Thought Leadership

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Speaking & Publications

John T. Everett has earned a reputation as both an accomplished trial lawyer and a respected legal educator. Drawing on decades of litigation experience, he is frequently invited to lecture before attorneys, judges, and professional organizations and has authored numerous published articles on legal issues and trial practice.

Mr. Everett views teaching as an extension of his professional commitment. By sharing practical insights gained through years of courtroom advocacy, he helps other lawyers refine their skills, navigate evolving legal issues, and better serve their clients and the justice system.

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Speaking Engagements

Teaching the next generation of trial lawyers

Depositions College

Prince George’s County Bar Association

A practical guide to taking depositions, including client preparation, questioning techniques, dealing with objections, and developing testimony to support case strategy.

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How Trial Teams Drive Better Results

National Audience on SeminarWeb

Why collaboration among trial teams leads to sharper strategy, stronger courtroom execution, and better outcomes for clients.

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The Verdict Before the Verdict

Maryland Association of Justice

How focus groups reveal what jurors think, feel, and believe - and how to use that insight to unlock your case before trial.

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The Journey From Remittitur to Redemption

Maryland Association of Justice

The story of how our client refused to give up after a judge reduced the verdict, retried the case, and secured an even larger verdict.

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Picking the Jury That Picks You

Maryland Association of Justice

Techniques for connecting with jurors during voir dire, identifying bias, and building the foundation of a winning trial.

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Damages That Can’t Be Ignored

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Strategies for presenting your client’s physical, mental, and emotional damages following a catastrophic loss.

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Non-economic Damages: Proving What Money Can’t Measure

District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association

A practical guide to presenting pain, suffering, and non-economic loss so jurors understand the true human cost of an injury.

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Jury Trials In The Age of COVID

Maryland Association of Justice

Explores the unprecedented challenges of conducting jury trials during the pandemic, highlighting practical strategies, courtroom adaptations, and lessons learned while preserving the right to a fair trial.

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Publications

Insights from the courtroom

Winning from Within: The Case for Intra-Firm Co-Counseling

Maryland Association of Justice, Trial Reporter, Spring 2026

An article on how lawyers within the same firm can collaborate across cases to sharpen strategy, share insight, and deliver stronger results for clients.

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Cover of the Spring 2026 issue of the Trial Reporter, a journal of the Maryland Association for Justice. The cover features a man with glasses and a beard in a blue suit, speaking, with other people in a courtroom background. The magazine highlights topics like methods of trial advocacy and courtroom strategies.

Beating a Dead Horse: Are Damage Caps and Remittitur Redundant?

Maryland Association of Justice, Trial Reporter, Spring 2025

A look at how statutory damage caps and remittitur often overlap, and why the double protection for defendants may leave injured plaintiffs undercompensated.

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Cover of the Maryland Association for Justice Trial Reporter magazine, Spring 2025 issue. The cover features a silhouetted figure pushing a large boulder uphill against a sunset background. The headline reads 'When the Dust Settles: After the Verdict'. There is a sidebar with a list of articles, including topics on Medicare, Maryland appellate law, and damage caps and remittitur.