three young women headquarters national womans

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments of women throughout history. As an all-female law firm, Bertram & Murphy would like to highlight five of the many notable women who have made a difference in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.   Kamala Harris (1964-present) Kamala Harris made history when she was…

radiologist examining mammogram

A Kentucky woman is suing a hospital where she alleges employees failed to warn her of an abnormal mammogram that has now led to terminal breast cancer. Not only that, there’s evidence to suggest that workers went to great lengths to cover up the medical error, NBC News reports. Kim Johnson received a letter from…

Pregnant couple with midwife at home

Most pregnant women in America prefer to give birth in a hospital or birthing center, attended by a licensed obstetrician. However, a small but growing number are choosing to deliver at home, attended by a midwife. If you’re contemplating taking this road less traveled, you’ll want to understand the advantages and pitfalls. It’s best to…

capitol building in washington d.c.

Advocates for the public, the legal team at Bertram & Murphy stands for equality, justice, and accountability. As many Americans already know, an attack on the Capitol in Washington, D.C. occurred on January 6th, 2020. We felt a statement needed to be made on behalf of the team here at our law firm regarding the…