Charles L. "Chico" Gholz

Brad Friend focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, with an emphasis on construction law litigation, claim preparation, and dispute resolution. Based in McLean, Virginia, Brad represents clients in complex construction disputes across multiple jurisdictions. With more than twenty years of experience, he has served as lead counsel in multi‑million dollar matters involving a wide range of construction-related issues. Brad’s construction litigation exp...

Joseph Guarino handles dispute resolution in the construction sector, including major claims relating to the development of energy facilities, hotel complexes and commercial buildings. His experience includes all aspects of contract drafting and negotiations, counseling on contract administration, claim preservation and avoidance, and dispute resolution and litigation within the construction industry. Joe's broad experience includes tunnels, power plants, high-rise buildings, hospitals, deten...

Michael K. Berman is a partner in the Real Estate Department, and member of the Real Estate Private Equity practice and Local Department Chair of the Real Estate Department in Washington D.C. His practice focuses on the representation of debt funds, lending institutions, private equity funds, developers, investors and operators in a variety of commercial real estate transactions with an emphasis on real estate private equity. Michael's practice includes both debt and equity representations, i...

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

David W. Bowker is the partner-in-charge of the firm’s Washington DC office and chair of the International Litigation practice. He is a nationally renowned litigator with nearly 25 years’ experience representing corporate clients, nonprofits, museums, universities, individuals, international organizations, governments, and government officials in a wide range of high-stakes commercial and governmental disputes before the US Supreme Court, US Courts of Appeals, US District Courts, ...

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.

Rich Gold is a partner practicing in the areas of legislative and environmental law, emphasizing strategy development, lobbying, legislative and regulatory counseling, and creative solutions to corporate, non-profit, and governmental issues at the federal level. He is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Practice Group, which has been ranked among the top 10 law and lobby firms in Washington, D.C. by Influence magazine the last several years. Mr. Gold has been r...

Tara Zurawski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Tara practices law in Alexandria, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Tara Zurawski 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 Tara Zurawski is held by other lawyers.

Sean A. Atkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Sean A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Sean A. Atkins 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 Sean A. Atkins is held by other lawyers.

Dominic E. Draye is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Dominic E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Dominic E. Draye since 2021. 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 Dominic E. Draye is held by other lawyers.