Atty. Patrick Malone
Patrick Malone is a leading patient safety advocate and attorney who represents seriously injured people in lawsuits against doctors, hospitals, drug companies, government agencies, and other defendants. He has won a long series of exceptional verdicts and settlements for his clients.
Profile Summary
About Patrick Malone at a glance
Patrick Malone is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Patrick Malone & Associates PC. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Virginia State Bar, District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, and Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1984) and Yale University (—, 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Patrick Malone is a leading patient safety advocate and attorney who represents seriously injured people in lawsuits against doctors, hospitals, drug companies, government agencies, and other defendants
- He has won a long series of exceptional verdicts and settlements for his clients
- Mr. Malone is the author of The Life You Save: Nine Steps to Finding the Best Medical Care -- and Avoiding the Worst
- He wrote The Fearless Cross-Examiner: Win the Witness, Win the Case (Trial Guides 2016)
- He is co-author of an acclaimed book teaching other attorneys how to win cases on behalf of plaintiffs: Rules of the Road: A Plaintiff Lawyer's Guide to Proving Liability
- He frequently is invited to give educational lectures to lawyer groups around the country about cutting edge techniques in trial advocacy
- He is a member of several prestigious invitation-only lawyer societies, including the Inner Circle of Advocates and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- He is recognized as a leader in the field by the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America, and Washington, D.C
- Super Lawyers
- One experience that has brought Mr. Malone closer to his clients' disabilities is raising his autistic son Brendan
- His story about Brendan appears as Chapter One in the book, Up All Night: Practical Wisdom from Mothers and Fathers, a collection of essays by parents at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Washington, D.C
- Malone is a graduate of Yale Law School and the University of Kansas
- He and his wife Vicki live in Chevy Chase, Maryland
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick Malone's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Malone 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.
Patrick Malone is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in District of Columbia →
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.
Patrick Malone is one of 238,048 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 venue, 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.
Looking for additional District of Columbia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Washington or all attorneys in District of Columbia.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Patrick Malone
Where is Patrick Malone's law office located?
What practice areas does Patrick Malone handle?
Where did Patrick Malone go to law school?
How can I contact Patrick Malone for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Patrick Malone received?
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.