Christopher N. Thatch

Michael L. Sibarium is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law. Michael L., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Foster S. B. Friedman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Foster S. B., who practices law in Alexandria, Virginia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Foster S. B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Justin V. Shur is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Justin V., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

FOUNDING PARTNER For four years in a row from 2022-2025, Superlawyers magazine voted Mr. Jezic as one the Top 10 Best Lawyers in all of Maryland (among 40,000 lawyers). Mr. Jezic’s primary focus is winning - a Not Guilty verdict or a dismissal. Otherwise, his goal is to get a result beyond expectations. To this end, Mr. Jezic has built an astonishing record of success in winning jury trials for his clients: 88% of all his jury trials as a defense attorney have resulted in some type of w...

Stuart Sears is an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses on criminal and white collar defense. Before joining Schertler & Onorato LLP, Mr. Sears was a partner at a law firm in Alexandria, Virginia, where he represented individuals in a wide array of federal and state criminal proceedings. Mr. Sears's broad defense experience includes representing individuals charged with health care fraud, false claims, money laundering, mail and wire fraud, illegal structuring, and mortgage f...

Matt Wetzel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Matt, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nancy Fischer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Trade and Finance Law. Nancy, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nancy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Emily G. Naughton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Emily G., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Heidi builds on her previous experience at the Office of Counsel to the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to assist clients with health care regulatory, compliance, and fraud and abuse matters. Heidi previously served as chief of the Administrative and Civil Remedies Branch in the Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG) at the Department Health and Human Services. Heidi served as the OCIG’s coordinator for both the Provider Self-Disclosure Protoc...

David's practice consists of counseling independent directors of open-end funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds and business development companies, as well as the funds themselves and their investment advisers on matters relating to the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.