John Everett became a lawyer to change people’s lives, often meeting clients after traumatic events. He values the opportunity to help others turn their lives around and create positive change. John is also a Keenan Trial Institute graduate, a credential signifying completion of an advanced trial advocacy training program. He is a Baltimore native who enjoys supporting the Ravens and Orioles and spending time with his wife, four daughters, and dogs.
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice
Maryland Association for Justice, Chair of Auto Negligence Section (2020, 2021)
Maryland State Bar Association
Prince George’s County Bar Association
Awards
Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2019
Keenan Trial Institute, Edge Superstar, 2024
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 – 2026
Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2018 – 2020
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Excellent (8.2) Avvo® Rating
Case Victories
$2,250,000 Auto Accident Settlement: Secured for a client who was hit while driving his work vehicle, resulting in serious, lasting injuries and ongoing treatment needs.
$2,700,000 Jury Verdict – Auto Accident: Driver fleeing from the police in a stolen vehicle causes a multicar crash where a car lands on top of our client’s vehicle causing severe injuries.
$1,950,000 Trucking Accident Settlement: Tractor trailer stopped on the highway caused fatal crash with another tractor trailer.
$1,577,000 Jury Verdict – Construction site injury
$1,525,000 Jury Verdict – Construction site injury
$1,500,000 Jury Verdict – Auto Accident: Drunk driver caused a fatal head-on collision.
$1,400,000 Settlement for Injured Foster Parent: Recovered for a client who suffered a right leg amputation after being pushed down a flight of stairs by her foster child—a case initially rejected by other attorneys.
$1,250,000 Auto Accident Settlement: Secured for the family of a client who was killed while crossing the street in the crosswalk.
$1,000,000 Jury Verdict – Auto Accident: Won for a client who was struck head-on, suffering a broken thumb, back strain, and severe psychological injuries, after an insurance offer of only $12,000 pre-trial.
$1,000,000 Settlement for Car Accident Injury: Won a $1,000,000 jury verdict for a client with major fractures after a serious collision, overcoming substantial opposition during trial.
$1,000,000 Settlement for apartment fire case: Landlord failed to maintain smoke detectors and fire broke out causing multiple fatalities and injuries.
$925,000 Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Settlement: For a family whose loved one passed away from burn injuries suffered in a wrongful death claim.
$800,000 Auto Accident Settlement: Client riding in the back of an Uber when the driver gets into a road rage with another driver who repeatedly rams the Uber with his vehicle.
$650,000 Settlement for Car Accident Victim: For a client who sustained multiple fractures in a head-on collision where the defendant crossed the double yellow line.
$645,000 Settlement for Car Accident Victim: For a client who suffered a severe forearm fracture requiring three surgeries after a pickup truck failed to yield at a stop sign.
$500,000 Jury Verdict – Work place shooting. Company employed a dangerous criminal without performing background check who shot a co-worker on a job site.
