Advocates for victims of catastrophic and life-changing injury.
When serious injury changes everything — when a family faces the unthinkable and lives are forever altered by another's negligence — those who are impacted need more than a law firm. They need a team of advocates with the experience, resources, and determination to fight for full justice, no matter how large or powerful the other side. This is Whiteford.
We represent individuals, families, and businesses regionally and nationally in the most complex catastrophic harm and personal injury cases. Our experience spans aviation accidents, catastrophic and traumatic injuries, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, automobile, trucking, and boating accidents, and wrongful death. We bring compassionate, hands-on representation to those facing sudden and life-altering loss, and are committed to finding the right strategy to maximize recovery.
We take a team approach. As a result, we can devote an exceptional depth and range of experience to any case. As respected courtroom leaders with extensive trial experience, we have a proven record of securing meaningful results. We are not afraid to go to court, and we regularly win outcomes in cases that other firms settle for far less. Insurance companies and defense counsel have learned firsthand that we are relentless advocates.
We are the firm other lawyers turn to when a case becomes too large or too complex. We take that trust seriously. Nothing demonstrates our commitment to our clients more effectively than the results we deliver.
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Stanley R. Carignan has joined the firm as Counsel in Baltimore. Mr. Carignan joins Whiteford’s Personal Injury practice, which draws on the firm’s deep trial experience to advocate for individuals in matters of serious injury requiring sophisticated litigation strategy, discretion, and powerful courtroom advocacy.
Whiteford is pleased to announce that Stanley R. Carignan has joined the firm as Counsel in Baltimore. Mr. Carignan joins Whiteford’s Personal Injury practice, which draws on the firm’s deep trial experience to advocate for individuals in matters of serious injury requiring sophisticated litigation strategy, discretion, and powerful courtroom advocacy.
The joint legal team led by Masten Childers and Justin Peterson now represents more than 80 individuals and multiple local businesses following the November 4 aviation disaster.
The joint legal team led by Masten Childers and Justin Peterson now represents more than 80 individuals and multiple local businesses following the November 4 aviation disaster.
Following the crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky, Whiteford, in partnership with Peterson Law, is representing several Kentucky families of the injured and deceased, including Grade A Recycling and its employees. The crash that occurred November 4 has left a community in mourning.
Following the crash of a UPS cargo plane in Louisville, Kentucky, Whiteford, in partnership with Peterson Law, is representing several Kentucky families of the injured and deceased, including Grade A Recycling and its employees. The crash that occurred November 4 has left a community in mourning.
Whiteford is pleased to announce that “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2026. Twenty-three of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, with the firm’s Bankruptcy, Construction Litigation and Real Estate Litigation practices receiving national Tier 1 rankings.
Whiteford is pleased to announce that “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2026. Twenty-three of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, with the firm’s Bankruptcy, Construction Litigation and Real Estate Litigation practices receiving national Tier 1 rankings.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that eleven Whiteford attorneys have been named 2026 “Litigation Stars” in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Nationally.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that eleven Whiteford attorneys have been named 2026 “Litigation Stars” in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Nationally.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that thirteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2024 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia (*new recognition in 2024).
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that thirteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2024 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia (*new recognition in 2024).
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2023 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers, has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2023 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2022 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that sixteen Whiteford attorneys have been named 2022 “Litigation Stars,” “Future Stars,” “Labor and Employment Stars,” and “40 & Under Hotlist” in DC, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.
Whiteford, Taylor and Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2021. Twenty-two of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, and the firm’s Bankruptcy and Environmental Law practices have been recognized with national Tier 1 rankings.
Whiteford, Taylor and Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2021. Twenty-two of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, and the firm’s Bankruptcy and Environmental Law practices have been recognized with national Tier 1 rankings.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that ten Whiteford attorneys have been named 2021 “Litigation Stars” and “Future Stars” in Maryland and Virginia.
Benchmark Litigation, the widely respected guide to leading litigation firms and lawyers has announced that ten Whiteford attorneys have been named 2021 “Litigation Stars” and “Future Stars” in Maryland and Virginia.
Whiteford, Taylor and Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2020. Twenty of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including two bankruptcy practices with national Tier 1 rankings. At the state level, an additional forty-two practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
Whiteford, Taylor and Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2020. Twenty of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including two bankruptcy practices with national Tier 1 rankings. At the state level, an additional forty-two practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
Baltimore – Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2018. Nineteen of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including three practices with national Tier 1 rankings: Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Estate. At the state level, an additional fifty practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
Baltimore – Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers ® “Best Law Firms” has awarded the firm exemplary rankings for 2018. Nineteen of the firm’s practices are ranked at the national level, including three practices with national Tier 1 rankings: Litigation, Bankruptcy and Real Estate. At the state level, an additional fifty practices have been ranked in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and VA.
