About

GodwinTirocchi vigorously defends your business against lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims and works directly with your risk management team to control your claims and mitigate future lawsuits from occurring. Our experienced attorneys represent employers, insurers, and self-insured employers in the defense and management of workers’ compensation and general liability claims in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

At GodwinTirocchi, we understand that lawsuits and insurance claims are disruptive and distracting for your business. We are committed to providing the most efficient and effective legal defense. Our attorneys listen to your concerns, understand your priorities, and collaborate with your team to create a strategy to accomplish the results you want—all in the most efficient manner possible.

Unlike traditional law firms, GodwinTirocchi invests in the overall well-being of our clients through risk management consulting. We uncover patterns with your claims and determine how to best control them moving forward. And we train your team to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to control current claims and mitigate future exposure.

Our Attorneys.

Sheryl Tirocchi

James Turner

Matthew Tidball

William “Bill” Batton

Matthew Fioravante

Cole Pototsky

Rachel Gebhart

Tyler B. Maizels

Jared M. Silber

David Godwin, Jr.

*Retired

MEET OUR ATTORNEYS

Our Values.

Teamwork.

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Our attorneys work together and collaborate with your business and risk management team to achieve its goals. We want to understand your business and how claims impact it so we can adapt our approach, recommendations, and strategies. We will collaborate with your team to find a solution that addresses your current needs and long-term goals.

Strategy.

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Our team uses creative, innovative, and aggressive strategies to defend your claims and achieve your goals. We are highly skilled and experienced litigators, but we do not rest on our laurels. We look at each case and client through a fresh lens, focusing on your immediate needs and end goals to help your business thrive and keep your claim costs down.

Efficiency.

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Let’s cut to the chase—you have an eye on the bottom line. We are conscientious of the impact that the cost of claims and litigation has on your business. We balance our creative and aggressive approach to defending claims while being efficient and mindful of your time and expenses. We work strategically to explore all possible options to bring your claim to closure.

The Bigger Picture.

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Our team can see the forest and the trees. In other words, we can see your business’ priorities and potential claims. GodwinTirocchi is not a one-and-done, transactional law firm. If you come to us with a lawsuit or a claim, we will negotiate the best terms or vigorously defend you. We will also look at your business from a holistic perspective to pinpoint any larger, long-term patterns and problems that can be solved to help minimize claims in the future. You can rest assured knowing that we have your business’ best interests in mind.

Our Mission

Our mission is to vigorously defend and counsel businesses with a results-driven approach to litigation, claims, and risk management. We focus on each client’s individual goals and work collaboratively to get the results you want in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Our Vision

We believe that great service starts from within. At GodwinTirocchi, we are empowering the next generation of legal professionals. We invest in our team so they can better serve our clients in return.

We envision a world where litigation attorneys are strategic and innovative team players who are considered trusted advisors to businesses and their insurers. A world where we collaborate with risk management teams and claims professionals to mitigate and control costs, manage your risk and your claims, and—when necessary—aggressively defend your business in court.