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Catherine W. Steiner, General Attorney in Towson, Maryland

focused on General and Medical Malpractice

Trusted general attorney serving Towson.

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Catherine W. Steiner is an attorney based in Towson, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on General and Medical Malpractice. Currently practicing at Pessin Katz Law PA.

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Towson, MARYLAND
Experience
attorney
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General · Medical Malpractice
  • Handles General and Medical Malpractice matters from Towson, MARYLAND.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Baltimore) (2024).

About Catherine W. Steiner: Catherine W. Steiner is an attorney based in Towson, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on General and Medical Malpractice. Currently practicing at Pessin Katz Law PA.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Catherine takes on

Catherine concentrates on general and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Catherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Towson, Maryland

Catherine takes general matters in Towson, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Towson, Maryland

Catherine takes medical malpractice matters in Towson, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catherine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Catherine W. Steiner — general lawyer in Towson

Catherine W. Steiner is an attorney based in Towson, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on General and Medical Malpractice. Currently practicing at Pessin Katz Law PA.

Catherine W. Steiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Catherine W., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Catherine handles general matters

Catherine W. Steiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Catherine W., who practices law in Towson, Maryland, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine W. is held by other top…

The kind of cases Catherine takes

Catherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and medical malpractice matters in Towson and the surrounding Maryland area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • William & Mary Law School

    J.D. · 1991

  • Tufts University

    — · 1986

Jurisdictions

Catherine's state bar admissions

  • Maryland, Maryland S

    ACTIVE

Catherine studied at J.D. in William & Mary Law School and — in Tufts University.

Law school and academic background

Catherine completed J.D. in William & Mary Law School and — in Tufts University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Catherine runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Catherine has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Baltimore)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (Baltimore)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (Baltimore)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (Baltimore)

    2013

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Baltimore) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (Baltimore) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (Baltimore) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (Baltimore) (2013). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026).

Locations

Catherine W. Steiner's office in Towson

Catherine's primary office is at 901 Dulaney Valley Road, Suite 500, Towson, Maryland, 21204. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Pessin Katz Law PA

901 Dulaney Valley Road, Suite 500

Towson, Maryland 21204

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Hiring guide

How to hire Catherine W. Steiner — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Catherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Catherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Catherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Towson, Maryland

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Catherine

Catherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Catherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Catherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Catherine W. Steiner

  • How much does it cost to hire Catherine for a general case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Catherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Catherine offer a free consultation?

    Catherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Catherine's current terms during booking.

  • How long do general cases in Maryland typically take?

    Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Catherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Catherine take my case if I'm outside Towson?

    Catherine is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Catherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Catherine?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Catherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Catherine accepting new general clients right now?

    Catherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

General attorneys serving Towson, Baltimore and Annapolis in Maryland

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