Best Wrongful Death Lawyers in District of Columbia (2026)

Best Wrongful Death Lawyers in District of Columbia

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2. 1

   Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A.

   4.8181 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 181 reviews

   Best for: Deaths linked to medical care

   For a deceased patient's family, Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. publishes a $1.2 million verdict in Jones v. Harford Memorial Hospital, et al.

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   How they were picked

   We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

3. 2

   The Law Offices of Dr. Michael M. Wilson MD, JD & Associates

   5.0216 Google reviewsRated 5.0 out of 5 on Google from 216 reviews

   Best for: Pediatric and surgical death claims

   The principal attorney at The Law Offices of Dr. Michael M. Wilson MD, JD & Associates is Dr. Michael M. Wilson, M.D., J.D.

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   We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

4. 3

   Cohen & Cohen

   4.9551 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 551 reviews

   Best for: Families who value regular updates

   When Cohen & Cohen clients describe their cases, they repeatedly mention clear explanations of their options and being kept informed.

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   How they were picked

   We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

5. 4

   Gelb & Gelb, P.C.

   4.9300 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 300 reviews

   Best for: Families wanting clear case explanations

   Since its founding in 1954, Gelb & Gelb, P.C. has had a long history in Washington. The managing partner is Roger K. Gelb. According to reviewers, the firm makes legal steps clear while speaking openly about what clients can expect.

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   How they were picked

   We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

6. 5

   Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel

   4.9233 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 233 reviews

   Best for: Nursing home neglect concerns

   For a 14-year-old with a severe brain injury, Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel publishes a $5 million medical malpractice settlement. Although it shows medical injury work, the case didn't involve wrongful death.

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   How they were picked

   We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

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