Fajer-Smith, Debora

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Updated 3/21/2011

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Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.

6404 Ivy Lane
Suite 400

Greenbelt, MD 20770-1417

Phone: 240-553-1173 / 877-412-7429

Fax: 240-553-1766

dfajersmith@jgllaw.com

http://www.marylandpersonalinjurylawattorneys.com

Summary

Lawyer Overview

Debora Fajer-Smith was born in Brazil and grew up in Bowie, Maryland. After graduating from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1984, she worked three years for a law firm in Prince George's County. In 1988, she opened her own law firm in Bowie, Maryland. Recently, she joined Joseph, Greenwald and Laake, PA, bringing with her a substantial practice and expertise in Workers Compensation and personal injury. She heads the firm's Worker's Compensation group.

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland, 1985
  • District of Columbia, 1985
  • U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1985

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Workers Compensation Section of The Prince George's Bar Association (Chair)
  • Senate-House Joint Oversight Committee for Workers Compensation and Insurance Benefits, Maryland State Legislature (Member)
  • Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), Judicial Nominating Committee, Prince George's County (Member)

Honors and Awards

  • Top 100 Women in Maryland History, The Daily Record Newspaper, May 2007
  • Rotarian of the Year Crofton Rotary 2005, Rotary International, (Rotary is the largest service organization in the world)
  • Chairperson of the Year 2005 Governor's Sub Cabinet of International Affairs, Office of the Secretary of State of Maryland
  • Appreciation Award, 1997, Disabled Police Officers Counseling Centers, Inc.
  • Employer of the Year, 1989, Md. Federation of Business and Professional Women
  • UMBC Alumni Award, 2016 Steering Committee

Education

  • University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland, 1984
    J.D.
  • University of Maryland
    B.A.

Fees

Accepts Credit Cards

Articles

Published Works

  • Co-Editor, MICPEL 2002, The Maryland Automobile Accident Desk Book, 2nd Ed.

Office Information

Address

6404 Ivy Lane
Suite 400
Greenbelt, MD 20770-1417

Phones

240-553-1173
877-412-7429

Faxes

240-553-1766

Emails

dfajersmith@jgllaw.com

Websites

http://www.jgllaw.com

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