29+ Years
Legal Experience
About George P Patterson
George P. Patterson, a partner at Patterson Law, LLC in Annapolis, Maryland, has served as lead counsel in over 1,000 trials, achieving substantial recoveries for his clients. He has consistently managed more than a dozen wrongful death cases and hundreds of claims involving permanent personal trauma. Early in his career, Mr. Patterson obtained numerous defense verdicts in personal injury jury trials, leveraging this experience to effectively present plaintiffs' claims and avoid common tactical errors.
Among his notable cases, George Patterson secured a combined judgment exceeding $1,700,000 in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County for two individuals injured in a car accident. Additionally, he obtained a $1,000,000 insurance policy payout, less a minor property damage deduction, for the family of a woman killed in a truck accident. In another wrongful death case, Mr. Patterson represented a family who lost their son in a single-car accident. Despite an initial refusal from the insurance company to honor an underinsured motorist claim, he uncovered that the company failed to obtain a signed waiver for reduced coverage, resulting in a $500,000 recovery.
Mr. Patterson also resolved a slip and fall case for $140,000, where the client sustained a knee cap fracture at a grocery store and incurred approximately $14,000 in medical expenses. Notably, there was no settlement offer before filing the lawsuit. George Patterson graduated from DePauw University with a double major in economics and philosophy and earned his law degree magna cum laude from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Maryland Car Accident Laws
Understanding Maryland's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
contributory negligence
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$30K/$60K/$15K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does George P. Patterson handle?
George P. Patterson handles wrongful death and personal injury cases, among others.
How many trials has George P. Patterson led?
He has been lead counsel in over 1,000 trials.
Where did George P. Patterson receive his law degree?
He graduated magna cum laude from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.
What is a notable achievement of George P. Patterson in court?
He secured a $1,700,000 judgment for clients injured in a car accident.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact George P Patterson for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact George for a free case review
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