Patrick Thronson, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Baltimore, Maryland
focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman LLC
Baltimore, MD
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Patrick Thronson is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman LLC.
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- Baltimore, MARYLAND
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- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Baltimore, MARYLAND.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Patrick Thronson: Patrick Thronson is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman LLC.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Patrick Thronson
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
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Personal Injury
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Medical Malpractice cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Patrick takes medical malpractice matters in Baltimore, 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 Patrick agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Baltimore, Maryland
Patrick takes personal injury matters in Baltimore, 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 Patrick agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Patrick Thronson — Attorney of Maryland medical malpractice experience
Patrick Thronson is an attorney based in Baltimore, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman LLC.
Patrick Thronson has a national practice focused on helping people obtain just compensation for preventable medical errors, sexual abuse, and other catastrophic injuries. With his legal teams, he has recovered tens of millions of dollars to help injured plaintiffs and their families seek peace and resolution and rebuild their lives.
Patrick represents clients in individual lawsuits and in class actions in trial courts across the country. NBC News, the Associated Press, the Washington Post, and other local and national media organizations have reported on his cases.
Patrick has presented written or oral argument to numerous federal and state appellate courts. He has served as counsel of record on a brief to the United States Supreme Court and has presented briefing and oral argument to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He also maintains an active pro bono practice, including reversing a wrongful conviction and obtaining asylum for a child who fled her home country as a result of physical and sexual violence.
Patrick’s advocacy for his clients extends beyond the courtroom. He has served the Maryland Association of Justice (MAJ) in a variety of capacities, including current positions in the Board of Governors and Executive Committee. On behalf of MAJ, he has testified numerous times before the Maryland General Assembly to advocate for fair treatment of injured and disadvantaged people. He is the 2022 recipient of the Robert J. Zarbin Legislative Advocacy Award from MAJ.
Patrick has also been an author of numerous amicus (“friend of the court”) briefs on civil justice issues submitted to state and federal appellate courts.
Patrick has been recognized as a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, as a member of Super Lawyers®, and as Distinguished Justice Advocate.
Patrick is admitted to practice in state and federal district courts in Illinois, Maryland, and Minnesota, as well as the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fourth, and Sixth Circuits and the United States Supreme Court. He has been specially admitted to represent clients in over half of U.S. states.
Before becoming a lawyer, Patrick served as communications director for the Office of the Mayor of Salt Lake City, where he was the mayor’s speechwriter and media liaison.
Working with Patrick on a medical malpractice matter
Patrick Thronson has a national practice focused on helping people obtain just compensation for preventable medical errors, sexual abuse, and other catastrophic injuries. With his legal teams, he has recovered tens of millions of dollars to help injured plaintiffs and their families seek peace and resolution and rebuild their lives. Patrick represents clients in individual lawsuits and in class…
Clients Patrick works with
Patrick reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Baltimore and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
Patrick Thronson's legal education and bar admissions
University of Michigan
— · 2013
Harvard University
— · 2005
Jurisdictions
Patrick's state bar admissions
Minnesota, Minnesota
ACTIVE
Illinois, Illinois
ACTIVE
Maryland, Maryland
ACTIVE
Patrick studied at — in University of Michigan and — in Harvard University.
Law school and academic background
Patrick completed — in University of Michigan and — in Harvard University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Patrick runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Patrick Thronson
Patrick has received 19 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 — in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2025 for work in:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 - Class Action
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers Top 25 - Medical Malpractice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 – Civil Plaintiff
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maryland
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rising Star 2021-2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Life Fellow, American Bar Foundation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Member, American Association for Justice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Board of Governors and Executive Committee, Maryland Association for Justice
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 — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2025 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2025 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - 2024 (2026).
Locations
Patrick Thronson's office in Baltimore
Patrick's primary office is at 1829 Reistertown Road, Suite 425, Baltimore, Maryland, 21208. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wais, Vogelstein, Forman, Koch & Norman LLC
1829 Reistertown Road, Suite 425
Baltimore, Maryland 21208
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How to hire Patrick Thronson — 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 Baltimore, Maryland
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 Thronson
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 Maryland 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 Baltimore?
Patrick 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 — 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
Medical Malpractice attorneys serving Baltimore, Annapolis and Rockville in Maryland
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