Dov Apfel.



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Dov Apfel.
Why Contact Dov Apfel?
 
"Dov is one of the most distinguished attorneys in the U.S. when it comes to prosecuting
birth-trauma cases."

"Dov is one of the most distinguished attorneys in the US when it comes to prosecuting birth-trauma case," said Robert Bokelman, an attorney at San Francisco-based Bokelman and Benjamin and a BTLG member. "He has been a pillar in the legal community in educating other lawyers nationwide," Mr. Bokelman said. "He's acknowledged to be an expert."

"He's acknowledged to be an expert."

Mr. Apfel has chaired and lectured at several national medical-legal conferences on cerebral palsy and Obstetrical Malpractice and he has authored many articles on cerebral palsy and electronic fetal monitoring.

"He is a teacher and educator!"

Chuck Zauzig, a Virginia lawyer who has worked on several cases with Mr Apfel, one of which resulted in a six million dollar verdict, said Apfel's knowledge was on par and often exceeds many doctors. Zauzig said, "he's a pleasure and inspiring to work with because of his knowledge."

"He's a pleasure and inspiring to work with because of his knowledge."

A reporter who interviewed and wrote a profile of Mr. Apfel said that: "Mr. Apfel is very passionate about his practice and tries hard to give families what they deserve."

"Mr. Apfel is very passionate about his practice and tries hard to give families what they deserve. "

Mr. Apfel is regularly contacted by families and lawyers throughout the United States to assist them with the evaluation of standard of care and causation issues that arise in cerebral palsy and potential obstetrical malpractice claims.

Mr. Apfel Enjoys Both A National and Local Reputation as a Child Advocate for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Other Brain Injuries.

"He has experience evaluating cerebral palsy cases across the United States!"

Washingtonian Magazine listed Dov Apfel as one of the "Top Lawyers" in the Washington metropolitan area (including the District of Columbia and suburban Maryland and Virginia) in its December, 2004 issue.

He is the former chairperson of the Medical Negligence Section of the Maryland Trial lawyers Association and the former co-chair of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.


Please Note:
This web site is not intended as legal advice on cerebral palsy, and is not a substitute for obtaining guidance from your own legal counsel about cerebral palsy litigation. It provides general educational information about the standards of care and causation issues that can arise in obstetrical malpractice and cerebral palsy litigation. Readers of the articles contained within this web site should not act upon the cerebral palsy information without first consulting with a lawyer who is experienced in evaluating and litigating cerebral palsy and obstetrical malpractice cases. Mr. Apfel is admitted to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. When Mr. Apfel is asked to participate in cerebral palsy litigation filed in other states, he will associate with, and act as co-counsel with, an attorney licensed in that state who is familiar with the local laws and procedures.
 
Dov Apfel   •   Levin & Perconti, LLP   •   325 North LaSalle Drive, Suite 300   •   Chicago, Illinois 60654
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