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also known as Katie Bertram
I am a third generation Washingtonian. I raised my family in DC and continue to work in the city. My work is my passion. I love helping my clients get through the incredibly difficult situations they find themselves in through no fault of their own. I practice with Laurie Amell who is truly one of my best friends. She is also raising her family in DC. We work so well together it is a joy to come to work every day and fight for our clients together.
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Acquired: 1990
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1989
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1100 Vermont Avenue, NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20005
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Posted by Kyle | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
Exceptional Service
As an attorney with over 30 years of experience myself, I truly appreciate working with counsel with genuine subject matter expertise, common sense logic, hands-on court room experience and responsive communications! Katie, her partner and team were exceptional in every way. Having a very limited u...
Posted by Kristina | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
Best Ever
From the first time I spoke to Catherine, she was extreamly passionate about her job and it radiates of her. This was a huge factor for me as I wanted a real human being not just a heartless firm looking for a quick payout. It was a very smooth process. I was able to send over my medical records for ...
Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fortunate to have found her!
We were involved in an unfortunate and rather unique accident. We initially worked with another lawyer and became unsatisfied. We were extremely fortunate to have been referred to Ms. Bertram by a close friend. Discouraged with our situation, we approached her about our case. Ms. Bertram was incr...
Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2013
Easily the best attorney I have ever worked with
Ms. Bertram is an "attorney's attorney". I have been an attorney and a law professor for over 20 years. She handled a matter for me with remarkable professionalism and achieved remarkable results. I have had a number of attorneys over the years. I have also taught thousands of law students. Sh...
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2013
Outstanding
Catherine is everything you want your lawyer to be. She is extremely intelligent, passionate, trustworthy and hard-working. She knows the law and knows how to apply it to a case and win. I would recommend her to all my loved ones, family or friends!..and would hire her again if I needed a lawyer. She...
"I endorse this lawyer. Katie is a superb medical malpractice lawyer who has a proven track record. Her background in risk management, her litigation savvy, her integrity, and her dedication ensure that her clients receive the justice they deserve."
Medical malpractice lawyer
2017
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2015
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015 - Present
Principal, Bertram & Amell, PLLC
2014 - Present
Adjunct Professor, American University School Of Law
2003 - 2008
Director of Risk Management, Georgeown University Hospital
2011 - Present
District of Columbia BarChair
2006 - Present
District of Columbia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1991 - Present
U.S. District Court for the D.C. BarMember
1990 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1989 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
$850,000 jury verdict
$850,000 jury verdict
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1986
BSW
2017
Direct Examination and Trial
2016
Handling a Med-Mal Case
2016
Effective Use of Interrogatories, Document Requests, and Requests for Admission
2010
English
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