Richard Paugh
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Licensed for 44 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Business
Language
English
About
Mr. Paugh is an established trial attorney with more than 30 years of actual trial experience. He brings to his clients an understanding of the law and a seasoned understanding of the system in which the law is applied. Mr. Paugh recently won a 7.5 million dollar Jury Award against the State of Maryland. Court Admissions:U.S. Supreme CourtU.S. Federal District Court, MarylandU.S. Federal District Court, Northern Virginia – pro hac viceU.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th CircuitU.S. District Court, District of Northern VirginiaMaryland Court of AppealsDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals Association Memberships:American Trial Lawyers AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationMaryland State Bar AssociationMaryland Trial Lawyers AssociationDistrict of Columbia Bar AssociationMontgomery County Bar Association High Profile Cases:State of Virginia v. Roman LeimerInvolved Scotland Yard, Virginia State Police, international investigation including Continental U.S., Western Europe and South America. Reported at the time to be the largest manhunt in the history of VA. State of Virginia v. Hazel Robinson, et al.Called the “Largest Drug Ring” in the history of the Northern Neck Virginia Peninsula. USA v. Ortiz, et al.East Coast drug ring selling synthetic heroin. Caused media sensation with 43 deaths attributed to the synthetic drug and when U.S. Marshals mistakenly escorted co-conspirator to local bus stop, purchased a bus ticket and their freedom. Escaped but subsequently apprehended in New York City. Published Appellate Cases:Gore v. State, 74 Md. App. 143Published opinion, leading Maryland case on DWI. Mitchell v. Montgomery County, Maryland, 88 Md. App. 542Published opinion, leading case on expert testimony and testimony of state toxicologist. Guillermo Aguilera-Tovar v. State of Maryland, Reported in the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, No. 1841, September Term, 2010Published opinion on Miranda Rights and interrogations by police officers.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Business
Personal Injury
Family
DUI and DWI
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
I have known Mr. Paugh for a number of years in several different venues. He is currently representing me in a litigation matter in Federal Court. He has been prepared for every stage of this case . He is responsive to my calls and provides helpful information. I believe he really cares about the outcome and has my best interest at heart. I would not hesitate to use him again or refer my friends and family to Mr. Paugh. He has made a difficult situation a little easier.
I have known Mr. Paugh for a number of years in several different venues. He is currently representing me in a litigation matter in Federal Court. He has been prepared for every stage of this case . He is responsive to my calls and provides helpful information. I believe he really cares about the outcome and has my best interest at heart. I would not hesitate to use him again or refer my friends and family to Mr. Paugh. He has made a difficult situation a little easier.
I have known Mr. Paugh for a number of years in several different venues. He is currently representing me in a litigation matter in Federal Court. He has been prepared for every stage of this case . He is responsive to my calls and provides helpful information. I believe he really cares about the outcome and has my best interest at heart. I would not hesitate to use him again or refer my friends and family to Mr. Paugh. He has made a difficult situation a little easier.
I have known Mr. Paugh for a number of years in several different venues. He is currently representing me in a litigation matter in Federal Court. He has been prepared for every stage of this case . He is responsive to my calls and provides helpful information. I believe he really cares about the outcome and has my best interest at heart. I would not hesitate to use him again or refer my friends and family to Mr. Paugh. He has made a difficult situation a little easier.