Brian D. Boyle

Elizabeth Selmo brings skills in both negotiation and courtroom advocacy in helping clients successfully resolve family law matters and move forward with their lives. She represents a wide variety of individuals, from successful professionals to spouses of primary earners, and empowers them to make educated choices for their futures. Elizabeth works with clients to identify solutions that will achieve their goals, while striving to reduce hostility and keep cases outside of court. At the same...

James Maynor, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. James practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized James Maynor, Jr. 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 Maynor, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America © in the fields of commercial litigation and intellectual property, Susan Metcalfe is a veteran trial attorney who knows what it takes to get the job done for her clients both inside and outside the courtroom. With over eighteen years’ experience as a trial attorney, Susan has significant, substantive experience with an extremely broad array of litigation, including: Intellectual property (trade secrets, trademark, noncompetition agr...

Nancy Van der Veer Holt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nancy Van der Veer practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nancy Van der Veer Holt since 2027. 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 Nancy Van der Veer Holt is held by other lawyers.

Michael J. Goecke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Real Estate Law. Michael J. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Goecke 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 Michael J. Goecke is h...

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.

Alexander H. Xanttopoulos is a principal attorney with Roop, Xanttopoulos, Babounakis. He joined the predecessor firm in Fall 2010, to focus primarily on family law. He works in cases involving divorce, child custody, support, visitation and equitable distribution. Prior to joining Roop Law, Alex worked for several years for Greenspun, Shapiro, Davis and Leary P.C. as an associate practicing in the areas of domestic relations, traffic, criminal defense and civil litigation. He also has experi...

Colleen Coveney, a Partner at Katz Banks Kumin, joined the firm in 2012. Ms. Coveney represents clients in a range of civil rights and discrimination matters under federal and state anti-discrimination statutes including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and corresponding state laws. Ms. Coveney also represents whistleblowers in unlawful retaliation cases, as well as individuals submitting tips to...

Matt Hjortsberg is skilled at assisting clients in managing complex problems from “black swan events” to complex legal issues and multi-party negotiations. He has extensive experience representing commercial contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and owners in disputes, including construction delay, impact and defect claims. Regardless of the nature of the dispute, Matt brings the same core skills to each matter to help clients mitigate and manage risk. An unusually qui...

Julie Tibbets is a partner in Goodwin’s Technology and Life Sciences group and a member of its FDA practice.Ms. Tibbets focuses her practice on FDA-regulated product development, marketing and corporate communications as well as the intersection of each of those with corporate strategy and securities disclosure obligations. Her product reach spans biologics, drugs, medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. Ms. Tibbets advises clients on interactio...