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George Pittman Patterson
also known as George Patterson
About George
Biography
George P. Patterson is a Board Certified Truck Accident Lawyer, Civil Trial Attorney and Civil Pre-Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a partner at the firm of Patterson Law, LLC. Car accident lawyer, George Patterson has been recognized as one of the best lawyers in Maryland and Nationally by being selected to the Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyers list by Super Lawyers and the The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He has also been recognized as a Top 10 Personal Injury attorney by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. This list is refered to as the "Best of the Best" lawyers for Maryland. He has also been honored as the best civil attorney in Maryland by Corporate America and the best in Personal Injury for Maryland by Acquisition International. Mr. Patterson has been lead counsel on several hundred trials, recovering millions of dollars on behalf of his clients. He has successfully handled over a dozen wrongful death cases along with hundreds of cases involving permanent personal injuries. The Bowie car accident lawyer's results are reflected by his lifetime memberships in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has also lectured to national forums on truck and auto accident litigation and the use of technology in the courtroom.
Mr. Patterson does not shy away from cases that require industry knowledge that is not readily available. Confronted by such a case involving paralysis after a fall from an inflatable slide, he became certified as an advanced operator by a respected inflatable safety industry organization to learn the standards and practices that rental operators and owners of inflatable slides should adhere to. The certification applies to inflatable boxing rings, slides, water slides, sumo wrestling games, moon bounces, jousting and other inflatable interactive games. Most of these inflatables should be set up and attended to by trained supervisors to minimize the risk of serious injuries.
Bowie lawyer, George Patterson presides over a diverse personal injury practice that not only focuses on litigation and medical malpractice, but on the investigation of complex medical conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, complex bone fractures, laminectomies, disc fusions, growth plate fractures, carpal tunnel surgeries, fibromyalgia and whiplash injuries. He is widely recognized for his ability to obtain substantial settlements for his clients across a broad spectrum of practice areas.
Early in Mr. Patterson's career, he obtained dozens of defense verdicts in personal injury jury trials. He has built on this experience to properly present plaintiffs' claims and to avoid tactical mistakes made by plaintiffs' attorneys.
Some of his more noteworthy cases include:
A $1,000, recovery for a premises liability client that developed complex regional pain syndrome.
A $255, recovery for a truck driver that sustained injuries as a result of a load that was not properly secured in a sealed trailer that he was hired to transport.
A $250, recovery for client whose claim was originally denied because the insurance company did not believe there was sufficient property damage to the vehicles to substantiate a personal injury claim.
A 1.7 million dollar judgment in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County in 2012 for injuries sustained in a head-on collision.
Collected a Million Dollar single limits insurance policy excluding a property damage payment for a rear-end collision that resulted in the death of a lady from Lothian, Maryland.
A $1,250, recovery for a motorcyclist that suffered severe injuries near deep creek lake.
In a Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) case, Mr. Patterson was able to obtain a resolution in the case in Federal Court for $587,500. The defense questioned the seriousness of the disorder but was persuaded by a report from an internationally renowned expert on (RSD) hired by Mr. Patterson.
In a wrongful death case, Mr. Patterson was hired by a family who lost their son in a tragic single car accident. The son was a passenger in the car that had only $20,000 in coverage. The family's insurance company then refused to honor a claim for underinsured motorist benefits, claiming the family had only purchased minimum coverage. Mr. Patterson investigated the insurance records and discovered the company had failed to obtain a signed waiver for the reduced coverage. As a result, Mr. Patterson obtained a $500,000 recovery.
Mr. Patterson obtained a $310,000 settlement on behalf of a client who sustained a neck injury requiring surgery. The settlement was obtained after the defendant retained a medical expert to argue that the neck surgery was due to a pre-existing condition.
Mr. Patterson resolved a fall case for $140,000. The client fell at a grocery store and broke her knee cap. The client had medical bills of approximately $14,000. There was no offer prior to filing suit.
Mr. Patterson represented a client who suffered a facial laceration in an automobile accident. The insurance company offered the uncompensated man a final settlement of $20,000. Mr. Patterson was hired to take over the case and received a settlement of $75,000 for his client.
Mr. Patterson represented a client who checked into a hotel only to be awakened in the middle of the night by an intruder who had previously worked for the hotel and entered with a room key. His client successfully attacked the intruder without sustaining any injury other than some sore knuckles. Mr. Patterson obtained a $75,000 settlement on behalf of his client.
Mr. Patterson represented a client who initially tried to settle the case on his own and was offered final settlement of $10,000 with less than one week before the statute of limitations was set to expire. Upon being retained, the insurance company increased the offer to $25,000. Mr. Patterson filed suit and attained an agreement by which an arbitrator could award up to $60,000 to the client.
Mr. Patterson represented a client in a low-impact crash with minimal damage. The insurance company offered the client $ to settle the case. Mr. Patterson took the case to trial and his client was awarded $18,000.
Mr. Patterson graduated from DePauw University with a double major in economics and philosophy and magna cum laude from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Trucking Accident
40%
29 years | 120 cases
Car Accident
30%
29 years | 1,000 cases
Medical Malpractice
10%
22 years | 40 cases
Motorcycle Accident
10%
28 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 28 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Patterson Law, LLC
1 Willow Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401
Patterson Law
Omni Medical Building, 4000 Mitchellville Road, Suite A202, Bowie, MD, 20716
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George Pittman Patterson's Reviews
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Posted by John | February 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hiring George Patterson was a Great Call
I am extremely satisfied with Mr. George Patterson's skills, communication and professionalism while taking my motorcycle accident case. I knew I was in good hands through the whole process. He was able to convince an initially stubborn Insurance Rep to settle for everything we asked for, much more t...
Posted by Amanda | December 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best lawyer of Maryland
This lawyer is one of the top lawyers getting you what you deserve .. he is on top of all his clients needs .. and what they deserve . George is number one at what he does for the state of Maryland
Posted by Randy | April 30, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very thorough, knowledgable, and helpful
I was extremely impressed with the attention that George gave my potential case. He was very meticulous and thorough, and it was obvious how experienced he is. I would definitely contact him again, should I ever need his services. Highly recommended.
Posted by Alexander | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A great lawyer in the field of personal injury
Mr. George Patterson is a great lawyer in the field of personal injury. In 2016 one of my friends was injured in a pedestrian-car accident, she asked me to get a lawyer for her. I screened many lawyers online, interviewed several and decided to retain Mr. Patterson. It turned out to be a wise choice....
Posted by Patricia | August 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional Excellence
My case was not a high profile case in any way. I am a private individual, with no knowledge of the judicial system, George took charge after our initial consultation and guided me through the deposition and made me very comfortable talking about my accident, and employed professional experts to veri...
George Pittman Patterson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had cases against and with Mr. Patterson in the past. I find him very ethical, diligent and a very good trial lawyer. I have referred cases to Mr. Patterson in the past and the clients have been very impressed with his results."
"George is an outstanding lawyer. He is always prepared in Court and works dilligently to get the best result for his clients."
"I had the opportunity to act as opposing counsel on a premises liability case with George when I was an insurance defense attorney. He was fantastic and fought hard for his client. I endorse George."
"Attorney Patterson is an outstanding advocate to those who are his clients, as well as to those who are not. Unlike a lot of other attorneys, he will take the time to discuss the notable aspects of a potential case with someone who may never have the intention of seeking counsel. This is exemplified by his involvement in this community in answering questions and providing valuable guides to those seeking guidance!"
"I went to college with George and had the opportunity to witness first hand his drive, competitive spirit, and tireless persistence. All qualities that have made him a great lawyer and one that I would call upon if ever in need. I strongly recommend anyone looking for a true advocate to consider George Patterson as one of their first people to meet with."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I have had numerous cases against Mr. Patterson and have always found him to be a superb advocate for his clients while always conducting himself in a highly professional and ethical manner."
"George Patterson is a highly skilled personal injury attorney who obtains excellent financial recoveries for his clients. Although willing to take all types of cases, George excels at getting the maximum value out of the more serious injury claims."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I have worked on numerous cases against Mr. Patterson. He is top notch. He is a strong advocate for his clients. He is professional and extremely bright. A client would be well served by hiring Mr. Patterson"
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Experience
Honors
2021
Top 25 Medical Malpractice Attorney, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Top 10 Truck Accident Attorney, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyers - Personal Injury Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Top 100 Washington D.C. Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Washington D.C. Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Board Certified Truck Accident Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Top 100 Washington D.C. Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Leading Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year, Maryland, Acquisition International
2018
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2018
Advocate, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Washington D.C. Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2017
Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2016
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2016
Top 100 Washington D.C. Super Lawyer, Washington Post Magazine
2016
Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network
2016
Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Best Civil Trial Attorney - Maryland, Legal Elite - Corporate America
2015
Top 100 Washington DC Super Lawyer, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2015
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2015
Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Lifetime Charter Member Best Attorneys, Best Attorneys of America
2014
Best in Personal Injury - Maryland, Acquisition International
2014
Recertification for Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Top 100 Lawyer, Washington Post Magazine
2014
Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland, Baltimore Magazine
2014
Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Maryland Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Maryland Lawyer, Baltimore Magazine
2013
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Top 100 Lawyer, Washington Post Magazine
2013
Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyer, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
2012
Board Certified Civil Pretrial Practice Advocate, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2012
Top Attorneys in Maryland, Baltimore Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, District of Columbia Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Maryland Super Lawyers
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
2011
Who's Who in American Law, Sutton Who's Who
2011
Client's Choice, Avvo
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
State's Outstanding Young Lawyers, Baltimore Magazine
2011
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
State's Outstanding Young Lawyers, Baltimore Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2009
Client's Choice, Avvo
2005
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Moot Court Judge, Catholic Univeristy of America
1996
Magna Cum Laude, Catholic University Of America, Columbus School of Law
1995
Best Law Review Note, Catholic University Law Review
1994
American Jurisprudence Award for Contract Law, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
1993
Deans List, DePauw University
1992
Deans List, DePauw Univeristy
1991
Deans List, DePauw University
1990
Deans List, DePauw University
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Patterson Law, LLC
2012 - Present
Partner, Reinstein, Glackin, Patterson & Herriott, LLC
1996 - 2012
Partner, Sasscer, Clagett & Bucher
1995 - 1995
Intern, Maryland Court of Appeals - Judge Irma Raker
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk, Conroy, Ballman & Dameron
Associations
2019 - Present
Academy of Truck Accident AttorneysAdvocate
2018 - Present
Academy of Truck Accident AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
Super LawyersBlue Ribbon Panel - Personal Injury
2012 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyState Coordinator for DC Region of Maryland
2008 - Present
Maryland Bar FoundationLifetime Fellow
2005 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeMember
1996 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Prince George's County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
Safe Inflatable Operators Training OrganizationBasic Inflatables Safety Operation Certification
2010 - 2011
Safe Inflatable Operators Training OrganizationAdvanced Inflatable Operations Certification
1998 - 2003
Defense Research InstituteMember
1996 - 1997
J. Dudley Digges Inn of CourtAssociate
1995 - 1996
Catholic University Law ReviewNote & Comment Editor
1994 - 1995
Catholic University Law ReviewAssociate
1993 - 1995
Catholic University Moot CourtAssociate
Sample of Legal Cases
Allergic Reaction
$100,000 recovery
Car Accident
$1,250,000.00 recovery
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
$1,000,000.00 recovery
Howard County Low Property Damage Car Accident Jury Verdict
$77,000.00 verdict
Low Property Damage Car accident
$250,000 recovery
Improperly Loaded Sealed Truck
Confidential Settlement
Neck Surgery from a Car Accident
$300,000.00 recovery.
Hip Fracture from a Fall
$150,000.00 Resolution.
Foot Fracture from a Car Accident
$185,300.00 recovery.
Compartment Syndrome to Forearm
$194,000.00 recovery.
$1,250,000.00 Motorcycle Accident Recovery
$1,250,000.00 Recovery
Disputed Chronic Neck Strain from Car Accident
$46,055.33 jury verdict ($10,727.33 medical bills, $5,376.00 lost wages and $29,952.00 non-economic damages).
Oswald v. Friedel
Jury verdict of $60,790.55.
Berry v. State Farm Insurance
$178,480.40 jury verdict.
Improperly Activated Vehicle Barrier
$525,000 recovery
Trees Cleared by Developer Without Permission
$106,000 award for the clearing of trees on a lot valued at $115,000.
Clostridium difficile infection after car accident
$1,576,747.00 judgment in Montgomery County.
Trapped in a car after a head-on collision
$150,000.00 award
Wrongful Death
$995,700.00 recovery, representing all available ins.
Drunk Driver
$30,000.00 recovery
Watson v. Bardon
Obtained a $310,000.00 settlement
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome from a car accident
$587,500.00 recovery
Accident caused by an illegally parked tractor trailer.
Obtained a $150,000.00 recovery.
Ryon v. Allstate, et al.
Obtained a $500,000.00 recovery.
Padgett v. Charles County Commissioners, et. al.
Defense Verdict
Prosniewski v. JHM Hotels
The plaintiff obtained a $75,000.00 recovery.
Anderson v. Allstate, et. al.
Defense verdict
Near Fatal Allergic Reaction
Confidential resolution.
Fall at a Grocery Store
$140,000.00 recovery
Education
2014
American Association of Justice
Advocate
2009
Law Prose
Certificate of Attendance
1996
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
DePauw University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1993
DePauw University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Advanced Auto Injury Litigation
Proving Damages, Experts and More: Discovery and Evidence Snags
2018
Advanced Auto Injury Litigation
Accident Investigation Roadblocks and Uncooperative Medical Providers
2016
Auto Injury From A to Z
Concussions and Accident Reconstructions
2015
National Business Institute
Using Evidence in Auto Injury Litigation
2014
Montgomery County Bar Association
How to use Trial Pad
2011
Rockingham Counsel Meeting
Innovative Trial Tactics
2006
Prince Georges County Moot Court
Trial Skills and Techniques
2000
Allstate Insurance Company
Investigating and Deposing Personal Injury Healthcare Providers
Publications
1995
Cath. U. Law Rev.
Note, Does the Commerce Clause Value Public Goods
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
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03 Jan 2019
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07 Dec 2018
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