Maurice Burstein (Mickey Burstein) has practiced personal injury law in the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 40 years. When negligence has caused someone harm, he has stood up for his client’s rights, seeking to get compensation for his/her injuries. From the simplest neck and back strain caused by a rear-end car accident to a broken leg from falling off a balcony, he has successfully dealt with those responsible. Horrible accidents and medical malpractice causing disfigurement and death are not beyond the scope of his expertise at fighting for his clients.
Recognized as a Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney by Super Lawyers.com.
Experience
- Over 40 years practicing Personal Injury law
- Thousands of cases negotiated
- Approximately 300 trials; including dozens of jury trials throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia
- Millions of dollars collected on behalf of clients
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury (Plaintiff)
- Car Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Negligence
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Slip and Fall
Education
- J.D., American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, DC, 1974
- B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, French, 1971
- Second Degree French Proficiency, University of Rouen, France, 1971
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Memberships
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Montgomery County Bar Association
- American Association of Justice
- Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC
- Simon E. Sobeloff Jewish Law Society of Montgomery County
- Founding Member and First President, Student International Law Society, Washington College of Law