Jermaine Haughton
Partner
Jermaine joined WVFK&N in 2018, where he quickly proved his reputation as a diligent, well-prepared, and sharp-minded medical malpractice attorney. A former associate at a national firm defending corporations from product liability lawsuits, Jermaine realized he could put his professional acumen and passion for the law into advocating for the victims of medical malpractice and their families. In 2024, he was made a partner at WVFK&N, having successfully played a lead role in the recovery of over $25 million for disabled people and their families. He has since continued his streak of multiple-million-dollar recoveries. His talent and zeal have earned him widespread recognition as an unrelenting advocate for his clients and their families, and Jermaine has earned several awards for his efforts, including:
- Lawyers of Distinction
- Super Lawyers Rising Star – 2018 – 2024
- Baltimore Magazine – Maryland’s Top Lawyers – Rising Star
- Who’s Who in American Law
- National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Top Young Attorneys in Maryland
- University of Baltimore School of Law, Black Law Student Association Alumni Achievement Award 2019
- Law Faculty Award for Most Outstanding Day Student in his Law School Graduation Class (2015)
- Student Leader of the Year (2015)
- Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Team – Member (2013), Regional Finalist (2014)
- BLSA Peer Leadership Award 2014
- BLSA Mentorship Award 2014
- BLSA Peer Leadership Award 2015
- BLSA Image Award 2015
Jermaine is a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he served as the president of the UB Law Black Law Students Association from 2014 to 2015. Under his leadership, the association claimed the following victories and awards:
- Mid Atlantic Chapter of the Year
- Runner up for National BLSA Chapter of the Year
- Most Outstanding Student Organization at the University of Baltimore Law School (2014-2015)
- Organization of the Year at the University of Baltimore (2014-2015)
Practice Areas:
- Birth Injury
- Medical Malpractice
Education:
- University of Maryland, College Park (B.A. Philosophy, Minor in Rhetoric — 2012)
- University of Baltimore School of Law (Magna Cum Laude – 2015)
Why did Jermaine join the WVFK&N team?
“I wanted to do work that I can look back on and be proud of and to make an impact in the lives of people who need it most. When I represented national and international corporations, they had no interest in connecting with me, knowing who I was, or whether I believed in their mission. I was simply one of their attorneys—reduced to numbers on lists of billables. The work wasn’t meaningful to me, and I made the decision to leave that practice to work for a firm where I can make a palpable difference in the lives of the people who need it most.
People affected by medical negligence—especially babies, sometimes have their lives dramatically impacted, perhaps even devastated, by the negligence of medical professionals. I have seen how much of a difference representation can make to these children and their families. That’s why I am always motivated to review their cases in minute detail—regardless of the time of day, volume, or complexity. I am extremely passionate about working on these cases because I know I can give our clients a bold voice that they might not otherwise have.
I am proud of the work we do at WVFK&N. We do great work, and we do it for the right reasons.”
Associations and Memberships:
- Former Adjunct Professor at UB Law – led trial team to a first-place finish in the Mid-Atlantic Region
- Bar Association of Baltimore City
- Monumental City Bar Association
- National Black Lawyers Association
- Maryland Association for Justice
- American Association for Justice
