--- title: Firm Accolades Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. canonical: https://chaikinandsherman.com/blog/category/firm-accolades/ practice_area: blog --- Firm Accolades Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. ## In The News Trusted Content [Home](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/) » Firm Accolades ### [CSCS Wins $780,000 Settlement for Two Passengers](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/cscs-wins-780000-settlement-for-two-passengers/) Partner Allan M. Siegel represented two clients who were passengers in a vehicle that was struck by a vehicle being driven by a drunk driver. The drunk driver crossed over to the wrong side of the road, and struck our clients’ vehicle head-on, causing serious injuries to both of our [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/cscs-wins-780000-settlement-for-two-passengers/) ### [Partner Allan M. Siegel Invited to Serve on the Faculty at the AAJ’s First Traumatic Brain Injury College](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/partner-allan-m-siegel-invited-to-serve-on-the-faculty-at-the-aajs-first-traumatic-brain-injury-college/) Partner Allan M. Siegel served on the faculty of the American Association for Justice’s first Traumatic Brain Injury College, lecturing on opening statements in brain injury cases. [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/partner-allan-m-siegel-invited-to-serve-on-the-faculty-at-the-aajs-first-traumatic-brain-injury-college/) ### [Joseph Cammarata appointed adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/joseph-cammarata-american-university-washington-college-of-law/) Partner Joseph Cammarata has been appointed adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law, teaching pretrial civil litigation beginning this fall. [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/joseph-cammarata-american-university-washington-college-of-law/) ### [Partner Allan M. Siegel Elected to Multiple Leadership Positions at AAJ’s Summer Convention in Chicago](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/partner-allan-m-siegel-elected-to-multiple-leadership-positions-at-aajs-summer-convention-in-chicago/) Partner Allan M. Siegel was elected to four AAJ litigation group leadership positions at the organization’s Summer Convention in Chicago. [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/partner-allan-m-siegel-elected-to-multiple-leadership-positions-at-aajs-summer-convention-in-chicago/) ### [Ira Sherman, Joseph Cammarata, Allan M. Siegel, Stephen Ollar and Justin Turner All Receive 2026 Super Lawyers’® Awards](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/ira-sherman-joseph-cammarata-allan-m-siegel-stephen-ollar-and-justin-turner-all-receive-2026-super-lawyers-awards/) Five Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel attorneys received 2026 Washington, DC Super Lawyers recognition, the first time five lawyers at the firm have been named in one year. [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/ira-sherman-joseph-cammarata-allan-m-siegel-stephen-ollar-and-justin-turner-all-receive-2026-super-lawyers-awards/) ### [Partner Joseph Cammarata Argues Before the Supreme Court of Maryland in Landmark Premises Liability Case](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/05/partner-joseph-cammarata-argues-before-the-supreme-court-of-maryland-in-landmark-premises-liability-case/) Editor’s Update — May 14, 2026: The Supreme Court of Maryland subsequently dismissed the writ of certiorari as improvidently granted on April 21, 2026, and on May 7, 2026, attorneys for Ms. Torney filed a motion asking the Court to reconsider that dismissal. For the most recent development in this [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/05/partner-joseph-cammarata-argues-before-the-supreme-court-of-maryland-in-landmark-premises-liability-case/) ### [Partner Joseph Cammarata Selected for the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/03/partner-joseph-cammarata-selected-for-the-virginia-lawyers-hall-of-fame/) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. is proud to announce that senior partner Joseph Cammarata has been selected as a Class of 2026 Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame Honoree by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, the Commonwealth’s leading legal publication. The announcement appeared today in the print edition and [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/03/partner-joseph-cammarata-selected-for-the-virginia-lawyers-hall-of-fame/) ### [Partner Allan M. Siegel Obtains Over $1.9 Million in Premises Liability Cases in 2025](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/12/partner-allan-m-siegel-obtains-over-1-9-million-in-premises-liability-cases-in-2025/) Partner Allan M. Siegel obtained over $1.9 million for individuals injured in premises liability cases in 2025. A premises liability case arises when an individual is injured as a result of a dangerous condition on a person’s or business’s property. These cases may also involve injuries that occur on public [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/12/partner-allan-m-siegel-obtains-over-1-9-million-in-premises-liability-cases-in-2025/) ### [Ira Sherman, Joseph Cammarata, Allan M. Siegel and Stephen Ollar All Receive 2025 Super Lawyers’® Awards](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/07/ira-sherman-joseph-cammarata-allan-m-siegel-and-stephen-ollar-all-receive-2025-super-lawyers-awards/) The 2025 Washington DC Super Lawyers® annual list was recently released. Super Lawyers® is a highly respected rating service that identifies outstanding lawyers across more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is rigorous and multi-phased. It includes [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/07/ira-sherman-joseph-cammarata-allan-m-siegel-and-stephen-ollar-all-receive-2025-super-lawyers-awards/) ### [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/) ## Get free advice about the compensation you deserve. At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., our car accident attorneys fight tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve, handling every aspect of your case to protect your rights. Trust us to stand by you and advocate aggressively on your behalf. [Speak to a Specialist](#) ## Our Practice Areas ## Case Results ## $17 M Medical Malpractice ## $6 M Brain Injury ## $5 M Medical Malpractice [View All Case Results](#) ## Contact Us Today! 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