Stan Doerrer, Civil Rights Attorney in Bethesda, Maryland
Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Class Action, and Personal Injury
Of CounselatPels Law
Bethesda, MD
Practicing civil rights in Bethesda since 2005.
- 21+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Stan Doerrer is an of counsel based in Bethesda, MD. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Class Action, and Personal Injury. Stan has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pels Law.
- Based in
- Bethesda, MD
- Experience
- over 21 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Class Action · Personal Injury
- Handles Civil Rights, Class Action, and Personal Injury matters from Bethesda, MD.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Stan Doerrer: Stan Doerrer is an of counsel based in Bethesda, MD. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Class Action, and Personal Injury. Stan has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pels Law.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Stan takes on
Stan concentrates on civil rights, class action, personal injury, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Civil Rights cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Stan takes civil rights matters in Bethesda, 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 Stan agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Stan takes class action matters in Bethesda, 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 Stan agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Stan takes personal injury matters in Bethesda, 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 Stan agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Stan takes wrongful death matters in Bethesda, 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 Stan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Stan Doerrer — civil rights lawyer in Bethesda
Stan Doerrer is an of counsel based in Bethesda, MD. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Class Action, and Personal Injury. Stan has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pels Law.
Stan M. Doerrer represents his clients in litigation matters of all types. He has experience representing clients in matters involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights violations, as well as class actions. In his personal injury practice, Mr. Doerrer has represented victims of serious personal injury and wrongful death against both public and private entities, as well as individuals, and has helped to recover millions of dollars for clients. In 2015, Mr. Doerrer was selected as a Rising Star which recognizes the best lawyers 40 years old or under or in practice for ten years or less. Among other accomplishments, Mr. Doerrer has served as co-lead counsel representing a class of online poker players in a suit alleging misappropriation of funds by Full Tilt Poker; and lead attorney in an ERISA class action suit brought against an employer sponsored health plan which resulted in a virtually complete recovery for class members. Mr. Doerrer also represents clients in criminal matters, in Virginia state courts.
Mr. Doerrer graduated cum laude from Colorado College in 1998 and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Mr. Doerrer was a management consultant in Denver, Co., for four years prior to attending the George Washington University Law School where he received his Juris Doctor with Honors in 2005. While in law school, Mr. Doerrer completed a legal internship with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and served as an Articles Editor for the American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal.
How Stan handles civil rights matters
Stan M. Doerrer represents his clients in litigation matters of all types. He has experience representing clients in matters involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights violations, as well as class actions. In his personal injury practice, Mr. Doerrer has represented victims of serious personal injury and wrongful death against both public and private entities, as well as…
Who Stan represents
Stan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, class action, and personal injury matters in Bethesda and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
George Washington University Law School
J.D. · 2005
Colorado College
B.A. Economics · 1998
Jurisdictions
Stan's state bar admissions
Maryland
2018 · ACTIVE
Virginia
2015 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
2007 · ACTIVE
Colorado
2005 · ACTIVE
Stan studied at J.D. in George Washington University Law School and B.A. Economics in Colorado College.
Law school and academic background
Stan completed J.D. in George Washington University Law School and B.A. Economics in Colorado College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stan runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Stan Doerrer's office in Bethesda
Stan's primary office is at 4845 Rugby Avenue, 3rd Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Stan Doerrer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Stan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Stan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stan'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; Stan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Bethesda, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 Stan
Stan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. Stan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Stan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Stan Doerrer
How much does it cost to hire Stan for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Stan offer a free consultation?
Stan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stan's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Stan's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in Maryland typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Stan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Stan take my case if I'm outside Bethesda?
Stan 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 — Stan 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 Stan?
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. Stan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Stan accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Stan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Civil Rights attorneys serving Bethesda, Baltimore and Annapolis in Maryland
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