--- description: Learn about achievements earned by the Washington, DC personal injury lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. If you have a case, call today! title: Our Achievements | Washington, DC Injury Attorney canonical: https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/our-achievements/ date_modified: 2026-01-13T17:03:02+00:00 practice_area: our-achievements --- - Our Achievements | Washington, DC Injury Attorney # Our Achievements [Home](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/) » Our Achievements ![the capitol on an early cloudy morning](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sub-banner-bg-dark-1-1024x424.jpg) What's On This Page View All Practice Areas 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. "*" indicates required fields Name* First Last Name* Last Email** Phone*Are you a new client?*Are you a new client? *Yes, I'm a potential new client.No, I'm a current existing client.I'm neitherCase TypeCase TypeMotor Vehicle AccidentSlip & FallAssaultMedical MalpracticeAbuseWork InjuryOtherWere You at Fault?Were You At Fault?NoYesUnknownWhere Did The Incident Occur?Where Did The Incident Occur?Washington, D.C.VirginiaMarylandOtherDid The Accident Occur In the Last Two Years?Did The Accident Occur In the Last Two Years?YesNoShare Brief Description of the Incident* Send # Leaders in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia Legal Communities ### Decades of Proven Results & Peer Recognition At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, Siegel, P.C., our team of Washington, DC personal injury attorneys is backed by a proven record of success in personal injury claims and litigation. You do not have to take our word for it. **Below, you will find a list of some of our notable distinctions:** One billion dollars in compensation recovered - Actively practicing law since 1973 - Three past presidents of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC - Two partners have been named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. for 2024 and 2025 - The law firm has been designated a Washington, DC Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” in Personal Injury Litigation by U.S. News and World Report® or Best Lawyers® every year since 2019 - Three partners have been selected to the Washington, DC Super Lawyers® lists every year since 2011 - Two partners have been named “Top 100 Lawyers” in Washington, DC by Washington, DC Super Lawyers® every year since 2018 - Three partners have been repeatedly recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as Washington, DC’s “Top Lawyers” – one partner has been recognized every survey year since 1997 and one partner has been recognized every survey year since 2004 - Two partners were founders, one serving as past President and the other as Vice President of the Brain Injury Association of Washington, DC - Selected as “Preferred Attorneys” by the Brain Injury Association of America for the Washington, DC Metropolitan area - Two partners are certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in civil trial - One partner is on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the national organization consisting of lawyers who protect victims’ rights and the civil justice system - One partner is a past Chair of AAJ’s Brain Injury Litigation Group, and one partner currently serves as the Treasurer of that group - One partner is a past Chair of AAJ’s Bus Litigation Group - One partner is an elected officer of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group, Ride Share Litigation Group, and Distracted Driving Group - All three of the firm’s active partners and the firm have been awarded the highest AV® Rating from the nationwide attorney-ranking service organization Martindale-Hubbell® - The law firm is a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Leaders Forum ### WHAT DO THESE DISTINCTIONS MEAN FOR YOU? Finding the right personal injury attorney isn’t easy. When you work with our lawyers, you will have confidence knowing that our accomplishments are a true reflection of the high-quality legal service that we provide to each of our clients. If you suffered an injury, your legal representative may have the power to change the outcome of your case, for better or for worse. **Choose a law firm that has proven its ability to deliver results**. When it comes to personal injury cases, there is no substitute for professional experience. Collectively, our team has spent **more than 90 years** in the legal field – let us put our knowledge to work for your personal injury claim or lawsuit. Together, these accolades and achievements are a reflection of our reputation for excellence in the legal community; a reputation that we continue to uphold for each of our clients. **When you work with Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, Siegel, P.C., you can have peace of mind knowing that your case is in good hands. [Contact our office today](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/contact-us/) and schedule a free case consultation to see what we can do for your case.** ![Main CSCS Video - Thumb 1](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1.png) 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. [Free Case Evaluation](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/contact-us/) Visit Us in Person 1232 17th St NW Washington, DC 20036 The personal injury lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. serve the entire Washington, D.C. metro area, including [Virginia](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/virginia-personal-injury-attorney/) ( [Alexandria](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/alexandria-injury-lawyer/), [Arlington](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/arlington-va-personal-injury-lawyer/), [Fairfax](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/fairfax-va-personal-injury-attorney/), [Falls Church](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-falls-church-va/), [Leesburg](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-attorney-leesburg-va/), [Manassas](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-attorney-manassas-va/), [Northern Virginia](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-northern-virginia/), and [Woodbridge](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/woodbridge-va-personal-injury-lawyer/)), and [Maryland](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/maryland-personal-injury-lawyer/) ([Bethesda](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/bethesda-personal-injury-lawyer/), [Bowie](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-bowie-md/), [Frederick County](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/frederick-county-md-personal-injury-lawyer/), [Greenbelt](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-greenbelt-md/), [Hyattsville](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/hyattsville-personal-injury-lawyer/), [Laurel](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/laurel-personal-injury-attorney/), [Montgomery County](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyers-in-montgomery-county-md/), [Prince George’s County](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-prince-georges-county/), [Rockville](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-attorney-rockville-md/), [Silver Spring](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/silver-spring-personal-injury-lawyer/), [Upper Marlboro](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/personal-injury-lawyer-upper-marlboro-md/), and [Waldorf](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/waldorf-personal-injury-lawyer/)). ```json-ld {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"LegalService","@id":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/#firm","name":"Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel Personal Injury Lawyers","url":"https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/","telephone":"+1-202-659-8600","email":"publicrelations@dc-law.net","logo":"https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/new-logoBaskerville@2x.png","image":"https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cscs-firm-photo.jpg","description":"Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel is a Washington D.C. personal injury law firm with decades of experience representing accident victims throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia.","foundingDate":"1969","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1232 17th St NW","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","postalCode":"20036","addressCountry":"US"},"founder":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Joseph Chaikin","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1232 17th St NW","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","postalCode":"20036","addressCountry":"US"}},{"@type":"Person","name":"Ira Sherman","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1232 17th St NW","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","postalCode":"20036","addressCountry":"US"}}],"employee":[{"@type":"Attorney","name":"Allan M. Siegel","jobTitle":"Founding Partner","email":"asiegel@dc-law.net","telephone":"+1-202-659-8600","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1232 17th St NW","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","postalCode":"20036","addressCountry":"US"}},{"@type":"Attorney","name":"Joseph Cammarata","jobTitle":"Founding Partner","email":"jcammarata@dc-law.net","telephone":"+1-202-659-8600","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1232 17th St NW","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","postalCode":"20036","addressCountry":"US"}}],"areaServed":[{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"Washington, D.C."},{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"Maryland"},{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"Virginia"}],"contactPoint":{"@type":"ContactPoint","telephone":"+1-202-659-8600","contactType":"customer service","areaServed":"US","availableLanguage":"en"},"knowsAbout":["Personal Injury Law","Motorcycle Accidents","Car Accidents","Medical Malpractice","Truck Accidents","Brain Injury Cases"],"sameAs":["https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaikin-sherman-cammarata-&-siegel/","https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjeO2vc67zgjYKFqnnmP51g","https://www.facebook.com/CSCSLaw/","https://x.com/CSCSLaw"]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/our-achievements","url":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/our-achievements","isPartOf":{"@id":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/#website"},"about":{"@id":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/#firm"}},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Our Achievements","item":"https://chaikinandsherman.com/our-achievements"}]}]} ```