Jennifer Brandi
Attorney at Law
Maryland
NY, MD, DC
About
Jennifer's prior experience includes 2 judicial clerkships, 3 years with a large government agency, several years in private practice, and 2 years as a licensed real estate broker. She lives in Maryland but represents clients throughout the country.
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Client Reviews
"I am a small scale landlord and was faced with a really difficult tenant. Jennifer had a clear expertise in this area and helped me navigate through the local court. Totally worth hiring her for such a difficult process!"
"Jennifer helped us understand a non-compete agreement. Having never signed this type of document, we had lots of questions. She answered all our questions with patience and in a way we could understand. Would definitely recommend!"
Work History
Private Practice
Principal Attorney
Jan 2017 - Present
• Represent clients in eviction, hold-over, and breach of lease proceedings.
• Draft and review residential leases, and purchase agreements.
• Effectively facilitate tenant evictions.
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contract attorney
May 2017 - Jan 2019
• Research federal and state laws and regulations relating to Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement for health care providers.
• Litigate administrative appeals in Maryland County Circuit Courts.
• Draft memorandum on issues of state compliance with the Social Security Act, the Affordable Care Act, and federal regulations relating to Medicaid and Medicare.
Superior Court, District of Columbia
Judicial Law Clerk
Jan 2016 - Oct 2016
• Researched and provided oral advice on issues pertaining to suppression motions, constitutional rights, evidentiary issues, and criminal procedure.
• Drafted findings of fact and conclusions of law for probable cause and detention hearings.
• Drafted bench memoranda, and orders on various issues of criminal law.
Private Practice
Principal Attorney
Jan 2013 - Apr 2015
• Persuasively argued a motion to compel a government authority to release a minor child to the custody of his parent.
• Effectively negotiated favorable settlements on behalf of clients including custodial agreements, and reductions in criminal charges.
• Successfully drafted an appellate brief that resulted in overturning a lower court’s decision in the client’s favor.
Office of Chief Counsel, Import Administration
Attorney
Aug 2005 - Mar 2009
• Drafted dozens of complex appellate briefs on import duty price calculations and valuation methodologies of foreign made goods.
• Defended client agency in civil litigation before federal courts as second chair.
• Acted as an attorney adviser providing legal counsel on administrative determinations - analyzing applicable federal statutes, the Code of Federal Regulations, policy memorandum.
Superior Court, District of Columbia
Judicial Law Clerk
Jul 2004 - Aug 2005
• Reviewed motions and briefed the Judge on their substance. Researched and prepared legal memoranda in support of court orders. Assisted with the efficient administration of a large felony calendar.