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Potter Burnett Law​ — Over 50 Years Experience Protecting Clients

Learn more about ​Potter Burnett Law​ and how their experienced team is confidently representing injured individuals throughout Maryland.

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Potter Burnett Law is proudly led by nationally acclaimed personal injury attorneys Deborah L. Potter, Suzanne V. Burnett, Andrew T. Burnett and new Associate Attorney, Chris Salsman. Their ambitious, exacting and experienced legal team understands the importance of standing by their clients’ side, confidently representing injured individuals throughout the state of Maryland and Washington, D.C. Potter Burnett’s pride of nationally acclaimed attorneys celebrate over half a century of experience handling complex personal injury cases for people from all walks of life.

Their continued successful verdicts and growing pride of clients has uniquely afforded them the opportunity to double their Bowie office space and triple their support staff this past year. Their boutique law firm was designed to be intimate so that each client would personally know — and find comfort — working with the attorneys involved in their case. This dedication of personal attention speaks to the Potter Burnett philosophy that, “each and every client truly feel the attention and compassion” as “part of their pride.” Client testimonials found on their website affirm the compassion and encouragement — two Potter Burnett Law cornerstones — shared throughout the litigation process.

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Debbie Potter first made a name for herself with a 26-million-dollar verdict against Ford Motor Company in 1996. She has handled thousands of car crash cases throughout MD and DC. Suzanne Burnett also exclusively represents the injured. Suzanne’s focus is on car and truck crash cases and she is passionate about obtaining justice for her clients. Andrew Burnett brings to the firm his litigation and trial experience from years in the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office and a prominent malpractice litigation firm. Andrew’s practice is focused on nursing home abuse and neglect, medical mistakes and malpractice. Chris Salsman is an associate attorney at the firm. His practice is devoted to representing individuals injured due to the negligence of others.

Potter Burnett Law is nationally recognized as a leader in the field of personal injury litigation and is dedicated to protecting victims — People over Power! They pride themselves on representing the people of our community against big business insurance companies who are only out to make a profit for their CEO's and shareholders at the expense of injured victims. Big insurances companies know that the attorneys at Potter Burnett Law demonstrated a proven track record of success—never hesitant to take a case to trial in order to achieve the best and fairest result possible for their clients.

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Focusing mainly in the practice areas of car accidents, nursing home negligence and medical malpractice—Potter Burnett’s Pride of trial lawyers has the courtroom experience to confidently litigate any personal injury cases. For the Pride at Potter Burnett, the true success is in restoring their client’s pride, respect, and outcome during a jury trial. They know that the courtroom and a jury trial can be a jungle to navigate. They are committed to standing by their clients’ side every step of the way when it matters most.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of a car crash, nursing home abuse or a medical mistake, Potter Burnett’s pride of attorneys is always available to assist during your time of need.


The Potter Burnett Law office is perfectly located at 16701 Melford Blvd, Suite 421, in Bowie, Maryland with convenient access from I- 495, I-295, and Route 50. Potter Burnett protects personal injury victims throughout Maryland/DC/Metro area, with a focus in Prince George’s County, Charles County, Calvert County, Anne Arundel County, and Baltimore City.


Please contact Potter Burnett Law today for a free consultation and case evaluation at 301-389-5081.


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