Longtime Klagenfurt attorney Ernst Maiditsch has officially transitioned into retirement, stepping away from a decades-long career handling high-stakes medical malpractice and hospital liability litigation, according to local reports. The 74-year-old lawyer marked his departure from active practice with a gathering of colleagues and longtime companions at his former office in Klagenfurt.
Maiditsch spent decades representing the KABEG hospital network in complex courtroom battles involving surgical errors, medical negligence, and patient claims against healthcare facilities. Reflecting on his career during his farewell celebration, Maiditsch pointed to a broader societal shift as a key factor in his decision to step down from the bar. According to his remarks at the event, a rise in rigid dogmatism—specifically the assumption by many that their personal viewpoint represents absolute truth without room for alternative realities—helped solidify his choice to leave active practice.
Despite walking away from the demands of active litigation, Maiditsch expressed contentment with his new routine. He described his retirement as an era defined by profound freedom and welcomed silence, emphasizing that retirement represents a distinct professional standing of its own rather than an end to purposeful living.
OM Rechtsanwälte Takes Over Klagenfurt Practice
Leadership of the established Klagenfurt practice has officially passed to attorney Florina Ozegovic. Ozegovic worked alongside Maiditsch for years before effectively taking over the operations of the firm in 2020. Now operating under the name OM Rechtsanwälte from an office located on Bahnhofstraße in Klagenfurt, the 40-year-old lawyer manages the practice alongside legal trainee Rafael Mary. The firm’s updated name reflects the partnership between Ozegovic and Mary.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Ernst Maiditsch?
- Who now runs the law firm? Attorney Florina Ozegovic leads the practice, now known as OM Rechtsanwälte, alongside legal trainee Rafael Mary.
- Where is the firm located? The practice operates out of an office on Bahnhofstraße in Klagenfurt.