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Maryland Auto Accident Lawyers

THE PAST

The law firm of Foran & Foran, P.A. is the result of the natural progression of several prior law firms with whom the senior member, John R. Foran, was associated over the years. John began his practice of law in 1972. Over the years he began practicing primarily personal injury law. In 1998, his son, Ryan J. Foran, joined him in the practice and subsequently became his partner. Together they are a dynamic team that continues to provide services to clients who are injured in various types of accidents.  

THE PRESENT

We provide representation for clients in many varied areas of personal injury law including: wrongful death cases, automobile accidents, worker’s compensation claims, medical malpractice cases, slip and falls, dog bite claims, and virtually any other accidental injury claim. With regard to vehicle accidents we handle various types of cases including automobile accidents, bus, truck and tractor trailer accidents, METRO and TRAIN accidents, boat, and airplane accidents.  

The firm has been recognized in Martindale-Hubbell with its highest possible grade, an AV rating. We have also been recognized in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys in Maryland. John has likewise been given the distinction of being chosen a member of both Super Lawyers of Maryland and Super Lawyers of Washington D.C. through a selection process that honors approximately 5% of lawyers in the State through an independent candidate search, peer review and staff evaluations.  

OUR AIM

We strive to provide a high degree of legal service for each of our clients, regardless of the size of the claim or case. Moreover, we adhere to accepted professional standards for ethics, reliability, and diligence. Our clients have come to expect creative, knowledgeable and expert advice from us and we do our very best to deliver that to them. So that the client is always informed of what is happening with their claim, we also communicate with them on a regular basis when necessary. Even though each case is only one of many cases in our office, we understand that each case is extremely important to our clients. Therefore, we treat every case in our office, big or small, as very important so that the client appreciates the effort put forth on their individual case.  

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

John and Ryan are both admitted to the practice of law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. We practice in all Circuit Courts and District courts throughout Maryland and the Superior Court in the District of Columbia. Moreover, we are both admitted to practice in the United States District Courts of both jurisdictions. If a claim must be brought in another jurisdiction we also can have co-counsel arrangements with attorneys virtually anywhere in the United States if necessary. John and Ryan belong to many professional associations as well including: Maryland bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Prince George’s County bar Association, Maryland Association for Justice. John is a Life Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation, the requirements for membership of which include demonstration of outstanding dedication to the welfare of the legal profession and to the community in both the professional and public career.  

FINANCIAL

On all personal injury cases in our office we represent clients on a contingent fee basis. Therefore, the client is only responsible for a fee if we win the case. If the case settles prior to a verdict, generally our fee is 33 1/3% (one third) of the gross recovery. We also advance any costs that are necessary for cases if we believe the case is worth pursuing. Fees for worker’s compensation cases are also handled on a contingent fee basis but the fee must be approved by the Worker’s Compensation Commission and usually amount to approximately ( 20%) twenty per cent of the recovery. Fees are openly discussed at the initial conference with the client so there can be no misunderstandings. Moreover, all attorneys are required by ethics rules to put any contingent fee arrangement in writing so the client will have a formal document reflecting the nature of the fee arrangement. At the end of the case the client will sign a Statement of Account setting forth what must be paid out of the verdict or settlement. These payments include any attorney fees, reimbursement of advanced costs, any medical insurance, Medicare, medical provider liens or bills and net proceeds to the client.  

PUBLIC SERVICE

John and Ryan believe in giving back to the community. One or the other either has or is engaged in coaching sports at the local level including, football, basketball, t-ball, softball, soccer and lacrosse. Both are active in community affairs and have incorporated volunteer work as part of their frequent activities. Moreover, both are involved in assisting with maintaining the professionalism of their chosen occupation by being involved peer review activities on the State level.