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Deborah Lynne Potter 
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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phone (866) 586-6079
(301) 358-3299
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Debbie was born in Silver Spring, Maryland. After graduating from Springbrook High School in Montgomery County, she attended the University of Maryland College Park. She thereafter attended University of Maryland Law School, graduating with honors in 1990.

She moved to Annapolis and clerked for the Honorable Warren Duckett. She began her career in private practice, defending lawsuits against insurance companies. After five years, she changed her practice focus to represent only the victims of negligence.

She made a name for herself by obtaining a 26.4 million dollar verdict against Ford Motor Company. Her client was involved in a motor vehicle collision, and was trapped by a seatbelt inside a burning vehicle. The client was badly burned, resulting in the amputation of his right arm and leg. She successfully sued Ford Motor Company for the design defect.

Debbie has been extremely active in the Bar Association, serving as it's youngest President. She also served as the first female President of the 8,000 member University of Maryland Terrrapin Club. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the University of Maryland College Park.

Debbie resides in Annapolis, Maryland.

Areas of Practice:
Animal Bites -- Plaintiff
Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff
Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Premises Liability -- Plaintiff
Property Damage -- Plaintiff
Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff
Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Maryland, 1990
U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 1991
Education:
University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland
J.D.
Honors: With Honors


University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland, 1987
B.A.
Major:  Economics


Honors and Awards:
Super Lawyer, 2007 AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell Justice For All Legal Aid, 2007


Ed Shea Professionals Award from the Maryland State Bar Association 2002 Anne Arundel Bar Association Trustees Award 2003


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Court of Appeals Rules Committee, 2000 - Present
Member


Court of Appeals Professionalism Commission, 2003 - Present
Member


University of Maryland Law School, Alumni Board, 2007 - Present


Board of Trustees, University of Maryland, 2007 - Present


Anne Arundel Bar Association, 1999 - 2000
President


Maryland State Bar Association, 2000 - 2001
Board of Governors


Anne Arundel Bar Foundation, 1998 - 1999
President


University of Maryland Terrapin Club, 2003 - 2004
President


University of Maryland Alumni Association, 2004 - 2006
Board Member


Legal Aid, 2002 - Present
Co Chair Campaign


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