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Lisa Hawke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Lisa practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Hawke 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 Lisa Hawke is held by other lawyers.

Scott Zebrak is a founding partner at Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP. Scott has more than 25 years of copyright litigation and counseling experience, with a particular focus on content protection issues that involve digital media, new technology, and disruptive business models. He represents some of the world’s most prominent companies in music, education, publishing, and other creative industries. Scott is nationally recognized for his accomplishments in copyright and related litigation. The ...

William T. Reid, IV (“Bill”) is a founding member of Reid Collins & Tsai LLP (“RCT”). A true trial lawyer, Bill has tried a wide range of civil and criminal cases to verdict before judges and juries for over 25 years. For example, in 2014-15, Bill tried tandem jury and bench trials over two, three-week trials against Credit Suisse winning both and proving that Credit Suisse fraudulently syndicated a $540 million real estate development loan. In September 2015, the ...

Thomas J. McKee, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Thomas J. practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas J. McKee, Jr. 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 Thomas J. McKee, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

As a trial lawyer for over 30 years, Bruce Blanchard understands the pressure, expense, frustration, and uncertainty that litigation imposes upon a client. In order to achieve a desired outcome in court, Bruce works with his clients to define their priorities and develop a strategy that achieves the clients’ objectives. He brings common sense, an affinity for people, and a commitment to ethics in both his civil and criminal practice. Bruce believes hard work, preparation, and identifica...

Christine M. Shiker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Christine M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Christine M. Shiker 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 Christine M. Shiker is held by other lawyers.

Michael I. Sanders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Michael I. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael I. Sanders 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 I. Sanders is held by other lawyers.

Alison N. Davis represents management in employment and labor law. She has extensive litigation experience in the employment arena, including: Sexual harassment Race, national origin, age, gender and disability discrimination Overtime Wrongful termination claims Pay discrimination issues Wage and hour matters She regularly appears in state and federal courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Maryland Commission on Human Relations, the District of Columbia Office of H...

In addition to being one of approximately 500 Certified Elder Law Attorneys in the Country, Evan is also one of fewer than 100 member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners, selected for this honor by his fellow practitioners who are members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. A 4-time Best-Selling Author in the field of Elder Law and the Estate Planning and Elder Law monthly columnist for The Practical Lawyer, Evan received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the Univer...

Robert Harris is a real estate and land use attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland. He helps landowners strategically improve the use and value of their real estate. His practice includes zoning, land use, real estate and municipal affairs. He represents commercial and residential landowners before planning commissions, courts, governmental agencies and elected officials in connection with obtaining development approvals and in the protection of land use rights in Montgom...