Atty. Walter John Vernon

Atty. Walter John Vernon

Walter John Vernon is a lawyer practicing insurance & worker's compensation, negligence, admiralty law and 9 other areas of law. Walter received a B.A. degree from American University in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Ellicott City Ellicott City 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Walter John Vernon at a glance

Walter John Vernon is a Member based in Ellicott City, Maryland, practicing at GodwinTirocchi, LLC Attorneys at Law. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York (1982), Maryland (1985), District of Columbia (1988), and U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1989). Educated at Washington College of Law, American University (J.D., 1981) and American University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of District of Columbia Bar New York State and American Bar Associations Maryland State Bar Association, Inc, Maryland Defense Counsel, Inc, and Maryland Self-Insured Employers Compensation Association Baltimore Claims Association. Serands clients in Ellicott City, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Walter John Vernon is a lawyer practicing insurance & worker's compensation, negligence, admiralty law and 9 other areas of law
  • Walter received a B.A. degree from American University in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Walter practices at GodwinTirocchi, LLC Attorneys at Law in Ellicott City, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Walter John Vernon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter John Vernon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Walter John Vernon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Walter John Vernon is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Walter John Vernon is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Walter John Vernon is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Maryland →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Walter John Vernon is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Maryland →

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 Ellicott City 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 Walter John Vernon

Where is Walter John Vernon's law office located?
Walter John Vernon's law practice is located in Ellicott City, Maryland. The firm is GodwinTirocchi, LLC Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter John Vernon handle?
Walter John Vernon focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Walter John Vernon practiced law?
Walter John Vernon has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Walter John Vernon go to law school?
Walter John Vernon earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Walter John Vernon for a consultation?
You can contact Walter John Vernon directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Walter John Vernon received?
Walter John Vernon's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington College of Law, American University
- 1981
B.A.
American University
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1982
Maryland
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993

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