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Laura F. H. McDonald represents large organizations in a broad range of telecommunications and technology matters at Levine, Blaszak, Block & Boothby LLP . With years of experience, she focuses on negotiating complex and customized network services and IT agreements — from foundational SaaS contracts to sophisticated global network transactions. Drawing on her litigation and regulatory background, Laura brings a practical, on-the-ground approach to structuring agreements that minimi...

Bob Wellen, a partner of the firm, has practiced tax law for nearly 35 years. His practice involves planning, structuring and negotiating business transactions and representing taxpayers seeking private letter rulings from IRS and tax policy determinations from IRS and the Treasury Department and in controversies with IRS. He also serves as an arbitrator and as an expert witness in commercial disputes involving tax issues. Bob grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. He graduated from Yale College...

Julia is one of the four founding partners of Rock Creek Energy Group. Julia has focused her practice primarily on hydroelectric and electric power matters since 2003. She provides strategic counsel to a broad variety of electric industry participants, including independent power producers, power marketers, investor-owned utilities, and state and municipal entities. She advises clients on issues involving the Federal Power Act (FPA), National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, ...

David is a principal in the law firm of Blankingship & Keith, P.C. in the City of Fairfax. He is a civil litigator with over 30 years of trial practice, primarily before the various Virginia Circuits Courts in Northern Virginia as well as the Federal Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia. He also has substantial appellate experience arguing before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. His practice has concentrated on commercial ...

Merrill Kramer represents energy project developers, private equity companies, and institutional lenders on the development, financing, sale, acquisition, and investment in energy projects and portfolios. Merrill represents some of the most active and innovative players in the energy industry. He has represented Fortune 200 companies and other clients in the development and financing of over 80 energy infrastructure projects representing more than $30 billion in invested capital. Merrrill has...

Michael J. Rustum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Michael J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Rustum since 2024. 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 Michael J. Rustum is held by other lawyers.

John J. Heitmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Communications Law. John J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized John J. Heitmann since 2016. 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 John J. Heitmann is held by other lawyers.

Darrel J. Barros is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Darrel J. practices law in Potomac, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Darrel J. Barros since 2027. 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 Darrel J. Barros is held by other lawyers.

Rich Bussey has been representing persons injured due to the fault of others in D.C., MD and VA for more than 40 years. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases of nearly every type, but most often takes on cases involving pedestrian and bicycle accidents, truck, bus, auto, motorcycle, and train crashes, falls and premises accidents, construction site injuries, gas explosions, defective products, and medical malpractice lawsuits. Mr. Bussey was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 16, 195...

David Rust Clarke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. David Rust practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized David Rust Clarke since 2010. 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 Rust Clarke is held by other lawyers.