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About Justin Browne

I am a driven attorney who learns quickly, understands clients' goals to achieve efficient results, and is eager to continue growing professionally. I endeavor to solve clients' problems, preferably by counseling them to improve profitability through innovative solutions and reduce legal and regulatory risks, but also through cost-effective litigation when necessary. Outside of work, I strive to improve my community through leadership in various activities and bringing ideas to life. I enjoy getting the most out of life by being active professionally, in my community, and with my family, committed to achieving success in each, balancing all.

Recommendations For Justin
"Justin is above all, a quality individual with a strong work ethic. As an associate, I found him to be quite intuitive and a very strong researcher. Justin was very creative in his research; often finding other approaches not previously thought of when the assignment was provided. He would quickly get the answers to the questions posed and would also provide the contrary arguments that one could expect. He is very efficient and his written work was of the highest quality." Partner, Whitney & Bogris, LLP

"Justin was one of the most dedicated and talented interns I worked with during my clerkship. Not only was he able to quickly identify and address the key issues in the cases on which he worked, but also he writes quickly and clearly. In essence, he required little supervision and his work needed few revisions. Having already mastered several of the attributes of a seasoned attorney, Justin has a promising career ahead of him and it was a pleasure working with him." Law Clerk , U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

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Professional Experience
ExperienceYears
Attorney & Counselor at Law, JBrowne Legal & Business Services, LLC2009-Current
Manage law firm and provide cost-effective services to individual and business clients.
Associate, Whitney & Bogris, LLP 2008-2008
Active in every stage of litigation in matters before state and federal courts; support partner in role as corporate client's general counsel, including transactional work; and assist in firm marketing and business development strategies. Drafted motions, supporting memoranda of law, bench memos, and pleadings. Filed and managed arbitration matters. Created employee handbooks and assessed company policies to assure compliance with state and federal requirements. Researched and prepared memoranda to formulate legal theories, evaluate claims and defenses, and resolve various substantive and procedural issues in high-stakes litigation. Met with clients, and identified and assessed causes of action, defenses, and counter-claims to determine whether firm would engage potential cases. Analyzed and modified settlement agreements. Wrote and edited discovery documents and joint stipulations. Authored corporate documents and agreements. Work resulted in several victories, including sanctions awards and very favorable settlements for clients. Led initiative to develop firm newsletter and oversee newsletter production. Representative areas of law: Complex Civil Litigation Products Liability Commercial Law Consumer Law Contract Disputes Employment Law Professional Liability Insurance Construction Disputes Premises Liability Corporate Law
Legal Intern/Medical Device Fellow , U.S. Food & Drug Administration2008-2008
Worked in the Office of Compliance, Division of Bioresearch Monitoring, CDRH. Conducted high profile investigation with special investigations branch to evaluate regulatory submissions and define inspection strategy. Developed training program concerning Establishment Inspection Reports and enforcement actions. Created a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) template by analyzing other agencies' CIAs and recommending provisions and requirements to include under various circumstances. Drafted a proposed voluntary disclosure program to enhance enforcement program. Analyzed warning letter database to identify significant observations to support BIMO staff decision-making regarding issuance of warning letters, untitled letters, and information letters. Reviewed, suggested revisions to, and participated in teleconferences regarding draft guidance documents. Tracked and assessed legislation to determine implications for agency and modify projects as needed.
Summer Associate/Law Clerk, Whitney & Bogris, LLP 2007-2008
Researched and prepared memoranda to formulate legal theories, evaluate claims and defenses, and resolve various substantive and procedural issues in high-stakes litigation. Completed comparative analysis of claims and defenses in numerous states. Found and qualified expert witnesses. Analyzed and modified settlement agreements.
Judicial Intern, U.S. District Court for The District of Maryland 2007-2007
Wrote draft opinions by analyzing case files and parties' motions and conducting research. Assisted judge and law clerks before, during, and after trials and hearings.
Litigation Law Clerk, Washington Legal Foundation 2006-2007
Worked on high-profile and precedent-setting cases at the U.S. Supreme Court and appellate court level. Performed legal research and analyzed statutes and case law to craft legal arguments, identify cases for amicus brief submissions, and provide guidance as to how courts should resolve case law and circuit splits. Wrote legal memoranda and assisted in preparing U.S. Supreme Court and appellate court briefs and other submissions. Submitted comments to a regulatory agency evaluating legal issues and recommending changes to proposed regulations. Areas of law: Constitutional Securities Federal Jurisdiction Life Sciences Intellectual Property Administrative Employment
Law Clerk, Fedder & Garten2006-2007
Conducted research and composed legal memos addressing complex legal issues to develop and bolster arguments, claims, and defenses in pending litigation, and to identify potential transactional, planning, and risk management strategies. Areas of law: Complex Civil Litigation Consumer Protection Contracts Commercial Transactions and Litigation Secured Transactions Landlord/Tenant Estates/Trusts Warranties and Guarantees Subrogation Municipality Creditor-Debtor
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
University of Maryland School of Law - University of Maryland, BaltimoreLawJ.D.2008
Honors: Honors Graduate - Cum Laude, William P. Cunningham Award Recipient, Asper Fellowship Program, University of Maryland School of Law 2007 Scholarship Recipient, Dean's Award/Law School Scholar, National Guard Association of Maryland 2004
Activities: Class Vice President Student Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity (Grade-Based), Executive Council Member Baltimore/D.C. Public Interest Law Group (Authored Winning Proposal), Law Student Volunteer Orleans Indigent Defender Program New Orleans LA, Independent Mediator (Community Mediation Program - 50-Hour Training Course)
Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityB.A.1999
Honors: Magna Cum Laude, EPOP Sponsored Scholarship, Sylvia & Peter Sammaritano Academic Scholarship, Ann Leverton Memorial Scholarship, Academic Honors List 5 semesters Academic Dean's List 2 semesters University Honors Program, Maxwell Becton College Honors Program, Psi Chi Psychology National Honors Society,
Activities: Sigma Chi, American Psychological Association (APA) Student Affiliate, Phi Zeta Kappa Junior Honors Society, Phi Omega Epsilon Senior Honors Society
Professional Activities
ActivityOrganizationStart YearEnd Year
ChairMSBA Military Law Committee2008
Board MemberUniversity of Maryland School of Law Alumni Association 2008
Awards
AwardOrganizationYear
Spotlight on Lawyers Award RecipientMaryland State Bar Association2009
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year AwardHomeless Persons Representation Project 2009
William P. Cunningham AwardUniversity of Maryland School of Law2008
Dean's Award/Law School ScholarUniversity of Maryland School of Law2007
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Committee Co-Chair, MSBA 2008-Current

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Publications
TitlePublisherPublished
Class Action Suits under Maryland's Consumer Protection ActAm. Bar Ass'n, 50 State Survey 2009
Consumer-Related Threats Facing Maryland Military Personnel & How the Legal Community Can RespondMd. Bar Bulletin2009
Students Schooling Students: Gaining Professional Benefits while Helping Urban High School Students Achieve Success38 J. Law & Educ. 32009
Ensuring Accessibility of Combination Products9 Reg. Aff. Focus 22 2004

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