Barbara F. Klepper

Marc B. Bergoffen is committed to getting deals done in the most efficient manner possible. Clients like his direct, keep-your-eye-on-the-ball approach, and opposing parties often thank him for his professionalism in bringing transactions to resolution. Recently, Marc has been using his collaborative and creative approach to help clients through challenges faced by changes in the economy brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Representing clients with local, regional and national real estate in...

Edward L. Wender is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Edward L., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edward L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katlin McKelvie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of FDA Law. Katlin, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katlin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin Locklin is the managing partner of Locklin & Coleman, PLLC. Few lawyers in Northern Virginia can match Kevin Locklin's trial experience. He's an effective negotiator but has also taken hundreds of cases to a jury.As a former insurance-defense attorney, Mr. Locklin knows the tactics that insurance companies use to deny or limit claims. He fends off lowball offers and he fights for full damages.

Brian Benczkowski is a partner in Kirkland’s Washington, D.C., office. He is a member of the Firm’s Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations Practice Group. Brian has deep and diverse government enforcement and investigations experience, bolstered by his service in multiple leadership positions at the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and on Capitol Hill. From 2018–2020, he served as the Senate-confirmed Assistant Attorney General for DOJ’s Criminal...

R. J. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. R. J., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Margaret is one of the four founding partners of Rock Creek Energy Group. She has over 18 years of experience counseling and representing a broad swath of electric industry participants on a wide range of federal energy regulatory and administrative litigation matters. She provides strategic counsel to investor-owned utilities, renewable and conventional generators, private equity and institutional investors, developers, and renewable energy providers on transactional, regulatory, and litigat...

Evan Pritchard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Evan, who practices law in Alexandria, Virginia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Mary Jane Alves is a partner in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Washington, DC office. Her practice focuses on antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard enforcement and compliance. Her experience in unfair trade cases spans a range of industries, such as agriculture, chemicals, electronics, pharmaceutical, energy, textiles, carbon and stainless steel, other metals and minerals, and manufactured goods. Before returning to private practice, Ms. Alves worked for 17 years at the U.S. Internationa...