Joppa, MD

Adam M. Smallow

Adam M. Smallow is the President and Client Experience Officer at Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers. His mission at the firm is to ensure that all injured victims receive a superior client experience through high-quality medical care and crystal-clear communication. Originally from Philadelphia, Adam attended college at The George Washington University in Washington, DC, and law school at Rutgers University in New Jersey. As the firm grew over the past decade, so did the quality of medical providers that are available to assist all clients. As the legal team grew, so did a culture of excellence that was dedicated to client care. Today, the firm represents injured victims across the state of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region in the areas of car and truck crashes, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence. Adam has developed several community initiatives in Harford County that include the Fill a Backpack event for local students at the beginning of the school year and the Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Drive for senior citizens. Additionally, the Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers has partnered with Pathfinders for Autism, a Maryland non-profit organization that supports and improves the lives of individuals with autism and those who care for them. In 2022, Adam introduced the annual Attorneys for Autism Awareness event, a dinner, and a silent auction that raised significant funds for the Pathfinders organization. Adam’s vision is to continue to elevate the practice of personal injury law in Maryland by ensuring that injured victims have access to quality medical providers, stay informed throughout their cases with their legal team, and receive the best resolutions possible.

Cecilia I. Lavrin

Cecilia I. Lavrin is a former registered nurse who worked on medical and obstetrical units. After graduating from law school, she spent the first six years defending physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers in medical negligence suits. She then went on to act as the Director of Risk Management for a regional medical center for two years. For the last 20 years, Ms. Lavrin has used her background in nursing, defense law, and risk management to pursue cases involving medical and nursing home negligence and personal injury litigation, recovering millions of dollars on behalf of her clients. Prior to joining the Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers in 2022, she was an attorney at a major medical negligence firm and had managed her own law firm in Easton and Cambridge, Maryland, where she concentrated on representing victims of medical mistakes, as well as assisting other law firms with their medical and personal injury cases. Her background in nursing allows her to quickly and effectively review and understand medical records, choose the most effective medical experts, and consult with experts on an advanced level. She has litigated cases in Maryland at both the state and the federal level and has been admitted pro hac vice in the District of Columbia and the states of Tennessee, Virginia, New York, and Florida. Additionally, Ms. Lavrin has drafted briefs and argued cases before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.

Valeria Carmona

Valeria Carmona is a dedicated paralegal and attorney with a strong foundation in litigation and case management. She earned her law degree from Universidad Autonoma de las America in Medellin, Colombia. Valeria is committed to supporting clients by streamlining legal processes and facilitating a smooth litigation experience for all parties involved. Her expertise in navigating complex legal environments makes her an invaluable asset in the pursuit of justice.