Christopher Hutter

" Top 10 " Lawyer in DC Metro Area (out of 80,000 attorneys) - Education: Juris Doctorate (JD), George Washington University Law School, 1992--President, Moot Court Board, Nominated Laws School's Best Negotiator. Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy Major), The College of William and Mary--1989 NCAA Academic All-American for outstanding achievement in athletics and academics, Division I College Wrestler, Virginia State Championship Wrestling Team

Michael Kreps is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Michael practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Kreps 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 Michael Kreps is held by other lawyers.

Andre Owens’ practice focuses on securities trading and markets activities. He counsels broker-dealers, securities exchanges, investment advisers and other clients on a variety of regulatory issues under the rules of the SEC, FINRA and various securities exchanges, including Regulation NMS; Regulation ATS; short sale regulation; sales practice rules, automated trading and risk controls and order handling matters. Mr. Owens also provides advice with respect to acquisitions of securities ...

Barry J. Hurewitz is a partner in the firm's Regulatory and Government Affairs and Transactional Departments, and a member of the Defense, National Security and Government Contracts and Cybersecurity, Privacy and Communications Groups. He is also a member of the firm's FinTech Group. He joined the firm in 1994.

Kate Mueting is a Partner in the Washington, DC office of Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP, a national law firm with offices in the District of Columbia, New York, California, Tennessee, and Maryland, and a Co-Chair of the firm’s Title VII Practice. She received her J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law and her B.J. from the University of Nebraska. Kate represents employees in a broad range of employment claims, including discrimination on the basis of gender, pregnancy, race, and s...

Litigation is disruptive and expensive. Not only do businesses have to deal with the cost of litigation, they also lose time and money when litigation occurs. Scott Morrison helps real estate, construction and other businesses resolve their litigation matters so that they can get back to work. He provides creative solutions to business problems and, if necessary, a tenacious and successful courtroom presence. Scott serves as lead counsel in sophisticated business disputes. He has handled nume...

I am one of three founding partners of Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC, which I helped launch in November 2004. Our firm's mission is, and has been, centered on providing compassionate and competent legal representation, advancing the legal profession, and giving back to the Northern Virginia community. My 30+ year career in family law began in the courtroom, where I spent more than two decades litigating divorce and custody matters. That experience taught me how cases can unfold when they go to t...

James P. Steele is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. James P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized James P. Steele 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 James P. Steele is held by other lawyers.

Drawing inspiration from General George S. Patton's motto, "Wars are not won by fighting battles; wars are won by choosing battles," I emphasize strategic thinking in my practice. My goal is to identify and steer clear of unnecessary conflicts, aiming to achieve business objectives with minimal confrontation. And if a battle does arise, I will represent you with ferocity and civility in the center of the ring. Learn more about my practice at Pillsbury , where I am committed to providing insig...

Margaret J. McKinney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Mediation. Margaret J. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret J. McKinney since 2005. 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 Margaret J. McKinney is held by other lawyers.