John B Mesirow

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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

dc-attorney.com/

John B Mesirow's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Responsiveness

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 anonymous | March 24, 2023 | 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 Tao | March 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

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 offi...ce 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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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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Unknown lawyer | Apr 27

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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