Steven M. "Steve" Frei, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Fairfax, Virginia
focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Fairfax, VA
Trusted medical malpractice attorney serving Fairfax.
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Steven M. "Steve" Frei is an attorney based in Fairfax, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury.
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- Fairfax, VIRGINIA
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- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
- Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Fairfax, VIRGINIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Washington (D.C.) (2021).
About Steven M. "Steve" Frei: Steven M. "Steve" Frei is an attorney based in Fairfax, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Steven M. "Steve" Frei
Steven concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven 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 Fairfax, Virginia
Steven takes medical malpractice matters in Fairfax, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Fairfax, Virginia
Steven takes personal injury matters in Fairfax, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Steven M. "Steve" Frei — Attorney of Virginia medical malpractice experience
Steven M. "Steve" Frei is an attorney based in Fairfax, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury.
Mr. Frei is a partner in Frei, Mims and Perushek, one of the most experienced personal injury law firms in Virginia. Located in Fairfax, the firm has successfully resolved hundreds of cases involving personal injury and wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability, and serious transportation accidents.
Mr. Frei received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska in 1980 and his law degree from the University of Nebraska in 1983.
He is licensed to practice law in the States of Virginia, Nebraska (inactive) and Hawaii (inactive) as well as in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Fourth Circuits. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Districts of Hawaii, the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia and the Greenbelt Division in Maryland.
Mr. Frei is a member of the Virginia State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Fairfax County Bar Association. He is also a member of the Etheridge Society. He currently serves on the Legislative Committee of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and has Chaired the Torts section of that committee as well as being a member of VTLA’s Continuing Legal Education Committee. He has spoken on various topics related to his areas of practice at legal education seminars across the state.
How Steven handles medical malpractice matters
Mr. Frei is a partner in Frei, Mims and Perushek, one of the most experienced personal injury law firms in Virginia. Located in Fairfax, the firm has successfully resolved hundreds of cases involving personal injury and wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability, and serious transportation accidents. Mr. Frei received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the…
The kind of cases Steven takes
Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Fairfax and the surrounding Virginia area.
Credentials
Steven M. "Steve" Frei's legal education and bar admissions
University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law
J.D. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Steven's state bar admissions
Virginia, Virginia S
ACTIVE
Hawaii, Hawaii State
ACTIVE
Nebraska, Nebraska S
ACTIVE
Steven studied at J.D. in University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law.
Law school and academic background
Steven completed J.D. in University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Steven M. "Steve" Frei
Steven has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Washington (D.C.)
2021
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 — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Washington (D.C.) (2021). 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 — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026).
Locations
Steven M. "Steve" Frei's office in Fairfax
Steven's primary office is at 3925 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Steven M. "Steve" Frei — 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 Steven usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven'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; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Fairfax, Virginia
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 Steven
Steven 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. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Steven'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 Steven M. "Steve" Frei
How much does it cost to hire Steven for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Steven offer a free consultation?
Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in Virginia 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. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Fairfax?
Steven is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven 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 Steven?
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. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Steven accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Steven'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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