Shevlin Smith, P.C. - Fairfax, VA
Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident and Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Fairfax, VA
10513 Judicial Drive Suite 200 Fairfax, VA 22030
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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41
Years
Experience
Fairfax Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident and Medical Malpractice Law Firm
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accident and Medical Malpractice 100%
Litigation: 100%
Firm Information
Overview
At Shevlin Smith in Fairfax, clients throughout Virginia and Washington, D.C. find strong and experienced representation in medical malpractice and select personal injury cases. Since 1986, our law firm has been standing up for the rights of those who have been seriously or catastrophically injured by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
We handle medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries (fractured bones, brachial palsy, cephalohematoma, caput succedaneum, etc.), brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis and other injuries caused by professional negligence or errors. In addition, we accept cases involving wrongful death or catastrophic injury due to negligent drivers, defective products and more.
Our law firm has achieved more than 50 verdicts and settlements against Inova Health Systems alone. However, we also represent clients in claims against many other Virginia hospitals and healthcare systems. Attorney Michael Shevlin formerly worked as a defense lawyer on behalf of various hospitals and doctors. Today, he utilizes the experience he gained on the other side of the courtroom to benefit medical malpractice victims and their families.
Shevlin Smith offers free initial consultations. In addition, you pay no attorneys' fees unless we win your case. To learn more about whether or not you have a valid case, visit our website and download our free guidebook, "A Patients Guide to Virginia Medical Negligence."
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Shevlin Smith, P.C. selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Shevlin, Michael J. On a Super Lawyers® List
Previous Law Firm Names
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Shevlin, Artz & Curtis, January 1, 1986
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Shevlin & Glass, January 1, 1995
Mergers and Acquisitions
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Shevlin & Smith, March 1, 1997
Published Works
Articles
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Medical Malpractice
You probably have heard the phrase "medical malpractice" before today. -
Birth Injuries
While childbirth is such a normal part of life, unfortunately birth injuries can and do occur. -
Catastrophic Personal Injuries
Catastrophic injuries are generally devastating and permanent in nature. -
Brain Injuries
We like to think head injuries and traumatic brain injuries don’t happen very often. -
Practice Areas
The Northern Virginia personal injury lawyers of Shevlin Smith represent people who have been hurt, or who have lost loved ones, due to the negligence of others.
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