Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Advocates in Maryland, DC & Virginia
Greenberg & Bederman has served clients in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia since 1985, specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and social security disability cases. Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis, ensuring clients only pay if we win their case. We prioritize ethical standards, achieving the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating, and have recovered millions for clients through settlements and verdicts.Our team includes Super Lawyers award recipients and focuses on client accessibility, offering 24/7 communication with attorneys. With decades of experience, we handle cases from initial consultation to litigation, emphasizing transparency, personalized service, and maximizing client compensation.
Services
Personal Injury Law
Medical Malpractice
Social Security Disability
Pharmaceutical Drug Cases
Defective Medical Devices
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Contingency fee structure: Pay only if we win your case
- Highest ethical standards rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Clients receive 3.5x more money on average vs. unrepresented peers
- Proven 40-year track record with $5M+ verdicts/settlements
- In-house litigation team handles all cases to verdict if needed
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Personal Injury Law
Our personal injury attorneys represent clients in auto accident, slip-and-fall, and workplace injury cases. We handle negotiations with insurance companies and pursue litigation when needed to secure compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience, we ensure clients receive maximum financial recovery while focusing on their recovery.
Medical Malpractice
We advocate for victims of medical errors including surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, and birth injuries. Our team investigates cases involving hospitals, doctors, and clinics to prove negligence and secure compensation for additional medical treatment, lost income, and long-term care needs. We work with medical experts to build strong cases against healthcare providers.
Social Security Disability
Our disability attorneys help clients appeal denied SSDI applications through reconsideration and hearings. We handle cases involving chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, and physical impairments, ensuring proper documentation of medical evidence. We only collect fees after securing approval for backpay and ongoing monthly benefits.
Pharmaceutical Drug Cases
We represent individuals harmed by defective medications like Ozempic, Nexium, and hair relaxers. Our attorneys investigate pharmaceutical companies' failure to warn about side effects and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and quality-of-life impacts. We participate in multidistrict litigation for nationwide drug injury claims.
Defective Medical Devices
We handle cases involving dangerous medical devices including Philips CPAP machines, ParaGard IUDs, and hernia mesh implants. Our team proves manufacturers' negligence in design, testing, and safety disclosures to recover compensation for additional surgeries, chronic pain, and medical monitoring costs associated with device failures.
People
Andy Bederman
Managing Attorney
With 47+ years of experience, Andy Bederman co-founded Greenberg & Bederman in 1985. A Super Lawyers award recipient, he specializes in personal injury litigation and maintains a 5.0 Martindale-Hubbell rating. He focuses on client accessibility and has recovered millions through settlements and verdicts.
Jason Fernandez
Senior Associate
Jason Fernandez, a Super Lawyers Rising Star, specializes in medical malpractice and personal injury cases. With 15+ years at G&B, he has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts including a $2.9M wrongful death award. He handles complex litigation from case initiation through trial.
Ryan Frazier
Associate Attorney
Ryan Frazier focuses on social security disability claims, helping clients appeal denied benefits. He ensures proper medical documentation and represents clients at administrative hearings. With 10+ years at G&B, he maintains a 95% approval rate for initial disability applications.
Adrienne Kerwood Fernandez
Associate Attorney
Adrienne Kerwood Fernandez, a Super Lawyers Rising Star, handles pharmaceutical drug injury cases. She leads multidistrict litigation teams against major pharmaceutical companies and has recovered over $50M for clients harmed by defective medications through class-action settlements.
Joseph Garland
Disability Attorney
Joseph Garland specializes in SSDI appeals, with a focus on mental health-related claims. He has represented over 1,000 clients in Maryland and Virginia, maintaining a 78% approval rate on reconsideration appeals and providing personalized case management from application through final decision.
Questions
What types of cases does Greenberg & Bederman handle?
We specialize in personal injury, medical malpractice, social security disability, pharmaceutical drug injuries, and defective medical device cases across Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
We work on contingency fees - you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fees come from settlement proceeds, never from your future monthly benefits.
Do you handle cases outside Maryland?
While based in Silver Spring, we represent clients nationwide in drug/device litigation and maintain local expertise for regional personal injury and disability cases.
What happens during the free consultation?
An attorney will review your case details, explain legal options, and provide actionable advice about your claim's viability and potential compensation value.
How long do cases typically take?
Personal injury cases resolve in 6-24 months depending on complexity. Disability appeals take 3-18 months based on administrative court schedules and case specifics.
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