We Take the Case. We See It Through.
A lot of law firms advertise for serious personal injury cases. Fewer actually handle them. Many of the attorneys marketing for medical malpractice, car accidents, and Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) cases will collect your information, take a look at the matter, and refer it to outside counsel, keeping a percentage of whatever you recover while another attorney does the actual work.
We do it differently. When you share your story with us, we’re the ones who work your case, start to finish.
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Shulman Rogers is a personal injury and medical malpractice law firm headquartered at 12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, Maryland. We’ve represented seriously injured clients across Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and the country since 1972, standing beside people in some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Our personal injury attorneys bring a combined 50+ years of trial experience to every matter they accept. Our paralegals have worked serious injury cases for decades, and behind our personal injury team sits a 110-attorney firm with the litigation infrastructure and financial resources to fund complex cases all the way to a jury verdict.
We’ve obtained a $6.6 million Federal Tort Claims Act trial verdict, a $2.1 million FTCA trial verdict, a $3.92 million settlement in a serious dog attack case, and multi-million dollar recoveries in medical malpractice, birth injury, and premises liability cases, among others.
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What Our Clients Say
Very thankful for this team. Everyone was genuinely concerned and had my well-being in mind the entire time. Some things took longer than expected — to the fault of the other side — and throughout the waiting period they were encouraging and responsive. They took the time to explain everything to me in great detail and provided more than enough information so I was prepared for my court appearance. They were very honest during the entire process and made me feel comfortable. They treated me like family. I highly recommend them without hesitation.
I had a great experience with the Shulman Rogers team. Mike, my lawyer, was always able to answer any questions I had. It was an emotional time for me after my accident, but the team's kindness and knowledge helped calm me down.
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Why Clients Choose Shulman Rogers
We try cases. Most firms don’t.
Trial experience is what insurance companies and defense counsel pay attention to when deciding how seriously to take a claim. Attorneys who settle everything get settlement-sized results. Our attorneys have tried and won complex cases in state and federal courts across the country, including back-to-back FTCA trial victories totaling more than $8.7 million. That record shapes how every negotiation goes, well before a case reaches a courtroom.
We handle every case ourselves.
No referrals. No outsourcing. Every client who retains Shulman Rogers works directly with the attorneys they met, not a junior associate assigned after the first meeting and not an outside firm brought in quietly. The team that evaluates your case is the team that works it, from intake through resolution or trial.
We advance all costs. You pay nothing unless we win.
We cover everything upfront, including filing fees, expert witnesses, accident reconstruction, medical record retrieval, and deposition costs. If we don’t recover for you, you owe us nothing. Our fee is a contingency percentage of what we recover, and we explain that clearly before you sign anything.
We have specialized knowledge most firms don’t.
FTCA claims, birth injury cases, and catastrophic trucking accidents aren’t areas where general experience is enough. Karl Protil’s background as a former Army JAG Corps officer, with direct experience inside the Army Claims Service and a record of writing and teaching FTCA law, is the kind of specialized knowledge that changes outcomes in complex cases.
We have the resources to match the opposition.
Our personal injury team operates within a 110-attorney firm. That means access to firm-wide infrastructure, sophisticated litigation support, and the financial ability to fund serious cases without pressuring clients toward settlements that aren’t fair.
Meet the Attorneys
Michael V. Nakamura
Mike has represented seriously injured clients across Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and nationally for decades. He leads the personal injury practice at Shulman Rogers and has tried and won complex cases in both state and federal court.
Karl J. Protil, Jr.
Karl is a former Army JAG Corps officer who worked inside the Army Claims Service before entering private practice. He has written on Federal Tort Claims Act law and taught continuing legal education on the subject to attorneys nationwide. He brings that insider knowledge and a commitment to taking cases as far as they need to go to every client he represents.
Paul Chung
Paul Chung has been practicing in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia for over 20 years. During that time, he has successfully represented individuals and entities in a variety of cases, focusing especially on medical malpractice, personal injury and criminal defense.
Michele Bartoli Cain
Michele Bartoli Cain is a trial lawyer who has spent more than 25 years representing clients seriously injured by medical and dental negligence. She has obtained substantial recoveries for individuals and families affected by the negligence of physicians and dentists across Virginia, D.C., and Maryland.
Charley Rothermel
Charles (Charley) Rothermel is co-chair of the firm’s Dental Malpractice Group and a leading advocate for victims of personal injury and medical negligence, including wrongful death claims. He represents clients seriously harmed by dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, endodontists, orthodontists, periodontists, pediatric dentists, dental anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers.
Todd A. Pilot
Todd Pilot is a seasoned litigator with a long track record of achieving positive results for his clients. For nearly 30 years, new and established businesses, non-profits, artists, athletes, entertainers, producers, writers, filmmakers and event managers have depended on Todd’s sound judgment, problem-solving prowess and creative strategies to help them mitigate their exposure and achieve their goals.
Dan Connors
Daniel P. Connors successfully represents individuals and families in a wide range of litigation cases involving personal injury, catastrophic auto collisions, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Clients appreciate that Dan is easy to communicate with, a good listener and always available to answer questions as they arise throughout a case.
Tiffany Randolph
Tiffany Randolph successfully represents individuals and families in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Drawing from her diverse legal background, she has earned a reputation as an effective and persuasive litigator.
Ariel Talbert
Ariel T. Talbert is an associate in the Medical Malpractice group at Shulman Rogers, advocating for patients and families who have been harmed by healthcare provider negligence. Guided by a deep commitment to advocacy, Ariel approaches her work with empathy, diligence, and a strong sense of purpose.
Our Paralegals Are Part of Your Case
The paralegals on our personal injury team aren’t administrative assistants. They’ve worked serious injury cases for decades, know the courts and the process, and are invested in your outcome from the first call to the final resolution.
When you work with Shulman Rogers, you’ll know exactly who’s on your team, and you’ll have direct access to them. They’ll know you by name, not by file number.
How We Approach Every Case
At intake, we listen and give you an honest assessment, including the parts that are uncertain or difficult. If we believe you have a strong case, we’ll tell you why. If we don’t, we’ll tell you that clearly and explain our reasoning. We’d rather have a hard conversation at the start than a disappointing outcome at the end.
During investigation, we move quickly. Records requests, expert consultations, and evidence preservation demands go out immediately. In trucking cases, that means day-one spoliation letters. In medical malpractice cases, that means immediate records requests and early expert review.
During negotiation, the other side knows we’re prepared to go to trial, and that knowledge shapes every offer they make.
At trial, when that’s the right outcome for a client, we’re ready. Our attorneys have tried and won cases in state and federal courts across the country, and we have the record to prove it.
Where We Practice
Our personal injury attorneys are licensed in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia, with offices in five locations across the region:
- Potomac, MD — 12505 Park Potomac Avenue, Potomac, MD 20854 · 301-230-5200
- McLean, VA — 8200 Greensboro Drive, Suite 701, McLean, VA 22102 · 703-684-5200
- Washington, DC — 1100 New York Avenue NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005 · 202-872-0400
- Alexandria, VA — 277 South Washington Street, Suite 310, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-682-8267
- Baltimore, MD — 1215 East Fort Avenue, Suite 301, Baltimore, MD 21230 · 410-520-1340
We represent clients across Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Howard County, Frederick County, Anne Arundel County, and Baltimore in Maryland; all DC neighborhoods and federal facilities throughout the District; and Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun County, and Prince William County in Virginia. For select case types, we represent clients nationally.
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Your first consultation is free. No obligation, no upfront cost, no pressure.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Shulman Rogers is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. National representation is available for select matter types.