Overview

Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP combines the skills of seasoned litigators with the flexibility and personal touch of a dynamic law firm that has made a difference for our clients for nearly half a century. We are recognized as “the small firm that takes on big cases and wins.” We are committed to exceeding each client’s objectives and expectations.

Our long-term clients value our experience, agility and dependability in handling complex, high-stakes legal matters. Personal attention, collaboration, cost-effective and successful results are the hallmarks of the service our clients have come to expect.

Experience

The attorneys at Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP have decades of diverse experience prosecuting and defending complicated lawsuits. Each partner is a trial lawyer. This gives us a unique and critical perspective from which to develop successful, results-driven, and trial-ready litigation strategies. From the outset of the case through its conclusion, we are prepared to provide zealous and persuasive advocacy.

Creativity

In today’s intensely competitive and highly-litigious culture, our clients look to us to give them an edge by developing creative solutions to complex problems aimed at securing winning outcomes. Well-defined goals, clear strategies, disciplined implementation, and rigorous attention to detail allow us to meet and exceed our clients’ legal and business needs.

Organization, Preparation and Efficiency

We employ a time-tested approach to our clients’ legal needs to ensure their objectives are met. We manage every case with intensive organization as we begin preparing for trial from day one. To reduce litigation costs and streamline the path to success, we use discovery and motions practice to focus on core issues and minimize expense. Our approach is founded on an early focus on key issues and ultimate goals in order to deliver a timely and successful outcome.

Flexibility

Our experience and size give us the capacity to respond efficiently and effectively to dynamic client requirements throughout various stages of litigation. Assembling the right team of attorneys and experts allows us to pivot into action with the scalable resources to respond decisively to any situation.

Our well-earned reputation as a top-tier litigation firm with a national practice rests not only on our history of success over half a century, but also on the on-going confidence of our clients who entrust us with their most complex and challenging legal matters.

Founded:
1965
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Practice Areas:
13
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
5

Rankings

Regional

Washington, D.C.

Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Firm Leadership

Jonathan Missner
Managing Partner

Rankings

Regional

Washington, D.C.

Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Washington, D.C.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Antitrust Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Employment Law - Individuals
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
  • Financial Services Regulation Law
  • Government Relations Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Qui Tam Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP proudly has 5 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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October 14, 2015
Stein Mitchell Partner Gerard E. Mitchell Named Fellow in Litigation Counsel of America
Read Article Stein Mitchell Partner Gerard E. Mitchell Named Fellow in Litigation Counsel of America
October 9, 2015
Sunil Ohri, Of Counsel, Stein Mitchell Cipollone Beato & Missner LLP, to Speak at KC’s Practical E-Discovery Advice for Lawyers Live Webcast
Read Article Sunil Ohri, Of Counsel, Stein Mitchell Cipollone Beato & Missner LLP, to Speak at KC’s Practical E-Discovery Advice for Lawyers Live Webcast
October 5, 2015
Stein Mitchell Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a First-Tier Firm in Washington, D.C.
Read Article Stein Mitchell Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a First-Tier Firm in Washington, D.C.
September 21, 2015
BTI Litigation Outlook 2016 Recognizes Stein Mitchell in Top 10% of Law Firms
Read Article BTI Litigation Outlook 2016 Recognizes Stein Mitchell in Top 10% of Law Firms
September 17, 2015
Stein Mitchell Announces Name Change and Welcomes Three New Attorneys Press Release
Read Article Stein Mitchell Announces Name Change and Welcomes Three New Attorneys Press Release
September 1, 2015
Stein Mitchell Secures Victory for The South Beach Diet
Read Article Stein Mitchell Secures Victory for The South Beach Diet
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Awards

Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Stein Mitchell Beato & Missner LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year - Christopher H. Mitchell - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Best lawyers - Lawyer of the Year - Christopher H. Mitchell - Personal Injury - Plaintiffs
Super Lawyers recognized Lawyers at Stein Mitchell: Pat A. Cipollone, P.C., 2013-2015; Robert B. Gilmore, Rising Star, 2014-2015; Edward H. Meyers, Rising Star, 2014-2015; Christopher H. Mitchell, 2013-2015; Denis C. Mitchell, 2012-2015; Gerard E. Mitche
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year - Gerard E. Mitchell - Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year - Gerard E. Mitchell - Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs
Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year - Jacob A. Stein - Personal Injury
BTI Client Service MVP - Rob Gilmore
BTI Consulting Group - Stein Mitchell - Top 10% of all law firms in the U.S. for Complex Commercial Litigation, 2015
Expert Network Distinguished - Rebecca R. Anzidei and Robert B. Gilmore - 2015
Washingtonian Magazine's "Best Lawyers" 2013-2014 - Andrew M. Beato, Richard A. Bussey, Gerard E. Mitchell.
U.S. News "Best Law Firm" Rankings, Stein Mitchell was recognized for: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Criminal Defense – White-Collar Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Trial Lawyers - Trial Lawyer of the Year Award - Denis Mitchell
Martindale-Hubbell "AV" ranked lawyers: Robert L. Bredhoff, Richard A. Bussey, David U. Fierst, Gerard E. Mitchell, Glenn A. Mitchell, Jacob A. Stein

Offices & Contacts

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White Collar Criminal Defense
Medical Malpractice & Serious Personal Injury
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Financial Institutions
False Claims Act & Whistleblower
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