Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Injury Attorneys in Washington DC
Founded in 1953, Ashcraft & Gerel has established itself as a premier personal injury law firm serving clients across Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. With a legacy of recovering over $1 billion for clients, the firm specializes in representing individuals injured due to negligence, defective products, or workplace accidents. Our team of attorneys combines decades of experience with a commitment to compassionate advocacy, ensuring clients receive personalized attention and aggressive representation.Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers Magazine, we pride ourselves on fearlessly pursuing justice in complex cases, including mass torts, medical malpractice, and high-profile litigation. Beyond the courtroom, our dedication to community impact and diversity underscores our mission to serve with integrity and excellence.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers' Compensation
Medical Malpractice
Product Liability
Nursing Home Abuse
Car Accidents
Pharmaceutical Litigation
Sexual Assault
Lead Paint Poisoning
Trucking Accidents
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- Our legal team understands what you are going through and is committed to defending your rights against powerful businesses and insurance carriers.
- Committed to the Community through advocacy and support for positive change within the legal industry.
- Fearless Advocacy when maximizing recovery for clients through trial readiness.
- Respected within the Legal Field for expertise in high-profile litigation.
- A Long Legacy of Successful Results since 1953.
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in America
- Super Lawyers Magazine
What people say
Compassionate guidance
Aggressive advocacy
Highly recommend
Excellent support
Knowledgeable attorneys
Services
Personal Injury
Ashcraft & Gerel represents clients injured by negligence in car accidents, workplace incidents, and defective products. Our attorneys combine trial experience with personalized strategies to secure compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain. With a focus on client needs, we navigate complex legal challenges to achieve justice for victims across Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
Workers' Compensation
We advocate for workers denied benefits after on-the-job injuries, including repetitive trauma and occupational diseases. Our team challenges employer and insurer disputes to recover medical expenses, lost income, and rehabilitation costs. With deep expertise in labor law, we ensure clients receive rightful compensation while navigating complex claims processes in DC, Virginia, and Maryland jurisdictions.
Medical Malpractice
Our firm holds healthcare providers accountable for preventable errors causing birth injuries, surgical complications, and misdiagnoses. We collaborate with medical experts to prove negligence and secure compensation for lifelong care needs. With a history of multi-million-dollar verdicts, we provide relentless representation for victims of substandard medical care across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Product Liability
We litigate against manufacturers of dangerous consumer goods, including defective medical devices and toxic talcum powder. Our attorneys investigate corporate misconduct to recover damages for cancer, chronic illness, and catastrophic injuries. As leaders in national mass tort litigation, we champion consumer safety while securing justice for families affected by corporate negligence.
Nursing Home Abuse
Our team exposes systemic abuse and neglect in long-term care facilities, pursuing compensation for victims of physical harm, emotional trauma, and financial exploitation. We investigate understaffing, medication errors, and unsanitary conditions to hold facilities accountable. With compassionate advocacy, we protect vulnerable seniors and improve care standards across the region.
People
Faith Deredge
Attorney
Faith Deredge brings extensive trial experience to complex personal injury cases, focusing on automotive defects and catastrophic injuries. Committed to client advocacy, she leverages her legal expertise to secure fair compensation through settlements and courtroom victories.
Benjamin Douglas
Partner
As a partner, Benjamin Douglas specializes in medical malpractice and pharmaceutical litigation. With decades of experience, he champions victims of healthcare negligence, combining meticulous case preparation with a compassionate approach to client representation.
Michelle A. Parfitt
Senior Partner
Michelle Parfitt leads national talcum powder litigation as co-lead counsel, advocating for ovarian cancer victims. Her four-decade career in consumer protection has established her as a respected voice in mass tort law and public health advocacy.
Allen J. Lowe
Of Counsel
Allen Lowe specializes in workers' compensation cases, representing clients in DC and Virginia. Known for his strategic negotiations, he secures benefits for injured workers facing employer disputes and insurance denials.
Stephen M. Gensemer
Partner
Stephen Gensemer focuses on catastrophic injury cases, including train accidents and construction negligence. His trial success stems from thorough investigation and a commitment to holding corporations accountable for safety violations.
Questions
What areas of law does Ashcraft & Gerel specialize in?
We focus on personal injury, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, product liability, and mass tort litigation.
How much does a consultation cost?
Initial consultations are free and confidential, with no obligation to proceed.
Do you handle cases outside Washington DC?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Virginia, Maryland, and nationally in multi-district litigation.
What sets your firm apart from others?
Our combination of trial readiness, community commitment, and a track record of billion-dollar recoveries distinguishes us.
Can I afford legal representation?
We work on contingency fees, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.
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