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Patrick Malone, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Washington, District of Columbia

focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

Trusted medical malpractice attorney serving Washington.

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Patrick Malone is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Patrick Malone & Associates PC.

Based in
Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Patrick Malone: Patrick Malone is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Patrick Malone & Associates PC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Patrick takes on

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

Medical Malpractice cases in Washington, District of Columbia

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

Personal Injury cases in Washington, District of Columbia

Patrick takes personal injury matters in Washington, District of Columbia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Patrick agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Patrick Malone — medical malpractice lawyer in Washington

Patrick Malone is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Patrick Malone & Associates PC.

Patrick Malone is a leading patient safety advocate and attorney who represents seriously injured people in lawsuits against doctors, hospitals, drug companies, government agencies, and other defendants. He has won a long series of exceptional verdicts and settlements for his clients. Mr. Malone is the author of The Life You Save: Nine Steps to Finding the Best Medical Care -- and Avoiding the Worst. He wrote The Fearless Cross-Examiner: Win the Witness, Win the Case (Trial Guides 2016). He is co-author of an acclaimed book teaching other attorneys how to win cases on behalf of plaintiffs: Rules of the Road: A Plaintiff Lawyer's Guide to Proving Liability. He frequently is invited to give educational lectures to lawyer groups around the country about cutting edge techniques in trial advocacy. He is a member of several prestigious invitation-only lawyer societies, including the Inner Circle of Advocates and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is recognized as a leader in the field by the Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America, and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers.

One experience that has brought Mr. Malone closer to his clients' disabilities is raising his autistic son Brendan. His story about Brendan appears as Chapter One in the book, Up All Night: Practical Wisdom from Mothers and Fathers, a collection of essays by parents at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Washington, D.C. Malone is a graduate of Yale Law School and the University of Kansas. He and his wife Vicki live in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

How Patrick handles medical malpractice matters

Patrick Malone is a leading patient safety advocate and attorney who represents seriously injured people in lawsuits against doctors, hospitals, drug companies, government agencies, and other defendants. He has won a long series of exceptional verdicts and settlements for his clients. Mr. Malone is the author of The Life You Save : Nine Steps to Finding the Best Medical Care -- and Avoiding the…

The kind of cases Patrick takes

Patrick reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Washington and the surrounding District of Columbia area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Yale University

    J.D. · 1984

  • University of Kansas

    — · 1972

  • Yale University

    — · 1984

Jurisdictions

Patrick's state bar admissions

  • Maryland, Maryland S

    ACTIVE

  • District of Columbia

    ACTIVE

  • Virginia, Virginia S

    ACTIVE

Patrick studied at J.D. in Yale University, — in University of Kansas, and — in Yale University.

Law school and academic background

Patrick completed J.D. in Yale University, — in University of Kansas, and — in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Patrick runs in District of Columbia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Patrick has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Irish Legal 100

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2026).

Locations

Patrick Malone's office in Washington

Patrick's primary office is at 1310 L Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, District of Columbia, 20005. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Patrick Malone & Associates PC

1310 L Street, NW, Suite 800

Washington, District of Columbia 20005

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Hiring guide

How to hire Patrick Malone — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Patrick charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Patrick'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; Patrick will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Washington, District of Columbia

A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice 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 Patrick

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every medical malpractice 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. Patrick confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Patrick Malone

  • How much does it cost to hire Patrick for a medical malpractice case?

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

  • Does Patrick offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do medical malpractice cases in District of Columbia typically take?

    Simple medical malpractice 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. Patrick gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Patrick take my case if I'm outside Washington?

    Patrick is licensed in District of Columbia. Matters governed by District of Columbia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Patrick 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 Patrick?

    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. Patrick will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Patrick accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

    Patrick'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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