About Jon
Jon D. Pels is a attorney based in Bethesda, Maryland, with over 30 years of experience in civil and business litigation. He is the managing partner of Pels Law, LLC, a firm he founded in 1997. The firm's primary office is located at 4845 Rugby Avenue, 3rd Floor, Bethesda, MD 20814, with an additional office at 8229 Boone Boulevard, Suite 610, Vienna, VA 22182. Mr. Pels earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1993. He was a member and editor of the University of Dayton Law Review.
He was admitted to the Maryland State Bar in 1993 and has been practicing law in Maryland since then. He is also licensed to practice in Virginia and the District of Columbia. His firm is accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) with an A+ rating and has been in business for over 29 years. Throughout his career, Mr. Pels has handled many complex cases, including business litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense. He has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, receiving the Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year award in 2007 for his groundbreaking litigation involving the safety of manufactured housing. Additionally, he has been featured in the book "Rules of the Road – A Plaintiff Lawyer’s Guide to Proving Liability." Mr.
Pels is an active member of several professional associations, including the Maryland State Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar, Bethesda Chamber of Commerce. The National Trial Lawyers. He has also been recognized by Super Lawyers for his excellence in civil litigation and business litigation. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Pels is committed to community involvement. He has served as the President of the Father’s Club at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School and has been active in both the Blessed Sacrament and Our Lady of Lourdes parishes. For more information about Mr.
Pels and his firm, you can visit their official website at pelslaw.com. Please note that while this information is accurate as of February 19, 2026, it is advisable to verify the current status of Mr. Pels' professional affiliations and practice areas through official channels. *Disclaimer: The information provided is based on publicly available sources and may not reflect the most current details. For the latest information, please consult official records or contact the attorney directly.* *Found Data:* - **Bar Number:** Not available - **Bar Admission Year:** 1993 - **License Status:** Active - **Death Date:** N/A - **Firm Name:** Pels Law, LLC - **Case Types:** Business Litigation, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Criminal Defense - **Legal Stages:** Trial, Appeal - **Courts:** Maryland State Courts, Virginia State Courts, District of Columbia Courts* *Sources:* - Pels Law Official Website - Super Lawyers Profile - Martindale-Hubbell Profile - Better Business Bureau Profile - Pursuing.com Profile*