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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.

Chosen to 2017 SuperLawyers, Top 50 Women.

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Location
  • 16701 Melford Boulevard, Suite 421
    Bowie, MD 20715
Languages
  • English
Education
  • University of Maryland, J.D., graduated 1990
Bar Admissions
  • Maryland, 1990
Affiliations
  • University of Maryland Law School (2009) - President, Alumni Board
  • Anne Arundel Bar Association (1993-2002) (2010-2014) (2017-2019) - Trustee
  • Anne Arundel Bar Association (1999-2000) - President
  • Anne Arundel County Bar Foundation (1998-1999) - President
  • Anne Arundel Judicial Nominating Commission (1998-2002) -
  • Athletic Campaign Council (2006-2008) -
  • Ballet Theatre Annapolis (1991-1996) - Board Member
  • Barristers Ball (2000-2006) - Co-Chair
  • Cal Ripken Foundation (2015-present) - Uncorked Committee
  • CASA - Founding Board Member
  • CASA of Anne Arundel County (1997-2002) (2011-2014) - Board Member
  • CLREP (2015-2017) - Board Member
  • Court of Appeals (2003-2007) - Professionalism Committee
  • Court of Appeals (2000-2012) - Rules Committee
  • Legal Aid Campaign Anne Arundel County (2002-2005) - Co-Chair
  • Maryland Association for Justice (2012-present) - Board of Governors
  • Maryland State Bar Association (2013-2015) (2017-2019) - Board of Governors
  • Maryland State Bar Association (1997-1998) - Leadership Academy
  • Maryland State Bar Association (2000-2001) - Board of Governors
  • Maryland State Bar Association (2014-2015) (2017-2018) - Executive Committee
  • Maryland State Bar Association (2015-present) - Budget & Finance
  • Northeast High School (1999-2001) - Mock Trial Coach
  • Prince Georges Bar Association (2017-2018) - Director
  • Summit School (1998-2001) - Board Member
  • University of Maryland (2007-present) - Board of Trustees
  • University of Maryland (2012-2014) - Board of Trustees , Exec Comm.
  • University of Maryland Alumni Association (2004-2006) - Board Member
  • University of Maryland Hall of Fame (2001-2002) - Selection Committee
  • University of Maryland Law School (2007-2010) - Alumni Board
  • University of Maryland Terrapin Club (1999-2005) - Board Member
  • University of Maryland Terrapin Club (2003-2004) - President

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • SuperLawyer (2007-2017)
  • 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)
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

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