Deborah Lynne Potter Upper Marlboro, Maryland,
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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
- 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
