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also known as Patrick Malone & Associates P.C.
Patrick Malone is a leading attorney and advocate for patient safety, representing clients in medical malpractice, product liability, and personal injury cases. Renowned for his courtroom success, he co-authored Rules of the Road: A Plaintiff’s Lawyer’s Guide to Proving Liability, a widely respected resource for attorneys. Mr. Malone is a sought-after speaker, addressing legal professionals, patients, and healthcare providers on improving safety in medicine. He belongs to prestigious legal societies, including the Inner Circle of Advocates and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America.
Mr. Malone’s career began in journalism, where his investigative reporting on healthcare earned national recognition, including a Pulitzer Prize finalist honor. After graduating from Yale Law School, he clerked for U.S. District Judge Gerhard Gesell before launching his legal practice in 1985. His personal experience raising an autistic son deepened his understanding of disabilities, inspiring his work with nonprofits like Shared Horizons and Family Voices. Mr. Malone’s book, The Life You Save: Nine Steps to Finding the Best Medical Care – and Avoiding the Worst, empowers patients to navigate the healthcare system safely and effectively.
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Practice Areas
42 years | 150 cases
42 years | 150 cases
42 years | 100 cases
42 years | 40 cases
20%-40%
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Fax
1310 L Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20005
patrickmalonelaw.com/
Other places you can find Patrick online.
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Brain Injury
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2011 | Brain Injury
A trustworhty and Knowledgeable Attorney
My family worked with Pat on a brain injury medical malpractice case that resulted in a severe disability to our loved one. During the couple of years that Pat worked with us, he showed a great level of professionalism, dedication, and most importantly sincerity. Pat’s knowledge in this field and t...
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2009 | Brain Injury
Patrick Malone Recommendation
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Patrick Malone for the manner that he handled my daughter’s case. My daughter had a hypoxic brain injury at birth due to the rupturing of my wife’s uterus. Pat did extensive research to prove that this was caused by negligence of the medical staff. ...
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Oct 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Patrick literally wrote the book on personal injury trial work. You would not do better."
"Mr. Malone is an excellent attorney who provides insightful responses to questions posed by members of the Avvo legal community. I fully endorse Mr. Malone."
"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. Malone for a number of years. He is highly regarded in the legal community as a fine lawyer who is thorough in his case preparation, aggressive and effective in his trial work, and fair and supportive in his dealings with his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Pat is a talented and tenacious lawyer, and has complete inegrity. I have referred several matters to him with complete confidence."
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Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
2007
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2007
listed in SuperLawyers for Washington DC, SuperLawyers.com
2007
Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, Lawdragon Magazine
2006
listed in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
1998
Frederick Abramson Award, D.C. Bar
1996
AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
Lawyer of the Year, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
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Invited Member, Inner Circle of Advocates
1985 - 2007
Partner, Stein, Mitchell & Mezines
2003 - Present
Inner Circle of AdvocatesMember
2001 - Present
American Law Institutemember
1999 - Present
National Board of Trial Advocacycertified civil trial advocate
2005 - 2006
Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.President
2002 - 2003
The Counsellors - Washington, DCPresident
2000 - 2006
National Academy of Sciencesmember, Panel on Law, Science and Technology
Verdict for plaintiff $5.7 million
Verdict for plaintiffs, $3.7 million total
Verdict for plaintiffs $5.8 million
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Why secret settlements are often unethical
2009
techniques for winning with "Rules of the Road"
2009
Avoiding Reversal and other Pitfalls
2007
Cross-examining the defense medical examiner
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Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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15 Jul 2010