--- title: Uncategorized Archives - Page 2 of 26 - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. canonical: https://chaikinandsherman.com/blog/category/uncategorized/page/2/ practice_area: blog --- Uncategorized Archives - Page 2 of 26 - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. ## In The News Trusted Content [Home](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/) » [Uncategorized](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/category/uncategorized/) » Page 2 ### [Our New Partner: Celebrating A Milestone for Attorney Stephen Ollar](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2024/06/our-new-partner-celebrating-a-milestone-for-attorney-stephen-ollar/) Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. is thrilled to announce that Attorney Stephen Ollar has been made a partner with the law firm. In the past half-decade, Stephen has not only showcased unwavering dedication to the principles of justice but has also exhibited an unparalleled commitment to our clients. His [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2024/06/our-new-partner-celebrating-a-milestone-for-attorney-stephen-ollar/) ### [Ira Sherman, Joseph Cammarata, Allan M. Siegel, and Stephen Ollar Receive 2024 Super Lawyers® Awards](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2024/06/ira-sherman-joseph-cammarata-allan-m-siegel-and-stephen-ollar-receive-2024-super-lawyers-awards/) The 2024 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers® annual list was recently released. Super Lawyers® is a lawyer rating service that identifies and rates outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers® has a patented process which is peer-influenced and research-driven, allowing it to [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2024/06/ira-sherman-joseph-cammarata-allan-m-siegel-and-stephen-ollar-receive-2024-super-lawyers-awards/) ### [Jury Awards $18.8 Million in Car Crash Case](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2024/06/jury-awards-18-8-million-in-car-crash-case/) Partners Joseph Cammarata and Stephen Ollar obtained a jury award of $18.8 million in a car crash case in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Our client was a passenger in a vehicle that was hit head-on by an alleged drunk driver who caused his work van to cross over the double-yellow [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2024/06/jury-awards-18-8-million-in-car-crash-case/) ### [Top 10 Swimming Safety Tips](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2024/06/top-10-swimming-safety-tips/) With summer upon us, we always like to remind our clients how important it is to keep their children safe in the water. Unfortunately, the law firm has handled many drowning and near-drowning cases caused by inadequate supervision of swimmers or poor safety procedures and protocols. Here are some reminders [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2024/06/top-10-swimming-safety-tips/) ### [Employee Spotlight: Misty Bateman](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/12/employee-spotlight-misty-bateman/) Misty is one of our extraordinary Claims Assistants. She helps our clients in the beginning of their cases, which is one of the most difficult and stressful times. She is always a source of comfort and makes sure that everything goes smoothly and efficiently. Misty started her career in the [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/12/employee-spotlight-misty-bateman/) ### [Washington DC Law Firm Recognized Among the “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers®](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/12/washington-dc-law-firm-recognized-among-the-best-law-firms-by-best-lawyers/) Law stands out as one of the most fiercely competitive service-oriented industries, with a staggering 450,000 law firms spread across the United States as of 2023. Earning acknowledgment within the highest echelons stands as a significant achievement reserved for a select few. This distinction is bestowed through a meticulous evaluation [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/12/washington-dc-law-firm-recognized-among-the-best-law-firms-by-best-lawyers/) [![Pam Frye Sandra Tome](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-03-at-2.50.11-PM-1024x773.png)](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/employee-spotlight-pam-frye-and-sandra-tome-celebrate-their-10th-anniversary-at-the-law-firm/) ### [Employee Spotlight: Pam Frye and Sandra Tome Celebrate Their 10th Anniversary at the Law Firm](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/employee-spotlight-pam-frye-and-sandra-tome-celebrate-their-10th-anniversary-at-the-law-firm/) We are proud to celebrate two extraordinary employees who are celebrating their 10th anniversary with the firm. Pam Frye has worked as Partner Allan M. Siegel’s legal assistant for 10 years. She started at the firm as a temporary employee, but as soon as Mr. Siegel started working with her, [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/employee-spotlight-pam-frye-and-sandra-tome-celebrate-their-10th-anniversary-at-the-law-firm/) ### [Partner Joseph Cammarata Ends His Term as Chairman of National Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/partner-joseph-cammarata-ends-his-term-as-chairman-of-national-traumatic-brain-injury-litigation-group/) In recognition of Mr. Cammarata’s career of advocating and litigating on behalf of individuals with brain injury, in July 2022, Partner Joseph Cammarata was elected to serve a one-year term as Chairman of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice, which is a national trial lawyers’ organization. [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/partner-joseph-cammarata-ends-his-term-as-chairman-of-national-traumatic-brain-injury-litigation-group/) ### [Allan M. Siegel and Stephen Ollar Win $700,000 Arbitration Award in Assault and Battery Case](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/allan-m-siegel-and-stephen-ollar-win-700000-arbitration-award-in-assault-and-battery-case/) This case involved an assault that occurred at a private house party. The owner of the house hired the services of two individuals to act as private security for the party. Although the party was scheduled to end much later in the evening, the owner of the house abruptly ended [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/allan-m-siegel-and-stephen-ollar-win-700000-arbitration-award-in-assault-and-battery-case/) [![Ira, Joseph, Allan, and Stephen graphic](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-03-at-2.40.30-PM.png)](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/ira-sherman-joseph-cammarata-allan-m-siegel-and-stephen-ollar-all-receive-2023-super-lawyers-awards/) ### [Ira Sherman, Joseph Cammarata, Allan M. Siegel and Stephen Ollar all Receive 2023 Super Lawyers’® Awards](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/ira-sherman-joseph-cammarata-allan-m-siegel-and-stephen-ollar-all-receive-2023-super-lawyers-awards/) The 2023 Washington DC Super Lawyers® annual list was recently released. Super Lawyers® does an annual survey every year that rates the top lawyers in every state and Washington, D.C. This is the 13th consecutive year that Partners Ira Sherman, Joseph Cammarata, and Allan M. Siegel have been named Super Lawyers®. We are [Read More »](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2023/08/ira-sherman-joseph-cammarata-allan-m-siegel-and-stephen-ollar-all-receive-2023-super-lawyers-awards/) ## 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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