Michael J Shevlin

Michael J Shevlin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Brain Injury, Birth Injury

Suite 405, 3975 University Drive, Fairfax, VA

About Michael

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 60%

Years of experience handling all types of medical malpractice cases including wrongful death, brain injuries, birth injuries, orthopedic injuries, delay in the diagnosis of cancer, the misdiagnosis of heart disease and other diseases.

30 years | 100 cases

60%
Brain Injury 15%

I have handled brain injury cases caused by a variety of different causes, including motor vehicle accident, anesthesia error, respiratory distress and birth injury.

30 years | 20 cases

15%
Personal Injury 15%

I have handled various types of personal injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, medical device failures, food poisoning and premise liability.

30 years | 100 cases

15%
Birth Injury 10%

30 years | 10 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1995

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 33 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael J Shevlin

Suite 405, 3975 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22030

Shevlin, Michael

3975 University Drive, Suite 405, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Michael J Shevlin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mike | July 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional service

Dealing with Michael was truly a pleasure. He was very informative and professional every time we spoke. He handled my accident as if I was a family member. Very caring and compassionate. He made what was the worst day of my life easier to deal with knowing there was a light at the end of the tunnel.... I highly recommend Michael and his team of exceptional people.

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Caring, Intelligent, and Effective Lawyer

Michael Shevlin is respectful, demonstrates active listening and emotional intelligence, is strategic, excels at negotiating, dependable and is always there for his clients. He was my lawyer for almost five years and I could not have asked for a better experience.

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Honest and trustworthy

I called Michael Shevlin this evening about a medical malpractice case for myself. Michael was calm, informative and incredibly helpful. Even though I only spoke with him for 15 minutes, he took the time to listen to me and gave me options. It’s rare to find people in this world who can give you hone...st advice that is not self-serving, this was not my experience with this attorney. He is a good person.

Posted by Frank | September 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Medical Malpractice

Mike Shevlin recently represented my wife and me in a medical malpractice case. Mike and his staff provided excellent service that resulted in compensation for personal physical loss. Throughout this process we were always treated with great courtesy and kept thoroughly informed about each step. Mike... is thorough, experienced, kind and successful. And by the end of the process we had also become friends. I highly recommend the law firm of Shevlin Smith and Mike Shevlin personally.

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Satisfied Client

I’m a recent client of Mike Shevlin from the law office of Shevlin Smith. The practice is wonderful and the staff is outstanding. Mike did a brilliant job of representing my medical malpractice case. He is very smart, experienced, caring, thorough, methodical, logical, patient… I could go on and... on… He skillfully assembled all the facts, data, experts and evidence we needed to win against the negligent doctor in my case. When my case went to trial, his father, Brian, also attended and brought even more valuable insight and assistance in my case. In my experience, both lawyers receive great accolades; and I would highly recommend the law office of Shevlin Smith.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Virginia Super Lawyers, Law & Politics

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2011

Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, Law & Politics

2011

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Virginia Super Lawyers, Law & Politics

2010

Top Criminal & Personal Injury Layers, Norther Virginia Magazine

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2009

Best Lawyers in America (Medical Malpractice), Best Lawyers in America

2009

Washington D.C.'s Top Lawyers, The Washington Post

2009

Virginia Super Lawyers, Law & Politics

2009

Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer, Law & Politics

2008

Best Lawyers in America (Medical Malpractice), Best Lawyers

2008

Virginia Super Lawyers (Medical Malpractice), Law & Politics

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Principal, Shevlin Smith

1993 - 1994

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney's Office

Associations

2010 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Board of Directors

2006 - Present

Brain Injury Association of Virginia

Member

Fairfax County Bar Association

Member

Arlington County Bar Association

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Castle v. Lester, 636 S.E.2d 342 (2006)

Verdict for $1.6 Million Upheld

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Education

1992

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Notre Dame

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Edison Academy

Road to Justice

2014

Managing Medico-Legal Risks in an Orthopedic Practice

Orthopedic Mistakes Leading Medical Malpractice Cases

2013

West Potomac Academy

Road to Justice

2012

West Potomac Academy

Road to Justice

2011

West Potomac Academy

Road to Justice

2010

West Potomac Academy

Road to Justice

2009

West Potomac Academy

Road to Justice

Languages

English

Activity

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