About Ira Sherman

Ira Sherman has been a leading trial lawyer in Washington, D.C. for more than four decades. As Senior Partner at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., he has earned a reputation for aggressive, creative litigation strategies and an unwavering dedication to the rights of the injured and victims of discrimination. Licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and New York, Ira represents clients in catastrophic personal injury, brain injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and motor vehicle accident cases, including car, truck, bus, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents.

Since joining the firm in 1980, Ira has been at the forefront of its growth and success. When founder Joseph Chaikin retired in 1999, Ira became Senior and Managing Partner, guiding the firm to national recognition and an AV Preeminent® Martindale-Hubbell rating—the highest rating for legal skill and ethics.

Why He’s Different

Ira’s practice is defined by both his tenacity in court and his compassion for clients. He is known for developing innovative legal arguments, often taking on powerful institutions and corporations. His peers and clients alike recognize him as a tireless advocate who never loses sight of the fight for equal justice. As he says himself:

“I have a personal attachment to my clients and I never lose sight of the struggle for equal justice. It’s what I believe in and what I fight for.” – Ira Sherman

Leadership & Recognition

• President, Trial Lawyers’ Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. (1992)
• Super Lawyers, Washington, D.C. (2011–2025)
• AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
• Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of America (elected 2012)
• Board of Directors, Brain Injury Association of the District of Columbia
• Co-Chair, Embolization Devices Litigation Committee
• Member, Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, American Association for Justice

Professional Affiliations

• American Association for Justice (AAJ), active member
• Trial Lawyers’ Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Leader’s Forum
• Maryland Trial Lawyers’ Association
• North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Hispanic National Bar Association
• National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Education & Admissions

State University of New York at Buffalo Law School, J.D.
Licensed in: District of Columbia, Maryland, New York

Experience You Can Trust

Ira has argued and lectured widely across the United States, teaching trial strategies to fellow attorneys at major bar associations and legal conferences. His expertise in complex medical and product liability litigation, including cases involving defective embolization devices, has made him a national authority in his field. With every case, Ira combines rigorous preparation with genuine compassion, fighting to restore justice and dignity to those who need it most.