General Information
Year founded:
1979
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Overview
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For over 40 years, Paulson & Nace, PLLC has represented plaintiffs in over 100 medical malpractice, personal injury and drug product liability jury trials, winning and securing multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for numerous clients. Considered the leading trial law firm in the greater Washington D.C. area, we are proud of our long-standing track record of outstanding results.
Our founder, Barry Nace, was the only attorney in the United States who was elected to serve as president of both the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the largest and most prestigious plaintiffs’ trial bar, and of the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Nace was also the only attorney elected president of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. twice. The next generation of attorneys – Christopher T. Nace, Samantha L. Peters, John W. Reese III and Maya J. Perry– continues to build upon the firm’s unparalleled courtroom experience and record success. Paulson & Nace fights for justice by breaking records and setting the standards of excellence in courtrooms in Washington and across the country.
Our founder, Barry Nace, was the only attorney in the United States who was elected to serve as president of both the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the largest and most prestigious plaintiffs’ trial bar, and of the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Nace was also the only attorney elected president of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. twice. The next generation of attorneys – Christopher T. Nace, Samantha L. Peters, John W. Reese III and Maya J. Perry– continues to build upon the firm’s unparalleled courtroom experience and record success. Paulson & Nace fights for justice by breaking records and setting the standards of excellence in courtrooms in Washington and across the country.
Rankings
Paulson & Nace, PLLC is metro ranked in 3 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Washington, D.C.
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
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Rankings
Regional Rankings
Washington, D.C.
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Practice Areas
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- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Paulson & Nace, PLLC has 1 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
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Client Comments
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Awards
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- TLA-DC Champion of Justice Award: Barry J. Nace
Main Location
Washington,
DC
1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW, Suite 810
Washington, DC 20007
United States
202-463-1999
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