesville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Josh Schmerling is a partner at Zirkin and Schmerling Law
- Mr. Schmerling’s primary areas of practice are personal injury, car accidents, and workers’ compensation
- Professional Experience • Josh began as an associate attorney for the Law Office of Bobby Zirkin and in 2011, was named as a Partner
- The firm has since merged into Zirkin and Schmerling Law
- Josh has handled hundreds of cases in courts throughout Maryland focusing his practice on personal injury cases and workers compensation
- He is known throughout the legal community as a fierce and tireless advocate for his client and has earned millions for his clients in the areas of automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents, as well as workers compensation claims
- Josh has taught classes throughout Maryland on a variety of legal issues, including current laws related to automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents as well as other personal injury claims
- Awards/Honors • Appointed to the Judicial Compensation Commission by Governor Larry Hogan from 2015-2019 • Selected to Super Lawyers 2020, 2021 • National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 Community Involvement • Josh serves on a number of boards and committees in both the legal and greater community, and prides himself on his work to assist young people
- Josh is a member of the Baltimore County Bar Association, the Anne Arundel County Bar Association, the Maryland Association for Justice, and the Maryland State Bar Association
- Additionally, Josh is Vice President of Development for the Pikesville Jewish Congregation, a growing synagogue in the Baltimore area
- Josh has also served on a school board and has coached high school level basketball for over 15 years
- Josh is proud of his work as a mentor and coach for young people across the Baltimore region
- Professional and Bar Association Memberships • Baltimore County Bar Association • Anne Arundel County Bar Association • Maryland State Bar Association • Maryland Association for Justice • The Judicial Compensation Commission appointed by the Governor for the State of Maryland
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Josh Schmerling's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Josh Schmerling handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Josh Schmerling is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Maryland →
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.
Josh Schmerling is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Josh Schmerling is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Maryland →
Josh Schmerling is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Maryland →
Josh Schmerling is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Pikesville 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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