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• Law Office of Irwin E. Weiss, Esquire

Law Firm Overview

Who is Irwin E. Weiss

I am a sole practitioner in the practice of law. I've been a lawyer since 1978. I only handle cases in a few areas of the law. In this way, for the benefit of my clients, I can be aware of all of the latest laws and cases, use technology to benefit my clients, and get the best possible results.

What do other lawyers think of Irwin E. Weiss?

Martindale-Hubbell is a company that rates lawyers. What they do is send surveys anonymously. I have the highest national rating (AV), and have had this rating EVERY YEAR since 1987.

Practice consists of 90% personal injury and other tort litigation. 80% of practice is in connection with the representation of Plaintiffs, 20% is defense work. Have appeared in U.S. District Court in Maryland and in Eastern District of Virginia, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Superior Court in Washington, D.C., Court of Appeals in Maryland, Court of Special Appeals in Maryland, Circuit Courts in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County, Cecil County, Anne Arundel County, Queen Anne's County, Wicomico County, Prince George's County, Howard County, Talbot County, Caroline County, and various Maryland District Courts.

Areas of Practice

• Nursing Home
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Medical Malpractice
• Toxic Torts

Published Works

• Maryland Tort Damages, MICPEL, 1985

Classes and Seminars

• Lecturer, "Staying Away from Jurisdictional Pitfalls in Health Claims", General Membership Meeting, MTLA, Baltimore, Maryland, January 12, 1983
• Lecturer, "Medical Malpractice Arbitration: Important Aspects of Pre-Hearing and Hearing Practice and Procedures", Fifth Annual Statewide Convention - Seminar, MTLA, Ocean City, Maryland, October 13, 1983
• Lecturer, "Interviewing a Client - Part of Trial Tactics", All-Day Seminar. A Day of Trial Advocacy, MTLA, Baltimore, Maryland, December 8, 1994
• Lecturer, "The Defenses We Hate to See and How to Combat Them", MTLA, Baltimore, Maryland, April 18, 1995
• Lecturer, Deposition Clinic, MTLA, Columbia, Maryland, October 4, 1996
• Lecturer, "Pitfalls of Discovery & How to Avoid Them", MTLA, Frederick, Maryland, October 10, 1997
• Lecturer, "Getting Through the Drudgery/Investigation and Discovery", MTLA, Baltimore, Maryland, January 30, 1998
• Lecturer, Personal Injury Discovery, FAPL, Frederick, Maryland, July 14, 1998
• Putting Power In Procedure: Winning the Civil Litigation Game in Maryland Rockville, Maryland, Lorman Education Services, February 25, 2000
• Lecturer, "Legal Issues Relating to Anesthesiology", Department of Anesthesiology - St. Joseph Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, July 14, 2000
• Lecturer, "Issues in Evidence", MTLA, Baltimore, Maryland, January 19, 2001
• Lecturer, "Jury Instructions", MTLA, Baltimore, Maryland, February 16, 2001
• Seminar Moderator, "Evidence", MTLA, Baltimore, Maryland, November 2, 2001
• Lecturer, "Property Damage and Prior Injuries - Do they Matter?", Anne Arundel Bar Association, February 1, 2003
• Lecturer, "Joint Representation in Automobile Cases, Potential Conflicts of Interest and What to Do About Them", MTLA, Young Lawyers Section, March 21, 2003
• Lecturer, "Tips on How to Avoid Errors in Personal Injury Litigation", Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, College Park, Maryland, November 11, 2004
• Lecturer, "A Practical Refresher on Litigating the Maryland Auto Insurance Case", National Business Institute, Towson, Maryland, January 18, 2005
• Lecturer, "Tips on Taking and Defending Depositions of Medical Experts", Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, College Park, Maryland, November 11, 2005

Representative Clients

• 80% Plaintiffs
• Dairyland Insurance Company
• Sentry Insurance

Representative Cases

• Walker v. Essex, 516, 569 A.2d 645 (Md. 1990)
• Hebb v. Walker, 536 A.2d 113 (Md.App. 1988)
• Baltimore v. Hart, 167 Maryland Appellate 106 (2006)
• Hebb v. Walker, 655, 536 A.2d 113 (Md. App 1988)
• Mayor and City Council of Baltimore v. Hart, 395 Md. 394, 910 A.2d 463 (Md. App 2006)

West Practice Categories

Nursing Home, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Torts