Atty. Michael H Bereston
Recognized by the "Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers" 2012 and every year prior; Leading Lawyer for Medical Malpractice in "What's Up Annapolis" magazine 2010-; Founder: Michael H. Bereston, Inc.; Marquis' Who's Who in America 2012, Assistant County Attorney, Anne Arundel County Office of Law, 1989-1996; Assistant Attorney General, State of Maryland, 1981-1989; Associate County Attorney, Prince George's County Government, 1979-1980.
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About Michael H Bereston at a glance
Michael H Bereston is a Principal based in Annapolis, Maryland, practicing at Law Firm of Michael H. Bereston, Inc.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1978), District of Columbia (1991), and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1993). Educated at University of Baltimore Law School (J.D., 1976) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Former Member: Prince George's County, Baltimore City & Baltimore County Bar Associations. Serands clients in Annapolis, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Recognized by the "Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers" 2012 and every year prior
- Leading Lawyer for Medical Malpractice in "What's Up Annapolis" magazine 2010-
Founder
- Michael H. Bereston, Inc
- Marquis' Who's Who in America 2012, Assistant County Attorney, Anne Arundel County Office of Law, 1989-1996
- Assistant Attorney General, State of Maryland, 1981-1989
- Associate County Attorney, Prince George's County Government, 1979-1980
Legal Instructor
Anne Arundel and Dundalk Community Colleges
Former Member
- Baltimore City Bar Association
- Prince George's County Bar Association
- Baltimore County Bar Association
- Breast Implant Litigation Group of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, now American Association for Justice
Member
- Anne Arundel County and Maryland State (Section on Negligence, Insurance, and Workers Compensation) Bar Associations
- The District of Columbia Bar (Section on Injuries to Persons and Property)
- The American Association for Justice, formerly known as "The Association of Trial Lawyers of America" (Professional Negligence Section; Birth Trauma Litigation Group)
- Maryland Association for Justice (Medical Negligence Section)
- Trial Lawyers of Metropolitan Washington
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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.
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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 Annapolis 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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