Brendan D. Duffy

Judyann M. Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Community Association Law and Real Estate Law. Judyann M., who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Judyann M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dan Kraftson is a construction law attorney with Kraftson Caudle in McLean, Virginia. His practice focuses on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, with an emphasis on complex construction contract disputes. Dan assists clients with the preparation, negotiation, and litigation of claims involving additional time and compensation under fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, and other construction contract structures. His work also includes claim analysis under both government and priv...

Melinda R. Coolidge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Melinda R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melinda R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Jennifer S. Joffe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jennifer S., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew A. Roberson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Matthew A., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph R. Palmore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Joseph R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tania Klam is a cum laude graduate of George Mason University (B.A. in Government and International Politics with a minor in Legal Studies) and a graduate of the Penn State Dickinson School of Law (J.D. 2009). She is admitted to practice in Virginia, District of Columbia, New York, and Florida. She is fluent in Arabic and focuses her practice on Family Law. Ms. Klam began her legal career as a prosecutor in Brooklyn, New York where she served as an Assistant District Attorney. While there, sh...

Edward R. McNicholas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law. Edward R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edward R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Palmer is chair of the Business Law Department in Goodwin Procter’s Washington, D.C. office, and is a member of the Financial Services Group. Chris focuses his practice on securities, investment management and insurance matters. Chris represents mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies and broker-dealers on the development, regulatory approval, sale and administration of a variety of investment products, including mutual funds and variable and fixed life insurance and annu...