Kenneth "Ken" Berman, Personal Injury Attorney in Gaithersburg, Maryland
focused on Personal Injury and Workers Comp
Gaithersburg, MD
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Kenneth "Ken" Berman is an attorney based in Gaithersburg, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Currently practicing at Berman Sobin Gross LLP.
- Based in
- Gaithersburg, MARYLAND
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Workers Comp
- Handles Personal Injury and Workers Comp matters from Gaithersburg, MARYLAND.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Washington (D.C.) (2021).
About Kenneth "Ken" Berman: Kenneth "Ken" Berman is an attorney based in Gaithersburg, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Currently practicing at Berman Sobin Gross LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kenneth "Ken" Berman
Kenneth concentrates on personal injury and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kenneth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Kenneth takes personal injury matters in Gaithersburg, 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Kenneth takes workers comp matters in Gaithersburg, 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kenneth "Ken" Berman — Attorney of Maryland personal injury experience
Kenneth "Ken" Berman is an attorney based in Gaithersburg, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Currently practicing at Berman Sobin Gross LLP.
Ken has many varied interests outside of the law. In addition to travel and hiking, he is an avid reader, boxes and takes yoga for exercise and release, and studies ancient texts for insightful meanings. He has a wife of 30 years who runs her own business, and two sons, one a COO and entrepreneur and the other music engineering whiz who founded a music artist promotion company. Ken brings his “better way” focus to his life, his work and his family. Family dinners are legendary, lively – often raucous – affairs where new, inventive and better ideas are raised, discussed and debated.
Ken is a founding partner of Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman & Darby LLP. From Workers Compensation cases small and large, to multi-million dollar Personal Injury trials, Ken advocates, and consistently achieves winning results, for his clients.
Ken has been instrumental in the passage of many pieces of legislation that have expanded the rights of fire fighters as well as other injured workers. He testifies regularly before the state legislature in Annapolis on pending Workers' Compensation laws. He served on the Maryland Governor's Study Commission on Workers' Compensation Legislation and was Chairman of the Workers' Compensation section of the Maryland Association of Justice.
In Medical Malpractice cases in Maryland, DC and Virginia, Ken has advocated creatively and received extremely favorable results for his clients with respect to the following circumstances:
-Surgical fires
-Cardiac catheterizations
-Misdiagnosis of cancer
-Failure to diagnose bowel obstruction
-Surgical errors
-Decubitus ulcers
-Nursing home negligence
-Failure to prevent suicide and other psychiatric matters
Ken has successfully tried and won Medical Malpractice, Products Liability and Motor Vehicle Accident cases resulting in multi-million dollar client awards. He has won significant surgical burn cases and garnered the largest jury verdicts ever in multiple counties.
Ken is extremely proud of his superior 'A-V' rating, in Martindale Hubbell's prestigious national listings of attorneys. He is consistently listed as a Top Attorney in both Maryland and DC.
Ken has given numerous highly acclaimed seminars and lectures to noted organizations, including the International Association of Fire Fighters' Unions; the Fraternal Orders of Police, municipal and county organizations, including Fire, Police and Sheriffs' departments throughout the state of Maryland, DC and Virginia as well as a variety of Public safety groups. In 2014, Ken was the keynote speaker at the Maryland Workers' Compensation Educational Association Conference celebrating 100 years of the Workers' Compensation Act in the state. Ken has lectured extensively to the vocational rehabilitation organizations.
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Working with Kenneth on a personal injury matter
Ken has many varied interests outside of the law. In addition to travel and hiking, he is an avid reader, boxes and takes yoga for exercise and release, and studies ancient texts for insightful meanings. He has a wife of 30 years who runs her own business, and two sons, one a COO and entrepreneur and the other music engineering whiz who founded a music artist promotion company. Ken brings his…
Who Kenneth represents
Kenneth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and workers comp matters in Gaithersburg and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
Kenneth "Ken" Berman's legal education and bar admissions
George Washington University
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University of Rochester
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Kenneth studied at — in George Washington University and — in University of Rochester.
Law school and academic background
Kenneth completed — in George Washington University and — in University of Rochester. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kenneth runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Kenneth "Ken" Berman
Kenneth has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Washington (D.C.)
2021
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Washington (D.C.) (2021). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Kenneth "Ken" Berman's office in Gaithersburg
Kenneth's primary office is at 481 North Frederick Avenue, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20877. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Berman Sobin Gross LLP
481 North Frederick Avenue, Suite 300
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877
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How to hire Kenneth "Ken" Berman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kenneth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kenneth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth'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; Kenneth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Gaithersburg, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Kenneth
Kenneth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Kenneth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kenneth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth "Ken" Berman
How much does it cost to hire Kenneth for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kenneth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kenneth offer a free consultation?
Kenneth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Kenneth's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Maryland typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Kenneth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kenneth take my case if I'm outside Gaithersburg?
Kenneth 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 — Kenneth 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 Kenneth?
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. Kenneth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kenneth accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Kenneth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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