Christine E. Connelly

Swain Wood, formerly the first assistant attorney general of North Carolina and general counsel to Attorney General Josh Stein, serves as co-chair of the firm’s State Attorneys General Practice. While serving in government, he was one of the most highly regarded leaders in the state attorney general community nationally and is a proven problem-solver in private practice, working closely with clients to successfully anticipate, navigate and resolve complex legal disputes.

Svetlana S. Gans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Antitrust Law. Svetlana S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Svetlana S. Gans 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 Svetlana S. Gans is held by other lawyers.

Frederick W. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Frederick W. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Frederick W. Miller since 2024. 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 Frederick W. Miller is held by other lawyers.

K.C. Halm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Communications Law. K.C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized K.C. Halm 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 K.C. Halm is held by other lawyers.

G. Christopher Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. G. Christopher practices law in Alexandria, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized G. Christopher Wright since 2024. 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 G. Christopher Wright is held by other lawyers.

Matthew D. McGill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Gaming Law and Sports Law. Matthew D. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew D. McGill since 2024. 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 Matthew D. McGill is held by other lawyers.

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...

Patricia M. Weaver is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Mediation. Patricia M. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Patricia M. Weaver 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 Patricia M. Weaver is held by other ...

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.

Allison E. Turnbull is a partner in Holland & Knight's Orlando office and chair of the Orlando Land Use team. Ms. Turnbull's practice focuses on all aspects of real estate development. She focuses on land use and zoning changes, the procurement and retention of development entitlements, real estate acquisitions and sales, real estate financing, and legislative and governmental affairs on both a local and state level. Ms. Turnbull represents private and public entities in the development o...