Sheila Washington Jr.
The Washington Firm
Aspen Hill, Maryland · 12 Years Experience
About Sheila Washington Jr.
Sheila Washington Jr. is a board-certified workers' compensation specialist with 12 years of experience serving clients in Aspen Hill and throughout Maryland. Her firm handles all types of work injury claims from initial filing through appeals, and she offers free consultations to all prospective clients.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability
Frequently Asked Questions
Sheila Washington Jr. works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Maryland. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.
Sheila Washington Jr. handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Maryland, including Construction Injuries, Scaffold Accidents, Workers Compensation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.
In Maryland, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Sheila immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Sheila Washington Jr.'s specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 12 years of experience in Maryland workers' comp law, Sheila knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Sheila Washington Jr. primarily serves clients in Aspen Hill and the surrounding Maryland area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Maryland and were injured at work, contact Sheila's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. Fordham University School of Law
- Bar Maryland State Bar, admitted 2014
- Mbr Maryland Workers' Compensation Bar Association