Barry A. Friedman

Eric Frechtel practices in the area of construction and government contracts. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, and owners, in both the prosecution and defense of claims on large public and private construction projects. He has significant litigation experience before both state and federal courts, including both bench trials and jury trials, and he has considerable experience in construction arbitration as well. Eric’s practice also includes substantial work ...

Daniel Volchok's practice focuses on appellate litigation involving various areas of federal and state law, including arbitration, bankruptcy, civil rights, contracts, criminal law, due process, free speech, intellectual property, military law, Native American issues, preemption and tax. Mr. Volchok has filed numerous merits and amicus briefs in the US Supreme Court as well as state and federal appellate courts, and also participated in successful efforts to obtain or oppose certiorari.

R. J. Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. R. J. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized R. J. Davis 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 R. J. Davis is held by other lawyers.

Amy Jeffress has extensive experience advising clients regarding complex national security and compliance matters, as well as conducting trials and assisting clients in navigating challenging government and internal investigations. She is a former federal prosecutor, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attaché, and Counselor to the Attorney General. Amy represents individual and institutional clients in criminal defense, national security, compliance matters, and civil litigation. She als...

Debra D. Roby is an accomplished attorney at Washington Energy Law LLP, located in Washington, District of Columbia. With over two decades of experience, she represents a diverse range of stakeholders in the electric industry. She frequently appears before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on matters such as transmission and energy market tariff and rate filings, merger proceedings, rulemakings, and hydroelectric licensing and compliance. Beyond her work with FERC, she provides ...

Nathaniel Edmonds serves as the Co-Chair of the firm’s litigation practice in Washington, D.C., which houses over 100 lawyers handling a variety of litigation matters, including internal corporate investigations, white collar criminal defense, anti-corruption compliance, sanctions and export controls, data privacy and cyber security, intellectual property and patent litigation, international arbitration, and antitrust counseling. Mr. Edmonds focuses on global internal investigations, in...

Catherine P. McCarthy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Catherine P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine P. McCarthy 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 Catherine P. McCarthy is held by other lawyers.

Kwame Manley is the Global Co-Chair of the Paul Hastings Litigation Department, and the former Chair of the Investigations and White Collar Defense practice at Paul Hastings. Based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, Mr. Manley focuses his practice on white-collar criminal defense, internal corporate investigations, and complex civil litigation. A former federal prosecutor, Mr. Manley defends individuals and companies before various agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ),...

Kyrus Lamont Freeman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Kyrus Lamont practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kyrus Lamont Freeman 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 Kyrus Lamont Freeman is held by other lawyers.

Andrew H. Milne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Employment Law - Management. Andrew H. practices law in Potomac, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew H. Milne since 2026. 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 Andrew H. Milne is held by other lawyers.