Robert J. Sher
Education
J.D., University of Michigan, 1969
Honors and Activities:
moot court competition
B.B.A., University of Michigan, 1966
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia, 1969Maryland, 1975
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Montgomery County Bar Association
Member Since: 1975
Member of Personal Injury section and Fee Arbitration Committee
Maryland State Bar Association
Member Since: 1976
Solo/Small Firm section
District of Columbia Bar
Member Since: 1969
Practice Areas
Personal Injury Law: Representing victims of motor vehicle accidents, falls, workplace injuries, product liability, malpractice, false arrest and other negligent or intentional conduct.
Assisting small businesses with lease negotiations, contract disputes, tenant problems, collections and day-to-day legal problems.
Family Law matters: divorce, separation, child custody/support issues, guardianship.
Real Estate: preparing/reviewing purchase contracts, conducting settlements on purchases or mortgage refinances, resolving contract disputes.
Wills/Probate: drafting wills, powers of attorneys, trust agreements, living wills, probating estates.
Featured Cases and Matters
Successful prosecution of claim against disability insurer for refusal to pay benefits to client.
Settlement for industrial supply client successfully preventing former salesperson from breaching noncompete covenant by taking customers to competitor.
Settlement with auto manufacturer over defective minivan roof design causing rollover death.