Super Lawyers® 2022 Recognizes Five Attorneys from Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, and Siegel, PC

June 16 21:42 2022
Super Lawyers® 2022 Recognizes Five Attorneys from Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, and Siegel, PC
This quarter, the Law firm of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, and Siegel, PC is proud to announce yet another landmark achievement. Five of its attorneys, Ira Sherman, Joe Cammarata, Allan Siegel, Matthew Tievsky, and Stephen Ollar, have each been selected as 2022 Top Rated Super Lawyers® or Rising Stars.

According to an American Bar Association study, Washington D.C. has the highest concentration of lawyers in the country, with nearly one out of every twelve residents working as an attorney. This makes the Washington, DC metropolitan one of the most competitive legal markets in the country.   

With upwards of 80,000 lawyers practicing in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, standing out among the sea of competitors is no easy task. Despite this challenge, one firm continues to stand out for its excellence of service, dedication to clients, ethical business practices, aggressive representation, and results.

This quarter, the Law firm of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, and Siegel, PC is proud to announce yet another landmark achievement. Five of its attorneys, Ira Sherman, Joe Cammarata, Allan Siegel, Matthew Tievsky, and Stephen Ollar, have each been selected as 2022 Top Rated Super Lawyers® or Rising Stars. 

Super Lawyers®2022 Awards – Recognizing the top 5% of D.C. personal injury lawyers

For decades Super Lawyers® has set the gold standard for law firms and lawyers, backed by an established track record of vigorous evaluation, and vetting to find the ”best of the best” in their respective fields of practice and geographical locations.

According to Super Lawyers®, its rigorous selection process is designed to recognize the top 5% of lawyers in each specialty area on a per-state basis. Each year the organization meticulously evaluates law firms and their lawyers while professionals in the field eagerly await nominations and announcements, hoping they make the cut.

This year’s nominations mark the 12th consecutive year that Partners Ira Sherman, Joseph Cammarata, and Allan M. Siegel have all been selected as Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers®  Partners Joseph Cammarata and Allan M. Siegel also both made the Washington, D.C. Top 100 list for the fourth consecutive year. Partners Cammarata & Siegel were2 of only 11 personal injury lawyers to make the Top 100 list.  Partner Matthew Tievsky and Associate Stephen Ollar were selected to the Rising Star list. The ‘Rising Star’ award goes to attorneys younger than 40 years old or attorneys in practice of ten years or less. Only 2.5% of lawyers in the District of Columbia are selected as Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers®2022 Selects Five Lawyers from Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, and Siegel, PC


Super Lawyers®  2022 awards are granted for outstanding service, dedication to the law, and professional achievement in the field of personal injury law in D.C.

Each of the five recipients has demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the law, an unrelenting commitment to their clients, exceptional service, and results both in and out of the courtroom.

Ira Sherman

Ira Sherman has built his reputation on aggressive and creative litigation strategies.  Over a long successful career, Mr. Sherman has established himself as one of the area’s leading advocates for personal injury victims.  He is a past president of the DC-Trial Lawyers’ Association, and is a founder of the Washington, DC Brain Injury Association. 

Joe Cammarata

Joseph Cammarata is a dual board-certified civil trial attorney and personal injury lawyer. Nationally recognized for his tenacity and perseverance in representing clients in all stages of litigation, Cammarata is a champion of victims’ rights, focusing on areas of serious personal injury, brain injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice.

Allan Siegel

Allan M. Siegel is a talented trial attorney backed by a track record of over 1000 verdicts or settlements in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. A distinguished member of the legal community, Siegel is known for his ability to persevere and win what are often considered highly complex and difficult cases.  He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an achievement earned by only 3% of all attorneys in the United States. 

Matthew Tievsky

As a respected trial attorney, Matthew Tievsky is steadfastly dedicated to obtaining justice for the clients he represents, and for those wrongfully injured as a result of others’ negligence. No stranger to entrenched legal battles, Tievsky has taken on and won against the likes of industry titans and government entities across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

Stephen Ollar

Specializing in practice areas including auto accidents, and premises liability, trial attorney Stephen Ollar is committed to providing his clients with exceptional representation. Backed by a track record of results, Ollar’s dedication to his cases is evident in the justice and compensation he has achieved for victims wronged by the negligent actions of others.

Super Lawyers’ Rigorous Selection Process

Super Lawyer’s award selection process is one of the most comprehensive and rigorous in the industry, making it a highly coveted and respected accolade.

According to the company, its process begins with peer nominees, followed by a vetting process and comprehensive scoring matrix that evaluates (among other factors):

  • Settlement and verdict outcomes
  • Awards
  • Representative clients
  • Honors
  • Position within the firm
  • Transactions
  • Scholarly writings or lectures
  • Certifications and licenses
  • Employment and educational background
  • Bar and other professional activity
  • Community service and pro bono work
  • Other outstanding achievements

After the aforementioned have been evaluated and scored, a peer evaluation on a per-practice area basis is conducted. From there, firms are grouped into categories based on size, before a final panel chooses which firms and lawyers will be included in that year’s awards.

About Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, and Siegel, PC

Conveniently located at 1232 17th St NW, Washington, DC, the law firm of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. is dedicated to fighting for personal injury victims and their families In Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

For more than 50 years, the personal injury lawyers at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. have fought tirelessly for the rights of those injured as a result of others’ negligence. Its team’s tenacity and unwavering commitment to clients have earned the firm a reputation that speaks for itself.

Those interested in learning more about the firm, or in scheduling a free consultation, are encouraged to reach out via its official website or by calling 202-659-8600.

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