Carl W. Hampe

Melinda focuses on providing holistic multi-generational income and wealth transfer tax planning advice and estate and trust services to high net worth individuals, families, and business owners. She also advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries on probate and estate and trust administration, and serves as a technical expert working closely with the firm’s Litigation group on estate and trust litigation matters. Melinda brings a unique and diverse perspective from her work in private law p...

Michael A. Mancusi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Michael A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Mancusi since 2016. 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 A. Mancusi is held by other lawyers.

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

Douglas B. Farquhar has more than 30 years of experience as a prosecutor and defense and regulatory attorney. Since joining the firm in 1997, he has advised pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers and wholesalers, compounding pharmacies, and individuals on a wide range of enforcement activities, including consent decrees, criminal investigations, debarment issues, arbitration proceedings, civil seizures, FDA inspection issues, and injunctions. Mr. Farquhar has a broad-based understand...

Darla J. McClure is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Employment Law - Management. Darla J. practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Darla J. McClure since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. ...

James T. Meggesto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. James T. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized James T. Meggesto since 2008. 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 T. Meggesto is held by other lawyers.

Jerry C. Straus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Gaming Law and Native American Law. Jerry C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jerry C. Straus 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 Jerry C. Straus is held by other lawyers.

Brenda Lee represents companies, universities, and individuals in a broad range of investigations and related proceedings, including white collar criminal, securities enforcement, anti–money laundering (AML), and anti-discrimination matters. She has significant experience representing financial institutions, tech companies, and individuals in parallel proceedings, including overlapping criminal and civil investigations. The vice-chair of the firm’s Anti-Discrimination Practice, Ms...

Samra Stevenson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Samra practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Samra Stevenson 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 Samra Stevenson is held by other lawyers.

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...