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Rick Jaklitsch is the founder of the award winning Jaklitsch Law Group, which has developed a reputation for providing effective legal counsel to victims of car, truck and train accidents throughout Maryland and DC. In more than 30 years in practice, he has helped thousands of people injured by the negligence of others. Last year, Rick was honored to be named Personal Injury Attorney of the Year in Maryland and Attorney of the Year by two different publications. He also has been recognized by the Daily Record as a “Leader in the Law”. In 2018, his firm received “Best Personal Injury Trial Law Firm” and “Most Outstanding Personal Injury Litigation Law Firm” in BIG DOG himself has seemingly won every possible legal award that relies on the vote of judges who have seen Rick in action, or lawyers who have opposed Rick in court. When you meet Rick it feels as though you have known him forever. He has a way of making anyone feel at ease. It’s no wonder so many of his clients recommend him to their friends and family. He is the guy you want fighting the insurance company on your behalf. While he is tough on adjusters, he treats his clients like family.
Rick was one of the youngest attorneys in the country when he was first honored by Martindale-Hubbell with their coveted “AV Preeminent” rating of Personal Injury Trial Lawyers. That honor put Rick in the top 1% of lawyers nationwide, and he has won that prestigious recognition every year for the past 22 years. Martindale-Hubbell calls this AV rating “the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous peer review rating process. It is the highest possible peer review rating in both legal ability and ethical standards”.
Rick has been honored by Who’s Who In American Law for over 24 years. He’s been listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers every year since 1995, and was one of the very first lawyers in the entire country to obtain a perfect 10.0 rating for legal ability by the online rating service of . Rick has won “The Best Attorney Award” from Rue Rating’s Best Attorneys of America, and is prominently listed in the publication “Best Lawyers in America”. The National Trial Lawyers Association has listed Rick repeatedly as a Top 100 Lawyer, and the American Trial Lawyers Association has listed Rick as one of their Top 10 Lawyers for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016. The Trial Lawyers Board of Regent’s prestigious “Litigator Award” was awarded to Rick and The Jaklitsch Law Group, more than 1 million other lawyers who were considered for that amazing award.
Rick is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum and the Multi-Million Advocate Forum, which are called “The most prestigious group of trial lawyers in the United States”. Rick has been honored with a National “Top Ten” Ranking, every year since 2013 by the Nation’s Premier Group of Personal Injury Lawyers, the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys, and won The Daily Record’s preeminent legal honor, its Leadership in the Law award.
Rick has handled hundreds of cases resulting in six figure and higher awards for his clients, and has handled both multi-million dollar injury cases and has sued insurance companies for as little as $23 in unpaid personal injury protection coverage on behalf his clients. No case is too big or too small. Rick is licensed to practice in every single State Court in all 24 jurisdictions in the State of Maryland, all Maryland Federal Courts, as well as the United States District Courts in both Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Rick has been honored by Super Lawyers Magazine in both Maryland and in the District of Columbia every single year since Super Lawyers began rating lawyers in those jurisdictions, and won the “Top Attorney” Award in Washington, D.C., and the “Top Attorney” Award in the State of Maryland, and has been decorated as a top Personal Injury Trial Attorney every single year by What’s Up Magazine.
Rick has also been repeatedly honored for his non-legal work in our community. Rick won the Prince George’s County Bar Association’s esteemed President’s Award for “outstanding contributions to the Bar and to the community,” and was named a “Make-A-Wish Star” by the National Make-A-Wish Foundation for Rick’s tireless fundraising on behalf of Make-A-Wish, including raising the funds for eleven children to have their dying wish granted.
Rick has won the Terrapin Club Lifetime Giving Award, and sat on the Terrapin Club Board of Directors for almost 10 years. He served as President of the University of Maryland Terrapin Club, which provided scholarships for more than 700 athletes in 27 varsity Division 1 sports. Rick raised millions and millions of dollars for University of Maryland athletes before he was appointed by Head Coach Randy Edsall to serve as President of the Maryland Gridiron Network, the fundraising arm of Maryland football. Rick then raised millions and millions of dollars on behalf of that organization and those Maryland athletes. He sat on the Board for Archbishop Spalding High School and on the Board of Directors for the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame.
Rick was appointed to the Judicial Nominating Commission by Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich and has sat for numerous years on the Maryland State Bar Association’s Judicial Selections Committee, which interviews judicial applicants from every jurisdiction in the State of Maryland.
Prior to being a lawyer, Rick won the “Outstanding Leader of the Year” Award at the University of Maryland while an undergraduate, was honored by Who’s Who, and by Mortar Board, and was honored by Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, which he led as President, and which Rick has continued to serve as a voting Alumni member for the past 36 years.
Despite all the legal awards, when you walk into Rick’s office, the most prominently displayed awards on his bookshelves include the “Numero Uno Award”, which was given in appreciation of Rick’s “outstanding ability, sportsmanship, and teamwork displayed” by him during the MSA “A” Conference Lacrosse Championship season, and Rick’s “outstanding contribution to that championship team’s success,” as well as his numerous Golf Championship Awards from the Maryland State Bar Association, the Anne Arundel County Bar Association, the Calvert County Bar Association, and the Prince George’s County Bar Association, which proudly sit next to his Maryland State Championship Softball trophies, which his team won four times.
Rick’s practice is limited 100% to handling personal injury cases caused by the negligence of others in car, truck, and train crashes. Rick is a proud member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Anne Arundel Bar Association, the Prince George’s County Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Maryland Association for Justice. He served for many years on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association.
He is married (27 years and counting) to Judge Michele Jaklitsch of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County and is the proud father to Drew and David Jaklitsch.
Maryland Attorney of the Year, Top 100 Registry.Experienced car & truck crash attorney. Free consult
Helping people hurt in car crashes for 35+ years. He deals w/ the insurance company, you heal.
Rick knows you have to act fast to get the best results. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Car Accident
50%
39 years
Trucking Accident
50%
39 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 41 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 42 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
The Jaklitsch Law Group
(301) 637-5791
Unknown
14350 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772-2840
www.jaklitschlawgroup.comThe Jaklitsch Law Group
14350 Old Marlboro Pike, Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772
www.jaklitschlawgroup.comOnline Presence
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Posted by Donald | August 06, 2025 | Car Accidents
Car insurance
I was calling around looking for car insurance and was able to find ricks contact information. by far the most productive talk about insurance i have had in my life. If i ever need a car accident attorney rick is my first call.
Posted by Alphonso | February 01, 2023
Great option for a lawyer
They were very professional and kept me updated as well. They made sure I had everything I needed and was satisfied. I would recommend Mr. Rick to anyone. Thanks for taking care of me and my wife
Posted by Ralph | July 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Rick Jaklitsch - Jaklitsch Law Group
I hired Jaklitsch law group to represent me after I was rear ended while sitting at a traffic light for 23 seconds. Rick and his group were very professional and made me feel as if I was the only one they were working for. They did a great job and I was very pleased with the outcome. I would use Rick...
Posted by Rashad Carrington | June 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney
More than satisfied
Where do I start. The whole team is great. From day one they made me feel like family. Very welcoming. I would advice you to try them. I've never been unsatisfied. With the service or the money lol.
Posted by Debra Rice | March 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Best lawyer that I know
. Rick did a great job on my case and I would refer him to any of my friends or family to take care of there case when needed. Very thoughtful to me.
Rick Jaklitsch's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the privilege of interning for Rick while in college. His knowledge of the law and the level of respect he demonstrates to his clients, the Court, and his colleagues is unparalleled. My experience with Rick directly influenced my decision to become a trial lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. We refer all our auto accident litigation in the District of Columbia to Mr. Jaklitsch. He is known througout Maryland and DC as one of the top litigators in his field of personal injury. Mr Jaklitsch is a fearless litigator who does not back down to the insurance companies. He has obtained numerous "big" verdicts for his clients in trial. "
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
SuperLawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
2008
Top attorneys in Maryland, Super Lawyers
2008
Top Attorneys in Maryland, Baltimore Magazine
2007
Top 100 Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Top Washington DC Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2001
Highest Legal Standards and Ethics, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2000
President's Award-Outstanding Contributions, Prince George County Bar Association
1994
AV Rating--highest possible rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
Outstanding Acheivement Award, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Trial Attorney, The Jaklitsch Law Group
1990 - 1994
Professor, University of Maryland
1987 - 1999
Trial Attorney, Fishman and Jaklitsch
1984 - 1987
Trial Attorney, Allstate Insurance Company
1983 - 1984
Trial Attorney, Eccleston & Seidler
Associations
2008 - 2008
University of Maryland Terrapin ClubPresident-Elect
2007 - 2008
The American Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100 Trial Lawyer
2003 - 2007
Judicial Nominating Commission-State of MarylandGovernor's Appointee
2003 - 2008
Terrapin ClubBoard of Directors
1999 - 2006
Maryland Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
1995 - 2000
Prince George's County Bar AssociationTort Law Committee-Chairman
1990 - 2008
Maryland Bar FoundationLife Member
1990 - 2008
Maryland State Bar AssociationJudicial Selection Committee
1989 - 2008
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1987 - 2005
Prince George's County Bar Association, CLE CommitteeLecturer-Personal Injury Law
1984 - 2008
Anne Arundel County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Baldwin v. Allstate Ins. Co.
$1,459,000.00 verdict
Kay Warwick v. PJAX,et al
$949,587.00 verdict. Zero pre-trial offer
Education
1983
University of Maryland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor (with Honors)
1980
University of Maryland
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2008
Trial Lawyers Association of Washinton DC-Annual meeting
Maximizing Verdicts in Personal Injury Trials
2007
District Court Judges Conference
The Right Way to Try a Personal Injury Case
2006
Annual meeting-Maryland Trial Lawyers
Trial of the Personal Injury case
2004
Prince George's Co.Bar Assoc's Annual Seminar
Maximizing Verdicts
Activity
Legal Answers