Mr. Lipshutz is responsible for managing the firm’s personal injury and catastrophic injury practice. He has been enormously successful in representing victims of car accidents, truck accidents, nursing home abuse and defective products, having recovered millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements for the firm’s clients. He also handles a select number of business litigation and employment matters. Upon entering private practice in 1994, Mr. Lipshutz worked as an attorney for a law firm handling insurance defense matters giving him unique insight and experience into the handling of personal injury matters from both the defendant’s and plaintiff’s perspectives. Since 1998 Mr. Lipshutz who is admitted in Maryland, DC, and Florida has handled cases exclusively for the injured victims in personal injury matters. Since 2010, Mr. Lipshutz has been given the highest possible rating in the Martindale Hubbell Lawyers Directory – “AV” signifying very high to pre-eminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar. Mr. Lipshutz has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” from 2008 – 2022. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using peer nominations and evaluations along with independent research.

John Yannone has spent over three decades building his law career to advocate on behalf of individuals injured as a result of the negligence of others. In his representation of countless clients, John has developed a sophisticated understanding of the nuances of personal injury and medical malpractice law. He confidently asserts the rights of his clients against powerful insurance companies and corporate behemoths who often place shareholder interests over the interests of injured individuals. Over the course of his tenure, John has helped his clients receive the restitution they are entitled to as a result of harm and losses suffered. In order to secure appropriate compensation, he understands the value and importance of litigating personal injury claims at trial. By virtue of his experience as a litigator, John is well-versed in the deceptive settlement tactics employed by some insurance companies. He is ready and willing to fight for the voiceless victims of personal injury, and will not simply concede to a settlement offer unless it is truly in the best interests of the client. John works with countless experts across the nation to evaluate how an individual or entity was negligent, as well as to determine the appropriate standards that were negligently disregarded by the at-fault party. He also networks with his peers in local and national circles to ensure that the pre-trial and at-trial tactics being employed in any given case can yield the best possible results. He is committed to a client-centered approach, backed by mutual trust and understanding. While working to keep his clients continually apprised of the status of their case, John uses all of the resources at his disposal to recover compensation for harm and losses suffered by his clients. He regularly participates in seminars to stay ahead of the insurance industry’s newest attempts to limit an individual’s right to just compensation. John handles many types of personal injury cases, from medical malpractice and auto accidents to slip and falls, workers’ compensation, and sexual assault. For over 25 years, he has been fighting against insurance companies and working to give a voice to the injured and voiceless. During his years at college, John worked for law firms in his spare time. After graduating, he continued his legal work while attending law school, where he solidified his passion for litigation. Between mock court, trial advocacy courses, and his continued professional experiences, he developed his edge. Getting first-hand experience working with firms of various sizes, John focused on personal injury. After law school, John dove headfirst into litigation, which built him a reputation amongst insurance companies who knew he wasn’t afraid to take them to court. This trial by fire led him to Price Benowitz. Here, as a partner, he runs the firm’s personal injury department while continuing to advocate for the injured.

Johanna Kelley, founder of J Kelley Law Group, obtained her law degree in Colombia in 2001, where she practiced Labor, Constitutional, Administrative, Human Rights, International Law and International Business Law. She advised private companies, local and international human rights organizations, governmental agencies, the Colombian Army and grassroots community organizations, with a broad portfolio that included innovative initiatives and the improvement of Colombia’s image abroad. She prepared and accompanied cases of Colombian citizens before the Organization of American States (OAS). After immigrating to the United States, she found that the policy and Immigration Law of this country were a perfect fit for her professional development project and after graduating with Master’s degrees in Law (Duke University) and International Development Policy (Sanford School of Public Policy), she founded in 2013 a non-profit organization aimed at protecting and promoting immigrant rights and social justice. In July 2015, she left the nonprofit sector to serve in government. She began working for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as a supervisor, a wonderful experience professionally and personally, which allowed her to participate in ensuring the integrity of the US immigration system, provide immigration benefits and support the country’s Homeland Security. In November 2017, Johanna Kelley said goodbye to USCIS to kick off the biggest of her work projects: building her own law firm. The founder of our firm believes in legal development and empowerment, therefore, she has been involved in public discussions at mass events and through the media. She hosted the television program ‘Batalla Política’ for the international news channel NTN24 and is a frequent analyst on radio stations and Hispanic channels such as Telemundo, Caracol Televisión, Univisión and RCN News. Mrs. Kelley leads a team committed to the cases of clients and investors, and we are grateful every day for the opportunity to serve our community with professionalism, ethics, and positive results generated through teamwork.

Jeff Stickle comes to Price Benowitz with over 20 years of experience in handling workers’ compensation and personal injury matters in Maryland and D.C., recovering millions of dollars for his clients. Jeff takes particular pride in his representation of police and fire personnel injured on the job, as well as his handling of workplace mental health injuries. In keeping with his public safety work, Jeff is a volunteer General Counsel to the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department. He is currently the Chair of the Bar Association for Montgomery County’s Workers’ Compensation section and is a member of the Maryland Association for Justice. A native New Yorker, Jeff earned a B.A. in history from Binghamton University and a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. While in law school, he was Articles Editor for the Journal of Health Care Law and Policy and earned a certificate from the school’s Health Law program. Following law school, he clerked for the Hon. Marvin Kaminetz in the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, Maryland. Outside of work, Jeff lives in Montgomery County and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He is a fan of the Ravens and O’s and is an avid home cook.

William A. Simmons received his J.D. from the George Mason University School of Law in 1982 and received his undergraduate education at Randolph-Macon College, graduating with a B.A. in History in 1977. He is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Mr. Simmons' practice is concentrated in criminal defense and civil litigation. Mr. Simmons has an extensive background in handling and trying felony and misdemeanor cases and civil cases. Over the past thirty years, Mr. Simmons has successfully defended individuals charged with serious offenses that, if found guilty, would have exposed the client to substantial periods of incarceration. Mr. Simmons has defended serious traffic offenses, including, drunk driving, reckless driving, driving while suspended, and driving without a license. In the civil arena, Mr. Simmons has collected monies for victims of negligence, including automobile accidents, slip and falls and workplace-related injuries. Mr. Simmons has attained very successful results through both negotiation and trial. Please contact Mr. Simmons to speak with him by telephone or schedule an initial consultation, for no charge, regarding any criminal matter or case involving negligence. After discussing the facts and history of your case, Mr. Simmons will provide an honest assessment of the merits of your matter. Mr. Simmons goal is to provide exceptional representation at reasonable rates.

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