Steven B Vinick

A principal in Joseph, Greenwald & Laake's Civil Litigation and Criminal Defense practice groups, Steven Vinick has more than 20 years of experience in representing clients in matters including medical malpractice, personal injury and criminal defense. Over the course of that career, Steven has earned a reputation as a skilled litigator and highly effective courtroom advocate. Steven has obtained numerous significant verdicts on behalf of his clients, including an $11.5-million verdict for a client whose father was shot and killed by police officers. Steven's reputation as a fearsome courtroom opponent who obtains excellent results helps him negotiate favorable settlements on behalf of his clients. He takes pride in the fact that he receives many referrals from other attorneys and former clients, all of whom respect his legal acumen, his honesty and his empathy for his clients. Steven was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Maryland Association for Justice, and has been named a Maryland SuperLawyer each year from 2011 to the present. He is a frequent lecturer on topics including civil litigation, automobile claims, depositions, Medicare and criminal defense for the National Business Institute and Maryland State Bar Association. Outside of work, Steven enjoys skiing and running, and spending time with his three daughters and his wife. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Steven B Vinick included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Maryland Association of Justice, Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2011 - Present Maryland SuperLawyer, 2011 - 2014 Member of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates forums One of Maryland's "Best Attorneys of America", 2017 - Present Other Sources of Feedback About Steven B. Vinick Included on the 2026Maryland Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2018 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2017 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2015 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2014 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2013 Maryland Super Lawyers list 2012 Maryland Super Lawyers list

• Guest seminar speaker on managing liens in auto accident litigation, National Business Institute
• Deposition Skills Instructor, Maryland State Bar Association
• MyLaw CLE course "Legal Ethics: Confidentiality and Thrid Parties"
• "Deposition Practice From A-Z", The Tort Law Seminar, Speaker

• Maryland, 1992
• District of Columbia, 1993
• U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 1993
• U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, 1994
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1995

• Maryland State Bar Association
• Prince George's County Bar Association
• Montgomery County Bar Association
• District of Columbia Bar Association
• Maryland Association of Justice
• American Association of Justice
• Washington, D.C., Trial Lawyers Association