Experienced Dispute Resolution Professional
22 years as a litigator; 20 years as a Circuit Court judge.
Conducting private mediations and arbitrations of civil disputes.
Profile

Judge John Debelius spent 22 years as a litigator and 20 years on the Circuit Court Bench. Since taking Senior Status from the Bench in 2017, he has been applying his experience to the field of peaceful dispute resolution through private Mediation and Arbitration of civil disputes, both in-person and virtually.
He has continued to participate in seminars, teaching the bar and other mediators in effectively preparing for and participating in mediations and in the effective use of Zoom conferencing software for Dispute Resolution purposes.
Contact him to see how he can assist you in the resolution of your dispute.
Judge John W. Debelius III (ret.)
Areas of Focus
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Death
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
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Medical Malpractice
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Construction Disputes
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Contract Disputes
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Estate Disputes
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Business and Technology Issues
Resume:
Mediator and Arbitrator 2017-present (DebeliusADR.com)
Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge since 2001, Circuit Administrative Judge, 6th Judicial Circuit (Frederick & Montgomery counties), and County Administrative Judge, Montgomery County Circuit Court, September 1, 2009 to August 1, 2017,
Assumed Senior Status in 2017, but continues to sit on as needed basis.
Law Practice, litigator— Debelius, Clifford, Debelius, Crawford, & Bonifant, 1979-2001.