Deborah Potter

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About

Debbie is well known for her $26 million dollar verdict against Ford Motor Company. Debbie’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. She was honored to make the Top 10 Maryland Super Lawyer list in 2021 and 2022 and has been included in The Daily Record’s “Maryland’s Top 100 Women” two times. She was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America, in 2018.

After graduating with honors from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in 1990, Debbie 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 has also served as the first female President of the University of Maryland Terrapin Club, the Executive Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association, on the Board of Trustees of the University of Maryland College Park, on the Maryland Association for Justice Board of Directors, the MYLAW Board, the CASA Board, and the Prince George’s County Bar Association Board. She served on the Maryland Supreme Court’s Rules Committee for eight years. Debbie is currently the Panel Chair of the Peer Review Committee of the Attorney Grievance Commission.

Due to her involvement at the University of Maryland, Debbie is an avid Terps fan. She has three children who are “adulting,” and helps with her husband’s business, Compass Stone & Tile Studio.

Debbie takes 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 Law’s pride will be there with the legal experience, leadership, and proven track record to represent them and their family.

Quote by Debbie

“Reach out and inspire your fellow colleagues, encouraging engagement and involvement to really make a difference. Let your pride, protect theirs.”

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Washington, D.C.

Education

University of Maryland School of Law Baltimore, Maryland, Juris Doctor with Honors – May 1990
University of Maryland College Park, Maryland, B.A. in Economics – May 1987

Involvement

  • Chair, Attorney Grievance Peer Review Panel (2018-present)
  • American College of Trial Lawyers (2018-present)
  • American College of Trial Lawyers Judiciary Committee (2019-present)
  • Maryland State Bar Association, Budget & Finance (2015-2019)
  • Maryland State Bar Association Board of Governors (2000-2001) (2013-2015) (2017-2019)
  • Maryland State Bar Association, Executive Committee (2014-2015) (2017-2019)
  • Maryland State Bar Association Judicial Appointments (2019-2022)
  • Prince Georges Bar Association, Director (2017-2018)
  • CLREP Board Member (2015-2017)
  • University of Maryland Board of Trustees (2007-2017)
  • University of Maryland, Board of Trustees, Exec Comm. (2012-2014)
  • Cal Ripken Foundation, Uncorked Committee (2015-present)
  • Court of Appeals Rules Committee (2000-2012)
  • Court of Appeals Professionalism Committee (2003-2007)
  • University of Maryland Law School Alumni Board (2007-2010)
  • President, University of Maryland Law School Alumni Board (2009)
  • Maryland Association for Justice, Board of Governors (2012-present)
  • Athletic Campaign Council (2006-2008)
  • President, Anne Arundel Bar Association (1999-2000)
  • Anne Arundel Bar Association Trustee (1993-2002) (2010-2014) (2017-2019)
  • Anne Arundel Judicial Nominating Commission (1998-2002)
  • President, Anne Arundel County Bar Foundation (1998-1999)
  • Leadership Academy, Maryland State Bar Association (1997-1998)
  • President, University of Maryland Terrapin Club (2003-2004)
  • Co-Chair, Barristers Ball (2000-2006)
  • University of Maryland Terrapin Club Board Member (1999-2005)
  • CASA of Anne Arundel County Board Member (1997-2002), (2011-2014)
  • University of Maryland Alumni Association Board Member (2004-2006)
  • Co-Chair, Legal Aid Campaign Anne Arundel County (2002-2005)
  • University of Maryland Hall of Fame Selection Committee (2001-2002)
  • Mock Trial Coach, Northeast High School (1999-2001)
  • Board Member, Summit School (1998-2001)
  • Board Member, Ballet Theatre Annapolis (1991-1996)
  • CASA, Founding Board Member

Honors and Awards

  • Maryland Bar Foundation Award for Legal Excellence in the Advancement of Professional Competence (2022)
  • American College of Trial Lawyers (2018-present)
  • Super Lawyer, Top 10 Maryland Super Lawyer (2021-present)
  • Super Lawyer, Top 50 Women in Law (2018-present)
  • Super Lawyer, Top 100 Super Lawyer (2018-present)
  • Daily Record Leadership in the Law Award (2017)
  • Trial Lawyer of the Year (2017), MAJ
  • Prince George’s County Bar Association President’s Award (2016)
  • CASA, Generous Heart Award (2016)
  • The Daily Record, Top 100 Women (2010 & 2015)
  • Anne Arundel Bar Association Trustees Award (2013)
  • Women Leaders in the Law, American Lawyer Magazine (2012 & 2013)
  • The Daily Record Top 100 Women (2010)
  • Justice For All Award (2007)
  • Anne Arundel Bar Association Trustees Award (2003)
  • Ed Shea Professionalism Award of the Maryland State Bar Association (2002)

Presentations and Publications

  • Speaker, Judicial Center for District Court of Maryland (2023)
  • Speaker, Maryland Association for Justice – on Personal Injury (2022)
  • Speaker, Maryland Association Justice Convention (2019)
  • Seminar Speaker, Non-Economic Damages (2017, 2018)
  • Maryland Association for Justice – Case Debrief (2017)
  • Keenan Trial Institute – MIST Seminar – Atlanta, GA (2017)
  • Prince George’s Bar Association – Jury Selection (2016)
  • Maryland Association for Justice – Mock Civil Trial (2016)
  • Maryland Association for Justice – Opening Statements (2016)
  • Maryland Association for Justice – Auto Neg Day (2015)
  • Maryland Association for Justice – Keenan Seminar (2014)
  • Anne Arundel Bar Association – A Civil Trial (2013)

Associations

  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Maryland Association of Justice
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • Anne Arundel Bar Association
  • Prince George’s County Bar Association
  • Montgomery County Bar Association

Awards

  • Maryland Top 10 Deborah Potter
  • Super Lawyers - Deborah Potter
  • Super Lawyers - 15 Years Deborah Potter

Words About Deborah

Clients Share Their Stories

200+ 5-Star Reviews On Google

    "Debbie is absolutely wonderful!"
    Debbie is absolutely wonderful! If you want someone that will take good care of you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the fantastic team over at Potter Law. I’m so glad our paths crossed.
    - Tiffany Breeden
    "I highly recommend Potter Law."
    Debbie Potter and her staff were amazing to work with throughout the process with my case. They communicated every step of the way and I couldn’t ask for a better Attorney. I highly recommend Potter Law.
    - Nancy Thompson
    "Full of knowledge and experience."
    It was a pleasure working with Potter Law! Debbie is an amazing attorney. Full of knowledge and experience. If you’re ever in an accident or malpractice please don’t hesitate to contact this office. You’re in good hands!
    - Rashawn Addison
    "Debbie and her team are outstanding to work with."
    Debbie and her team are outstanding to work with, she’s very knowledgeable and consistent with her due diligence in seeing the case through with the client’s best interest at hand.
    - Lydia Cook
    "I was extremely satisfied with their service."

    I was impressed with the level of service, expertise, and care that they gave. John and Teresa were outstanding. They kept me up to date every step of the way and were quick to respond to my questions or inquiries. They also explained things to me in simple layman's terms and ensured that I fully understood what was going on. Potter Law would definitely get my business in the future if I had to go down that road again. I was extremely satisfied with their service, the outcome, and the personal attention they gave.

    - Montague’s “Drag0nstar” Bistro
    "Extremely friendly and transparent from start to finish."
    Debbie and her team are an absolute pleasure to work with. Extremely friendly and transparent from start to finish. Debbie is truly great at what she does, full trust that she will have your best interest at heart. Would highly recommend her and the firm!
    - Steven Williams
    "Debbie is a straight shooter"
    Potter Law is an outstanding firm. I recommend to anyone from any walk of life. Debbie is a straight shooter who fights vigorously for her clients.
    - Carey Nelson
    "I was always informed of where we were with the process"
    Just wanted to take a moment and share with everyone how happy I was with my experience with Debbie Potter and her cracker jack team. I was always informed of where we were with the process and progress of our case and certainly with the outcome.
    - Bob Dyer

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