Mary McNamara Koch
About Mary
Biography
Mary McNamara Koch is a partner at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, having come on board at the persistent requests of Judge Billy Murphy. In her first trial with the firm in 2010, she orchestrated a $34.33 million verdict in a case involving a group of restaurant employees in Baltimore who suffered brain damage because of a carbon monoxide leak – one of the top ten largest settlements in the country that year.
Ms. Koch is widely regarded as Murphy, Falcon & Murphy’s “woman of steel.” Her persistence, preparation, and indefatigable desire to win have led her to a string of successes in trial, private practice, and beyond.
Ms. Koch tirelessly reviews all facets of her cases. As an attorney, her preparation allows her to anticipate unforeseen complications and present unconventional leads: “The practice of law is creative. Cases morph, not always the way you want them to, but you have to be able to control the way they can transform. You have to remain creative from beginning to end.”
Ms. Koch began her career as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Baltimore City. Her tenacity and endless preparation led her to win over 100 felony jury trials, losing just one. In 1997, she was designated as Special Assistant United States Attorney, where she remained for two years before entering into the private sector of the law. Ms. Koch is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College and the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Licensed in Maryland for 37 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1988
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Location
Murphy, Falcon & Murphy
One South Street, 23rd Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21202
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Mary McNamara Koch's Reviews
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Posted by Sandy | March 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice
Medical negligence
I had a knee replacement with complications. I needed a lawyer & Mary & Team were there for me. They were Awsome!!!!! I'm so Thankful & Grateful for All there help. I highly recommend her. She is thoughtful , professional, knowledgeable & caring. I'm very Blessed to have had Mary on my Team!!! She is...
Mary McNamara Koch's Lawyer Endorsements
"For over four years, I had the privilege of working with Mary Koch on a complex class action and large number of medical malpractice cases, where we routinely collaborated on legal theories, strategies, and arguments. Undoubtedly, Mary's work on that litigation paved the way for others to follow suit. I learned much from Mary during those four years and much about her as well -- both as an attorney and as a person. One could not help but be impressed by her vast knowledge of the law as well as her command of the facts of the case, which included in excess of 60,000 documents, thousands of pages of deposition testimony, and minute details of each of her clients' medical histories and treatment. I was equally impressed with the way she advocated for her clients through incredibly contentious legal proceedings. Mary has my highest recommendation as a lawyer who truly cares about her clients and possesses the experience, talent, and dedication to reach great results for them."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Maryland Super Lawyer — Class Action/Mass Torts, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
50 Women to Watch, Sun Magazine
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Murphy, Falcon & Murphy
1999 - 2009
Associate, Law Offices of Peter G Angelos
1997 - 1999
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Maryland
1988 - 1999
Assistant State's Attorney, Baltimore City
Associations
2010 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MarylandMember
1988 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$37 million settlement
$4.75 million
$34.4 million verdict
Education
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers