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Debbie is well known for her $26 million dollar verdict against Ford Motor Company. After serving 12 years on the Court of Appeals Rules Committee, Deborah’s vast experience – with Motor Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Deaths, Nursing Home Negligence and Slips and Falls has led to notable honors and awards. Deborah was selected as one of the Top Women in Law by the American Lawyer Magazine and has been deemed a “SuperLawyer” for six consecutive years. She has been “Maryland’s Top 100 Women” two times.
After Graduating from the University of Maryland Law School in 1990 with honors, Deborah became actively involved in a variety of organizations throughout the state including the Anne Arundel Bar Association, where she served as the youngest President in the organization’s history. Debbie formerly served as the first Female President of the University of Maryland Terrapin Club and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of Maryland College Park, Maryland Association for Justice Board of Directors, and Prince Georges County Bar Association Board.
Due to her involvement at University Maryland, Debbie is an avid University of Maryland Terps fan who also enjoys watching her daughter Whitney’s dance performances and helping out in her husband’s business, Compass Stone & Tile Studio.
Deborah and her partners take personal injury to heart—so when clients are injured or suffer a loss due to a car crash, medical mistake, neglect, or personal injury—Potter Burnett’s pride will be there with the legal experience, leadership and proven track record to represent them and their family.
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1992
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
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17251 Melford Blvd, Suite 101, Bowie, MD, 20715
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Posted by Traleeta Flowers | October 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I have known Debbie for a long time. She's awesome lawyer and sweet person. She has helped me with several cases also, my family and friends. I have never lost a case with her help. If you're looking for a Great lawyer and stop searching because she's the one along with her team. My lady and friend...
Posted by Jennifer | June 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
A coworker referred Debbie to me and I am so glad I listened. Attorney Potter is an excellent lawyer. She is extremely reliable, organized, honest and supportive. My case took about 4 years to complete; she and her office kept me well informed. She will follow through to ensure the work gets done! ...
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Debbie is the best. She is thorough, competent, ethical, principled - - and an amazing trial lawyer. I suffered excruciating neck pain after being rear-ended by another motorist. Although the other driver was at fault, their insurance company dismissed my injuries because my car had suffered o...
Posted by LH | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Debbie handled a motorcycle accident injury for my husband. Debbie, as well as her staff, were always professional and very responsive to our questions and concerns throughout the process. She was able to explain and provide realistic expectations along the way. We had a very positive and better t...
Posted by Amy | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Debbie Potter is the BEST lawyer we could her ever imagined. She really listened and understood our entire claim. She stepped us through each part of our case allowing us to understanding every step of the way. She help us regain our strength and dignity. I am now so proud to call her one of our ...
"Debbie is an amazing trial lawyer who fights relentlessly to get her clients what they deserve. In just 6 months of 2015 she has obtained a $4 million settlement, a $1.6 million settlement and a $306,000 jury verdict on a "zero offer case." If you need help, call Debbie. She is also widely respected in the community and very active with the MSBA, University of Maryland, Maryland Association for Justice and the Anne Arundel and Prince George's County Bar Associations. For the second time, she was named by The Daily Record one of the "Top 100 Women" in Maryland."
"Debbie is a gifted trial lawyer. Not only does she consistently get record verdicts for her clients, but she donates her time to teach other lawyers how to be better trial attorneys."
"Debbie Potter is recognized as one of the very best trial lawyers in the State of Maryland. From her groundbreaking $24 million ($24,000,000.00) verdict against Ford Motor Co., to her almost daily wins against insurance companies in almost every single jurisdiction in the state, Debbie is recognized throughout the bar as the very epitome of a trial lawyer. Judges consistently call me after Debbie has tried a case in front of that judge to tell me that Debbie Potter was the very best lawyer they have ever had try a case in front of that judge. Debbie has even greater respect from other trial lawyers that she tries cases against. I have regular been told by one of Debbie's opponents that she is the best female attorney in the state, and that they know of no male attorney that is any better. Opposing trial lawyers always marvel at the classy manner in which Debbie kicks their butts."
Personal injury lawyer
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 10 Maryland Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Fellowship, American College of Trial Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Generous Heart Award, CASA
2016
President's Award, Prince George's County Bar Association
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Women, The Daily Record
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Women Leaders in the Law, American Lawyer Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Trustees Award, Anne Arundel Bar Association
2002
Ed Shea Professionalis Award, Maryland State Bar Association
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AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015 - Present
Cal Ripken FoundationUncorked Committee
2014 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
2012 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2012 - Present
Maryland Association for JusticeBoard of Directors
1993 - Present
Anne Arundel Bar AssociationTrustee
Founding Board Member
2017 - 2018
Prince George's County Bar AssociationDirector
2015 - 2017
CLREPBoard Member
2013 - 2018
Maryland State Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2013 - 2015
Maryland State Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2009 - 2009
University of Maryland Law School Alumni BoardPresident
2007 - 2010
University of Maryland Law SchoolAlumni Board
2006 - 2008
Athletic Campaign Council
2004 - 2006
University of Maryland Alumni AssociationBoard Member
2003 - 2007
Court of AppealsProfessionalism Committee
2003 - 2004
University of Maryland Terrapin ClubPresident
2002 - 2005
Legal Aid Campaign Anne Arundel CountyCo-chair
2001 - 2002
University of MarylandHall of Fame Selection Committee
2000 - 2012
Court of AppealsRules Committee
2000 - 2001
Maryland State Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
1999 - 2005
University of Maryland Terrapin ClubBoard Member
1999 - 2000
Anne Arundel Bar AssociationPresident
1999 - 2001
Northeast High SchoolMock Trial Coach
1999 - 2000
Anne Arundel Bar AssociationPast President
1998 - 2002
Anne Arundel Judicial Nominating Commission
1998 - 1999
Anne Arundel County Bar FoundationPresident
1998 - 2001
Summit SchoolBoard Member
1998 - 1999
Anne Arundel Bar FoundationPast President
1997 - 1998
Maryland State Bar AssociationLeadership Academy
1991 - 1996
Ballet Theatre AnnapolisBoard Member
1990
JD - Juris Doctor with Honors
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts in Economics
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