AGGRESSIVE ADVOCATES For Injured Individuals And Families

Personal injury and medical malpractice cases are complex, and by leveraging their 70 combined years of experience, our lawyers can find effective solutions that aim to get our clients the fair settlements and awards they need to rebuild and recover after serious injuries. For over 35 years, our attorneys have recovered millions on behalf of our clients. Let us help you.

Making Meaningful Differences In People’s Lives

Shevlin Smith, P.C. is a small local law firm built on providing personalized attention, honesty and integrity. Our attorneys understand the severity and impact that personal injury and medical malpractice cases can have on our clients’ lives, livelihoods and futures. They take a small number of cases to ensure that each of our clients’ personal and legal needs and concerns are addressed with the representation they deserve.

As our client, you won’t work with a paralegal. You will speak and work directly with our lawyers. They will listen to your concerns, answer your questions and explain various aspects of your case so that you will understand what is happening and – with their guidance – will be able to make the right decisions for you and your family.

Our attorneys care about you and your well-being, and they will help you do what is right for you and your case by providing justice through effective legal representation.

Serving The Injured In Virginia And D.C. Since 1986

PRACTICE AREAS

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Personal Injury

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Medical Malpractice

Millions Recovered: A History Of Successful Outcomes

As seasoned trial attorneys and effective negotiators, our lawyers are capable of handling every aspect of your case. They have earned a reputation as formidable opponents, both in and out of the courtroom, because – let’s face it – no insurance company wants to go up against a firm with a trial record like ours. Our attorneys have secured some of the largest settlements and verdicts in Virginia and Washington, D.C., all while providing compassionate, personalized legal services that you can rely on. If you are looking for skilled personal injury representation in Fairfax, you have found the right law firm for you.

$10.35 Million

Award for family injured in a motor vehicle crash involving a truck that had failed inspection and had faulty brakes.

$6 Million

Settlement for stroke victim in Virginia. A 32-year-old client suffered a stroke after undergoing chiropractic manipulation of her neck.

$5 Million

Settlement for an infant who suffered a C-section injury. We represented an infant who suffered a severe brain injury and multi-organ injuries due to the negligence of a midwife.

$4,723,771

Verdict for surgical error. We represented a 54-year-old woman who now suffers from lifetime disabilities due to a surgical error.

$4 Million

Wrongful death of 40-year-old from an undiagnosed blood clot. We represented the estate of a 40-year-old woman who died from a blood clot that traveled to her lungs (known as a pulmonary embolism).

$3.4 Million

Settlement for wrongful death from drug reaction. We represented a husband and three young children for the wrongful death of their 43-year-old wife and mother.

$3 Million

Jury award for wrongful death from cervical cancer. We represented the estate of a 36-year-old woman who died from cervical cancer.

$2.4 Million

Breast cancer case settlement. We represented a 40-year-old woman in this District of Columbia medical malpractice case when her doctor failed to diagnosis and inform the patient of her breast cancer.

$1.475 Million

Medical malpractice case settlement. We represented a 68-year-old female with a history of chronic urinary tract infections, controlled diabetes, atrial fibrillation, recent lithotripsy and stenting to remove a kidney stone obstruction.

Settlements And Verdicts

Michael J. Shevlin

Experienced And Competent Professionals

Our lawyers at Shevlin Smith, P.C. bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to each personal injury and medical malpractice case. Understanding the law and legal system is vital, but they also understand our clients’ multiple medical issues during these trying times.

For 17 years, attorney Thomas G. Smith defended doctors and hospitals on behalf of insurance companies, gaining insight into how the other side works. Now, he utilizes that knowledge in representing individuals and families in medical malpractice cases involving serious injury or death.

Attorney Michael J. Shevlin is an award-winning trial attorney. He has over 20 years of experience and has been selected for inclusion in Virginia Super Lawyers since 2008. Attorney Smith has been selected for inclusion in Virginia Super Lawyers since 2007.

Our highly accredited attorneys are talented in their own right and work with the country’s leading experts in accident reconstruction, medicine and economics to build the strongest possible case for every client they represent.

America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators | 2017 | Top 100

The National Trial Lawyers | Top 100 Trail Lawyers

Shevlin Smith | Top Listed In Best Lawyers | Linking Lawyers And Clients Worldwide

Best Lawyers | Best Law Firms | U.S. News | 2018

Expertise.com | Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Centerville | 2022

Expertise | Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Alexandria | 2021

Rated By | Super Lawyers | Michael J. Shevlin | 15 Years

Best Lawyers | Lawyer Of The Year | Michael J. Shevlin | Medical Malpractice Law Plaintiffs | Washington, D.C. | 2023

Rated By | Super Lawyers | Thomas G. Smith | 15 Years

Martindale-Hubbell | AV Preeminent | Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence | 2016

AV Preeminent | Martindale-Hubbell | Lawyer Ratings

Our Team Knows The Law And How To Win

Our lawyers believe in educating our clients on their legal rights and options and arming them with the information they need to make the right choices about their personal injury cases. We have free downloadable books and numerous articles and blogs that offer helpful tips and in-depth information on personal injury law, the rights of the injured and much more.

Our one-on-one client service includes candid, straightforward assessments that prevent unpleasant surprises and foster healthy client-attorney relationships. When you work with our attorneys at Shevlin Smith, P.C., you will not get the typical personal injury lawyer experience. They will be with you every step of the way.

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Compassionate Attorneys: Client Approved

At Shevlin Smith, P.C., we are dedicated to providing personalized care and making our clients our priority. The proof is in our client testimonials.

Words Cannot Truly Express My Gratefulness For Mike's Excellent Work On My Case.

“Mike Shevlin recently represented me in my medical malpractice case. He kept me informed throughout the entire process always answering my questions or concerns very promptly. He is a very professional, caring, understanding, and compassionate attorney. He takes the time to get to know his clients. I remember my nervousness giving my deposition…he made it easy by guiding me through the process. Words cannot truly express my gratefulness for Mikes’ excellent work on my case. He fought for what he believed was fair and it paid off. I would recommend Mike Shevlin personally.”

– Kerry L.

Michael Is Caring, Compassionate And We Highly Recommend Him.

“In September of 2016, my husband and I were involved in a serious auto accident. We retained Michael Shevlin of Shevlin Smith to represent us in the case that followed. During the subsequent months, we had the pleasure of meeting with Michael on a few occasions where he explained the legal procedures involved and helped us understand the complexities of the legal process. No question went unanswered and he always communicated care for us and made sure we were kept up to date as soon as possible with any new developments. Any phone calls we made to him were answered immediately and we were impressed with the level of professionalism he consistently provided. We could not be happier with the outcome. Michael is caring, compassionate and we highly recommend him, his involvement brought us much comfort throughout this ordeal.”

– Lori B.

A Lawyer That Really Cares

“He is an amazing lawyer with amazing staff as well. Words are not enough to describe how Tom is handling our case for the wrongful death of our son. He is the best lawyer out there! He kept us in the loop from the start to finish. Explains all the things we needed to know and so easy to communicate with. He responds with all our inquiries right away. He lightened our load in some way so to speak by not stressing us out throughout the process but was working hard for our case to be done in a way we will not be stressed, but him working dedicatedly. Only a few like him show genuine concern and dedication not just to our case but to us and our family. Very professional and with excellent work ethics. Very knowledgeable and smart. My two young daughters like him a lot that they asked us to give him something to remember them all the time, a build the bear that they dressed up just like him. Tom valued that gift from our daughters.”

– Jorge & Jazel

Throughout The Entire Process It Was Very Clear That Tom Genuinely Cared About Doing What Was Right And Providing Justice For My Case.

“Tom worked on my case with me and truly cared. He followed up on my case with after things had fallen through with another lawyer. This really showed his commitment even before we got started. He worked hard and long over several years for me and did an awesome job fighting for us. Throughout the entire process it was very clear that Tom genuinely cared about doing what was right and providing justice for my case. Regardless of the outcome, he was a very good lawyer who gave me my day in court and fought hard until the end for what was right. I would recommend Tom to anyone and genuinely appreciate him as both a lawyer and a person.”

– Jacob

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Don’t Wait To Get Help. Rely On Our Team’s Experience.

If you have been seriously injured or have lost a loved one due to no fault of your own, the road ahead may seem bleak. Medical bills may be piling up, and you may be unable to work. These might be dark times, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. You can seek justice against those who caused you harm, and Shevlin Smith, P.C. is just the firm to represent your interests.

Call Shevlin Smith, P.C. at 703-634-7350 or complete our online contact form to schedule a free, confidential consultation with us.