Brooke C. Tansill

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...

Sarah E. Mancinelli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Sarah E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah E. Mancinelli 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 Sarah E. Mancinelli is held by other lawyers.

Scott H. Segal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Scott H. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Scott H. Segal 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 Scott H. Segal is held by other lawyers.

Paul J. Maloney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Paul J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Paul J. Maloney since 2013. 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 professi...

Nicole is the leader of Sullivan's Investment Management Group and Chair of its Corporate Governance & Board Advisory Practice. Nicole also serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Lateral Partner Hiring Committee. Nicole’s practice focuses on the representation of boards and board committees, including independent directors, as well as a broad spectrum of financial services and other companies, such as investment companies (open-end, closed-end, BDCs and ETFs), investment advisers and brok...

Julia Yolles is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Julia practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Julia Yolles 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 Julia Yolles is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Eller is co-chair of Groom’s Retirement Services Practice Group and Fiduciary Practice. She’s been with the firm since 1998, beginning as a law clerk, and has been a practicing attorney at Groom since 2000. As a practice group chair, Jenny ensures that the strategic direction and initiatives of the group position Groom to serve the needs of its financial, corporate, and public plan clients. In her practice, she operates from a similar perspective. She advises financial in...

Mr. Colten was born in New York City and has been a long-time resident of Virginia. After serving as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Fairfax County for two years, Mr. Colten entered private practice in Northern Virginia. He was a founding member and principal of Surovell, Jackson, Colten & Dugan, P.C. and its predecessor and successor firms, prior to forming Colten | Watson | Vincent Law Group P.C. In 1965, Mr. Colten received his B.S. with a major in sociology from American Universi...

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.

Stuart Sears is an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on criminal and white collar defense. Before joining Schertler & Onorato LLP, Mr. Sears was a partner at a law firm in Alexandria, Virginia, where he represented individuals in a wide array of federal and state criminal proceedings. Mr. Sears's broad defense experience includes representing individuals charged with health care fraud, false claims, money laundering, mail and wire fraud, illegal structuring, and mortgage f...