Andrew E Greenwald

As a founding member of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, Andrew Greenwald has a reputation for being an unwavering and effective advocate who has obtained millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients. Andrew has extensive experience in representing victims of medical negligence, including Obstetrical, Pain Management, Emergency Room, Pediatric, Hospital, Surgical, Gastroenterology and Radiology.

Andrew is widely recognized as a leading birth trauma and obstetrical malpractice attorney. Based in Maryland, Andrew has been called upon by lawyers in many other states to evaluate and litigate medical malpractice cases. He has successfully helped numerous families with loved ones suffering from the results of obstetrical malpractice—whether it is cerebral palsy, traumatic birth injuries, or birth asphyxia—seek justice. He has recovered a million dollars or more in over 50 cases.

As former co-chair of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group and the Medical Negligence Information Exchange Group of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Andrew worked to educate malpractice lawyers who represent victims suffering from medical negligence-related injuries. He continues to serve as an educator today. Andrew is frequently asked to present to medical groups on medical negligence and has given more than 100 lectures to nationwide legal audiences at American Association for Justice meetings and to various state trial lawyer and bar associations. He has also contributed numerous articles to national legal publications and contributed to several legal instructional audiotape series.

Honors

Top Personal Injury Settlements of 2025, Virginia Lawyers Weekly
LexisNexis, AV Peer Review Rated

Super Lawyers®, Maryland and District of Columbia, 2007–2016, 2026

The Best Lawyers in America®, 2006–2027

LawDragon 500, Leading Plaintiff Lawyers in America, 2007

Washingtonian magazine, “Best of Washington,” 2004

Million Dollar Advocates Forum, lifetime member

Affiliations

Journal of Communication, former reviewer
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, former reviewer

Brain Research Association at Children’s Hospital, former member, board of directors

Media

“Deposing Medical Experts,” Trial magazine

“In the Beginning: Examples of Opening Statements,” Trial magazine

Contributor, The Profoundly Injured Child, AAJ Press

“Shattered Dreams: A Look at the Seriously Injured Child,” Trial magazine

“Let Me Ask You This: Some Thoughts on Cross-Examination,” Trial magazine

“Oh, Didn’t I Tell You? A Look at Informed Consent,” Trial magazine

Contributor, Settlement and Plea Bargaining, American Association for Justice Education Fund

How to Recognize and Handle Recreational Liability: Sports Torts, American Association for Justice

“Effective Pre-Trial Discovery in Medical Negligence Cases, A Positive Approach,” Trial magazine

“Gymnastics Litigation, The Standard of Care,” Trial magazine

“Medical Malpractice Litigation: A Modest Settlement Proposal,” Trial magazine

“Effective Pre-Trial Discovery in Medical Negligence Cases—What You Don’t Know May Hurt You,” Trial Magazine; selected for publication in Best of Trial, AAJ Press

Shoulder Dystocia and Birth Injury, published by invitation (James O’Leary, MD)