--- title: Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata& Siegel. P.C. Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. canonical: https://chaikinandsherman.com/blog/category/chaikin-sherman-cammarata-siegel-p-c/ practice_area: blog --- Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata& Siegel. P.C. Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. ## In The News Trusted Content [Home](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/) » Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata& Siegel. P.C. ### [Joseph Cammarata and Allan M. Siegel Named to the 2026 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Top 100](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/08/2026-super-lawyers-top-100-cammarata-siegel/) Partners Joseph Cammarata and Allan M. Siegel have again been named to the Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Top 100 for 2026 — the annual list of the 100 highest-ranked attorneys drawn from that year’s Super Lawyers selections in the District, itself a subset of a group already limited to a [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/08/2026-super-lawyers-top-100-cammarata-siegel/) ### [Metro Center Collision Under Federal Investigation: A Known Pattern, Open Questions](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/04/metro-center-collision-wmata-silver-line-ntsb-investigation/) By Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C.Legally Reviewed by Allan M. Siegel, PartnerPublished April 24, 2026 · Last Updated April 24, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) work vehicle struck a stationary Silver Line train at the [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/04/metro-center-collision-wmata-silver-line-ntsb-investigation/) ### [Washington D.C. Personal Injury Lawyer Joseph Cammarata Seeks Justice for Catastrophically Injured Clients](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/01/joseph-cammarata-seeks-justice-for-catastrophically-injured-clients/) WASHINGTON D.C. — The legal team at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel P.C. continues its decades-long commitment to advocating for individuals who have suffered life-altering injuries due to negligence. As Washington D.C. personal injury lawyers, the firm handles complex litigation for victims of severe accidents and has a proven record [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/01/joseph-cammarata-seeks-justice-for-catastrophically-injured-clients/) ### [In the News: LiveNOW from FOX interviews Joseph Cammarata](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/09/cammarata-on-potential-charges-for-relatives-in-the-charlie-kirk-case/) LiveNOW from FOX anchor Mike Pache interviewed Washington, D.C. trial attorney Joseph Cammarata to examine whether relatives of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing could face criminal exposure as the investigation proceeds. The discussion follows reporting that Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University and that [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/09/cammarata-on-potential-charges-for-relatives-in-the-charlie-kirk-case/) ### [Justin A. Turner](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/attorney-profiles/justin-turner/) Justin A. Turner Associate turner@dc-law.net (202) 659-8680 Contact Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. by phone at (202) 659-8600 to get started with your personal injury claim. Meet Our Team Contact Us Today! "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Name* Last Email** Phone*Are you a new client?*Are you a new [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/attorney-profiles/justin-turner/) ### [Joseph Cammarata Named 2025 Trial Lawyer of the Year: A Back-to-Back Achievement for CSCS](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/05/joseph-cammarata-named-2025-trial-lawyer-of-the-year/) We are proud to announce that partner Joseph Cammarata, has been recognized as the 2025 Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. This prestigious award—the highest honor bestowed by the Association—was presented to Mr. Cammarata at the organization’s Annual Awards Dinner on May [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/05/joseph-cammarata-named-2025-trial-lawyer-of-the-year/) ### [Allan M. Siegel](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/attorney-profiles/allan-m-siegel/) Allan M. Siegel Partner siegel@dc-law.net (202) 659-8600 LinkedIn Profile Best Lawyers Profile License #: 447705 Contact Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. by phone at (202) 659-8600 to get started with your personal injury claim. Meet Our Team Contact Us Today! "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Name* Last Email** [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/attorney-profiles/allan-m-siegel/) ### [Attorney Allan M. Siegel Recognized as 2024 “Trial Lawyer of the Year” by the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington D.C.](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2024/05/attorney-allan-m-siegel-recognized-as-2024-trial-lawyer-of-the-year-by-the-trial-lawyers-association-of-metropolitan-washington-d-c/) Allan M. Siegel of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. Honored as DC’s Trial Lawyer of the Year Allan Siegel, a partner at the esteemed Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. law firm, has been awarded the 2024 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award by the Trial Lawyers Association of [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2024/05/attorney-allan-m-siegel-recognized-as-2024-trial-lawyer-of-the-year-by-the-trial-lawyers-association-of-metropolitan-washington-d-c/) [![Joeseph Cammarata](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Joseph-Cammarata-Portrait1.jpg)](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/partner-joseph-cammarata-wins-two-settlements-totaling-3-1-million-dollars/) ### [Partner Joseph Cammarata Wins Two Settlements Totaling $3.1 Million Dollars](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/partner-joseph-cammarata-wins-two-settlements-totaling-3-1-million-dollars/) Partner Joseph Cammarata was successful in obtaining two settlements in cases involving serious permanent injuries. One case involved a member of the U.S. military, now age 45, who was sideswiped as he was riding his motorcycle on Interstate 395, near the Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia. As a result of the collision, our [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/partner-joseph-cammarata-wins-two-settlements-totaling-3-1-million-dollars/) ### [Melonie Mills](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/attorney-profiles/melonie-mills/) Melonie Mills Senior Claims Manager Contact Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. by phone at(202) 659-8600 to get started with your personal injury claim. Meet Our Team Contact Us Today! "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Name* Last Email** Phone*Are you a new client?*Are you a new client? *Yes, I'm a [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/attorney-profiles/melonie-mills/) ## Get free advice about the compensation you deserve. 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