Justin Sadowsky, Business Attorney in Bethesda, Maryland
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and General
AssociateatPels Law
Bethesda, MD
Practicing business in Bethesda since 2006.
- 20+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Justin Sadowsky is an associate based in Bethesda, MD. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Justin has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pels Law.
- Based in
- Bethesda, MD
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · General
- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Bethesda, MD.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Justin Sadowsky: Justin Sadowsky is an associate based in Bethesda, MD. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Justin has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pels Law.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Justin Sadowsky
Justin concentrates on business, employment, general, insurance, and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Justin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Justin takes business matters in Bethesda, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Justin agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Justin takes employment matters in Bethesda, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Justin agrees to represent you.
General cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Justin takes general matters in Bethesda, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Justin agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Justin takes insurance matters in Bethesda, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Justin agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Bethesda, Maryland
Justin takes ip matters in Bethesda, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Justin agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Justin Sadowsky — Over 20 years of Maryland business experience
Justin Sadowsky is an associate based in Bethesda, MD. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Justin has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pels Law.
Justin Sadowsky has broad litigation and appellate experience. He has handled cases in state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and before arbitrators throughout the country. He also has drafted appellate briefs before a wide range of State Supreme Courts and federal Courts of Appeal, as well as the United States Supreme Court.
Before joining the Pels Law Firm, Justin had worked as a litigation and appellate lawyer with a major global firm, where he played substantial roles in trial and litigation teams in major antitrust, public international, and bankruptcy cases. He also drafted a successful appellate brief on behalf of High Tech Corporation in the landmark Federal Circuit case Kyocera v. ITC and developed the legal analysis that became the basis for the successful petition for certiorari in the landmark Supreme Court arbitration case Stolt-Nielsen v. Animalfeeds. Justin also worked at a large East Cost firm where he litigated disputes in trial and appellate courts on a diverse range of issues, including patent law, insurance coverage, sovereign immunity, public pension reform, business corporations, employment law, and maritime law.
Justin also maintains an active pro bono practice volunteering on behalf of the ACLU’s National Prison Project.
Before starting his practice, Justin graduated from Columbia Law School as a James Kent Scholar and clerked for the Honorable Daniel M. Friedman of the United State Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Justin is licensed to practice in Washington D.C., Virginia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Justin's approach to business cases
Justin Sadowsky has broad litigation and appellate experience. He has handled cases in state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and before arbitrators throughout the country. He also has drafted appellate briefs before a wide range of State Supreme Courts and federal Courts of Appeal, as well as the United States Supreme Court. Before joining the Pels Law Firm, Justin had worked as a…
The kind of cases Justin takes
Justin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in Bethesda and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
Justin Sadowsky's legal education and bar admissions
Columbia Law School
J.D. · 2005
University of Michigan
B.B.A. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Justin's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
2007 · ACTIVE
Virginia
2006 · ACTIVE
Justin studied at J.D. in Columbia Law School and B.B.A. in University of Michigan.
Law school and academic background
Justin completed J.D. in Columbia Law School and B.B.A. in University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Justin runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Justin Sadowsky's office in Bethesda
Justin's primary office is at 4845 Rugby Avenue, 3rd Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Justin Sadowsky — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Justin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Justin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Justin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Justin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Bethesda, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Justin
Justin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Justin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Justin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Justin Sadowsky
How much does it cost to hire Justin for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Justin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Justin offer a free consultation?
Justin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Justin's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Justin's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Maryland typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Justin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Justin take my case if I'm outside Bethesda?
Justin is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Justin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Justin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Justin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Justin accepting new business clients right now?
Justin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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