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John B Mesirow

Car accident Attorney at Washington, DC

5.0   51 reviews
Free consultation Virtual consultation available
Free consultation Virtual consultation available
  • State Years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 30 years
    Maryland - MD 31 years
    Virginia - VA 31 years
  • Licensed for 30 years
    State DC
    Acquired 1992
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 31 years
    State MD
    Acquired 1992
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 31 years
    State VA
    Acquired 1991
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About John

Learn John’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Car accident
    50%
    Personal injury claims and lawsuits arise when people are injured by the careless or intentional acts of others, or are injured by products that are defective in some way.

  2. Personal injury
    50%
    Such motor vehicle accidents include those involving drunk drivers, hit-and-run drivers, uninsured or under insured drivers, and accidents occurring from motor vehicle, SUV and semi-tractor trailer collisions and rollover collisions.

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I am a diehard bicycle commuter, making the 6-mile trek each way on the streets of Maryland and DC daily.  I've been commuting by bike for the past 10 years, rain or shine.  Not only does this keep me in semi-decent shape, it really gives me a good perspective for the bicycle accident cases we handle in DC, Maryland and Virginia.  I hope you will visit our website - - and check out the bicycle riders FAQs we put together.  You'll also find the local laws (DC, MD & VA) relating to cycling.  Be safe!

Awards

Client's Choice 2023,2022,2020,2019,2018,2017,2012
Client's Choice
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Contact John

Mesirow & Associates, PLLC
1710 Connecticut Ave NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC, 20009

Reviews

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Client's Choice 2023
Client's Choice
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Posted by Freedom | January 22, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
John Mesirow
John and his team are excellent at what they do, they helped me with a car accident I was in and were dependable throughout the whole process. They were very helpful and informative, I'd recommend them to anyone who needs a lawyer!
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2018
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| Hired Attorney
Really great lawyer!
I asked for John Mesirow's help when I was involved on a motor vehicle accident. He was very helpful his staff was very nice. He explained everything in detail as in what to expect and what can happen. He answered every question and concern I had to I would not have to worry. He was fair and honest with everything. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with any case involving a personal injury or car accident. I would definitely use him again!
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Posted by Sylvester | August 16, 2023
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Great service and communication couldn’t ask for better
Made me a lot of money for a great case stayed in touch with me and kept me updated the entire time and the money was wonderful and I couldn’t be mad
Posted by Idaryon | April 21, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
The best lawyer!!
John and his staff did a great job handling my situation. I was truly blessed to have him represent me! Thank you John for everything you did to help bring some closure to my situation.
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Wonderful lawyer from beginning to end
It was an absolute pleasure working with John. He made things extremely easy and picked up the phone on the first ring every time I needed to get a hold of him to ask any questions. Would definitely come back should I require his services again in the future.
Posted by Carol | March 14, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
A Lawyer You Can Trust!
While driving from out of state to my new home in Florida, I was involved in a bizarre, unbelievable accident. I had never required legal assistance and did not know who to turn to for help. I was given Mr. Mesirow's information. I have never regretted my decision. He was personable, kind/caring -always available to answer any of my questions/concerns, knowledgeable, competent and kept me informed of the progress of my case. He worked tirelessly to resolve my case in a timely manner to achieve the best results to benefit me. I have been so thankful that he was the attorney I hired to represent me. If you are looking for a lawyer you can trust, then you need John B. Mesirow. He will not disappoint you.
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Posted by Tao | March 7, 2023
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John, the best traffic accident lawyer you can find in DC region
John is the best lawyer you can find for personal injuries in the DC area. If allowed, I want to give his office ten stars. Our family got a severe car accident in VA three years ago. It is the first time we have had this in our life. Firstly, one friend recommended a "famous" and giant lawyer's office in the DC area. After working with them for three months, they suddenly told us they couldn't work on our case anymore for an unknown reason. It was so ridiculous that I almost lost confidence in the lawyers. We had to find a new lawyer. I tried Avvo and fortunately found John. Since we were hurt so much by the giant lawyer's office, we were happy to find John's office, an expert on traffic accidents but not big. After the first talk with John, my wife and I decided that John was the one we should choose. He gave many advice and understandable instructions. Moreover, you can contact him very easily. I had to wait a week or longer to talk to the lawyer's assistant when we worked with that "famous" lawyer's office. He also knew many doctors to help you. When the specialist in our area couldn't help my wife, John introduced another good doctor to us so my wife could continue her treatment. In addition, unlike any lawyers I knew, John has a sense of justice. Last year, my wife was in another car accident. Our insurance made ridiculous decisions for us. We talked to John, and he was also angry with what the insurance did to us. He volunteered to write a letter to them and stated their mistakes. With the help of the letter, the insurance corrected their mistakes. John is also an expert in dealing with various insurance companies and is very persistent. The insurance company of the guys who hit us is a small and unprofessional business. They ignored calls from John. They tried to slow down the process purposely. John spent hours and days contacting them and even had to call people of different levels up to the president. They even put the wrong numbers in the final checks. Fortunately, we have John to help us. Otherwise, I can't imagine what would happen to us. With the hard work of John and his assistance, Ali, the compensation we got is more than we had expected. In addition, we feel secure when you have John with you during difficult times. John, Thank you again! I hope all the people having similar situations as we had can find John since he is the best you could get.
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Posted by Malissa | February 10, 2023
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Highly recommend
John Mesirow and his team are amazing. Their extensive knowledge and positive work ethic are second to none. John is personable, professional, realistic, honest, and thorough. Thank you, Mesirow & Associates. During a rough time in our lives, you were there to help and I am so thankful to have met you.
Posted by Jennie | January 11, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Above and beyond
John went above and beyond when representing me. I was not just a number or another client, I felt as though I was the ONLY client. Smart lawyers a dime a dozen; smart, caring lawyers are not. John is just that. You couldn't ask for better representation.
Posted by Tyhese | December 20, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
Car Accident
This experience was phenomenal. Mr. Mesirow was intentional in his approach and determined to bring the best result in my case. Mr. Mesirow was professional, present, informative, attentive, precise and detailed. He made me feel secure and assured I would get the outcome I desired as well, he purposed to get me the monetary relief I deserved. I would refer Mr. Mesirow to my family and friends.
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Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2022
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So grateful for John! The best.
John is a gem and I’m tremendously glad that I connected with him. Wanting to put my accident behind me ASAP and minimize time and energy spent toward that end, I made the rookie mistake of attempting to settle on my own. I eventually reached an impasse with the insurance company but simply couldn’t bring myself to accept their settlement offer. Drained by all the back-and-forth at this point, I didn’t thoroughly research options (which is, ironically, a big part of my reason for not obtaining a lawyer in the first place — there are an overwhelming number of personal injury lawyers in the area!) and simply contacted the first lawyer from whom, simply put, I got a good Google vibe — enter John. That positive impression was immediately confirmed via our first phone call (for which he made himself available that very same day) and further cemented throughout subsequent meetings. John exceeded expectations in every metric, netting me over double the initial offer despite my less-than-ideal handling of everything at the outset. He answered every question I had with ease and honesty and was always available and communicative throughout the process. John is personable, compassionate, transparent, and very good at what he does! I can’t recommend him highly enough — hope to never need him again but if so, he will now be my first text!
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Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2022
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Journalist
I was very happy working with Mr Mesirow, he took my case and made everything so easy for me, he helped through all the steps, had great recommendations and a lot of support from his community of professionals. Wether is was doctors or specials…etc. He’s very patient and doesn’t mind explaining things. Very compassionate, which is a very important trade in a lawyer. I have dealt with lawyer who speak down to people and can be rude and arrogant. I also appreciate his honesty, some lawyers will tell you to go for things knowing their won’t work or are unnecessary just to put more hours. I’m very satisfied with his service and have recommended him to friends.
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Posted by Devin | April 14, 2022
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Injury case
Working with John was such a good experience he made the process so easy I gained so much information working with him that will definitely help me out in the future.I was able to hire him for an injury case and so glad I did. Any questions I had at any moment I was able to reach out and get quick responses ,although I hope that I wont need a injury lawyer in the future if I do I will be calling John for sure.
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Posted by Courtney | April 8, 2022
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Outstanding Experience
After meeting with several lawyers, I knew instantly upon meeting John that he was the best attorney for me. John was compassionate, communicative and worked extremely hard to get me a settlement. He was able to guide me through a rigorous legal process and his obvious acumen and genuine passion was everything I needed. I highly recommend John. Best in DC!
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Posted by Carmen Hanna | February 14, 2022
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Children school substitute teacher
Attorney John Mesirow is one of the best lawyers in the area in my opinion. I was referred to his office a long time ago, but I was hesitant to hire him as my lawyer since (at the time) I didn’t trust any lawyer. I had a few negative experiences with people from the legal arena, so I was very distrustful. When I met Attorney Mesirow, I just decided to trust him but, in the end, I realized that he was a talented lawyer and very honest. I really mean that. During the time he was working on my case, he would communicate with me via phone, text or email. He is easygoing and never got irritated whenever I had questions. He worked for me, and I never had to worry about doing paperwork because he took care of everything. He made the case easy for me since we had so many medical issues at home. Whenever I called him to ask him a question (even if I thought it was silly), to him, it was as if no question was stupid. He always answered all my questions, and he was always available. He is knowledgeable and very talented in his field, and I know I can trust him as my lawyer. He communicated with us in a way that was easy for me to understand, and he always understood our situation at home. I appreciated his patience very much. I would recommend him as a lawyer because he is very competent, honest, and professional. His explanation was straightforward from the beginning. My son and I are thankful for all his help. I will always be grateful having had him as our attorney. Sincerely, Carmen Hanna
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Posted by Debbie | January 6, 2022
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NJ Client
John is an amazing person before he is an amazing lawyer. He understands how I feel as an injured person from an auto accident, very depressed and sad. He came to me like a savior and an angel, especially from a long long distance where I couldn't get anybody else's help. Throughout 2 years of long suffering period of litigation, John's attitude was consistently secure, kind and compassionate so I could keep my hopes up. Finally I got an amazing result that compensated all of my sufferings and pains and more. Thank you! John! Excellent person! Excellent lawyer! Two Thumbs up for you!
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Posted by Elijah | November 3, 2021
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ONE OF THE BEST
I would highly recommend John to all my friends and family as I have. He was worked for me and is now working for my grandmother, we love his professionalism and his attitude! He got closed my case in a timely fashion which I greatly appreciate.
Posted by Viola | August 27, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Awesome Personal Injury Attorney
John Mesirow's law firm - Mesirow & Associates - provided personal injury counsel in my pedestrian accident case in late 2019. It was a very traumatic experience. The firm worked very hard on my behalf and I am very pleased with the outcome of the case. In researching for lawyers I came across John’s firm and noted that it was a small firm with great reviews. So, I decided to check it out. When I met John at his office I found him to be approachable, personable, easy-going and transparent. Based on his many years of experience, John was able to walk me through what to expect in cases like mine - including legalities, the firm’s obligations, my obligations, etc. He also answered my questions. The discussion led to a clear and precise understanding on my part. So I decided to move forward. As a result, my case progressed smoothly with no surprises. Once resolved, I had no regrets. John is awesome at what he does. I would recommend him to anyone who needs legal representation in the area of personal injury.
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Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2021
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Awesome Lawyer great staff.
I enjoyed every step of the way with Mr. Mesirow and the awesome staff. The way they stepped in and made sure i was able to get fair results for the accident that occurred was more then what was asked of them.
Posted by Maria | March 2, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Are you Looking for Great accident Lawyer
If you’re looking for a great lawyer that’s personable that don’t mind getting down deep in your case like it’s his own then Attorney John Mesirow is your guy. He is an awesome person that knows how to go for all that you need to to make you sure you be happy for what you been through. He don’t stop until it’s done I’ve been knowing this attorney for a while he took my sister’s case over 10 years ago in almost what could of been a fatal accident but John made sure her case was handled with care and great satisfaction. Recently I took my husband to Attorney John Mesirow and he walked us thru to make sure that the other party did not short cut us and we get what we deserved. I would refer him to anyone and everybody who wants honesty and fair justice. Thanks John
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-33%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Mesirow & Associates, PLLC
  • 2014 - Present
  • Managing Member
  • Mesirow & Stravitz, PLLC
  • 2000 - 2014
  • Law Offices of John B. Mesirow
  • 1993 - 2000
  • Associate
  • Stauffer & Abraham
  • 1992 - 1993
  • Associate
  • Frank Bernstein Conaway & Goldman
  • 1991 - 1992
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Education

  • George Washington University National Law Center
  • JD - Juris Doctor, with Honors
  • 1991
  • Miami University of Ohio
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1984

Associations

  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1992 - Present
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Member
  • 1992 - Present
  • Virginia State Bar
  • Member
  • 1991 - Present
  • Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Maryland Association for Justice
  • Member
  • N/A
  • National Crime Victim Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Top Lawyer
  • Washingtonian Magazine
  • 2018
  • Top Lawyers
  • Northern Virginia Magazine
  • 2016
  • Top Lawyer
  • Washingtonian Magazine
  • 2015
  • Top Lawyer
  • Washingtonian Magazine
  • 2013
  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
  • Top Lawyer
  • Washingtonian Magazine
  • 2011
  • Top Northeast Lawyers
  • Arrive Magazine
  • 2011
  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2010
  • Top Lawyer
  • Washingtonian Magazine
  • 2009
  • Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2009
  • Top Lawyer
  • Washingtonian Magazine
  • 2007
  • Top Lawyer
  • Washingtonian Magazine
  • 2004
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Speaking Engagements

  • Plexus Scientific
  • Starting and Operating a Blog
  • 2007

Attorney endorsements

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Given (16)
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Personal injury Attorney | Dec 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. John is very thorough and has excellent success"
Unknown Attorney | Apr 27
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. John is extremely hard working and an amazing mentor. One of the best bosses I've ever had. His people skills translate well to his lawyering skills, as many clients can testify."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 11
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer's work. John is very bright and works hard and will be very honest with you about whether you have a strong case or not."
Personal injury Attorney | Sep 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have referred PI clients to him in the past and they have been very pleased with his performance."
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse this lawyer's work."
Personal injury Attorney | Jul 09
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. John was opposing counsel in a case of mine a few years back. He was an excellent advocate for his clients but also reasonable, civil, and practical."
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Washington Car accident Lawyer John B Mesirow
John B Mesirow
Car accident Attorney
Washington, DC
Licensed for 31 years
Free Consultation
Virtual consultation available