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

Brian Murray is a founding partner of Murray Osorio PLLC in Fairfax, Virginia, where he focuses on Immigration Law . He represents individuals and families in immigration proceedings, with an emphasis on complex waiver matters, inadmissibility and removability issues, and the immigration consequences of criminal convictions, often referred to as “crimmigration.” Brian regularly works with criminal defense counsel in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and across the United States to help ...

Keri McWilliams is a co-leader of the Franchise & Distribution team. She represents start-ups and mid-size companies across numerous industries, including restaurants, retailers, fitness centers, health concepts, and luxury brands, in all aspects of their corporate relationships. Keri is also a member of the Health and Wellness initiative, and the Food, Beverage and Agribusiness team. What do you focus on? Franchising I represent franchise systems ranging from 3 units to more than 1000 un...

Paul J. Abraham is the founder and CEO of PJI Law. After growing up in Northern Virginia, Mr. Abraham earned two academic majors at Cornell University and came back to Northern Virginia to obtain a Juris Doctor degree at the George Mason University School of Law. Mr. Abraham has represented clients in trusts & estates, litigation, and business law for over 15 years. Additionally, Mr. Abraham has been an active participant in several legal pro bono programs, including the Family Legal Assi...

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

Micah Bonaviri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Micah practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Micah Bonaviri 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 Micah Bonaviri is held by other lawyers.

With a successful twenty-five year career in energy law, Andy focuses his practice on representing a diverse range of energy companies in administrative proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state regulatory agencies, and federal and state courts. In 2023, Chambers USA stated, “Andy’s judgment on strategic issues is excellent, and he can see through complexity to find a balanced approach on issues.” He is also recognized for being “very br...

Richard (Rick) Mann represents his clients in business and trade association disputes relating to food advertising, promotional and labeling claims, food safety and compliance issues, and general business and corporate law matters. Rick works extensively with clients on the development of compliant advertising, promotional, and labeling claims and campaigns, and the development of appropriate support for such claims. His regulatory experience allows him to represent his clients in proceedings...

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

Eric Keller is a partner in the Tax Department of Paul Hastings, and is a member of the firm’s Global Compensation, Benefits, and ERISA practice group and the Employment Law practice group. Mr. Keller is ranked by Chambers USA as one of the top employee benefits and executive compensation lawyers in the District of Columba. According to Chambers, he is "praised [by clients] for being ‘very good at identifying risk and then giving very pragmatic advice’ and works within all a...