Atty. Robert J. Weltchek

Atty. Robert J. Weltchek

hroughout his 30-year career, firm principal ROBERT J. WELTCHEK has consistently achieved historic recoveries for his clients.

Lutherville Lutherville 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Robert J. Weltchek at a glance

Robert J. Weltchek is a Member based in Lutherville, Maryland, practicing at Weltchek Mallahan and Weltchek. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1981), and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1997). Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 1980) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of Baltimore City Maryland State and American Bar Associations Maryland Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. Serands clients in Lutherville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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hroughout his 30-year career, firm principal ROBERT J. WELTCHEK has consistently achieved historic recoveries for his clients.

The lengthy list of defendants that he has successfully litigated against includes some of the country’s largest corporations. Among them are ExxonMobil,Ernst & Young, General Motors/Hummer, Bell Atlantic, Bethlehem Steel, Chemlawn,FBI, Essroc Cement, Publishers Clearinghouse, and Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Weltchek recently won a historic $150,000,000 jury verdict in Baltimore County against ExxonMobil in a 6-month trial stemming from massive groundwater contamination. The jury verdict ranks as one of the largest in the Nation’s history. In 2000, Weltchek recovered $185,000,000 for his bankrupt client against accounting giant Ernst & Young, reportedly one of the largest settlements at the time.

Weltchek has built his reputation on landmark recoveries in medical malpractice cases as well. With over a dozen verdicts in excess of $5,000,000, Mr. Weltchek is highly sought after by attorneys and clients throughout the country to present their cases in court.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS include:

  • The first ever medical malpractice jury verdict in Charles County Maryland ($5,000,000), for the failure of physicians to recognize the severe abuse of a 6-year old child
  • The first ever pharmaceutical litigation in the State of Maryland involving the drug Terbutaline
  • A $10,250,000 jury verdict in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City against Carefirst and a private practicing physician for the negligent delivery of a child resulting in permanent brain injury;
  • A $10,000,000 jury verdict against the University of Maryland Medical Center in a wrongful death case for the failure to diagnose a blood disorder leading to the death of a 19-year old man,
  • A $10,000,000 jury verdict in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against Bristol-Myers Squibb for defective silicone breast implants,
  • A $7,100,000 jury verdict in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County for the failure to diagnose colon cancer resulting in the death of a 50 year old man.
  • The largest medical malpractice recoveries (at the time of verdict) in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Charles County.

WELTCHEK MALLAHAN & WELTCHEK pledges to continue the maverick tradition that Robert J. Weltchek has pioneered in his 30-year legal career.

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Practice Areas Explained

Robert J. Weltchek's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Weltchek 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.

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Wrongful Death

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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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 Lutherville 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert J. Weltchek

Where is Robert J. Weltchek's law office located?
Robert J. Weltchek's law practice is located in Lutherville, Maryland. The firm is Weltchek Mallahan and Weltchek. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J. Weltchek handle?
Robert J. Weltchek focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Robert J. Weltchek practiced law?
Robert J. Weltchek has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Robert J. Weltchek go to law school?
Robert J. Weltchek earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Robert J. Weltchek for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert J. Weltchek received?
Robert J. Weltchek's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 1980
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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