--- title: Newsletter Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. canonical: https://chaikinandsherman.com/blog/category/newsletter/ practice_area: blog --- Newsletter Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. ## In The News Trusted Content [Home](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/) » Newsletter ### [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/) ### [The Importance of Jury Duty](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/the-importance-of-jury-duty/) A message from Managing Partner Ira Sherman on the jury system and its role in American democracy. [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2026/07/the-importance-of-jury-duty/) ### [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/) ### [Celebrating Two Courtroom Victories: A Commitment to Excellence in Every Case](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/12/celebrating-two-courtroom-victories-a-commitment-to-excellence-in-every-case/) Partner Stephen Ollar recently secured two courtroom victories that underscore a core principle of our practice: every case—large or small—receives the same level of meticulous preparation, zealous advocacy, and unwavering dedication. A Six-Figure Jury Verdict in Arlington County In the first matter, Mr. Ollar represented a client in a two-day [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/12/celebrating-two-courtroom-victories-a-commitment-to-excellence-in-every-case/) ### [Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. Named Washingtonian Magazine’s 2026 “Face of Personal Injury Law”](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/12/chaikin-sherman-cammarata-siegel-p-c-named-washingtonian-magazines-2026-face-of-personal-injury-law/) Each year, Washingtonian Magazine highlights “The Faces of Washington,” featuring one standout business in each industry. Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. is proud to announce that the firm has been selected as Washingtonian’s 2026 “Face of Personal Injury Law.” The magazine identifies Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. as an “Industry [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/12/chaikin-sherman-cammarata-siegel-p-c-named-washingtonian-magazines-2026-face-of-personal-injury-law/) ## 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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