Beth Peters

Personal injury and medical malpractice victims, and those who have been injured by the federal government, turn to Karl Protil when they need a lawyer who has a 20 year record of winning such cases. Clients depend on Karl when the stakes are high, and when their situations call for a lawyer who is not afraid to take chances when it comes to bringing the much needed emotional and financial closure they deserve. Victims benefit from his unique technical skill-set which includes both deep knowl...

David Astrove is a Principal and Managing Member at Friedlander Misler, PLLC, with more than 40 years of experience at the intersection of commercial real estate and corporate finance. He represents national banks, institutional investors, publicly traded REITs, developers, foreign investors, and 501(c)(3) entities in a broad range of transactions, including debt and equity financing, acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, structured finance, securitizations, 1031 tax deferred exchang...

A member of Dickinson Wright’s Washington, D.C. office, Jonathan Wachs focuses his practice on intellectual property law, outsourced legal departments, and the legal cannabis industry. Jonathan regularly navigates state-specific regulations for cannabis industry applicants, operators and stakeholders and secures regulatory approval for cannabis license transfers and changes. He has also facilitated numerous business transactions involving the sale, purchase, and combination of integrate...

Nicholas Woodfield is a principal at The Employment Law Group® law firm and is the firm’s general counsel. He is a seasoned trial attorney specializing in civil litigation and appellate advocacy and focuses his practice on whistleblower claims, wage non-payment and misclassification claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), discrimination and retaliation cases, and qui tam actions. Washingtonian Magazine has named him to its “Top Lawyers” list for his representat...

Paul Smollar has been practicing family law for more than forty years, and has become a leader in Collaborative Practice in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Recognized as the only trained mediator in the District of Columbia by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Mr. Smollar nevertheless is an accomplished litigator when matters do not settle. Mr. Smollar practices in both the District of Columbia and Virginia and is an active member of the Fairfax County Bar, the Virginia Trial Law...

Whether they are buying, selling or financing businesses, CEOs, business owners, and investors turn to Aaron Ghais to get deals done. Aaron specializes in representing mid-market companies that aspire to grow through acquisitions, and also helps business owners maximize value when they sell their companies. Clients benefit from his ability to lead them successfully through the M&A process using his creative problem-solving skills, well-honed business sense, and results-oriented style. A f...

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 ...

Since cofounding Stein Sperling 40 years ago, Millard Bennett has built a robust and varied business law practice, while simultaneously growing and expanding the firm as Managing Partner into one of Montgomery County’s largest and most sought after law firms. In addition to his time tested business acumen, Millard’s intuition, empathy and meticulous attention to his clients’ individual needs has earned him a reputation as a go-to business lawyer. Beyond advising clients on b...

Janet L. Goldstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Qui Tam Law. Janet L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Janet L. Goldstein since 2020. 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 Janet L. Goldstein is held by other lawyers.

Brian E. Hayes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. Brian E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian E. Hayes 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 Brian E. Hayes is held by other lawyers.