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After graduating from Penn State and receiving her law degree, with honors, from George Mason University School of Law, Karin Riley Porter has had years of experience in the law in a wide range of cases, including DUIs and violent felonies. Before launching Karin Riley Porter Attorney at Law, Ms. Porter served as prosecutor, ultimately providing her with a different perspective of the legal system which she can use when building a defense. Ms. Porter’s extensive knowledge and training i...

David Cavanaugh has broad legal experience in industry and private practice and provides clients with strategic, business-focused counseling in the procurement, management and exploitation of their intellectual property. He has extensive experience in all aspects of intellectual property practice, including IP litigation, patent procurement, technology transfer and licensing, and due diligence for corporate transactions. Mr. Cavanaugh has developed and implemented intellectual property strate...

For 35 years, Jeff Scharff has helped clients resolve their critical real estate and structured financing issues and close their deals. He handles all aspects of acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, loan documents (both conventional and tax-exempt bond financing), and partnership agreements with large national equity investors. In 20 years, he has closed acquisitions totaling almost $20 billion for one of the largest national multi-family operators. Jeff also ...

Leigh-Alexandra Basha focuses her practice on domestic and international estate and tax planning. She counsels an affluent international client base on a wide range of sophisticated matters, including estate and trust administration, family wealth preservation, tax compliance, as well as business succession, expatriation and pre-immigration planning. Leigh is head of the Firm’s Washington, DC, Private Client Practice Group. Please view more on Leigh-Alexandra's biography here: https://w...

Laurence Schor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Laurence practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Laurence Schor since 2003. 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 Laurence Schor is held by other lawyers.

Joseph Guarino handles dispute resolution in the construction sector, including major claims relating to the development of energy facilities, hotel complexes and commercial buildings. His experience includes all aspects of contract drafting and negotiations, counseling on contract administration, claim preservation and avoidance, and dispute resolution and litigation within the construction industry. Joe's broad experience includes tunnels, power plants, high-rise buildings, hospitals, deten...

Paul F. Forshay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Paul F. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Paul F. Forshay 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 Paul F. Forshay is held by other lawyers.

Sheraz Barkat is a Washington, D.C. attorney with Barkat Law Firm whose practice focuses on helping individuals and families address complex legal and personal matters with practical guidance and clear communication. He works with clients facing emotionally challenging situations and strives to develop thoughtful solutions tailored to their goals and long-term interests. Mr. Barkat represents clients in a wide range of matters involving Family Law , Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law M...

Kathleen A. Daley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Kathleen A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen A. Daley 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 Kathleen A. Daley is held by other lawyers.

John Sandweg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. John practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized John Sandweg 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 John Sandweg is held by other lawyers.