- DivorceFamily law provides continuing challenges for our clients. We both prosecute and defend Domestic Violence matters in Maryland and will assist our clients in all contested divorce and family law cases.
- Criminal DefenseThe Firm continues to assist clients in the Criminal law arena, in Maryland and DC. With substantial experience in DWI, DUI and Drug and white-collar criminal cases, Mr. Hertz and the firm will be there for the client at every step of the way.
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful DeathWhen the negligence, carelessness, or misconduct of another causes death, certain surviving family members of the decedent have a right to file a wrongful death claim to recover damages and obtain justice. Our lawyers compassionately guide families through these difficult experiences and fight to hold responsible parties liable for their actions.
- Workers CompensationRay Hertz settled an uninsured motorist case against GEICO. The DC office of Workers Compensation awarded our client compensation for injuries suffered during the Blizzard of 96. The insurance company refused any payment saying the client never advised the employer of the fall, despite the fact that our client's supervisor saw the fall.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Premises LiabilityOne of the most difficult cases where clients need “help” is in premises liability. Whether you fell at a retail store, injured on ice at your apartment or on the street the law can make it hard to win as you must prove that something was wrong to cause your injury and the owner knew or should have known about the problem. We can help obtain the care and treatment you deserve and hold the business or landowner responsible.
- Personal Injury" Hertz & McElwaine " is a full service personal injury litigation law firm serving clients and other law firms throughout Maryland and D.C.with offices located in Prince Georges' County Maryland.
- Medical MalpracticeThe great majority of Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals are dedicated to the care of their patients but they are also required to uphold a certain standard of care with diagnosing and treating patients. When that happens, victims and families can hold them liable by filing a medical malpractice claim. These are complicated cases as both Maryland and DC have very specific rules regarding notice and proof of the claim. Common types of medical malpractice claims include birth injuries, surgical errors, emergency room errors, diagnostic errors, and others. Call us to review your case.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningAs a full service law firm, we continue to represent clients in REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENTS AND LITIGATION, ESTATE PLANING, BUSINESS & COLLECTION LITIGATION AND NOW ELDER LAW. With our association with other law offices we can assist clients in Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Business Planning and other non litigation transactions.
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureTHE MORTGAGE CRISIS HAS LEFT MANY A HOME HOLDER OWNING PROPERTY THAT IS "UNDER WATER" DUE IN PART TO UNFAIR BANKING PRACTICES. WE CAN HELP FORSTALL FORECLOSURE, OBTAIN A BETTER RATE OR LITIGATE WHEN NECESSARY.