Steve Vinick’s passion for helping his clients is what drew him to the practice of personal injury law, while his desire to respond to the diverse needs of his clients is what drew him to Stein Sperling.
With more than 20 years representing clients in personal injury and criminal defense, Steve has earned a reputation as a relentless, skilled litigator and a highly effective courtroom advocate. His clients know he has their back and they can sleep at night secure in the knowledge that he is tirelessly advocating for them. His clients know that he will fight for them to get the best result.
In addition to his reputation in court, Steve’s honest and empathetic nature helps him to connect with clients who often come to him anxious, injured or both. His open communication allows him to gather all the facts, helping him to see the full picture of their case. He guides his clients step-by-step from beginning to end.
Steve is a frequent lecturer on numerous topics including civil litigation, automobile claims, depositions, evidence, Medicare and criminal defense. He speaks to many organizations such as the National Business Institute, the Maryland State Bar Association and The Federal Bar Association.
Prior to working in the private practice of law, Steve served as a law clerk to the Honorable L. Leonard Ruben of the Montgomery County Circuit Court from 1992-1993.
Education
University of Maryland at College Park, (B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude, 1988)
University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1991)
Admissions & Certifications
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virgiia
U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Publications
Editor/Author of CIVIL PRE-TRIAL PRACTICE, 2024 Edition, for the Maryland State Bar Association
Memberships & Activities
Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland
- Executive Committee
- Treasurer
Montgomery County Bar Foundation
- Executive Committee
- Treasurer
- Bar Leader
Prince George’s County Bar Association
- Board of Directors
- Executive Committee
- Tort Law Committee Co-Chair
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- President-Elect
- President
The Maryland State Bar Association
The Bar Association of the District of Columbia
Washington D.C. Trial Lawyers Association
Judicial Nominating Commission for Prince George’s County (appointed by Maryland Governors Hogan and Moore)
