$ 250-350 per hour
Eric Kirk
also known as The Kirk Law Firm
About Eric
Biography
Reduced Attorney Fee Plan For Maryland Personal Injury Cases
Many lawyers handle personal injury matters under what is known as a contingency fee arrangement. The "contingency" aspect means that something must occur for a fee to be earned by the attorney- specifically, a financial recovery. Usually, the lawyer will advance the costs of litigation, and, if there is a financial recovery, the lawyer will retain a percentage of that recovery as his or her fee. However, if there is no recovery obtained by the lawyer, there is no fee -and generally, no litigation costs- charged to the client. This allows the victim of negligence, who may be out of work, or disabled because of the accident, to hire an attorney to pursue the claim without having to pay a sizeable retainer or high hourly fees up-front.
Practices vary from lawyer to lawyer and jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In Maryland, a common contingency fee arrangement calls for the lawyer to retain 33.3 % of the amount recovered in the case as a fee, and, under some agreements, lawyers may retain 40% of the amount recovered as a fee if a lawsuit is filed, and the claim is litigated.
UNDER MY REDUCED FEE PROGRAM, THE CONTINGENCY FEE PERCENTAGE IS 35% IF THE CASE GOES TO TRIAL, and 30% IF THE CASE SETTLES PRIOR TO SUIT
Contingency fee agreements in civil cases have long been used and are common in the United States. You and your attorney should discuss preferred alternative fee arrangements, such as flat rates, or hourly billing. Often, however, injury victims are without the resources to hire a competent attorney to bring claims against large corporations and insurance companies with unlimited resources. The largest insurance companies in this county post profits in the tens of billions of dollars each and every year. Many times, a contingency fee arrangement is the only viable option in the face of those resources.
I adamantly believe every injury victim should have access to diligent, effective representation in their quest to achieve fair compensation. I am also committed to providing that representation at a fair rate. Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions about my reduced fee program.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
30%
31 years | 1,000 cases
Criminal Defense
25%
31 years | 1,000 cases
Personal Injury
20%
31 years | 1,000 cases
Workers Compensation
15%
31 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-35%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Maryland for 18 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 29 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 31 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Eric Kirk
1001 N. Calvert, 4th Floor, Ste. 401, Baltimore, MD, 21202
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Eric Kirk's Reviews
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Posted by AJS | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended
I cannot say enough about Eric. Hands down one of the best lawyers. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I had a complex personal injury suit that he handles very quickly and efficiently. Throughout the entire process he took his time to explain everything to me and was very receptive when I calle...
Posted by Stephen | August 5, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful Baltimore Attorney
Although I do not know Mr. Kirk personally, I have noticed his insightful and competent answers to legal inquiries posted on AVVO as a fellow attorney. From those responses, it is clear that he is an experienced lawyer who cares for his clients. For those in need of assistance in the Baltimore area...
Posted by Meleisea | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Eric Kirk
Mr. Kirk was a awesome lawyer that fought hard for not only the most negotiable settlement, But also took the time to keep me informed with the case process
Posted by Mark | November 8, 2010
Professional lawyer
A very knowledgeable person. He had solved my problem when other lawyer had said no to me.
Eric Kirk's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mr. Kirk. He is a highly respected attorney in the community and extremely knowledgeable about the law in multiple practice areas. He also has a great deal of real-world experience for which he has received numerous awards. He is a very active member in the Avvo community, frequently helping answer people's questions on the Q&A boards. I highly recommend him for anyone in need of legal advice and assistance."
"Eric is a very wise and effective attorney. He deals with clients on a personal level and wont stop until he gets the just result. If you end up in his care, you are very safe."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer.Great lawyer. Very Knowledgeable. Real student of the practice of law. Very effective. Fights for his clients.Always prepared"
"Eric has a well deserved reputation in the legal community and is a strong advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric goes above and beyond to help those in need. He is an incredible asset to the Avvo community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eric is as sharp as they come. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an active participant on AVVO and extremely knowledgeable about the law. His answers are helpful, responsive, and accurate every time. His clients are lucky to have him."
"I endorse Mr. Kirk. I've known him many years and worked with him on numerous cases. He is, without a doubt, an aggressive and effective advocate for his clients. He is an esteemed colleague, and i highly value his knowledge and expertise in personal injury litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with him for more than 8 years, and I find him to be a thoughtful, caring and tenacious lawyer, constantly turning over every stone and making sure his cases are thoroughly prepared and in advocating for and in representing the best interests of his clients. I have complete confidence in his legal ability!"
"I have worked with Mr. Kirk for the past 8 years, and say without reservation that Eric is one of the brightest, most creative and dedicated attorneys that I have had the pleasure of working with. I would personally hire him as my attorney should I ever need one. I addition to personal injury, Eric is also an excellent and fearless advocate in criminal matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Kirk for over 5 years as a member of both the Maryland and Florida bars. He is very knowlegable and a hard worker. Mr. Kirk is a fine legal writer. He puts in long hours and gets the best results for his clients"
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Experience
Honors
2017
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers:
2017
Lawyers of Distiction, Lawyers of Distiction
2016
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
1993
Juris Doctorate, cum laude, Albany Law School
1993
Membership by Reason of Excellence in Legal Scholarship, The Justinian Society
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Principal, The Kirk Law Firm
2008 - 2020
Attorney, Kandel and Associates
2002 - 2008
Attorney, The Garfinkel Trial Group
1998 - 2002
Attorney, Program Attorney, Florida Department of Revenue-Law Offices of Hernan Castro
1991 - 1991
Clerk, Monroe County State's Attorney- Clerkship
Associations
2008 - Present
Maryland Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Bar Association of Baltimore CityMember
1996 - Present
Florida BarMember
1994 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Kevin Brooks Vs John W Magaw, et al, 02-C-13-176304
Judgment Against: Magaw, John W Judgment in Favor of: Brooks, Kevin Judgment Ordered Date: 05/20/2014 Judgment Entry Date: 05/20/2014 Principal Amount: $210,000.00
PIZZA HUT and Gallagher Bassett, Appellants, v. Richard PROCTOR, Appellee. No. 1D05-3732
Judge of Compensation Claims affirmed
Education
1993
Albany Law School of Union University
1990
University of Missouri, St. Louis
B.A. History
Publications
1997
South CarolinaLegal Guidelines
South Carolina Criminal Law and Motor Vehicle Handbook
1997
Illinois Legal Guidelines
Indiana Criminal Law and Motor Vehicle Handbook
1997
Tennessee Legal Guidelines
Tennessee Criminal Law and Motor Vehicle Handbook
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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