Mr. Michael Edward Olszewski

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Mr. Michael Edward Olszewski: Attorney with Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

Michael Olszewski is a director in the firm. His practice is primarily directed to the representation of health care providers in the defense of medical malpractice cases. Clients of Mr. Olszewski include hospitals, nursing homes, nurses, physician groups and physicians in a wide variety of specialties. Mr. Olszewski has extensive experience in defending health care providers in malpractice cases throughout Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and West Virginia. In 2012, he was named a Virginia Super Lawyer in the field of Medical Malpractice Defense. Only the top 5% of defense lawyers receive this honor. Also, his defense verdicts are listed in the Virginia Medical Law Report as being among the top defense verdicts in 2009 and 2010.

In addition to trial advocacy, Mr. Olszewski provides risk management and general healthcare law advice to his clients.

Mr. Olszewski's reported cases include: Wright v. Kaye, 267 Va. 510, 593 S.E. 2d 307 (2004); Stottlemyer v. Ghramm, 268 Va. 7, 587 S.E.2d 191 (2004); and Cooper v. Adler, 44 Va.App. 268, 604 S.E.2d 747 (Va. 2004), Russell v. Gennari, 2008 U.S. App. Lexis 15012 (4th Cir. 2008)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and District of Columbia Bars

Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (member, Medical Malpractice Section)

American Health Lawyers Association

Defense Research Institute

Chairman, Civil Law Subcommittee (2009-2012) Fairfax Courts Committee

Fairfax Courts Committee (2009-present)

Board of Visitors, Ave Maria School of Law

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Medical Malpractice Defense
  • Hospital Liability
  • Nursing Home Liability
  • Health Law
  • Litigation/Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
George Mason University, B.A., cum laude
Law School Attended:
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Virginia; 1999, Maryland; 1999, District of Columbia; U.S. District Court, District of Columbia; U.S. District Court, District of Maryland; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and Armed Forces; 2006, West Virginia; U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
ISLN:
913763719

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (23 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 06/17/11 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    excellent trial lawyer and should be afforded your highest rating

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/20/19 in Medical Malpractice

    I had the pleasure of trying a case against Mr. Olszewski. He is an outstanding trial lawyer and a gracious opponent. We did not always agree but we always found a way to disagree civilly. That is a testament to his character and decency.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/19/21 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/04/19 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/04/19 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/04/19 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/21/19 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/11/11 in Medical Malpractice

    I have seen this attorney at trial an in motion practice and would rate him AV.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/08/11 in Medical Malpractice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/17/11 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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Contact Information:

571-307-5740  Phone

703-591-7646  Fax

www.hancockdaniel.com

www.thomasandrewslaw.com

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