Stuart L Plotnick

Stuart L Plotnick

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 37 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident ... +2 more

51 Monroe Street, #701a, Rockville, MD

About Stuart

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

auto-accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, defective products, death, truck accidents. insurance claims

33 years | 500 cases

40%
Car Accident 20%

auto, truck and motorcycle accident; injuries and death

33 years | 500 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 33 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1992

Associate

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 36 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1989

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 37 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1988

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Stuart L. Plotnick

51 Monroe Street, #701a, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Stuart L Plotnick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

71 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 49 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great experience

From the beginning, it felt like a very personal experience. Stuart took the time on phone calls and emails to explain everything in the process and to do follow-ups. He advised on treatments, doctors, etc. My advice in the process is to be PATIENT and don't rush treating. I am happy with my results ...and would highly recommend him!

Posted by Janice | April 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Janice Donoho

Outstanding law firm! I highly recommend Stuart Plotnick. Stuart and his team were supportive every step of the way from day 1. Not only is Stuart extremely knowledgeable,diligent and hardworking, he is also very personable, straightforward and honest. I've never been in this type of situation ...so naturally had a lot of questions. Stuart and his staff were very patient answered all my questions and concerns and were very generous with their time and attention. I am very happy and satisfied with the outcome and would definitely use him again without hesitation! Stuart and his team are the best!! Thank you Stuart!!

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best Lawyer in the DMV

I highly recommend Law Offices of Stuart Plotnick. I was rear-ended by a FedEx driver. My SUV was nearly totaled, and I was permanently injured. Stuart and his team were very responsive, gave me and my family the time and attention to really understand what happened and then went to work to get u...s justly compensated for our injuries. Sadly a lot of lawyers don't have the industry knowledge or negotiation skills to get their clients what they deserve. Stuart has both the knowledge and negotiating skills to get you what you deserve. If you've been injured don't risk working with anyone else. The Law Offices of Stuart Plotnick is the place to put your trust in.

Posted by Robert | December 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent Attorney

Without the help of Stuart Plotnick of Plotnick Law, I believe my case would not have had the successful outcome I wasn’t sure I’d receive. I was in a car accident where I was hit from behind. Mr. Plotnick took on an extremely difficult case from the onset that entailed preexisting conditions and bro...ught it to a successful settlement. Stuart worked tirelessly to make sure that the truth was told and presented it perfectly. He, Jackie, and his entire staff were receptive to each of my requests and, in a very personable way, guided me through the entire process. His thorough research and knowledge of case law was invaluable. If he believes in your case, he will never stop fighting for you. While my case has been successfully settled, I know, should the day arise that I need his services again, I will be in the best of hands. If you need a personal injury attorney, I highly recommend Stuart Plotnick Law to handle your case. Thank you, Stuart, for everything!

Posted by Sheri | November 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident

Great Attorney!

After highly successful results, I would recommend Attorney Stuart Plotnick without hesitation. I had a complicated Slip and Fall personal injury case with multiple injuries resulting in multiple surgeries and procedures. Stuart helped me to navigate through the necessary steps to build a strong case... and continued his support, encouraging patience (over 4 years) through my long and arduous healing process. His experience in allowing the true breadth of the injury to reveal itself, eventually led to the best outcome for my award. Since my injury occurred while I was visiting Maryland, I never actually met Stuart in person, but we were able to develop a friendly and personable attorney client relationship through email, phone calls and Zoom meetings. He was responsive and always personally available to address my concerns, and his team treated me with kindness and professionalism. As the case progressed, Stuart included me in all correspondence which kept me informed and up to date with his plans, and that of opposing counsel. He also spent whatever time was necessary to make sure I understood the process, was prepared for interviews and depositions, and quelled my anxiety for the unknown. Thankfully, we were able to settle my case and I did not have to go to court, but I was able to see his confidence and experience emerge in the process. Stuart was prepared and encouraged me to take the case through the court if I was not satisfied with the results of mediation, however he skillfully and methodically worked toward negotiating a generous settlement, actually resulting in a greater award than the opposing counsel anticipated. Stuart reminded me often that my feeling of satisfaction was his primary concern.

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Stuart L Plotnick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donald Spence

Unknown lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Rosenblatt

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stuart Plotnick is an excellent attorney who is very diligent and knowledgeable. I refer him personal injury cases and he has been very thorough in handling them and his communication with me and the clients is excellent. I highly recommend Mr. Plotnick for personal injury and employment law cases."

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Douglas Gross

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stuart is thorough and will put in the extra effort to get the best result for his client."

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Mark Gilder

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Very bright and innovative. Excellent litigator. Well versed on the law"

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Timothy Howie

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob Cecere

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Stuart is an excellent attorney who provides zealous and successful representation for his clients"

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Thomas Witkop

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Plotnick for over 20 years. He is always on the cutting edge of the law. He has a very sharp legal mind. He is a zealous advocate for his clients. If I were hurt and needed a lawyer he would be on the top of my list."

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Mindy Felinton

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stuart is an excellent and highly qualified attorney."

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Charles Spigelman

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Stuart is well versed in the law, always professional and a very effective advocate for his clients."

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David Merkin

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robinson Rowe

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is amazingly skilled and persuasive in both trial presentations and negotiations. He is highly respected by all counsel in the litigation field. Most importantly, his style and character makes him extremely effective in resolving cases to his client's benefit."

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Jonathan Halperin

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stuart is a highly effective, pragmatic and results oriented litigator who has obtained great results for his clients. Stuart is skilled in personal injury and employment matters. He is a zealous advocate."

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Gary Altman

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients to Stuart and they have had great results"

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Annemarie Wall

Family lawyer

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Richard Rosenblatt

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Charles Spigelman

Personal injury lawyer

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Jacob Cecere

Personal injury lawyer

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Kenneth Trombly

Personal injury lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2020

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2020

Top Attorneys in Maryland, Baltimore Magazine

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Clients Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Stuart L. Plotnick, LLC

Associations

2009 - Present

Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Boyland vs. Ruppert Brothers

$235,000

Kessler v. Ett

$185,000.00 award

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Education

1987

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Spanish

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