Complex civil cases usually involve conflicts between individuals and major organizations and require large teams that can handle voluminous evidence, multiple plaintiffs, and liability issues. Plaintiff-side firms that specialize in these cases typically focus on long-term injury claims, such as medical malpractice, institutional wrongs, defective products, and major accidents. In these cases, firms’ success is gauged by their participation in large cases and their representation of individuals against organizations.

Founded in 1996, Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC (JJS) developed from a Maryland-based litigation practice into a firm handling major plaintiff cases across several jurisdictions. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with an additional office in Columbia, South Carolina, and satellite locations elsewhere in the United States. JJS represents individuals and families in cases involving medical malpractice, birth injuries, sexual abuse, pharmaceutical liability, products liability, environmental claims, mass torts, wrongful death, legal malpractice, and catastrophic personal injury. The firm has reported more than $3 billion in client recoveries, achieved either independently or with co-counsel.

The firm’s work has involved disputes against hospitals, universities, corporations, school districts, religious institutions, and government entities. Its litigation has included individual claims and larger matters involving multiple plaintiffs and institutional defendants. These cases often require coordination among legal teams, experts, and affected parties because of the number of individuals involved and the complexity of the evidence. JJS has participated in litigation where institutions faced claims related to alleged negligence, abuse, medical errors, and failures in oversight.

A significant part of JJS’s practice has centered on medical malpractice and birth injury litigation. The firm has represented families in cases involving cerebral palsy, delayed medical treatment, and other forms of catastrophic injury allegedly linked to medical negligence. The firm’s structure includes attorneys with medical backgrounds, including Giles H. Manley, who holds both medical and legal degrees and is a board-certified OB-GYN. JJS has also maintained registered nurses on staff, creating an internal clinical resource that supports its work on medically complex cases.

JJS has also been involved in some of the most widely reported institutional abuse litigation. In 2014, the firm participated in the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Dr. Nikita Levy litigation, which resulted in a $190 million settlement involving patients who alleged unauthorized recordings and misconduct during medical examinations. Howard Janet served as vice chair of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the case. National and regional publications, including The Washington Post and the Associated Press, covered the settlement.

Another major matter involved the University of Southern California and former campus gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall. The litigation resulted in a landmark settlement involving hundreds of plaintiffs. Andrew Janet played a leading role in the case, which was reported as one of the largest sexual abuse settlements in the United States and one of the largest personal injury settlements involving a university.

Beyond abuse-related litigation, the firm has handled matters involving environmental claims, defective products, and other complex injury claims. One example is litigation involving the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, where JJS served as special counsel to the state in a case that resulted in a substantial settlement. The firm has also represented clients in pharmaceutical and medical device disputes, including cases involving alleged harm caused by dangerous drugs and products.

The firm’s litigation approach combines trial experience with subject-specific knowledge. Its attorneys have worked on cases requiring medical review, expert testimony, and analysis of institutional practices. The firm’s medical-trained attorneys reflect an effort to handle cases where legal arguments depend heavily on understanding healthcare systems and clinical decisions. This structure is particularly common in medical malpractice and birth injury matters, where technical evidence often plays a central role.

JJS’s professional recognition has included listings and honors from legal organizations and publications. Attorneys associated with the firm have received recognition from Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Rising Stars. Andrew Janet was recognized by The Daily Record as a Leader in Law in 2026. He was named among Influential Marylanders in 2024. Other attorneys have received recognition from organizations such as the Maryland Association for Justice.

Independent coverage of JJS has largely focused on its involvement in major litigation rather than routine firm activities. National publications covered the Johns Hopkins settlement, while Maryland publications including The Baltimore Sun and The Daily Record reported on related proceedings and the firm’s legal work. Together with news about notable settlements and awards, this has helped bring into public attention the role the law firm has played in such important plaintiffs’ lawsuits.

For nearly three decades, Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC has focused on representing plaintiffs’ interests in complex lawsuits involving serious injuries and institutional responsibility. The firm’s history reflects its specialized practice areas, involvement in high-profile cases, and work with individuals seeking compensation from large companies.

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