Atty. Paul J. Cornoni
Over the course of his career, personal injury attorney Paul J Cornoni has dedicated his practice to helping families put their lives back together after tragic events. He works to secure substantial settlements and verdicts in complex claims involving automobile accidents, drowning, fires, product liability, medical malpractice, bus accidents, and wrongful imprisonment.
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Paul J. Cornoni is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Regan Zambri Long PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2003), Maryland (2004), District of Columbia (2004), and Virginia (2005). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 2003) and Boston College (B.A. Sociology, 2000). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Washington (D.C.) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Over the course of his career, personal injury attorney Paul J Cornoni has dedicated his practice to helping families put their lives back together after tragic events
- He works to secure substantial settlements and verdicts in complex claims involving automobile accidents, drowning, fires, product liability, medical malpractice, bus accidents, and wrongful imprisonment
- As a result of these efforts, Paul was selected as the President of the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association
- He was named the Association’s Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2019
- As a Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia personal injury lawyer, Paul has litigated cases all over the Metro area
- He has overseen many successful trials in the local and federal courts of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, as well
- He also routinely argues cases before the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and the DC Federal Circuit
- Several of his cases resulted in new legislation and decisions that continue to influence future personal injury claims
- Paul has obtained some of the largest settlements and verdicts in the Washington DC Metro area
- a $15.2 million verdict against a negligence property owner for failure to maintain the building and violating safety codes
- a $6.4 million jury verdict for an ex-CIA employee who was injured in Sam’s Club when a car drove into the building
- $4.25 million settlement for a car crash that caused a brain injury
- $4.2 million verdict for a patron of a nightclub who was attacked leaving the establishment
- and a jury verdict for $3.8 million after an automobile collision that caused a traumatic brain injury
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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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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.
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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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