Suzanne Burnett - Annapolis, MD
Attorney at Burnett Injury Group
Personal Injury Lawyers in Annapolis, MD
2661 Riva Road Building 1000 Suite 1010 Annapolis, MD 21401
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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16
Years
Experience
Annapolis Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury 80%
- Medical Malpractice 20%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Suzanne graduated with honors from University of Baltimore School of Law. After earning her Juris Doctor, Suzanne moved to Annapolis and began her legal career working as a Judicial Law Clerk for The Honorable Laura Ripken in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. Upon concluding her clerkship, Suzanne began her private practice career, working with a firm exclusively focused on representing personal injury plaintiffs. Throughout this period, she built up substantial trial experience, zealously advocating for injured individuals against insurance companies. It did not take long for Suzanne to realize that representing injury victims was her passion and she has set out on a career path of doing exclusively this kind of work.
After five years as an associate trial attorney, Suzanne then moved to Potter Burnett Law where she was a founding partner and trial attorney of the Bowie, Maryland based personal injury and medical malpractice firm. There Suzanne grew her business, continued litigating car crash and complex injury cases, while also being instrumental to the daily operations required to run a firm.
Throughout her legal career, Suzanne has garnered recognition for her exceptional professional achievements and dedication to community service. In 2023, she was recognized among The Daily Record's “Top 100 Women”, an honor shared by high-achieving women who make significant contributions through their leadership, mentorship, and community involvement. Prior to that, in 2019, she was celebrated as a “Leading Women” honoree by the same publication, a distinguished award given to women aged 40 or younger acknowledging significant career accomplishments alongside a demonstrated commitment to inspiring change in their communities. In 2012, only two years into practicing as a personal injury attorney, Suzanne received the prestigious "20 in their Twenties" award from The Maryland Daily Record, recognizing her outstanding professional achievements and community service.
Suzanne has also been recognized annually since 2013 by Super Lawyers with the distinction of being ‘A Rising Star’ in the Maryland and Washington D.C. legal communities.
Suzanne is actively involved in many legal and community organizations, including Anne Arundel County Bar Association (AABA) where she is the President for 2024-2025, has been on their Board of Trustees for over a decade, and has held various positions including Community Services Chair, Social Programs Chair and Chair of the New Lawyers Committee. She was honored with the AABA President’s Award in 2018 for her outstanding efforts that year to raise money for veterans. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) and is an active member of the Prince George’s County Bar Association (PGCBA) as well as the Society for Women Trial Lawyers.
Suzanne actively collaborates with other Maryland trial lawyers through her involvement with the Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) where she is also a Board member. She has been the co-chair of the Women's Caucus for the last three years and serves on the board of the Political Action Committee (PAC). Notably, Suzanne plays a vital role in spearheading fundraising initiatives that support candidates dedicated to safeguarding our civil justice system and advocating for victims of negligence.
Suzanne not only is a leader in the legal arena, but also in her community. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Maryland Hall for Creative Arts and has been a long-time supporter, previously being a founding member of the Young Patrons for Maryland Hall. She was formerly a Baltimore City Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in the foster care system and is a consistent supporter of Anne Arundel County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).In her personal life, Suzanne resides in Edgewater with her family — law partner and husband, Andrew Burnett — and their three young children and rescue dog, Koco. They enjoy traveling, being outside, and spending time supporting their kids in their various activities.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2013-2021)
- The Daily Record 20 in Their 20s, 2013 - Present
- The National Women Trial Lawyers Association – Top 25, 2018 - 2019
- The National Trial Lawyers as a “Top 40 Under 40”, 2016
- President’s Award, Anne Arundel Bar Association, 2018
- "Top 10 Attorney" by The National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers, 2016 - 2018
- “Maryland’s Outstanding Young Lawyers” by the American Registry
- The Daily Record of Maryland, Leading Women Honoree (2019)
- American Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 10 Best Female Attorney in Maryland (2019)
- American Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 10 Best Under 40 in Maryland (2018)
- The National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers, Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, Maryland (2018)
- The National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 Attorney, Maryland (2016, 2017)
- Top Attorneys – Outstanding Young Lawyer (2016)
- Super Lawyers
- Daily Record’s Top 100 Women Award, 2023 - Present
- Daily Record's Empowering Women Award, 2025 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Suzanne Burnett
Included on the 2026 Maryland Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Maryland Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Maryland Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Baltimore School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: with honors
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University of Baltimore School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland
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Non Legal Education
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Virginia Tech
B.A.
Major: Political Science
Minor: Professional Writing
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Virginia Tech
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- The Honorable Laura S. Kiessling (now Judge Ripken) in the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County, Judicial Law Clerk
- Potter Burnett Law, Partner, 2016 - 2024
- Jaklitsch Law Group, Trial Attorney, 2011 - 2016
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Anne Arundel County Bar Association District Court Webinar Regarding COVID-19 Operations (April, June and September, 2020)
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The Practitioner Guide to District Court Practice in Maryland (2019)
- Maryland Association for Justice Non-Economic Damages Seminar, Speaker (2017 & 2018)
Pro Bono Activities
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Anne Arundel County Supporter (2010-2018)
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Anne Arundel County Supporter, Former CASA for Baltimore City (2008-2009)
- Young Patrons for Maryland Hall for Creative Arts, Founding Member (2010-2016)
- Maryland Hall for Creative Arts, Board Member, 2021-Present
Published Works
Articles
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“You Don’t Have to be a Rainmaker to be a Great Trial Attorney: Using Your Strengths to Make It Work”, Maryland Association for Justice, Trial Reporter: Women in Trial Law Edition, Article Author (Summer 2020)
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
Other Affiliations
- Anne Arundel Bar Association (AABA) New Lawyers Committee (Former Chair)
- Women’s Bar Association of Maryland, Member 2021-Present
- Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA), 2010 - Present (Board Member)
- Anne Arundel Bar Association (AABA), Member (2010-Present)
- Anne Arundel Bar Association (President)
- Anne Arundel Bar Association (Former New Lawyer’s Committee Co-Chair)
- Prince George’s County Bar Association (PGCBA), Member (2011-Present)
- Maryland Association for Justice (Co-Vice Chair of Women’s Caucus, 2021-Present)
- Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ Political Action Committee (PAC) Member)
- Maryland Association for Justice (Auto Negligence Section Member)
- Maryland Association for Justice (Mentor/Mentee Program Member)
- Maryland Association for Justice (Legislative Leaders Circle Member)
- Maryland Association for Justice (Nursing Home Section Member)
- Maryland Association for Justice (Women’s Caucus Member)
- Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ), 2024 - Present (Board Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Alpha Phi
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Contact
2661 Riva Road
Building 1000
Suite 1010
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 443-909-5352
Email: Send a message
Website: https://burnettinjurygroup.com/
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00 - Weekends by Appointment
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