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2007 Trial Lawyer of the Year - chosen by the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Pels practices in MD, VA and DC (federal and state) and is licensed in each.
Featured in the leading trial lawyer complex civil litigation book "Rules of the Road"
Recent victories include court ordered reversal of the Montgomery County "Rain Tax" as misapplied to 23 property owners; represented world class professional athlete for serious injuries in ground breaking litigation against Red Bull and others; forced the counties throughout the State of Maryland to change building codes and inspection practices after years long fight. in October, 2018, a unaminous jury returned a seven (7) figure damages award for a client represented by Jon d. Pels, including findings of personal liability; In 2018, a federal judge denied the United States government's motion to dismiss a claim filed by Jon D. Pels on behalf of a ather of five who was killed on the Baltminore Washington Parkway. The lawsuiot alleges the government failed to maintain the roadway.
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
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8500 Leesburg Pike, Suite 400, Vienna, VA, 22010
pelslaw.com/Other places you can find Jon online.
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Posted by Zack | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mr Pels is my Hero because he did what could not be done! My case was lost due to the death of my family Attorney. Mr Pels was able to resurrect the case and bring a satisfactory outcome. My case was not large, but I had felt that our leagle system had just "run over" another "little guy". Knowled...
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Poor communication, does not provide dates until last minute and gets anxious because he needs a response but fails to give you time to review. Fails to respond (especially if he wants a different answer), misrepresents and occasional lies as well. Dismissive of any feedback on improving client attor...
"Jon is one of the best trial lawyers I have ever met. Excellent at strategy and in the courtroom. And has a huge amount of empathy for his clients. I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. I sent Jon a case in his jurisdiction. He handled the client's matter with superior skill and professionalism. The client was pleased with the results he obtained. 2017 Update: I recently referred Jon a case that was quite difficult. He took it on with his typical vigor and excitement for our work. The client received top notch work as a result of Jon's personal dedication."
Litigation lawyer
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
American Jurisprudence Award-Contracts and Agreements, LexisNexis
2007
2007 Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year, Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
1900 - Present
Member, Pels Law
1995 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
1993
J.D.
1990
B.A.
2012
ESI Electronically Stored Information (taught lawyers on priv. logs and waiver, et al
1995
Introduction to Consumer Bankruptcy
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