Maria Patterson has been litigating for 24 years. She has tried over 100 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials. Currently, she is accepting clients in all areas but concentrates in personal injury, criminal defense, and civil mediation including family law matters. This year, Maria constructively used her time working remotely during the pandemic to take over 100 CLE hours so she could effectively handle mediations, including divorce, child custody, financial division, and parent coordination. Maria also furthered her education with online classes earning additional college credits in Developmental Psychology and Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, particularly interested on the impacts of trauma and violence on the developing brains of children and young adults.
Selected as a Top 100 "Super Lawyer" in Maryland, and a Top 50 Women "Super Lawyer" in Maryland, Maria has handled numerous domestic matters, serving to obtain justice for victims but also to seek justice for those wrongfully accused of domestic violence or other crimes. Since 2014, Maria has been recognized as a "Top 100 Trial Lawyer" by The National Trial Lawyers and she has been nominated as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys in client satisfaction for the State of Maryland by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys and the American Institute of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Maria and her law partner, who is also her husband, opened Patterson Law in 2018 and just opened two new office locations in Annapolis, off of West Street, and in Bowie at the Omni Medical Building. If you are in need of legal representation and want an attorney who has a tremendous amount of compassion and litigation experience, please contact Maria Patterson.
Practice areas
Maria Patterson defended insurance companies for over a decade, trying over 100 jury trials in Prince George's, Montgomery, Charles, Calvert, and Anne Arundel Counties. Now Maria Patterson represents those injured in accidents, against the insurance companies. She is fully ready to take a case to trial if the insurance companies make unreasonable settlement offers.
26 years, 500 cases
Maria Patterson handles misdemeanor and felony cases in Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Montgomery, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's Counties.
13 years, 100 cases
Mediation Services in divorce, custody, financial division, and other civil matters.
3 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 1998 | 06/08/2022 |
MD | Active | 1997 | 07/12/2022 |
Legal answers | 16 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 50 Women Lawyers in Maryland | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Maryland | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Maryland | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 100 Lawyers in Maryland | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Top Attorneys in Maryland | Baltimore Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyer for Washington D.C. | Washington Post Magazine | 2014 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys - Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys | 2014 |
"10 Best" Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2014 |
Top 1% Car Accident Lawyer | Car Accident Lawyer.Org | 2012 |
Top Washington Lawyers | Newsweek Magazine | 2012 |
ADR Facilitator | District Court of Marylad | 2005 |
Building trial skills | National Institute for Trial Advocacy | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Reinstein, Glackin, Patterson & Herriott, LLC | 2012 - Present |
Attorney | Maria K. Patterson, Esquire | 2011 - 2012 |
Assistant County Attorney | Office of Law, Prince George's County | 2009 - 2011 |
Attorney | Law offices of Timothy S. Smith | 2001 - 2009 |
Attorney | Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher | 1998 - 2001 |
Attorney | Meng & Urey | 1997 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Anne Arundel County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
University of Delaware | Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Paralegals and Soft Tissue Injury | Soft Tissue Injury | 2002 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Slip and Fall settlment | Settled for $255,000 |
Pedestrian hit and run | Maria Patterson located an insurance policy for the pedestrian who did not own a car. $100,000 Policy limits settlement |
Donald Berry v. State Farm Insurance Company | $178,480.40 verdict for the Plaintiff, Donald Berry |
Cheye Calvo, et al. v. State of Maryland, et al. |
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Michael McGraw, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 26, 2021
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I was opposing counsel on several civil rights cases Maria handled when she was with the Office of Law. I always found her to be well prepared and easily able to handle complex issues. I now know Maria to be an excellent personal injury and criminal lawyer and always enjoy the opportunity to discuss strategy with her, particularly in criminal case. I endorse Maria and her firm.
Shireen Jayatilaka, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Maria for many years as a colleague and friend and she is top notch and a very good trial lawyer
Timothy Fitzmaurice, Litigation Attorney on Jul 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Maria Patterson in the past and she is a very thorough and effictive litigator, both in criminal and civil matters, as well as representing both civil plaintiffs and defendants.
Jody Pollara, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 14, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Maria is a talented and competent lawyer. While working with Maria, I consulted her on many cases and found that she has a great legal mind and a good demeanor for trial practice.
Mark Kohl, Criminal defense Attorney on May 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Maria is an outstanding trial lawyer with a vast array of experience in both criminal and civil matters.
Paul Reinstein, Domestic violence Attorney on Apr 25, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Patterson is an experienced trial attorney and an effective advocate, who understands the complex issues in protective order and peace order proceedings. I highly recommend her.
Christopher Dunn, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Maria is an excellent trial lawyer with a wealth of experience. She is fabulous in a courtroom and juries love her. She is a straight shooter and can always be taken at her word.
Andrew Calabrese, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 23, 2009
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have had numerous cases against Ms. Patterson in the past. She is a well prepared, experienced, and highly effective litigator. I would recommend her without reservation.
Randall Herriott, Litigation Attorney on Sep 3, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Ms. Patterson for approximately 10 years. She is an experienced, thorough and respected trial attorney. I highly recommend her.
Andrea Peters, Insurance Attorney on Jun 5, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Maria Patterson for 8 years. I find her to be hard working, ethical, diligent and a very good trial attorney.
Thomas McManus, Insurance Attorney on Jun 4, 2009
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer's work.
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