Litigation in Pikesville

Clear, Prepared Representation for Complex Civil Disputes

At Miller Stern Lawyers LLC, we represent individuals and families in Pikesville facing civil disputes with significant personal and financial consequences.

We provide legal services in English, Hebrew, and Spanish. Our approach centers on clear communication, personalized service, and careful preparation for negotiation or trial. Our contact form provides a written way to share information about a potential claim.

Call (410) 529-3476 to request a free consultation about litigation representation in Pikesville, Maryland.

Litigation Matters We Handle in Pikesville

We handle disputes involving extensive records, multiple responsible parties, or serious financial and personal consequences.

Our litigation practice includes:

• Medical malpractice
• Personal injury
• Birth injury
• Catholic Church sexual abuse
• Securities litigation
• Environmental law

Personal Injury Claims

We represent clients whose injuries arise from accidents or harmful conduct.

These matters include:

• Auto accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Boat accidents
• Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
• Elder abuse

Depending on the facts, compensation may account for medical bills, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, physical pain, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life. The available categories and value of a claim depend on the evidence and applicable Maryland law.

Preparation for Negotiation & Trial

We prepare cases with both negotiation and trial in mind. This work generally involves reviewing evidence, evaluating the legal issues, and identifying the people or organizations involved. It allows us to assess the available path forward based on the circumstances of each dispute.

Kevin Stern is a certified Maryland mediator with more than 80 hours of dispute resolution training. Mediation is a structured process in which a neutral person helps the parties explore whether they can resolve a dispute without a trial. That background informs our approach to negotiation and disputed positions.

Daniel Miller previously worked as a Morgan Stanley financial advisor and is recognized by Avvo as a Top Attorney. He is admitted to practice in the Baltimore County and Baltimore City circuit courts. His financial industry background is particularly relevant to securities litigation and business-related disputes.

Documented Settlements & Verdicts

Our listed results include a medical malpractice settlement of more than $12 million involving a failure to diagnose. We also list a verdict or settlement of $10 million involving hypoxic brain damage suffered by a child during transport. Another listed result is a business fraud settlement of more than $16 million against a large insurance company. These past results are examples of matters we have handled, but they don’t predict the outcome of another claim.

Maryland Deadlines & Fault Rules

Maryland civil actions generally must be filed within three years from the date a claim accrues, unless a different law establishes another period. Claims arising from injuries generally have a three-year filing period beginning on the date of the accident. Wrongful death lawsuits generally must be filed within three years after a loved one’s passing.

Medical malpractice claims follow a different general rule. A lawsuit generally must be filed by the earlier of five years from the injury or three years from discovery of the injury. The correct deadline can depend on the type of claim, when the injury was discovered, and other case-specific circumstances, so prompt review matters.

Contributory Negligence

Maryland applies contributory negligence, a rule that can bar compensation if a claimant is found partly responsible for causing an injury. Evidence about how an incident occurred can therefore be central to the claim. We review the relevant facts rather than drawing conclusions from an insurer’s initial position.

Civil Cases in Baltimore County

The Circuit Court for Baltimore County has exclusive jurisdiction over civil cases seeking more than $30,000. It also hears jury trials arising there. The appropriate court and procedure depend on the amount at issue, the parties, and the legal claims being brought.

What to Expect During a Free Consultation

Your first consultation is an opportunity to explain what happened, discuss immediate concerns, and identify available records. Depending on the matter, useful materials may include medical records, correspondence, financial documents, photographs, or reports. We can then consider the legal issues and discuss possible next steps.

Once we accept a case, we keep clients informed while preparing complex claims and conducting negotiations. A civil dispute may proceed through direct negotiation, mediation, settlement, or court proceedings based on the evidence and the parties’ positions.

Discuss Your Pikesville Litigation Matter

Our contact form allows you to tell us about your potential claim and the records currently available.

There’s no fee unless we win, and the first consultation is free.

Call (410) 529-3476 to speak with us about your litigation matter.