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Paul T Stein
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Biography
The key to being a successful trial lawyer lies in having the insight to determine whether to litigate or negotiate, as well as the skill to assess and adapt to changing dynamics when in the courtroom. I bring to my clients decades of experience representing individuals and businesses in state and federal courts, as well as alternative dispute venues. My strength lies in using my well-honed trial skills to anticipate the human factors presented by judges, juries, witnesses and opposing counsel in court.
I concentrate my practice in the areas of criminal defense, complex contested family law matters and estate litigation. My previous experience as an assistant state’s attorney in the State Attorneys’ Office for Montgomery County (1970-1975), where I prosecuted serious felony matters and managed a trial team, allows me to provide exceptional insight from multiple perspectives when handling clients’ matters.
A life-long student of trial law and advocacy, I also teach, passing on my passion for the courtroom to the next generation of trial lawyers. For nearly 30 years, I have served as an adjunct professor in the Trial Practice Program at American University’s Washington College of Law, and has also taught litigation to paralegals at the University of Maryland. Additionally, I have lectured to bar groups and the community on criminal and family law.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 48 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1977
Licensed in Maryland for 53 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1972
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
Location
Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC
25 West Middle Lane, Rockville, MD, 20850
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Commission Reprimand issued in MD, 2018
updated on 04/23/2019
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2016
Maryland Top 100, Maryland Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland, Maryland Super Lawyers
2015
The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Maryland
2015
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyer
2014
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys In Maryland, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2014
Annual Professionalism Award, Bar Association of Montgomery County
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyer
2013
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2013
Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2012
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Maryland, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2012
Board Certified in Criminal Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2012
Board Certified in Civil Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2012
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Maryland, American Society of Legal Advocates
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Leadership in Law Award, Maryland Daily Record
2011
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2011
Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2011
Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2010
Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2010
Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2010
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2009
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2009
Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2009
Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2008
Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2008
Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2008
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2007
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2007
Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2007
Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2007
Board Certified in Civil Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2007
Board Certified in Criminal Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2006
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2005
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2004
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2003
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
2002
Board Certified in Civil Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2002
Board Certified in Criminal Law, National Board of Trial Advocacy
1977
Superior Proficiency in the Art and Science of Trial Advocacy, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
N/A
Listed, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Work Experience
1976 - Present
Founding Member, Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC
1970 - 1975
Assistant States Attorney, State Attorneys’ Office for Montgomery County
Associations
2015 - Present
Montgomery County, Maryland American Inn of CourtMaster of the Bench
1982 - Present
American University, Washington College of Law, Trial Practice ProgramAdjunct Professor
1980 - Present
District of Columbia Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
Bar Association of Montgomery CountyMember
1978 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Maryland Bar Foundation
Fellow
Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation
Bar Leader
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member
Circuit Court of Montgomery County
Court-Appointed Mediator
Hearts & Homes for Youth
Board Member
Attorney Grievance Commission for the State of Maryland
Past Inquiry Panel Member
Maryland Health Claim Arbitration Office
Past Panel-Chair for Medical Malpractice Hearings
Montgomery County Commission on Landlord and Tenant Affairs
Past Chairman
Bar Association of Montgomery County
Executive Committee, Past Member
Bar Association of Montgomery County
Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Past Member
Central Maryland Chapter of the United States Navy League
Past President
Hebrew Home of Washington, D.C.
Finance Committee, Past Member
1994 - 1995
Economic Development Commission for the City of RockvillePast Member
1991 - 1993
Hebrew Home of Washington, D.C.Board of Directors, Past Member
Education
1972
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1968
University of Maryland
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Bar Association of Montgomery County CLE
Fundamentals of Trial Advocacy
2012
University of Maryland School of Law
Issues related to depositions as part of pre-trial discovery
2012
Law School for the Public
State vs. Sheinbein
Publications
2015
Stein Sperling Client Alert
Montgomery County Drunk Driving Statistics Show Holiday Spike: Know the Consequences
Languages
English