FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — August 17, 2023
Baltimore, MD, — Janet, Janet & Suggs (JJS) is pleased to announce that five lawyers have been included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and an additional four lawyers are recognized in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence.
Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America lists are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise.
The following JJS lawyers have been named to the 2024 The Best Lawyers in America list:
- Howard A. Janet—Mr. Janet and his firm have won over $3 billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for their clients. He is being recognized for his expertise in the categories of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (Baltimore, Maryland).
- Kenneth M. Suggs—Mr. Suggs has been a tireless champion of consumer legal rights for over 40 years. He is being recognized for his expertise in the categories of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (Columbia, South Carolina).
- Giles Manley, M.D.— Dr. Manley, a board-certified physician, practiced medicine for 20 years before becoming a medical malpractice attorney. He is being recognized for his expertise in the category of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Baltimore, Maryland).
- Gerald D. Jowers, Jr.—Mr. Jowers focuses his practice on representing children with preventable brain injuries caused by negligent obstetric care. He is being recognized for his expertise in the category of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Columbia, South Carolina).
- Richard M. Serbin—Mr. Serbin is a leader in the Sexual Abuse Division of JJS. He has been recognized as a crusader for those abused by Catholic clergy. He is widely recognized for helping to bring to light the Church’s knowledge of these atrocities. He is being recognized for his expertise in the category of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Altoona, Pennsylvania).
The following JJS lawyers are recognized in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch:
- Andrew S. Janet—Mr. Janet is the Vice Chair of JJS’s Sexual Abuse Division. He led the firm’s efforts in the groundbreaking sexual abuse litigation against the University of Southern California (USC), which along with the efforts of co-counsel, produced the largest known settlement—$842.4 million—in a sexual abuse case. is recognized for excellence in the categories of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Baltimore, Maryland).
- Patrick Thronson— Mr. Thronson has represented survivors of clergy sexual abuse and human trafficking, as well as hundreds of women who were sexually abused by an “OBGYN” who obtained a medical license under false pretenses. He is recognized for excellence in the category of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Baltimore, Maryland).
- Matthew M. White—Mr. White’s practice focuses on representing victims with catastrophic injuries due to medical negligence or other wrongful and negligent conduct. He proudly advocates for victims who suffer from physical harm or economic injury caused by the improper acts of others. He is recognized for excellence in the categories of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Columbia, South Carolina).
- Stephen Rigg— Mr. Rigg’s practice focuses on representing victims with complex cases requiring extensive pre- and post-trial proceedings, ranging from massive civil rights class actions to permitting disputes. He is recognized for excellence in the categories of Appellate Practice and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Baltimore, Maryland).
About Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC
Janet, Janet & Suggs is a national law firm noted for its expertise and accomplishments in cases involving birth injury and other medical malpractice, sexual abuse, defective medical devices, dangerous medications, other personal injuries, and numerous other high stakes matters. The firm has recovered over $3 billion for their clients.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sandra Colclough‑Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC
(866) 790-1716
SColclough@jjsjustice.com