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Justin Redd Justin Redd

Justin A. Redd

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jredd@kg-law.com
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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


Representative Matters

Represented a residential homebuilder in OT, LLC, et al. v. Harford County, et al., United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Case No. 1:17-cv-02812-SAG, a high-profile religious discrimination lawsuit against Harford County, Maryland, its County Executive, other County officials, and two Maryland state legislators. In the underlying transaction, the homebuilder agreed to build and sell houses to be purchased by several members of the Muslim community. The project became subject to an anti-Muslim campaign led by local citizens who were opposed to the project. Harford County stopped issuing building permits for the residential subdivision and refused to approve use and occupancy permits for houses that had been constructed. The homebuilder and an entity associated with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community brought suit asserting federal discrimination claims and other claims for relief. After a one-week evidentiary hearing, the federal court granted a preliminary injunction in favor of Kramon & Graham's client compelling the County to issue permits for the homes that had so far been constructed. Before the matter proceeded to a jury trial, a settlement was reached resulting in a payment of $4.95 million to the plaintiffs and agreements for the resumption of the project.

Represented  shareholders of a now-defunct medical software company against certain directors and officers to recoup the shareholders' significant investments. In addition to the complaint filed on behalf of the investor group, Kramon & Graham also represented the bankruptcy trustee of the company as the plaintiff in a related case. In the parallel lawsuits in D.C. Superior Court, the Kramon & Graham team withstood a personal jurisdiction challenge and conducted national discovery, and obtained a settlement that was ultimately approved by the Bankruptcy Court.

Successfully obtained a dismissal of a putative class action lawsuit alleging, among other counts, fraud, RICO violations, and negligent misrepresentation, on behalf of a medical professional. The case was covered in the Law360 article, “Miners Can't Sue Johns Hopkins Over Black Lung Benefits,” August 29, 2017.  The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the decision in favor of the firm's client by published opinion. See Day v. Johns Hopkins Health Sys. Corp., 907 F.3d 766 (4th Cir. 2018).

Served as a member of the defense team that successfully represented one of six Baltimore police officers who were charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray. The firm's client faced the most serious charges among the six officers charged. Following extensive discovery, motions, and a two-week bench trial, the defense team secured acquittals on all seven counts of the indictment, including second-degree murder, three manslaughter counts, assault, reckless endangerment, and misconduct in office. In this highly publicized trial, the defense team relied on the depth of its criminal defense experience, exceptional facility with complex medical issues, and extensive trial experience. By obtaining key pre-trial evidentiary rulings combined with the team's presentation at trial, the firm succeeded in acquiring a not-guilty verdict as to all charges. 

As a member of the special litigation counsel team to the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Trustee, successfully argued before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland in Schlossberg, Chapter 11 Trustee v. Vincent Abell et al., Adversary Proceeding No.: 14-00417-TJC, that spoliation by the defendants was so egregious that terminating sanctions were justified. The Court entered a judgment that effectively required the turnover of scores of properties and bank accounts to the firm's client. The case is significant both for its use of the continuing concealment doctrine in the recovery of assets and for the Court's opinion on spoliation, which provides the latest, most comprehensive judicial discussion of sanctions for the destruction of ESI.

Member of the defense team that secured an acquittal on all counts in a three-day bench trial before the Circuit Court for Prince George's County. Charges against the firm's client alleged different types of theft arising out of electronic banking and other financial transactions. 

Represented an insurance company in a subrogation case against an HVAC service company that worked on a residential heating system just before a fire severely damaged the covered home. The case involved complicated fire cause-and-origin issues. Kramon & Graham's subrogation team defeated numerous defense motions seeking dismissal, striking of experts, and summary judgment, and ultimately obtained a favorable settlement before trial.

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