John B Mesirow

PRO

John B Mesirow

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents

5232 44th Street, NW, Suite 3, Washington, DC

Virtual Consultation Available

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About John

Biography

Top-Tier Accident & Injury Lawyer Emphasizing Results & Personal Service. Free Consult. 833.982.1348

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

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.

50%
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.

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2022
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+ 5
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1992

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 33 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mesirow & Associates, PLLC

5232 44th Street, NW, Suite 3, Washington, DC, 20015

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John B Mesirow's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

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Posted by Armando | March 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Five stars isn’t enough

John is not only the best lawyer I’ve ever had; he’s the best lawyer I’ve ever spoken to. An absolutely phenomenal guy who made a stressful legal process far less painful than it probably should’ve been. I got hit by a car for the first time and had absolutely no idea what to do next. Mesirow & As...sociates were quick to consult and incredibly responsive from the very beginning. Even in that first conversation, I went from dreading the coming months to feeling like there was a clear plan and goal. John has many years of experience in this area, and it shows. He handled every insurance nightmare with precision and patience, making sure I never got lost along the way. He walked me through each stage of the process, explained what to expect, and always made sure I understood what was happening. Mesirow & Associates were fantastic from start to finish. If I ever end up in the grille of a car again, I already know who I’m calling… after 911, of course.

Posted by Nanaama | March 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Amazing, Dependable Lawyer

John is an honest and detailed professional. From the first day I reached out to him, he made himself available, provided me with necessary information, and walked me through every step. John is extremely knowledgeable and helped me to understand the nuisances of the process. I felt comfortable to re...ach out when I had questions. It was such a pleasure to work with John and I am happy to recommend him to others!

Posted by Sylvester | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 Tyhese | December 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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 purpose...d to get me the monetary relief I deserved. I would refer Mr. Mesirow to my family and friends.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

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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Ira Sherman

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is very thorough and has excellent success"

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Matthew Galati

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karl Rhoads

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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R Gardner

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Kenneth Trombly

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer's work."

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Robert Walker

Personal injury lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2016

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2015

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2013

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2012

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2011

Top Northeast Lawyers, Arrive Magazine

2010

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2009

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2004

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Mesirow & Associates, PLLC

2000 - 2014

Managing Member, Mesirow & Stravitz, PLLC

1993 - 2000

, Law Offices of John B. Mesirow

1992 - 1993

Associate, Stauffer & Abraham

1991 - 1992

Associate, Frank Bernstein Conaway & Goldman

Associations

1992 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1991 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

National Crime Victim Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

George Washington University National Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor, with Honors

1984

Miami University of Ohio

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2007

Plexus Scientific

Starting and Operating a Blog

Languages

English

Activity

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