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

10513 Judicial Drive, Suite 200, 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.

31 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.

31 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.

31 years | 100 cases

15%
Birth Injury 10%

31 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

Shevlin Smith, P.C.

10513 Judicial Drive, Suite 200, 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 Cheryl | September 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Exceptional skill and sound ethics

After having been represented by Michael I can say with certainty that he is the best. His exceptional skill in the courtroom was flawless. What was refreshing throughout the entire process both leading up to court and during was his character to do what was right. He is both a sincere professiona...l and a caring human being.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Top Criminal & Personal Injury Layers, Norther Virginia Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Virginia Super Lawyers, Law & Politics

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

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

2009

Virginia Super Lawyers, Law & Politics

2009

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

2009

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

2008

Best Lawyers in America (Medical Malpractice), Best Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super 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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