Benjamin S. Lippard

Jim Hundley has over 30 years of experience litigating complex criminal and civil cases. He regularly represents individuals and corporations before Virginia’s state and federal courts. He has defended clients involved in a broad range of criminal matters including bank fraud, bid rigging, bribery, embezzlement, tax evasion, and computer fraud. On the civil side, Mr. Hundley has successfully handled cases involving a wide variety of issues including breach of contract, tortious interfer...

Scott works to design a creative, optimized path to problem solving that enhances their chances of recovery. Effective, thorough and practical, Scott is valued by clients and colleagues alike for his depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in insurance law, and for finding the right solution to each client’s distinct problem.Scott served co-lead counsel in a landmark class action trial, the first case of its kind to determine that insurance coverage was available, without aggregat...

Richard T. Collins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Richard T. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Richard T. Collins since 2021. 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 Richard T. Collins is held by other lawyers.

Smith R. Brittingham IV is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Smith R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Smith R. Brittingham IV 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 Smith R. Brittingham IV is held by other lawyers.

Colleen M. Haddow has been practicing exclusively in the area of family law since 2006. Ms. Haddow focuses her practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, spousal support, mediation and property settlement agreements. Ms. Haddow regularly appears throughout courts in Northern Virginia representing the interests of her clients. She takes a practical and economical approach to her cases and strives to meet the individual needs of each client. Ms. Haddow thoroughly enjoys ...

Dan Graham leads the Government Contracts practice. Highly regarded in Government Contracts litigation, Dan Graham has over two decades of experience assisting clients across industry sectors on bid protests, Contract Dispute Act appeals, prime and subcontractor disputes and commercial litigation. Read full biography here: https://www.mwe.com/people/daniel-p-graham/

Spencer F. Walters is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Spencer F. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Spencer F. Walters 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 Spencer F. Walters is held by other lawyers.

Daniel L. Nash is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Sports Law. Daniel L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel L. Nash since 2021. 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 Daniel L. Nash is held by other lawyers.

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

Louis Mazawey brings decades of experience as an authority on the tax aspects of employee benefits in all forms to his work at Groom. As counsel to major insurance companies and a variety of plan sponsors—including corporate employers, trade associations, and public retirement systems—Lou has worked closely with qualified plans, 403(b) and 457 plans, IRAs, employee stock ownership plans, executive compensation, retiree medical benefits, plan terminations, mergers and spinoffs, the...