Joseph K. Githuku works with injured victims and their families across several types of personal injury cases. Injuries caused by the negligent or reckless acts of others may occur on the roadways, at work or while you receive medical treatment. As your Maryland personal injury attorney, I am prepared to fight on your behalf in order to ensure fair compensation for your injuries and losses, financial and emotional.

Prior to joining Scrofano Law PC, Ms. Gnocchi was a solo practitioner who specialized in criminal and DUI defense for 14 years. Prior to that Mr. Gnocchi worked at a law firm in Maryland and began his career as an Assistant States Attorney in Baltimore City. During his time as a solo practitioner, he represented thousands of individuals charged with crimes in Maryland and the District of Columbia in a variety of offenses ranging from traffic offenses to serious violent felonies. In 2023, he joined Scrofano Law PC as a Trial Attorney and started the firm’s Maryland Practice. He is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland. He is an active member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College for DUI Defense as well as the DUI Defense Lawyer’s Association. Mr. Gnocchi is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in both English and Spanish and has over 20 years experience in criminal law.

“From the time I started the practice of law in 1997, I have approached each client’s personal injury case with the mindset of leaving no stone unturned. Thorough preparation, tenacious advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to achieving justice and fair compensation for all of my clients have been the keys to my success. I am also proud to be one player on a team of dedicated trial lawyers who have earned a reputation for excellence in the courtroom.” David J. Martin began his career at MRR as a law clerk in the litigation department, and later became an associate where he quickly gained courtroom experience under the guidance and mentorship provided by Joseph B. Chazen and Paul A. Turkheimer. Early in his career, David was often retained by insurance companies to defend their insureds against claims of personal injury. Through that experience, and numerous jury trials, David learned valuable lessons from the defense of injury claims that have now provided perspective and experience to assist innocent injured victims of motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, and medical malpractice. Before the age of 40, David was elected Principal at MRR, and obtained several significant settlements and verdicts for his clients, highlighted by a 6.1 million dollar jury verdict in a wrongful death medical malpractice case. David’s practice is now devoted exclusively to the representation of individuals and their families who have suffered serious personal injuries and death caused by the negligence of others. David has successfully resolved hundreds of cases and has recovered millions for his clients who have suffered injuries caused by medical errors, construction failures, motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, hazardous conditions, and food poisoning. In his free time, David enjoys cooking for friends and family, music, and travel. David also enjoys skiing, as well as competing in Olympic distance triathlons and running events.

Michael Bereston has been in practice for the past 30 years, with extensive trial experience. Michael is a former Assistant Attorney General for the state of Maryland. He is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University (B.A.) and the University of Baltimore Law School (J.D.). Michael has achieved the highest rating of 10 by AVVO, representing “superb” in the fields of birth injury and medical malpractice.

With over a decade of experience representing more than 10,000 defendants, Mr. O’Brien brings a wealth of courtroom expertise to each client. He has successfully defended hundreds of individuals in criminal trials across Maryland’s District and Circuit courts. His deep knowledge of criminal law allows him to handle complex cases with precision, ensuring every client receives skilled representation. Mr. O’Brien’s legal career began at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he excelled academically and gained invaluable experience in criminal law. He clerked for one of Maryland’s leading criminal law experts, Professor Byron L. Warnken, and participated in the Appellate Practice Clinic, where he argued a criminal appeal before the Appellate Court of Maryland. These early experiences sharpened his ability to navigate the intricacies of criminal defense. After passing the bar in 2010, Mr. O’Brien served as an attorney with the Office of the Public Defender, where he handled a heavy caseload with professionalism and skill. Over the years, he has developed defense strategies for a wide range of criminal charges, such as criminal law, sex crimes, harassment, and weapons crimes, consistently striving to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. To schedule your free consultation with the Towson Criminal Defense Lawyer, please call our office at 858-523-8423.

Robert Demirji pursued his law degree at the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he contributed as Production Editor for the University of Baltimore Journal of International Law and was a Student Fellow at the Center for International and Comparative Law. His academic background also includes degrees in Criminology & Criminal Justice and Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park. With a wealth of experience in numerous cases, Robert is dedicated to providing strong representation in criminal defense, traffic and personal injury services. His compassionate and thorough approach allows him to address challenging legal situations effectively, ensuring clients receive the support they need. Fluent in Arabic, Robert takes pride in his Lebanese roots and enjoys playing basketball, soccer, and spending time outdoors when not practicing law. To arrange a FREE consultation, please visit the website or contact 301-589-9500 today.

A.J. Serafini grew up in Hagerstown, Maryland, and is the son of former State Senator Andrew Serafini, Sr. He graduated from Grace Academy in 2005 and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Government from Liberty University, graduating summa cum laude in 2008 after just three years. He further pursued his education at Liberty University School of Law, finishing in the top 5 of his class in 2011. During his time at law school, Serafini was active on the moot court board, mentored first-year students, and coordinated the Street Law program, which educates at-risk youth about the law’s significance. He is part of several legal associations, including the Maryland State Bar Association, the Maryland Association for Justice, The National Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice. Professionally, A.J. concentrates on his practice in personal injury, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse. He has achieved notable successes in personal injury cases throughout Western Maryland. He keeps his legal knowledge current by attending continuing education courses through associations like the American Association for Justice and the Maryland State Bar Association. A.J. is also a board member of the Washington County Bar Association and has served on the Judicial Nominating Commission under Governor Larry Hogan. A.J.’s excellence in his field has been recognized with several awards; he was voted Best Attorney in the Herald-Mail Readers' Choice Award in 2018, and received the Herald-Mail Media's “Best of the Tri-state” award in 2019 and 2020. His peers have recognized his skills and dedication with a Top 40 Under 40 ranking from the National Trial Lawyers Association. He has been four times named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and was recently designated an Elite Lawyer. To schedule a free consultation, contact Serafini Law by filling out a form online, or calling 240-744-1600.

Mallon Snyder has dedicated over 40 years to assisting clients and their families as an attorney. Throughout his career, he has supported not only his clients but also their children and grandchildren. Mr. Snyder pursued a legal education with the intention of actively advocating for his clients, rather than accepting guilty pleas without thorough representation. His entire staff is committed to demonstrating genuine care for their clients, fostering lifelong relationships that lead to referrals from family, friends, and coworkers. Additionally, Mr. Snyder's team maintains strong connections with other attorneys and law firms, consistently receiving client referrals over the years. Attorney Mallon Snyder serves clients in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and eleven other Maryland counties, bringing over four decades of experience to his practice. He has conducted hundreds of jury trials and handled thousands of District Court cases. Mr. Snyder is a former President of both the Montgomery County Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Foundation. He also served on the Board of Governors for the Maryland State Bar Association for two years. Currently, he is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association, and the Maryland State Bar Association. During law school, Mr. Snyder interned with the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office, where he participated in criminal jury trials involving cases of assault, forgery and uttering, and rape. He also managed criminal proceedings related to child abuse and CINA cases in juvenile court. As a former executive committee member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, he established the Recent Practitioners section. Mr. Snyder has been a guest speaker at the University of Maryland and CASA of Maryland and serves as a mentor to many new attorneys.

Sharon T. Diamant has been working as an attorney for over twenty-five years. In October 2000, she became a prosecutor in the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. She left the state's attorney's office in 2002 and practiced Criminal Law in Hillsborough County, Florida for two years before returning to the state's attorney's office in 2004. Ms. Diamant remained at the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office until 2010, when she opened her own office and went into private practice. While a prosecutor, she handled a wide variety of matters in the District Court Unit, including bad checks, burglary, theft, drunk driving and other traffic offenses, assault, and violations of protective orders (Gazette). In the Juvenile Division, she handled sexual abuse cases involving juvenile offenders. She handled one famous juvenile matter involving a youth who had molested several children in his neighborhood which ultimately led to the first-ever sexual offender legislation which would require juveniles engaged in sexual offenses to register as sex offenders (Washington Post). In 2007, Ms. Diamant joined the white-collar crime team in her office, where she handled the prosecution of a myriad of crimes, including large-scale thefts, embezzlements from employers and the federal government, misappropriations, as well as the investigation of police officer-involved shootings and crimes involving public officials. For the past fifteen years, Sharon has focused her practice on criminal law and domestic law. She appears regularly before Magistrates and Judges on all issues surrounding criminal law and domestic law, to include: contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, peace and protective orders, and post-judgment issues. Sharon also handles cases that cross over between criminal and domestic law. Sharon was featured on WJLA 7 News in a case involving a grandparent's right to custody of a grandchild where the mother is deceased and the father is a convicted criminal. Sharon also handled a case of a woman accused of attempted murder but who never intended to hurt anyone. That client is now receiving mental health treatment, as opposed to being locked up in a jail. Sharon is a client's biggest advocate and at the same time acts as a mentor and friend. She personally answers her phone calls, answers all emails and texts, and is always available to her clients. She is an experienced litigator with 25 years of trial experience, but she also mediates for clients and promotes non-litigation strategies, where appropriate. Sharon is a 1999 graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law and is licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, the State of Florida, and the US District Court in Greenbelt, Maryland. Sharon was also admitted to the US Supreme Court. She has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for the State of Maryland in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. She is a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Women's Bar Association, the Sobeloff Society, the Collaborative Divorce Law Society, the National College for DUI Defense, the Montgomery County Ethics Committee, the Montgomery County Criminal Law Society, and the Inns of Court. Sharon also sits on Montgomery County's Judicial Nominating Commission and is a board member with the Sobeloff Society. She has won Avvo's Client Choice Award and has a "superb" rating on Avvo.com. We are open 24/7, so give us a call today at 301-560-2685.

Michael Schreyer is an advocate for the injured. He is a leader among injury attorneys in the state of Maryland, and across the greater Washington, DC region. Mr. Schreyer’s experience and record of success in the courtroom has led to the recognition of his skills, including: a “National Recognition of Achievement in Civil Trial Advocacy” from the Million Dollar Advocates Forum; “Preeminent,” from Martindale-Hubbell; “Superb” from AVVO; as well as membership in Super Lawyers. Mr. Schreyer currently serves as a member of the Interstate Trucking Group of the American Association of Justice, which provides leadership and education for the nation’s advocates for victims of catastrophic injuries in tractor trailer and bus collisions. Mr. Schreyer also serves as a member on the National Advisory Board of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA). He is also an active member of the Medical Malpractice Section of the Maryland Association for Justice. In the past, Mr. Schreyer has served in the position of Chairman of the Negligence, Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Section of the Maryland State Bar Association. He has tried cases and negotiated claims with some of the largest insurance companies in the world. His experience as a personal injury and workers’ compensation attorney has taken him to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals of the United States, the Court of Appeals of Maryland, and many of the trial courts in Maryland and Washington, DC. Mr. Schreyer has seen first hand the devastating physical and financial toll an injury can cause when others violate rules of safe conduct. He understands that without a fair and full verdict, an injury victim may never fully recover. Whether he is working on a car collision, truck crash, motorcycle wreck, pedestrian injury, construction catastrophe, medical malpractice or workers’ compensation case, Mr. Schreyer understands that each client faces a unique set of challenges. He applies his extensive knowledge of personal injury law, insurance, evidence, medicine and loss of earnings and disability to address the specific circumstances of each of his clients. He has been doing that since graduating from one of the nation’s top 20 law schools, The Washington and Lee University School of Law, and receiving a Juris Doctorate in 1988. Mr. Schreyer’s passion for aiding others has led him to contribute to a wide variety of organizations, including the Pope John Paul II Academy, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Following the September 11, 2001, Pentagon and Twin Towers attacks, Mr. Schreyer was honored for his charitable representation of a victim through the Trial Lawyers Care Project of the American Association for Justice. While his litigation resulted in an award of more than one million dollars for a wounded hero, he accepted no legal fee for his work.