Of Counsel

Natalie C. Magdeburger

“When my client is sued and their professionalism or product is called into question, I believe that my client is entitled to superior legal representation that passionately pursues their best interests while maintaining constant communication with them. In that regard, my obligation as their trial attorney is to not only bring about a successful conclusion to the case but to also ensure that my client understands and participates in the process so that the result achieved is the result desired by my client.”

“Natalie Magdeburger is probably the best trial attorney I have ever seen – and I have been involved in litigation for over 30 years! We definitely will continue to use the firm. We use a number of other excellent firms, but I think the Pessin Katz medical malpractice team is one of the best.” – Benchmark Litigation Profile

The “excellent” Natalie Magdeburger represents both hospitals and individual medical practitioners in malpractice suits, including personal injury and wrongful death claims. “She is a very good trial lawyer with a very strong presence in the courtroom,” – notes a source (Chambers and Partners)

“Natalie Magdeburger of Pessin Katz Law has represented our group on multiple occasions. She is responsive, thorough, and sensitive to the needs of our doctors. She has successfully defended us in varied types of cases. Recommend very highly.” – Client Comment, Best Law Firms

For over 30 years, Natalie has been an attorney defending actions of wrongful death and serious personal injury claims at both the trial and appellate levels. Natalie has been engaged in the representation of physicians and hospitals throughout the State of Maryland in the defense of medical negligence and other health care related actions. In addition, Natalie has represented landlords in the defense of personal injury claims relating to alleged lead paint poisoning as well as manufacturers defending product claims including kerosene heaters, snow plows, heavy metals and pesticides. Natalie has also represented retailers in the defense of actions involving allegations of premises liability, negligent security, and false arrest as well as insurers in cases of suspected insurance fraud.

Natalie, a Duke undergraduate and a University of Maryland School of Law graduate, has earned an AV Peer Review rating by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by her peers by being selected for inclusion in Maryland Super Lawyers from 2007 to present, Maryland Super Lawyers Top 25 Woman Lawyers in 2007 and 2011, Maryland Super Lawyers Top 50 Woman Lawyers in 2012, 2015 and 2016, Maryland Super Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers in 2012, 2013 and 2014 as well as a Best Lawyers in America^® in Medical Malpractice Law Defense in 2009 – present. In 2014 and 2019, she was recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Professional Malpractice: Defendants by The Best Lawyers of America®.

Natalie was recently invited to become a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society comprised of one half of one percent of American lawyers who have demonstrated effective accomplishments in litigation and superior ethical reputations.

Education

University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1987
Moot Court Board
Duke University, A.B. 1984, cum laude
All-Deep South and ACC Academic Honor Roll-Field Hockey

Bar Admissions

Maryland
United States District Court for the District of Maryland

Bar Associations

Maryland State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Maryland Society of Healthcare Risk Management
Maryland Defense Counsel
Defense Research Institute (DRI)

Community Involvement

Appointee to Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland
Harford Hockey Organization, Inc. Board of Directors and President (founded non-profit)– 2008 to present
Bel Air Parks and Recreation Board of Directors–2004-2008
Bel Air Parks and Recreation Field Hockey Commissioner/Coach—(founder) 2000-2005
Bel Air Parks and Recreation Lacrosse Commissioner/Coach—1998-2005
H2o Field Hockey
Maryland and District of Columbia Field Hockey Association

Additional Information

Named As Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, 2009
Named Best Lawyers in America^® Baltimore Area Lawyer of the Year for Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2014 and 2019
Selected to The Best Lawyers in America^® for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2009-2023
Chambers and Partners Recognized Practitioner for Healthcare: Medical Malpractice – Maryland
Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers, 2007-2023
Super Lawyers Maryland Top 100 Lawyers, 2012, 2013 and 2014
Super Lawyers Maryland Top 50 Women Lawyers, 2012, 2015 and 2016
Super Lawyers Maryland Top 25 Women Lawyers, 2007 and 2011
Named Top 100 Women in Maryland by The Daily Record, 2006 and 2014
Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary Arabian, Baltimore City Circuit Court—1987-1988
AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell

Published Articles

“Overview of Lead Paint Liability Issues in Maryland” — 1992, 1996, 1998
“Maryland’s New Lead Law: A Program for Underwriters and Claims Personnel” — 1996
“Lead Paint: Where Do We Go From Here?” — 2004
MICPEL, Instructor on “Depositions” 2007 and 2008