Practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation; view more
Licensed in Maryland since: 2006
Education: Syracuse University College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026 Details
Jason Plotkin serves as CEO and managing attorney at Pinder Plotkin Legal Team in Baltimore, Maryland, where he leads a team deeply committed to securing justice for auto accident victims. He covers all personal injury cases, including animal bites, motor vehicle accidents, personal injury – plaintiff, slip-and-falls, wrongful death, trucking accidents, premises liability – plaintiff and workers' compensation.
Mr. Plotkin’s career reflects a proven ability to guide individuals through challenging legal terrain. Under his guidance, the Pinder Plotkin Legal Team prioritizes a no-win, no-fee commitment, offering clients dedicated legal service without financial risk unless a case is successfully resolved. Each client’s situation receives individualized attention, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and education throughout the legal process. He routinely negotiates with insurance companies, advocating for fair compensation while also facilitating access to crucial medical treatment and resources in both English and Spanish.
A commitment to community is a defining hallmark for Mr. Plotkin. He donates a significant portion of his time to local service initiatives and, in 2021, was recognized with Clio’s inaugural Legal Impact Award in honor of his ongoing contributions. In 2018, he was named a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, acknowledging his history of achieving substantial verdicts and settlements on behalf of those seeking rightful compensation.
Mr. Plotkin’s dedication extends to supporting first responders and their families, drawing on his own family’s firefighting legacy and a collaborative team that includes accomplished public servants and leaders within the fire service. Through every phase of representation – from free initial consultations to potential litigation – he ensures that clients are met with diligence, care and a steadfast commitment to justice. He has also been rated “Top Attorney” on Avvo.
Mr. Plotkin’s leadership is infused with his personal insight marked by his experiences surviving two severe car accidents and enduring a long recovery process. In 2024, he became a best-selling author with “Crash Course: To Recovery and Beyond,” a book chronicling his journey and reaffirming his empathetic approach to advocacy. These pivotal events motivate both him and his team to approach every client with genuine understanding and resolve.
The Pinder Plotkin Legal Team has offices in Baltimore, Maryland; Laurel, Maryland; and Bel Air, Maryland.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Animal Bites, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 2006, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://pinderplotkin.com/about-us/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Maryland Association For Justice
- Harford County Bar Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Howard County Bar Association
- Baltimore County Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $210,000 // Premises Liability, 2023
- $1.1 Million Settlement // Workers’ Comp & Third-Party Liability, 2018
- $625,000 Settlement // Tractor Trailer Accident // Permanent Disability // Lost Wages (Co-Counsel), 2018
- $328,000 Settlement // Workers’ Comp, 2022
- $342,253 Settlement // Workers’ Comp, 2022
- $133,388 Settlement // Workers’ Comp, 2021
- $140,000 Settlement // Motor Vehicle Collision, 2022
- $250,000 Settlement // Workers’ Comp, 2020
- $272,467 Settlement // Workers’ Comp, 2022
- $280,000 Motor Vehicle Collision & Workers' Comp Settlement, 2021
- $51,000 Auto Accident Verdict // pre-litigation offer $10,000, 2022
- $268,000 Arbitration Award // Auto Accident // PTSD // Lost Wages // Pre-Existing Condition // Permanent Disability, 2015
- $255,000 Settlement // Workers’ Comp, 2018
- $250,000 Settlement // Workers’ Comp, 2018
- $210,000 Settlement // Auto Accident // Permanent Disability // Lost Wages, 2017
- $167,000 Settlement // Auto Accident // Permanent Disability // Lost Wages, 2015
- $155,000 Settlement // Auto Accident, 2016
- $118,000 Settlement // Workers’ Comp, 2019
- $109,000 in Permanency Benefits over 21-year period Award & Settlement // Workers’ Compensation, 2019
- $107,500 Settlement // Premises Liability, 2018
- $100,000 Settlement // Auto Accident // Permanent Disability // Policy Limits, 2016
- $100,000 Settlement // Auto Accident // Policy Limits, 2015
- $100,000 Settlement // Auto Accident // Permanent Disability // Policy Limits // Low Impact, 2015
- $100,000 Settlement // Auto Accident // Permanent Disability // Policy Limits, 2015
- $90,000 Settlement // Auto Accident, 2015
- 70% Permanent Partial Disability (Right Hand) Award // Workers’ Compensation, 2017
- $92,500 Settlement // Auto Accident, 2015
- $90,000 Settlement // Auto Accident, 2015
- $89,000 Award // Workers’ Comp // SIF // Subsequent Injury Fund // Permanency, 2017
- $75,000 Settlement // Motorcycle Accident, 2017
- $75,000 Settlement // Longshore Workers’ Comp, 2018
- $70,000 Settlement // Auto Accident, 2015
- $67,000 Settlement // Auto Accident, 2015
- $58,000 Settlement // Auto Accident, 2019
- $62,500 Settlement // Auto Accident, 2015
- $50,000 Settlement // Motorcycle Accident, 2015
- $50,000 Settlement // Auto Accident, 2015
- $46,000, 40% Penalty against Employer/Insurer // Award // Workers’ Compensation, 2017
Videos
- Jason's Story, 2016
- Este video de Abogado Attorney presenta a Jason Plotkin, un abogado que entiende y defiende a la comunidad latina en EE.UU. Con años de experiencia y un libro que cuenta su historia, Jason ayuda a latinos que han tenido accidentes de auto, de trabajo o lesiones personales a obtener la compensación que merecen. El video denuncia los trucos de las aseguradoras y promete estar contigo en cada paso del camino. También comparte cómo sus propios accidentes lo inspiraron a ayudar a otros e invita a la comunidad a aprovechar consultas gratis y a visitar el canal de YouTube de Abogado Attorney, donde encontrarás videos educativos en español para aprender a enfrentar a las compañías de seguros y conocer tus derechos. El mensaje es claro: no estás solo, Jason y su equipo están aquí para pelear por ti, sin importar en qué parte de EE.UU. estés., Abogado de Accidentes para Latinos | Tu Lucha es Nuestra Batalla, Espanol, Abogado, Legal, Personal Injury, 2024
- In a candid episode of Crash Course: Life & Law, Jason A. Plotkin—CEO and Managing Attorney of the Pinder Plotkin Legal Team—recounts surviving two catastrophic car accidents that transformed his life and his practice. Enduring surgeries, painful rehabilitation, and grueling battles with insurance companies, Jason gained a rare, personal understanding of what injury victims truly face. These experiences inspired him to build a law firm rooted in empathy, not ego—ensuring clients receive relentless advocacy and the personal attention they deserve. A Million Dollar Advocates Forum member, Clio Legal Impact Award recipient, and best-selling author, Jason brings both legal skill and lived experience to every case., Crash Course: What Surviving Two Crashes Taught Me About Justice and Recovery, Legal, Personal Injury Law, 2025
- Jason A. Plotkin, CEO and Managing Attorney of the Pinder Plotkin Legal Team, shares his personal journey of surviving two serious car accidents—experiences that included surgeries, lengthy recoveries, and navigating complex legal battles. These life-changing events gave him a rare, firsthand perspective on the physical, emotional, and legal challenges his clients face, shaping his empathetic, client-focused approach to personal injury law. Today, Jason channels that experience into fiercely advocating for accident victims, ensuring they receive both the care and the compensation they deserve., Surviving After Major a Car Accident: A Personal Journey, Legal, Personal Injury Law, 2024
- Pinder Plotkin is honored to win Clio's first ever Legal Impact Award. The firm began offering FREE Wills to First Responders (fire fighters, paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers) during the pandemic. The award highlight's the Pinder Plotkin Legal Team’s strong commitment to public service. Jason A. Plotkin comes from a family of Baltimore City firefighters and currently serves as the Chairman of the Baltimore Firefighter Community Advisory Council. Joshua L. Fannon is a 20-year vet with the Baltimore City Fire Department and the President of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 964 – Baltimore Fire Officers. Christian J. Miele is a former state legislator with a passion for protecting the interests of hardworking Maryland first responders. Tony Balsamo is a former District Court Commissioner. ---- See all of Clio's 2021 winners at http://www.clio.com/the-reismans A new award for 2021, the Legal Impact Award was opened to public voting, and it’s easy to see why they chose this firm. In the midst of the pandemic, Pinder Plotkin partnered with local first responders to offer free will services, providing invaluable legal services to a community that desperately needed them. We’re proud to present Pinder Plotkin LLC with the 2021 Reisman Award for Legal Impact., 2021 Reisman Award Winner // Legal Impact (International Award), First Responders, Fire Fighters, Firefighters, 2021
Pro bono / Community Service
- 2020 to 2025: Provide complimentary Wills for first responders that reside in Maryland.
- Past President of The Parkville Carney Business Association, Inc., Current Board Member, 2014
- YMCA Parkville/Perry Hall Community Advisory Board, 2014
- The Education Foundation of Baltimore County Public Schools, Inc. Board of Directors, 2017
Educational Background
- JD with honors, Syracuse University College of Law, 2006
- MBA with honors, University of Baltimore, 2000
- BS with honors, University of Baltimore, 1999
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- First Steps After a Motor Vehicle Accident What is a Chiropractor and Chiropractic Care Common Injuries Treated by Chiropractors What Will the First Visit Be Like Goals of Chiropractic Care After a Motor Vehicle Accident What Methods are Used by Chiropractors to Treat Traffic Accident Victims Side Effects and Benefits of Chiropractic Care After a Car Accident Qualifications of A Chiropractor in Maryland, Author, THE ROLE OF A CHIROPRACTOR IN TREATING AUTO ACCIDENT INJURIES, eBook, 2018
- In Crash Course: The Road to Recovery & Beyond, trial attorney Jason A. Plotkin blends his professional expertise with his deeply personal experience surviving two serious auto accidents to create a compassionate, practical roadmap for anyone navigating life after a crash. This comprehensive guide demystifies the chaos that follows an accident—covering everything from immediate safety steps and insurance claim strategies to choosing the right attorney, managing medical care, and addressing emotional trauma. With clear checklists, real-world advice, and uplifting stories of resilience, Plotkin empowers readers to protect their legal rights, maximize recovery, and rebuild their lives with confidence. Part legal handbook, part recovery companion, Crash Course is both a lifeline and a source of hope—transforming one of life’s most challenging moments into an opportunity for healing, resilience, and personal growth., Author, Crash Course: To Recovery & Beyond, Published Author, Personal Injury, Law, Accident Victims, Car Crash Survivors, 2024
- This book will help explain the role of a Chiropractor in treating patients that have been injured in automobile accidents (motor vehicle collisions)., Author, The Role of a Chiropractor in Treating Auto Accident Injuries, Paperback Amazon, 2019
- Maryland Motorcycle Information for New Riders and a Refresher for Seasoned Riders Motorcycle Accident Statistics and Steps to Take at a Motorcycle Accident Scene After the Motorcycle Accident - Seeking Medical Treatment and the List of Don’ts for Motorcycle Accident Victims Proving Fault, Your Injuries, and Your Recovery Motorcycle Accident Damages, Filing an Injury Claim, and Personal Injury Lawsuits Conclusion and Tips for Avoiding Motorcycle Accidents, Author, PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF MOTORCYCLE RIDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, eBook, 2019
Honors
- https://www.pinderplotkin.com/million-dollar-advocates/The Pinder Plotkin Legal Team is pleased to announce that Jason A. Plotkin, Esq. has been certified as a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million-dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. The organization was founded in 1993 and there are approximately 3,000 members located throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Forum membership acknowledges excellence in advocacy, and provides members with a national network of experienced colleagues for professional referral and information exchange in major cases. Members must have acted as principal counsel in at least one case in which their client has received a verdict, award or settlement in the amount of one million dollars or more. “It is a tremendous honor to join such a prestigious group of trial lawyers,” said Jason A. Plotkin, Esq., CEO of Pinder Plotkin LLC. “Pinder Plotkin is known as litigation firm throughout the legal community. More than 20 attorneys refer Pinder Plotkin personal injury cases to litigate on a regular basis. This honor validates the trust those attorneys place on me and my team.” About Pinder PlotkinHardworking Attorneys for Hardworking People. The Pinder Plotkin Legal Team is a general practice law firm that focuses on personal injury (automobile, Uber/Lyft, motorcycle, and truck accidents), workers’ compensation claims, wrongful death, bankruptcy, social security disability, business law, estate planning and administration (probate), family law (divorce, custody, and child support), landlord-tenant law, and criminal law. The firm has offices in Annapolis, Baltimore (Parkville), and Bel Air, Maryland. Jason A. Plotkin, Esq., is a frequent speaker in the areas of personal injury and probate administration. Contact Kristy Wright if you would like a quote or for Mr. Plotkin to speak to your organization. https://www.PinderPlotkin.com, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2018
- https://www.pinderplotkin.com/attorney-jason-a-plotkin-named-to-the-national-trial-lawyers-top-100/, Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2019
- VIP List, Successful Before 40, The Daily Record, 2016
- Recognized for Commitment to the Residents of Baltimore County, Executive Citation, Baltimore County Executive, Kevin Kamenetz, 2017
- Recognition for community invovlement. , Outstanding Leadership Plaque, Parkville Carney Business Association, 2018
- Recognition for community invovlement., Citation, Outstanding Volunteer Service to the Residents of Baltimore County, The Maryland General Assembly, 2017
- Recognition for community invovlement., Resolution, Recognized for Commitment to the Residents of Baltimore County, Baltimore County Council, 2017
- Recognition for community invovlement. , Outstanding Volunteer Service to the Business and Community of Parkville and surrounding communities, The Honorable John Sarbanes, 2017
- Baltimore Center of Influence Nominee, SmartCEO, 2016
Industry Groups
- Lyft & Ride Share drivers
- Uber
Selections
7 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026
