John J. Sellinger, Member of Greenberg & Bederman, LLP
John J. Sellinger graduated from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1975. After an initial period of general practice, he has concentrated his efforts in the area of complex civil litigation, with primary emphasis in the representation of injured victims of medical malpractice and defective products. In the past 20 years, John has handled hundreds of medical malpractice and wrongful death cases, involving nearly every medical specialty and injury from birth trauma to dermatology.
John was the youngest President in the history of the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), and continues to sit on the Board of Governors. He has also represented MTLA as its legislative representative in Annapolis. John was one of the founders of the MTLA Political Action Committee (PAC) and has served on the Board of the PAC. He has drafted legislation in the area of litigation that has been enacted into law by the Maryland General Assembly.
John has lectured at the request of the MTLA and the Montgomery County Bar Association. He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and is a member of that group's Birth Trauma Litigation Group.
Martindale Hubbell has given John Sellinger an "AV" rating - the highest rating an attorney can receive for competence and ethics. John has been voted in the 2008 and 2009 editions of Maryland and DC Superlawyers, a very rare distinction, as only 1% of lawyers are voted in.
Mr. Sellinger resides in Rockville, Maryland, is married, and has five children.
Greenberg & Bederman is located one block from the Silver Spring metro station, and one mile from the Washington, DC line at 1111 Bonifant St. Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Experience
Greenberg & Bederman, LLP, (Silver Spring, MD)
Medical Malpractice Attorney, 1994 - present
John J. Sellinger graduated from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1975. After an initial period of general practice, he has concentrated his efforts in the area of complex civil litigation, with primary emphasis in the representation of injured victims of medical malpractice and defective products. In the past 20 years, John has handled hundreds of medical malpractice and wrongful death cases, involving nearly every medical specialty and injury from birth trauma to dermatology.
John was the youngest President in the history of the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), and continues to sit on the Board of Governors. He has also represented MTLA as its legislative representative in Annapolis. John was one of the founders of the MTLA Political Action Committee (PAC) and has served on the Board of the PAC. He has drafted legislation in the area of litigation that has been enacted into law by the Maryland General Assembly.
Professional Affiliations
Articles
Cerebral Palsy Verdict Hardly Victory for Mother
Submitted By: John J. Sellinger On: Nov 6th 2009
Category: Negligence During Birth, United States
Today, Suzette Dineen spends a fair amount of her time caring for her son Ryan Dineen, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy. However, it is possible that Ryan never was intended to have these complications...
Time Limit for Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim
Submitted By: John J. Sellinger On: Oct 29th 2009
Category: Medical Negligence Lawsuits, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
When someone is injured by the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional, it often doesn't occur that the injury was caused...
Your Insurance Claim is Decided by a Computer Program
Submitted By: John J. Sellinger On: Oct 14th 2009
Category: Auto Insurance Issues, United States
In the past, insurance claims adjusters were experienced, trained professionals with ample knowledge about medical costs, economic losses, repair costs, and car accidents. Claims were handled on an individual...
