Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Workers' Compensation; view more
Licensed in Maryland since: 1988
Education: Washington and Lee University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2024, 2026 A compassionate advocate for his clients with over 35 years of experience, Michael J. Schreyer goes above and beyond to help them overcome the tumultuous legal challenges they face. The founder of Alpert Schreyer, LLC, in Waldorf, Maryland, he is well-equipped to handle personal injury matters of maximal complexity, including automobile accidents, and medical malpractice and negligence, as well as workers’ compensation and other civil litigation issues.
Mr. Schreyer completed his undergraduate studies in 1985, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Wheeling University, and during his time there, he was awarded the Bishop Swint Award and was recognized as a Laut Honors scholar. He went on to attend the Washington and Lee University School of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 1988, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in Maryland as well. Later on, he was admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Schreyer has always prioritized the needs of his clients over all else, striving to take on all their legal burdens so they can recover and be with their loved ones. For his many contributions, he is peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds a perfect “10.0” rating on Avvo, along with hosting numerous positive client testimonials on the latter site.
Outside his law practice, Mr. Schreyer stays actively involved in prominent legal organizations, including the American Association for Justice, the Charles County Bar Association, the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, the Calvert County Bar Association, the St. Mary’s County Bar Association and the Association of Plaintiffs Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 30% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 1988, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://dcmdlaw.com/attorneys/michael-j-schreyer/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Court of Appeals of Maryland, 1988
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 1989
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2004
- United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- Vice-Chairman, Negligence, Insurance & Workers’ Compensation Section Council, Maryland State Bar Association, 2005 – 2006
- Council Member, Negligence, Insurance & Workers' Compensation Section, Maryland State Bar Association, 1996 – Present
- Member, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, 1991 – Present
- Vice President, Charles County Bar Association, 2010
- Member - The National Trial Lawyers, 2011 - Present
- Secretary, Charles County Bar Association, 2008
- Member, Medical Malpractice Section, Maryland Association for Justice
- Chairman, Negligence, Insurance & Workers’ Compensation Section Council, Maryland State Bar Association, 2006 - 2007
- Member, Calvert County Bar Association, 1999 – Present
- Member, Maryland Workers' Compensation Education Association, 1993 – Present
- Member, Charles County Bar Association, 1988 – Present
- Treasurer, Charles County Bar Association, 2009
- Member, Interstate Trucking Group, American Association of Justice
- Board of Governors, Maryland State Bar Association, 2006
- Secretary, Negligence, Insurance & Workers’ Compensation Section Council, Maryland State Bar Association, 2004 – 2005
- Member, St. Mary's County Bar Association, 1996 – Present
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association, 1989 – Present
- President, Charles County Bar Association, 2011
- Member - Million Dollar Advocate's Forum, 2011 - Present
- Board of Directors, Charles County Bar Association, 2006
- Past Chairman, Negligence, Insurance and Workers' Compensation Section, Maryland State Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Settlement of $335,000 in a medical malpractice case where a surgeon's negligence caused the loss of a patient's finger. The parties to this case have asked that their names be kept confidential., 2008
- 1995 – State v. Card, 104 Md. App. 439, 656 A.2d 400 (1995); cert. den. 339 Md. 643, 664 A.2d 886 (1995)
- 2000 – Bushey v. Northern Assurance, 358 Md. 608, 751 A.2d 470 (2000).
- 2004 – Godwin v. Farmers New Century Ins. Co., unpublished No. 04-1408, FED App. (4th Cir., 2/18/2005).
- 2004 – State v. Snowden, 385 Md. 64, 867 A.2d 314 (2005) (amicus curiae).
- 2005 – Johnson v. Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co., 388 Md. 82, 878 A.2d 615 (2005) (amicus curiae).
- 2005 – Artex, Inc. v. Hardy, CSA No. 2342 Sept. Term, 2004 (unreported).
- 2005 – Mundey v. Erie Ins. Group, 167 Md. App. 444, 893 A.2d 645 (2006) (cert. granted).
- 2006 – Spruill v. Montgomery County, CSA No. 01517, Sept. Term, 2005 (unreported).
- 2006 – Mayor and City Council of Baltimore v. Lewis, CSA No. 01241, Sept. Term, 2005 (unreported).
- 2006 – Del Marr v. Montgomery Co., CA No. 60, Sept. 2006. (amicus curiae).
- $1,000,000.00, (one million dollars) Court of Appeals decision - insurance coverage for victim of wrongful death in an automobile head on collision., 2001
- $525,000.00 for disabling permanent neck injury suffered by 52 year old Prince George's County school bus driver in an automobile collision. Case settled within days of the trial date., 2001
- Lifetime disability benefits of over $1,250,000.00 (one and one quarter million dollars) in a Harford County case involving an automobile collision which resulted in permanent total disability under the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission system. The award represented the highest possible award of benefits for the victim., 2007
Videos
- Maryland Attorney Michael J. Schreyer Answers the Question: "What is My case Worth?", What is My Case Worth?, 2010
- Maryland attorney Michael J. Schreyer answers the question: "Is it ok to accept a check from the at-fault driver's insurance company?", Don't Accept Checks from the Insurance Company, 2010
- Maryland attorney Michael J. Schreyer answers the question: "If I am injured in an auto accident and I am the at-fault driver, can I still recover compensation?", Recovering Compensation as the At-Fault Driver, 2010
- State Law TV discussion of uninsured and underinsured motorist's coverage in the State of Maryland., Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist's Coverage, 2010
- Maryland attorney Michael J. Schreyer answers the question: "If I hire an attorney to handle my auto accident claim, will I have to go to court?", Will I have to Appear in Court?, 2010
- Maryland attorney Michael J. Schreyer answers the question: "How much does it cost to hire an attorney to handle my au accident claim?", How Much Does An Attorney Cost?, 2010
- Maryland attorney Michael J. Schreyer answers the question: :If I am injured in an auto accident that was caused by someone else, should I talk to the at-fault driver's insurance company?", The At-Fault Driver's Insurance Company, 2010
- State Law TV discussion of Health insurance in tort claims, Health Insurance in Tort Claims, 2010
- Maryland attorney Michael J. Schreyer answers the question: "How long does it take to receive compensation following a car accident?", Receiving Compensation after an Accident, 2010
- Maryland attorney Michael J. Schreyer answers the question: "If I am injured as the passenger in an auto accident, who is responsible for my medical payments and lost wages?", Medical Payments and Lost Wages, 2010
- Maryland attorney Michael J. Schreyer answers the question: "If I am a victim of an auto crash, at what point should I contact an attorney?", Contact an Attorney, 2010
Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro Bono Representation of Victim of the Attack on the Pentagon. September 11th Victims Compensation Fund. Mr. Schreyer's client survived the attack and was awarded more than One Million Dollars in Damages. Mr. Schreyer charged no fee to his client as a gesture of patriotism and solidarity with the many civilian and military service victims of the attack., Attorney for Victim of September 11 Attack, American Association for Justice, 2002, Attorney for Victim of September 11 Attack, American Association for Justice, 2002
- Civista Health, Inc. – La Plata, MD, Planning Committee – Member, 1993-1994
- Civista Health, Inc. – La Plata, MD, Board of Directors – Member, 1994-Present
- Civista Health, Inc. – La Plata, MD, Board of Directors – Chair, 1997-2000
- Pope John Paul II Academy – La Plata, MD, Founder, 2001-2004
- Pope John Paul II Academy – La Plata, MD, Board of Directors – President, 2004-2009
- Archdiocese of Washington – Washington, DC, Cardinal’s Stewardship Appeal – Presenter, 1997 & 2003
- Archdiocese of Washington – Washington, DC, Capital Campaign Priorities Committee – Member, 2002-2003
- Archdiocese of Washington – Washington, DC, Southern Maryland Educational Needs Study Group – Member, 2003-2004 & 1995-1996
Honors
- Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission, Appointment, Governor of Maryland, 2004
- Washington DC Super Lawyers® Recognition of Achievement, 2012 - 2014
- "National Recognition of Achievement in Civil Trial Advocacy", the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- "Superb", AVVO
- Certificate of Appreciation, Pro Bono Representation of Victim of the Attack on the Pentagon. September 11th Victims Compensation Fund. Mr. Schreyer's client survived the attack and was awarded more than One Million Dollars in Damages. Mr. Schreyer charged no fee to his client as a gesture of patriotism and solidarity with the many civilian and military service victims of the attack., Attorney for Victim of September 11 Attack, American Association for Justice, 2002, Attorney for Victim of September 11 Attack, American Association for Justice, 2002
- Civil Settlement Facilitator, Appointment, Charles County Circuit Court, 2001 - Present
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum - 2011 - Present
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Appointed to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission Advisory Committee on Budget, Appointment, Governor of Maryland, 2010
- AV® Preeminent Rating – Martindale Hubbell
- National Advisory Board for the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, 2013 - Present, Selection
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Educational Background
- Wheeling Jesuit University – Wheeling, WV, Laut Honors Scholar, B.A. English, 1981-1985
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “Essentials of Maryland Motor Vehicle Insurance Law”, Speaker, Chairman, Maryland Institute for the Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Law, 2006
- “Proving and Defending Damages in a Personal Injury Case”, Program Committee Member, Speaker, Maryland State Bar Association, 2002
- “Exceptions to the Going and Coming Rule”, Speaker, Maryland Association for Justice, Law, 2001
- Maryland Workers' Compensation Education Association Annual Convention, Speaker, "Current Cases", 2006
- Maryland Workers' Compensation Annual Convention, Speaker, "Current Cases", 2000
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2024, 2026
