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Justin Redd Justin Redd

Justin A. Redd

Principal

Biography

Justin Redd is a trial attorney who represents clients in civil and criminal litigation matters. In his civil practice, Justin represents corporate and individual clients in a range of complex commercial disputes. Justin also represents clients under investigation by government authorities and defends individuals charged with white collar crimes and other serious offenses. He is experienced in all stages of litigation, from initial case assessment through trial and appeal, and regularly appears in state and federal courts throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. 

In addition to his commercial work, Justin represents clients in pro bono matters in areas including domestic violence, veterans' benefits, and expungement.

During law school, Justin was a summer associate at the firm. Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Beth P. Gesner, United States Magistrate Judge and for the Honorable Richard D. Bennett, United States District Judge. Before becoming a lawyer, Justin was a special education teacher.

Recent Matters

Defending breach of fiduciary duty claims arising out of cash-out merger of publicly-traded REITs

Representing commodities trader in environmental litigation brought by the State of Maryland

Representing Class I railroad in various claims brought under the Federal Employer's Liability Act [FELA] and other federal statutes

Arbitration

Led 6-day arbitration in dispute between insurance brokerages over commissions and bonuses

Construction / Real Estate

Representing assisted living group home operator in Fair Housing Act claims against neighborhood HOA refusing to allow group home to open

Defended owner of multi-unit apartment complex against federal class action arising out of Baltimore City Code licensure provisions, including certified question proceedings in the Supreme Court of Maryland, ending in a class-wide settlement at a fraction of the damages originally sought

Represented construction project manager in dispute with former employer regarding enforcement of non-compete and other restrictive covenants following involuntary termination

Intellectual Property

Representing manufacturer of composite armor panels in patent infringement litigation; on appeal in Federal Circuit

Representing pharmaceutical research company in trade secret litigation regarding patented psilocybin therapy

Defended a photographer against federal claims under the Copyright Act and the Visual Artists Rights Act

Obtained a temporary restraining order in favor of biotech firm against former employee who stole trade secrets and applied for international patents


Recognition

Chambers USA, "Up and Coming," Commercial Litigation, 2024

Best Lawyers, Commercial Litigation, since 2021


Service

Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School, Advisory Committee

Community Law Center, Inc., Board of Directors

Fund for Educational Excellence, Board of Directors


Memberships

American Bar Association

Bar Association of Baltimore City

DRI

Federal Bar Association

Maryland State Bar Association


Events

Co-presenter, "Spoiling for a Fight -- Preventing, Spotting and Addressing ESI Destruction," ABA 2019 Section of Litigation CLE Conference, 2019

Presenter, "Employee Theft, Dishonesty and Other Crime Coverages: Emerging Issues in Cyber Fraud Coverage," First Party Claims Conference 10th Annual Meeting, 2018

Co-presenter, "Without A Trace: Addressing ESI Destruction," Bar Association of Baltimore City, 2017


Publications

Co-author, "The Unauthorized Practice of Public Insurance Adjusting," PropertyCasualty360.com, Claims Magazine, 2020 (PDF available here)

Co-author, "Drafting and Issuing Discovery Subpoenas: Maryland," Thomson Reuters Practical Law, 2018

Author, "Annual Meeting Review: Spoiling for a Fight – Preventing, Spotting, and Addressing ESI Destruction," The Maryland Litigator, 2017


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