Amanda J. Sherwood

Richard E. Lear practices primarily in the litigation area emphasizing insolvency, Chapter 11, and creditors’ rights and bankruptcy issues. For 25 years, Mr. Lear has served as counsel for institutional lenders, franchisors, leasing companies and landlords in connection with individual and business Chapter 11 cases and in workouts. He has also counseled clients regarding the effect of bankruptcy and insolvency on proposed bond refundings, conventional loan refinancings and other transac...

Alan B. Croft is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Alan B., who practices law in Leesburg, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alan B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Meza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Scott, who practices law in McLean, Virginia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lynn E. Calkins is the practice group leader for Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C. Litigation Group and serves on the firm's Directors Committee. Ms. Calkins is a trial lawyer and appellate advocate, concentrating in the defense of claims under the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act brought against real estate developers, hotels, retailers and local governments. In addition to this focus, she has handled numerous business and real estate disputes, zoning appeals, regul...

Stephanie Holland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Stephanie, who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel P. Lyon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Daniel P., who practices law in Leesburg, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John D. Seiver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. John D., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul J. Maloney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Paul J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practi...

Rama Taib-Lopez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration. Rama, who practices law in Rockville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rama is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Palmer is chair of the Business Law Department in Goodwin Procter’s Washington, D.C. office, and is a member of the Financial Services Group. Chris focuses his practice on securities, investment management and insurance matters. Chris represents mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies and broker-dealers on the development, regulatory approval, sale and administration of a variety of investment products, including mutual funds and variable and fixed life insurance and annu...