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Awards Received By Our Legal Team

Plaxen Adler Muncy Attorneys Recognized by Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2024

Plaxen Adler Muncy is proud to announce that all of our attorneys were selected to 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists! Bruce Plaxen was also named to the Top 100 list once again in 2024.

Bruce Plaxen Elected Treasurer of the American Association for Justice

Bruce Plaxen was elected Treasurer of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) on July 13, 2021. Mr. Plaxen is the first lawyer from Maryland to hold this position in AAJ. We invite you to read more about Mr. Plaxen’s role.

Bruce Plaxen Named to Top 100: 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers List!

Bruce Plaxen has been named to the Top 100 list for Maryland Super Lawyers for 2021. This is Mr. Plaxen’s second consecutive year being named to the Top 100, and his 15th consecutive year being named to Maryland Super Lawyers.

David Muncy Named to Maryland Rising Stars List for 2021!

David Muncy has been named to the 2021 Maryland Rising Stars list. This is Mr. Muncy’s 5th consecutive year being selected for Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Joshua Plaxen Named to Maryland Rising Stars List for 2021!

Joshua Plaxen has been named to the Maryland Rising Stars list for 2021. This is Mr. Plaxen’s 3rd consecutive year being selected for Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Bruce Plaxen Elected Parliamentarian of the American Association for Justice

Bruce Plaxen was elected Parliamentarian of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) on July 13, 2020. Mr. Plaxen is the first lawyer from Maryland to hold an officer position in AAJ. We invite you to read more about Mr. Plaxen’s role.

Bruce Plaxen Receives AAJ’s Wiedemann Wysocki Citation of Excellence for Fourth Time

Bruce Plaxen has received the Wiedemann Wysocki Citation of Excellence, presented by the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for the fourth time. The award “recognizes AAJ members who have made outstanding efforts to support AAJ PAC and advance AAJ's political priorities.” Mr. Plaxen previously won the award in 2003, 2010, and 2016.

Bruce Plaxen Named to Top 100: 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers List!

Bruce Plaxen has been named to the Top 100 list for Maryland Super Lawyers. This is Mr. Plaxen’s 14th consecutive year being selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers, and his first year being named to a Top 100 list.

David Muncy Named to Maryland Rising Stars List for 2020!

David Muncy has been named to the Maryland Rising Stars list for 2020. This is Mr. Muncy’s 4th consecutive year being selected for Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Joshua Plaxen Named to Maryland Rising Stars List for 2020!

Joshua Plaxen has been named to the Maryland Rising Stars list for 2020. This is Mr. Plaxen’s 2nd consecutive year being selected for Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Bruce Plaxen Elected to American Association for Justice Executive Committee for 13th Year

Founding partner Bruce Plaxen was elected to serve as an at-large member of AAJ’s Executive Committee for the 6th consecutive year. This is the 13th year Mr. Plaxen has served on this Committee.

Bruce Plaxen Receives “Above & Beyond Award” from American Association for Justice

Bruce Plaxen was the recipient of AAJ’s “Above & Beyond Award” for 2019. The award “recognizes AAJ members who have made exceptional contributions to sustain and strengthen the organization.”

David Muncy Elected Treasurer of Maryland Association for Justice

Partner David Muncy was elected to the position of Treasurer for MAJ.

David Muncy Honored with the Outstanding Service Award from Maryland Association for Justice

David Muncy was honored with the 2019 Outstanding Service Award from MAJ, which recognizes his work on behalf of his clients, the civil justice system, and MAJ itself.

Congratulations to the 2019 Super Lawyers Honorees at Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A.

Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. is proud to announce that partners Bruce Plaxen and David Muncy, and Associate Joshua Plaxen, were all named to the 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers list.

Congratulations, Bruce Plaxen and David Muncy, for Being Selected by Super Lawyers

Partners Bruce Plaxen and David Muncy have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 Maryland Super Lawyers List.

Bruce Plaxen Elected to PAC Chair for Maryland Association for Justice

Founding partner Bruce Plaxen was elected as the Chair of MAJ’s Political Action Committee. He previously served in this position from 2001 to 2016.

David Muncy Elected to Parliamentarian for the Maryland Association for Justice

Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A., is proud to announce that partner David A. Muncy has been elected to the office of Parliamentarian for the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ).

David Muncy Named to the 2017 Maryland Rising Stars List

Associate David Muncy was selected for inclusion on the 2017 Maryland Rising Stars list.

Bruce Plaxen Wins 2017 Distinguished Service Award from AAJ

Firm founder Bruce Plaxen has been awarded the 2017 Distinguished Service Award from the American Association for Justice.

Bruce Plaxen Named to 2017 Super Lawyers List

Firm founder Bruce Plaxen has been selected for Super Lawyers every year since its inception. Learn more about Bruce Plaxen's 11th selection to Super Lawyers.

Bruce Plaxen Wins 2016 Wiedamann Wysocki Award of Excellence

Bruce Plaxen has received the prestigious Wiedemann Wysocki Citation of Excellence given by the American Association for Justice for his efforts on behalf of civil justice throughout the United States.

Bruce Plaxen & Harry Adler Named as 2016 Super Lawyers

Firm founder Bruce Plaxen has been selected for Super Lawyers every year since its inception. See more details on Bruce Plaxen's 10th selection to Super Lawyers!

Attorney David Muncy Awarded SuperLawyers Top 20 in their 20s

In 2015, David was named to the Daily Record’s list of “20 in Their 20s."

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Bruce Plaxen & Harry Adler Recognized in Baltimore Magazine as 2015 Super Lawyers

“Super Lawyers magazine names attorneys in each state who received the highest point totals, as chosen by their peers and through the independent research. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.”

Bruce Plaxen and Harry Adler Recognized in Baltimore Magazine as 2014 Super Lawyers

Attorneys Bruce Plaxen and Harry Adler of Plaxen Adler Muncy P.A., were both again recognized in the January 2014 Edition of Baltimore Magazine as 2014 Maryland Super Lawyers.

The Daily Record, Maryland’s legal newspaper, has selected Bruce Plaxen to receive The Daily Record’s 2013 Leadership in Law Award

The Daily Record, Maryland’s legal newspaper, has selected Bruce Plaxen to receive The Daily Record’s 2013 Leadership in Law Award. Bruce was selected for his leadership in protecting the rights of people injured by the negligence of others, both in his law practice and as a leader in the Maryland Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice, organizations where he has dedicated his time to improving the civil justice system. As a leader in the Maryland Association for Justice, Bruce often testifies on behalf of injured victims in the Maryland General Assembly to ensure their rights are protected. Bruce has also undertaken many pro bono efforts, including assisting in the establishment of Trial Lawyers Care, which was the pro bono project that provided free legal services to the families of over 1,700 victims during the aftermath of 9/11. Throughout his career Bruce has been a leader in the effort to protect the rights of injured people in the civil justice system; in public through the political process and also in his everyday representation of people injured by negligence.

Bruce Plaxen and Harry Adler Recognized in Baltimore Magazine as 2013 Super Lawyers

Attorneys Bruce Plaxen and Harry Adler of Plaxen Adler Muncy P.A., have both been recognized in the January 2013 Edition of Baltimore Magazine as 2013 Maryland Super Lawyers. According to Super Lawyers, a rating service for outstanding lawyers, “Super Lawyers magazine names attorneys in each state who received the highest point totals, as chosen by their peers and through the independent research. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.”

Previously selected in 2011, Harry Adler is recognized as one of the top Workers Compensation attorneys in the state of Maryland.

Bruce Plaxen, founding partner of Plaxen Adler Muncy P.A., has been selected for Super Lawyers from 2008 through 2014 and practices in the area of plaintiff’s personal injury.

Bruce Plaxen Chosen for 2012 Super Lawyers (PDF)

Bruce Plaxen and Harry Adler in Baltimore Magazine for 2011 Super Lawyers (PDF)

Bruce Plaxen, Two-time Winner of Maryland Association of Justice Award

Baltimore, Maryland – May 22, 2010 – Bruce Plaxen became the first two-time winner of the President’s Award presented by Kevin Goldberg, president of the Maryland Association for Justice. Plaxen was honored for his exemplary leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to strengthen the civil justice system. He previously received this award in 2007.

Bruce Plaxen, Two-time Winner of American Association of Justice Award

July 11, 2010 - Bruce Plaxen was presented the Wiedemann Wysocki Award of Excellence by Anthony Tarricone, president of the American Association for Justice at the Leadership Breakfast, held during the association's annual convention. The award honors a select group attorneys across the country for their commitment to the legal profession and their efforts to improve the justice system. This marks the second time Plaxen has received this award; the first time was in 2003.

Bruce Plaxen Named 2009 Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year

Harry Adler Recognized as a Difference Maker in the Howard County Jewish Community (2009)

Bruce Plaxen Named 2008 Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year

Bruce Plaxen Receives 2007 Maryland Trial Lawyer "Presidents Award”

Bruce Plaxen Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award (2005)