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David M. Blank is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. David M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Blank since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David M. Blank is held by other lawyers.

Milton Marquis is a member of the State Attorneys General Practice and has developed an active antitrust and consumer protection litigation practice. He served with the government for 14 years at the U.S. Department of Justice and the offices of the attorneys general of Virginia and Massachusetts. In private practice, Milton has represented major companies on a wide range of antitrust and consumer protection investigations and litigations involving state attorneys general across the United St...

A former chief of staff at the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, Kathleen Benway helps clients develop practical strategies for compliance with applicable state, federal, and global consumer protection and privacy laws. Kathleen’s experience makes her uniquely positioned to represent clients before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other government agencies. She has over 12 years of senior-level experience with the FTC, including chief of staff to three directors of the Bu...

Mr. Colten was born in New York City and has been a long-time resident of Virginia. After serving as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Fairfax County for two years, Mr. Colten entered private practice in Northern Virginia. He was a founding member and principal of Surovell, Jackson, Colten & Dugan, P.C. and its predecessor and successor firms, prior to forming Colten | Watson | Vincent Law Group P.C. In 1965, Mr. Colten received his B.S. with a major in sociology from American Universi...

Loren C. Ponds is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Loren C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Loren C. Ponds since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Loren C. Ponds is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Allen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Consumer Protection Law. Christopher practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Allen since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher Allen is held by other lawyers.

Stephan E. Becker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Trade and Finance Law. Stephan E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephan E. Becker since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephan E. Becker is held by other lawyers.

Clients hire Jacob because his aggressive, tenacious, creative and proactive strategies often put the other side on its heels, and because he gets successful results in investigations and litigation. Jacob has secured superior results for his securities enforcement, white-collar criminal defense, FCPA and internal and government investigations clients. Jacob brings his experience and outstanding reputation, including for creative strategies and solutions, to the defense of investigations, lit...

Robert “Mike” Brock is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with 25 years of experience handling high-stakes, bet-the-business litigation. His practice focuses on representing pharmaceuticals and life sciences companies, particularly in product liability and mass tort cases. He has tried cases in a wide range of areas and has represented clients in antitrust, malpractice, toxic tort and securities class action litigation, as well as in other types of cases. Mike is a fellow of the...

Steven A. Sigsbury specializes in tax and estate planning, estate and trust administration, fiduciary responsibility, and business and real estate planning. Steven’s laid-back personality allows him to relate to clients and instill a sense of trustworthiness at the outset of any engagement. Steven analyzes and simplifies complex problems and offers clients individualized solutions. As a tax and estate planner, Steven works with clients to develop tax-efficient estate plans that accompli...