Atty. Robert Merbaum Somer
Ranked by Washingtonian Magazine as a top personal injury lawyer since December 2004, Mr. Somer has practiced personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, negligence and medical malpractice law for over 16 years and has conducted over 300 trials in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC state and federal courts.
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About Robert Merbaum Somer at a glance
Robert Merbaum Somer is a Partner based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at Hilton & Somer, LLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, personal injury, workers comp, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1991), Maryland (1991), District of Columbia (1997), and Virginia Washington (1998). Educated at Atlanta Law School (J.D., 1988) and University of Maine at Farmington (B.A. Business, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice District of Columbia Bar, Personal Injury Section Virginia State Bar Association Public Justice Foundation, Member. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ranked by Washingtonian Magazine as a top personal injury lawyer since December 2004, Mr. Somer has practiced personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, negligence and medical malpractice law for over 16 years and has conducted over 300 trials in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC state and federal courts
- He has numerous six-figure verdicts and settlements and successful recoveries in nearly every case
- He is licensed in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC and Georgia and is a longstanding member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the DC Bar Personal Injury Section, and the Virginia State Bar Association
- Certified Legal Specialties • Top Personal Injury Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine, 2004
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Robert Merbaum Somer is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →
Robert Merbaum Somer is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Virginia →
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.
Robert Merbaum Somer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Robert Merbaum Somer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Virginia →
Robert Merbaum Somer is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairfax are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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