John D. Sadler focuses on complex commercial litigation matters. In his diverse litigation practice, John represents banks, financial institutions, lenders, contractors, homebuilders, real estate developers, commercial landlords, property management companies, insurance companies, and individuals in both federal and state court matters involving real estate disputes, corporate disputes, mechanics' liens, breaches of contract, construction, and leasing disputes.
John represents commercial lenders in litigation, default servicing, debt recovery, lien perfection, judgment enforcement, and lender liability defense matters. He assists lenders in planning, negotiating, and documenting commercial debt restructurings involving notes, guaranties, revolving credit agreements, term loan agreements, acquisition, and construction loans secured by real estate; secured lending under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code; intercreditor agreements; subordination agreements; participation agreements; control agreements; and letter of credit agreements.
Services
- Litigation
- Bankruptcy and Restructuring
- Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Class Action Litigation
- Consumer Financial Services
- Distressed Real Estate
- Distressed Office Buildings
- Distressed Assets and Opportunities
- Mortgage Banking
- Banking and Financial Services
- Real Estate Private Credit and High-Yield
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
American Bar Association
Montgomery County Bar Association
Walter B. Chandler American Inn of Court
Credentials
Education
American University, Washington College of Law (J.D.)
University of Maryland (B.S.)
Admissions
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit