In Maryland, each county, including Baltimore City, has both Circuit and District Courts, with larger jurisdictions having multiple locations. Motor vehicle accident cases typically go to District Court, while more severe injury cases are usually heard in Circuit Court. The court where a trial is held can significantly impact settlement negotiations with insurance companies. Insurance companies closely monitor trial outcomes by jurisdiction, and some regions tend to be more favorable for plaintiffs, while others favor the defense. Interestingly, trial results may also vary between District and Circuit Courts within the same jurisdiction. For instance, District Court outcomes may generally benefit one party, whereas Circuit Court results may lean differently. Eric T. Kirk, a seasoned Baltimore personal injury attorney, has extensive experience representing clients across Maryland, navigating both District and Circuit Courts. His understanding of the nuances in Maryland’s court systems aids in tailoring his approach for each case, helping clients secure fair outcomes.
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Eric T. Kirk is a Baltimore Personal Injury Lawyer with over 30 years of trial experience.
Practice areas: Insurance Claim Denial, Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death.
Location: Baltimore, Maryland. ZIP codes served: 21201, 21202, 21205, 21206, 21209, 21210,
21211, 21212, 21213, 21214, 21215, 21216, 21217, 21218, 21223, 21224, 21225, 21226, 21229,
21230, 21231, 21239.
Neighborhoods served: Canton, Federal Hill, Fells Point, Mount Vernon, Patterson Park, Harbor East, Inner Harbor, Hampden, Charles Village, Highlandtown, Roland Park, Upper Fells Point, Remington, Belair-Edison, Morrell Park, Westport, Brooklyn, Carroll Park, Cherry Hill, Medfield, Bayview, Upton, West Baltimore, Middle East, Park Heights, Reservoir Hill, Cedonia, Guilford, Lauraville, Govans, Homeland, Waverly, Edmondson Village, Washington Village, Sandtown-Winchester, Madison Park, Berea, Barclay, Greenmount West, Butcher's Hill, Greektown, Station North, Old Goucher, Seton Hill, Otterbein, Pigtown, Poppleton, Franklin Square, Hollins Market, Carrollton Ridge, Druid Hill Park, Coppin Heights, Easterwood, Mondawmin, Penn North, Bolton Hill, Oliver, Clifton Park, Northwood, Hamilton, Beverly Hills, Coldstream Homestead Montebello, Pen Lucy, Ednor Gardens-Lakeside, Cold Spring, Original Northwood, Waltherson, Arcadia, Loch Raven, Montebello, Moravia-Walther, Overlea, Ramblewood, Rosemont, Taylor Heights, Westfield, Baltimore Highlands, Brewers Hill, CARE, Downtown, East Baltimore Midway, Greenmount Cemetery, Johnston Square, Madison-Eastend, McElderry Park, Milton-Montford, Patterson Place, South Clifton Park, University of Maryland, Mid-Town Belvedere, Dunbar-Broadway, Gay Street, Jonestown, Little Italy, O'Donnell Heights, Patterson Park Neighborhood, Upper Fells Point, Washington Hill, Ridgely's Delight, Riverside, Sharp-Leadenhall, Stadiums Area, Union Square, Beechfield, Dickeyville, Edgewood, Edmondson Village, Franklintown, Gwynns Falls, Hunting Ridge, Irvington, Penrose/Fayette Street Outreach, Rognel Heights, Saint Agnes, Shipley Hill, Ten Hills, Tremont, Uplands, Violetville, Wakefield, Westgate, Yale-Heights, Ashburton, Bridgeview-Greenlawn, Burleith-Leighton, Central Forest Park, Coppin Heights/Ash-Co-East, Dolfield, Dorchester, Druid Heights, East Arlington, Easterwood, Evergreen Lawn, Forest Park, Franklintown Road, Garwyn Oaks, Grove Park, Hanlon Longwood, Harlem Park, Heritage Crossing, Howard Park, Liberty Square, Midtown-Edmondson, Mosher, Mount Holly, Northwest Community Action, Panway/Braddish Avenue, Parkview/Woodbrook, Penn North, Purnell, Reservoir Hill, Rosemont, Rosemont Homeowners/Tenants, Sandtown-Winchester, Upton, Walbrook, West Arlington, West Forest Park, Winchester, Windsor Hills.
Reduced Fee Program: 30% pre-suit, 35% litigated cases.