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Nicholas A. Giannasca is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Nicholas A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas A. Giannasca 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 Nicholas A. Giannasca 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...

Craig McRobbie works directly with inventors to prepare patent applications in the areas of biotechnology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and biology. Mr. McRobbie prosecutes patent applications including corresponding with clients and preparing replies to all USPTO correspondence. Mr. McRobbie handles cases before the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and prepares patentability, non-infringement, validity and freedom-to-operate opinions. Mr....

Saba Bireda is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Saba practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Saba Bireda since 2023. 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 Saba Bireda is held by other lawyers.

Amy Jeffress has extensive experience advising clients regarding complex national security and compliance matters, as well as conducting trials and assisting clients in navigating challenging government and internal investigations. She is a former federal prosecutor, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attaché, and Counselor to the Attorney General. Amy represents individual and institutional clients in criminal defense, national security, compliance matters, and civil litigation. She als...

Mitch Rapaport is a partner in the firm focusing in tax issues related to public finance and infrastructure finance transactions. During his 30 years in practice, Mr. Rapaport has participated in a wide variety of tax-exempt financings, with an emphasis on public-private partnership transactions and other project financings. Mr. Rapaport has worked on numerous public power financings; stadium and convention center transactions; and education, infrastructure and other industrial projects. What...

Philip Baker-Shenk is a partner in our firm's Indian Law Practice Group and our Entertainment Law Practice Group. He provides legal and policy representation to dozens of Native American Indian Tribal governments as well as Tribal organizations and companies doing business with Indian Tribes. Mr. Baker-Shenk began working on behalf of Indian Tribes in our Nation's capital in 1976. For half a decade, he served as staff in the U.S. Senate, including two years as Majority General Counsel to Indi...

Josephine Torrente’s practice focuses on bringing promising new drug and biological therapies through the FDA approval process. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Josephine provides essential regulatory insight and strategic perspective into the pursuit of aggressive objectives. Josephine advises biotech and pharmaceutical senior executives and development teams on strategic direction at critical moments in drug development, from preclinical and Phase 1 matters to co...

David P. Wales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. David P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David P. Wales 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 professional regard in which David P. Wales is held by other lawyers.

Michael D. Hausfeld is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Michael D. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael D. Hausfeld since 2006. 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 D. Hausfeld is held by other lawyers.