Atty. Kimberly Longford
Kimberly Longford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Kimberly, who practices law in Columbia, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022.
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Kimberly Longford is a medical malpractice, litigation, and health care attorney based in Columbia, Maryland, practicing at Pessin Katz Law PA. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Columbia, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kimberly Longford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Kimberly, who practices law in Columbia, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Kimberly Longford's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kimberly Longford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Kimberly Longford is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Maryland →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kimberly Longford is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Kimberly Longford is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Columbia 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 venue, 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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