After more than 20 years working "on the inside" as staff counsel for major insurance companies, I decided it was time to help others by using that experience and information. Now my clients have the benefit of that experience. Call me at 410.494.6585 for a free consultation.
Practice areas
Personal injury can occur under many circumstances, whether in a car accident, at a business or work site, as a result of an assault, because of a defective product, or for many other reasons or accidents. If you were injured and it was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. My personal injury practice includes brain injuries, wrongful death, slip/trip and fall cases, malicious prosecution, and false imprisonment.
40 years
Vehicle accidents can result in property damage, injury, pain and suffering (known legally as "non-economic damages"), and lost wages. If the accident was not your fault, you may be entitled to damages in all those categories. Your spouse also may have a claim because of your injury.
40 years
I represent clients whose insurance company has denied coverage, whose insurance is subject to a high deductible, or whose policy does not provide complete coverage.
40 years
My litigation practice involves negligence cases including motor vehicle accidents, premises injuries, false arrest/false imprisonment and malicious prosecution, construction site injuries, wrongful death, libel & slander, traumatic brain and other catastrophic injuries, products liability involving defective design and manufacture, breach of warranty claims, breach of contract claims, and bicycle and pedestrian accidents. My practice also extends to other areas where lawsuits arise.
40 years
A defective product could be equipment, an appliance, medication you take, or anything else someone has manufactured. And it does not have to be something you personally bought. If it had a defect that caused damage or injury, you may be entitled to compensation.
36 years
If a family member died because of someone else's negligence, the estate of that person (the decedent), as well as family members who were dependent on that person may qualify for compensation for that loss.Contact me for a free consultation.
38 years
Languages spoken
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MD | Active | 1983 | 11/30/2015 |
DC | Good Standing | 1982 | 02/26/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2022 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2021 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2017 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top Rated Lawyer in the DC/Baltimore Area | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Top Rated Lawyer in the DC/Baltimore Area | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founder | Fizer❖LLC (formerly Fizer❖Maloon) | 2013 - Present |
Chief Trial Attorney | Zurich North America | 1992 - 2012 |
Senior Trial Attorney | Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Staff Counsel | 1990 - 1992 |
Attorney | Private Practice Firms | 1983 - 1989 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Maryland Association for Justice | Attorney member | 2015 - Present |
Baltimore County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association, Litigation Section | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association, Negligence, Insurance and Worker's Compensation Section | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar, Tort Law Section | Attorney Member | 1992 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 1983 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar | Attorney Member | 1982 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Merrill LAD Magazine | Thinking About Starting Your Own Firm? | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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American University, Washington College of Law | J.D. | 1981 |
Rutgers College, Rutgers University | A.B. | 1978 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Maryland Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law | Medical Discovery Basics for UM/UIM Cases, UM/UIM Arbitration and Settlement Strategies, Ethics in UM/UIM Cases | 2021 |
Top 30 Trial Mistakes Made by Attorneys | 3 Ways to Irritate and Alienate the Judge and Jury, 3 Top Oversights in Trial Preparation | 2020 |
Negotiating Claims With Insurance Companies | SOPHISTICATED NEGOTIATING STYLES: HOW AND WHEN TO USE THEM | 2019 |
Pain and Suffering Damages in Personal Injury | Quantifying Pain and Suffering Damages | 2019 |
Advanced Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Law | Legal Ethics in Insurance Practice | 2018 |
BCBA - LRIS | How to Grow and Maintain Your Practice Using Lawyer Referral | 2015 |
Zurich North America Insurance Claims Conference | Maryland and District of Columbia Recent Developments in Civil Liability Law | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Heffington v. Moser, 238 Md. App. 509 (2018) | Judgment against client reversed. |
Malik v. Tommy’s Auto Service, Inc., 199 Md.App. 610, 24 A.3d 114 (2011) | Judgment for client affirmed. |
Sigmund v. Starwood Urban Retail VI, LLC , 617 F.3d 512 (U.S.App.D.C. 2010) | Judgment for client affirmed. |
Thoma v. Kettler Bros., Inc., 632 A.2d 725 (D.C. App. 1993) | Judgment for client affirmed. |
Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co. v. Miller, 305 Md. 614 (1986) | Judgment against client reversed. |
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Marc Atas, Litigation Attorney on Feb 10, 2018
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Bob Siems, Litigation Attorney on Feb 3, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Tim is a very good, experienced trial attorney. This office has been in cases with him and against him. His work is always excellent. He works well with other lawyers.
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The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice.
Richard Rosenstein, Unknown Attorney on Sep 5, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fizer is a skilled and effective personal injury lawyer. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients.
Paul Molinaro, Car accident Attorney on Sep 4, 2014
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Zaheer Shah, Medical malpractice Attorney on Aug 20, 2014
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Attorney Fizer is a highly respected member of the legal community. His mastery of the law is clearly on display for anyone who has seen his answers to Avvo questions. I enthusiastically recommend him to future clients.
Alan Carlo, Litigation Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. We were young associates in the same firm and later went to separate practice. We have been co-counsel together. Tim is always well prepared and brings a fresh perspective to case that always benefits his clients
Kyle Tatum, Car accident Attorney on Jul 30, 2014
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Mr. Fizer's contributions and advice are always on point. He is an asset to this website and the legal profession.
Scott Scherr, Unknown Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
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I endorse Timothy Fizer. He is a very experienced attorney who used to do insurance defense work and has now switched sides and is representing plaintiffs. He is highly skilled and his clients are in excellent hands.
Jeffrey Adams, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
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Marc Shapiro, Car accident Attorney on Jul 18, 2014
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Mr. Fizer always provides thoughtful responses to Avvo questions, which is an attribute anyone can appreciate in their attorney.
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