Atty. Paul J. Cornoni

Atty. Paul J. Cornoni

Over the course of his career, personal injury lawyer Paul 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 personal injury claims involving automobile accidents, product liability, medical malpractice, and bus accidents.

Washington Washington 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul J. Cornoni at a glance

Paul J. Cornoni is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Regan Zambri Long PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2003), District of Columbia (2004), Maryland (2005), and Virginia (2019). Educated at George Washington University National Law Center (J.D., 2003) and Boston College (B.A. Sociology, 2000). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Over the course of his career, personal injury lawyer Paul 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 personal injury claims involving automobile accidents, product liability, medical malpractice, and bus accidents
  • Paul has been recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Washington, DC, and has been named a Best Lawyer every year since 2016
  • In addition to being named a Washington, DC Super Lawyer every year since 2014, for the past two consecutive years, he has been named to the Top 100 Washington, DC Super Lawyers list
  • Paul has also been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers guide since 2023
  • A past president of the D.C
  • Trial Lawyers Association, Paul provides pro bono counsel on personal injury claims while working in conjunction with the D.C
  • Bar Advice & Referral Clinic, the Children’s Law Center, and the D.C
  • Court of Appeals Mediation Program
  • Paul received the District of Columbia Bar Association’s 2025 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award for his work on behalf of the District’s most vulnerable residents
  • Paul has obtained some of the largest settlements and verdicts in the Washington DC Metro area
  • a $15.2 million verdict against a negligent 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

Practice Areas Explained

Paul J. Cornoni's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul J. Cornoni handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Paul J. Cornoni is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in District of Columbia →

Wrongful Death

Paul J. Cornoni is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in District of Columbia →

Personal Injury

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.

Paul J. Cornoni is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Paul J. Cornoni is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in District of Columbia →

Product Liability

Paul J. Cornoni is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul J. Cornoni

Where is Paul J. Cornoni's law office located?
Paul J. Cornoni's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Regan Zambri Long PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul J. Cornoni handle?
Paul J. Cornoni focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Paul J. Cornoni practiced law?
Paul J. Cornoni has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Paul J. Cornoni go to law school?
Paul J. Cornoni earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. Sociology, 2000).
How can I contact Paul J. Cornoni for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University National Law Center
- 2003
B.A. Sociology
Boston College
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004
Maryland
Admitted: 2005
Virginia
Admitted: 2019

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