Jamie Strawbridge represents individuals in cases involving civil rights, disability rights, police misconduct, and housing discrimination. Jamie also represents companies in high-stakes commercial litigation, including ownership disputes and breach-of-contract claims.
Since joining Brown, Goldstein & Levy in 2020, Jamie has litigated cases in state and federal court and in arbitrations. He has successfully resolved cases involving discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the healthcare sector, voting, and the criminal justice system. His commercial experience includes representing Maryland-based companies in multi-million dollar disputes in state court and in arbitration proceedings.
Jamie also has significant appellate experience, including drafting appeals in federal and state court, briefs in opposition to petitions for certiorari before the U.S. Supreme Court, and arguing before the Appellate Court of Maryland. Reflecting that experience, he has been appointed an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law to teach a semester-long seminar on appellate litigation.
Prior to joining the firm, Jamie worked for Covington & Burling in Washington, DC and clerked for the Honorable Diana Gribbon Motz on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and for the Honorable Catherine C. Blake on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
Before law school, Jamie worked for seven years as an investigative reporter in Washington, D.C. He traveled the world and wrote extensively on topics related to public health, labor and environmental rights, and international trade.
Representative Cases
Jeffrey Powers, et al. v. Denis Richard McDonough, in his official capacity as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, et al – Helped secure a major victory on behalf of a class of unhoused veterans with disabilities in a lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs for its failure to provide permanent housing and services to veterans with disabilities. (2024)
Steve Pappas, et al. v. District of Columbia, et al. – Helped obtain class certification for a class of police officers who were forced to retire because of their disabilities. (2024)
Tanae Smith, et al. v. Westminster Management, LLC, et al. – Won a Supreme Court of Maryland victory prohibiting landlords from charging excessive late fees and prohibiting landlords from including other unlawful fee-related provisions in leases. (2023)
John Bone, et al. v. University of North Carolina Health Care System – Helped obtain a permanent injunction requiring UNC to provide blind UNC patients with documents in accessible formats, such as Large Print or Braille. (2023)
Reviews
Legal Experience with True Compassion and Integrity in Equal Measures
If you’re looking for top-notch legal representation, you can stop here—Brown, Goldstein & Levy is truly exceptional. I’ve worked with Andy, Kevin, and Jamie, and they’ve not only become familiar with my company but also my family. They go above and beyond, bringing genuine care and understanding as well as View More > of this testimonial
Awards
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America: Commercial Litigation, Civil Rights, Appellate, Plaintiff (2025)
- Super Lawyers‘ Maryland Rising Stars (2023-2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Appellate practice, Civil Rights Law, and Commercial Litigation (2024-2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for Appellate Practice and Civil Rights Law (2023)
News & Insights
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Top Ten Considerations For Federal Employees With Disabilities Called Back to the Office
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Diversity Officers, City of Baltimore Sue to Block Trump DEIA Executive Orders
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Brown, Goldstein & Levy is proud to announce that Jamie Strawbridge has been elevated to a partner at the firm, a reflection of his depth of experience as a leading civil rights attorney with a special interest in advancing disability rights.
Presentations
Lupus & You: Washington D.C. Empowerment Conference, “Disability Accommodations and Your Rights Under the ADA” (November 9, 2024)
Georgetown University Law Center Symposium: Disability & the Criminal Legal System, “Police Response Panel,” (November 1, 2024).
Humanim, “Voting Rights of Individuals with Disabilities: What Parents and Guardians Need to Know” (September 30, 2024)
Webinar hosted in partnership with BGL, the National Disabled Law Students Association (NDLSA), and the National Disabled Legal Professionals Association (NDLPA), “Navigating Bar Accommodations,” (September 19, 2024).
Federal Bar Association’s Annual Meeting and Convention, “Policing & People with Disabilities: From First Encounter to Litigation,” (September 6, 2024).
Maryland State Bar Association Legal Summit and Annual Meeting, “The Meaning of “Rent” and Other Key Developments in Landlord-Tenant Law,” (June 5, 2024).
National Federation of the Blind Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, “How to Develop and Win Disability Rights Damages Cases in a Post-Cummings World,” (March 22, 2024).
National Federation of the Blind Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, “Holding Police Officers Accountable Under the ADA in a Post-Cummings World: Lessons Learned from Montgomery v. District of Columbia” (March 22, 2024).
National Federation of the Blind Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, “Effective Communication in Hospital Settings: Lessons Learned from Bone v. University of North Carolina Health Care System,” (March 24, 2023).