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Marcia Kuntz resumed her family law practice in 2012 at the firm of Kuder, Smollar, Friedman & Mihalik, PC after years as a legislative counsel and committee staffer on Capitol Hill and as an adviser, editor, and executive in the non-profit sector. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Kuntz has taught Family Law as an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law. In April 2022, she co-founded the firm of Smollar Kuntz Locey, PLLC. Ms. Kuntz started her legal career...

Teresa Burke Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Teresa Burke practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Teresa Burke Wright 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 Teresa Burke Wright is held by other lawyers.

Janel Quinn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Qui Tam Law. Janel practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Janel Quinn 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 Janel Quinn is held by other lawyers.

After a long and distinguished career in the federal government with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ms. Wheeler joined Katz Banks Kumin in August 2015. As an appellate lawyer with the EEOC, Ms. Wheeler was in the forefront of developing cutting edge legal arguments and theories to prove discrimination and harassment under Title VII, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Equal Pay Act. Ms. Wheeler was an Assistant General Counsel i...

Damian Myers, based in Washington DC, is a partner in the Corporate practice group. He represents public and private companies and nonprofit organizations on matters related to employee benefits and executive compensation. My focus I provide ongoing advice to clients on a broad range of compliance issues, including ERISA, tax, corporate, and securities laws and regulations. Leading a team of ERISA attorneys, I focus on the design and administration of health and welfare benefit plans. I advis...

Jason Zuckerman litigates whistleblower retaliation , qui tam , wrongful discharge, discrimination, non-compete, and other employment-related claims, and authors the Whistleblower Protection Law Blog . His broad experience includes practicing employment law at a national law firm, serving as a Principal at The Employment Law Group, and serving as Senior Legal Advisor to the Special Counsel at the U.S. Office of Special Counsel , the federal agency charged with protecting whistleblowers in the...

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...

Clients turn to David Kochanski when they require practical and cutting edge approaches to efficiently and economically achieve their business objectives. Clients hire him for their complex real estate transactions because he is not only a recognized leader within the field, but also because he is not afraid to make unconventional suggestions that he can back up with solid legal and business rationale. David’s clients trust his judgment and have confidence in his advice. David’s a...

Harry Kelly’s practice focuses on transactional and litigation aspects of housing, fair housing, reasonable accommodations, and accessible design, government contracts, financial institutions and bankruptcy law. He counsels owners of firms—particularly those active in real estate and housing—with respect to issues related to the operations of their businesses and assists them in litigation and enforcement matters. He also advises government contracts clients on transactional...

Neil L. Henrichsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Neil L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Neil L. Henrichsen 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 Neil L. Henrichsen is hel...