
Personal Injury Attorneys in Washington DC, Virginia & Maryland
Recognized by Peers, Recommended By Clients
For more than 65 years, Ashcraft & Gerel has been fighting for the rights of those injured due to the negligence of others. In that time, our firm has been able to recover more than a billion dollars for our clients. Along the way, we have built a hard-won reputation as a smart, effective legal team that consistently goes the extra mile to help our clients.
Ashcraft & Gerel's talented team of personal injury attorneys serves clients throughout Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Our lawyers are well regarded in the legal community, often serving as leaders in their local bar associations and national litigation groups. Many have been recognized with the highest ratings from Martindale-Hubbell® and by such publications as Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® Magazine.

Over $1 Billion Recovered for Our Clients
And Counting
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Pharmaceutical Negligence $46 Million
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Brain Injury Due to Defective Medical Device $16 Million
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Injuries Caused by Mining Disaster $11 Million
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Injuries to Foster Child From Abuse - Gov’t Agency $10 Million
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Injuries Due to Negligent Operation of Train $6.1 Million
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Child Injured at Birth - Umbilical Cord Compression $5.4 Million
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Injured by Defective Helmet & Negligent Track Employees $3.5 Million
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Child Injured at Birth – Deprived of Oxygen $2.9 Million
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Injured Forklift Operator $2.5 Million
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Burns from Flammable Bathrobe $2 Million

Our Practice areas
Every Case Deserves a Big ResultOur work on behalf of the injured doesn’t stop in the courtroom. Click below to learn more about our community involvement, scholarships & more.


Client Testimonials
Our Clients Come First. Always.-
“The money you gained from working with me doesn't equate to the benefit and guidance Michael Lind provided in helping me through this matter, not be mention the time you devoted to my case. You could ...”
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“I wanted to pass along a compliment and a very sincere acknowledgement to Ms. J. Porter. After speaking to her for the first time, I felt very comfortable and appreciated how she made feel understood. ...”
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“Ashcraft & Gerel represented me after I was involved in an automobile accident while driving in Baltimore County, MD. While wondering what to do and who would best represent my interest this law firm ...”
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“I was the Lee C. Ashcraft Scholarship recipient for the 2020 year. I want to thank you so much for the award, as I never thanked you earlier and only thanked Ms. Chang, the woman I was communicating ...”
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“I had the pleasure of being a client of the firm. Mr. David Bayne and Ms. Meca Johnson handled my case. From the moment they were retained they’re professionalism and client-legal team relationship ...”
- Darren S.

Why Choose Ashcraft & gerel, LLP?
The Right Firm Makes a Difference-
Compassionate Representation
Our legal team understands what you are going through and is committed to defending your rights against powerful businesses and insurance carriers.
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Committed to the Community
Our advocacy extends beyond the courtroom through our extensive involvement in the community and support for positive change within our industry.
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Fearless Advocacy When You Need It
Our experienced legal team is not afraid to go to trial in order to maximize the recovery that our clients desperately need and rightfully deserve.
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Respected within the Legal Field
Our esteemed attorneys are highly regarded within the legal community and even command respect from adjustors and defense counsel.
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At the Forefront of Major Litigation
Our legal team has spearheaded litigation on behalf of injured clients in many high-profile cases, including major disasters, explosions and sexual abuse cases.
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A Long Legacy of Successful Results
Since its founding in 1953, Ashcraft & Gerel has obtained more than a billion dollars in successful verdicts and settlements for injured clients.

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1825 K Street NW,
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006 -
8403 Colesville Road,
Suite 1250
Silver Spring, MD 20910 -
8280 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr,
Suite 600
Fairfax, VA 22031 -
120 East Baltimore Street,
Suite 1802
Baltimore, MD 21202 -
4301 Garden City Dr.,
Suite 301
Landover, MD 20785 -
10432 Balls Ford Road
Manassas, VA 20109 -
199 E. Montgomery Ave.,
Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850

Some of America's Best Lawyers
Can Be Your Lawyers-
James F. Green
Senior Partner
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Allen J. Lowe
Senior Partner
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Michelle A. Parfitt
Senior Partner
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Jerry D. Spitz
Senior Partner
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Alan J. Mensh
Senior Partner
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Robert Flack
Partner
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David L. Bayne, Jr.
Partner
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Joseph T. Musso
Partner
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Stephen M. Gensemer
Partner
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Benjamin Douglas
Partner
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Drew LaFramboise
Partner
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L. Palmer Foret
Senior Counsel
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Patrick Lyons
Associate
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Gertrude Ngamga-Kamtchoum
Associate
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Sean Smith
Associate
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Cedric S. Lewis
Associate
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John Distel
Associate
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Jonathon White
Associate
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Eric M. Gilliland
Associate
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Jennifer Porter
Of Counsel
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Michael Lind
Of Counsel
