Josh Schmerling

Josh Schmerling is a Maryland personal injury attorney representing clients in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls, workers’ compensation, and serious injury claims. His work supports injured people facing medical bills, lost income, insurance disputes, and recovery concerns. He helps clients understand claims, gather evidence, evaluate damages, and pursue compensation through settlement negotiations and courtroom advocacy in Maryland courts, hearings, and claims involving disputed liability.

Josh earned a J.D. from the University of Baltimore. He also earned a B.S. from the University of Maryland College Park. His education supports legal research, negotiation, litigation planning, and client counseling. He uses that background to review accident facts, prepare claims, explain legal options, and guide clients through personal injury and workers’ compensation matters involving crashes, workplace injuries, liability disputes, insurance defenses, damages, medical records, and recovery demands.

Josh has handled hundreds of cases in courts throughout Maryland. His practice focuses on personal injury and workers’ compensation matters, including automobile, truck, and motorcycle accident claims. He has recovered millions for injured clients and has taught classes across Maryland on accident law and related personal injury issues. His work reflects knowledge of courtroom procedure, claim evaluation, settlement strategy, trial preparation, evidence review, witness issues, and case valuation.

Josh Schmerling helps clients pursue recovery after accidents, workplace injuries, unsafe conditions, and preventable harm. His work supports people who need answers about fault, compensation, treatment costs, lost wages, and insurance claims. Recognized by Super Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, he brings preparation, persistence, and direct advocacy to injury and workers’ compensation cases across Maryland for clients seeking fair results.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Zirkin and Schmerling Law
• Member, Baltimore County Bar Association
• Member, Anne Arundel County Bar Association
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, Maryland Association for Justice

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Baltimore
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland College Park
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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