Uzoma Obi

At LAW OFFICE OF UZOMA OBI, LLC, we are a new kind of law firm for a changing world. We are consistent, patient and professional, giving each new case the attention it deserves.

In his role as the Principal Attorney, Uzoma draws on his diverse and broad experience to help clients across a number of practice areas with primary focus on personal injury, auto accidents, and Estate Planning / Wills and Trusts.

Uzoma earned his Law Degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. He is also licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is also a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and admitted to practice law in Maryland by the Court of Appeals of Maryland.

• Free Consultation
  Free consultations are limited to 15 minutes and are strictly by appointments only
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Contingent Fees
  Applicable only to personal injury cases (auto/motorcycle accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, etc)

Maryland

Since 1998

Maryland State Bar

Current

University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

J.D. (1998) | Law

1995 - 1998

University of the District of Columbia

B.B.A. (1994) | Accounting

1987 - 1993

Nigerian American Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year

Orlu Regional Association

2018

Award received from the Orlu Regional Association, Maryland Branch - a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.

Maryland State Bar

Member

1998 - Current

Keys To Unlock Grey Area Soft Tissue Injury Value

Uzoma Obi, Esq.

October 9, 2018

4 Things To Know About PIP Insurance In Maryland

Uzoma Obi, Esq.

September 23, 2018

4 Biggest Mistakes Made By Accident Victims

Uzoma Obi, Esq.

September 21, 2018

How To Avoid Routine Errors As an Auto Accident Victim, Orlu Regional Association, DC, Wyndham Garden Hotel, Bladensburg Maryland

September 30, 2018

A speech on how to safeguard the value of your personal injury case immediately following an auto accident.

Certified Public Accountant

Accounting Aid Society

Q. Drunk driver totaled my car tonight, how do I pay for new car? Can I sue? Will his insurance pay me?

December 10, 2023

A: Sorry to hear about your accident. The car that started the chain reaction accident is at fault for all cars damaged including your property damage and personal injuries. However, if your car is declared a total loss and your remaining car loan is greater than the present market value of your car, you will be responsible for the (excess loan over your car's value) unless you have gap insurance for your car. For further information, contact my office at (240)676-4827. Thank you.

Q. Is there a way/anything that I can say that will help negotiate lawyer fees in personal injury case?

November 26, 2020

A: Presuming you signed a retainer agreement granting your attorney a fee equivalent to one third of the gross settlement amount recovered on your behalf, you are generally bound by the contract you signed to retain your lawyer.

Notwithstanding that you are not satisfied with the amount of work you attorney performed for your case, alternatively, you may request a fee reduction in consideration of your participation. Your attorney does not have to accept your request but on your approach and communication thereof, your attorney may give you a discount on the legal fee.

Q. I was hit in a car accident. Lawyer says I can only get $30K bcuz that was other driver’s policy. Is this true?

August 23, 2020

A: Check with the policy of your auto insurance of the policy of the insurance of the car you were driving in for the underinsured policy limit - it only kicks in for amounts in excess of 30K (for instance if your underinsured limit is 100K, you are able to collect a max of 70k from your policy under Maryland law - subject to ensuring that you follow statutorily required notification steps).

Also, sue the other driver and obtain a judgment. You never know what the defendant's profession is which may put the defendant in a position to have to find a way to satisfy the judgement. In any event, good luck.