Christopher T. Buchanan

Jessica is the Managing Partner of Rock Creek Energy Group. Jessica’s practice is focused on renewable and conventional independent power producers, power marketers, and transmission developers throughout the United States. She represents owners, operators and investors of all sizes in the electric energy sector, from startup developers to private equity funds, infrastructure funds and institutional investors. ‍ Jessica specializes in federal energy regulatory matters related to: De...

Nationally recognized authority in defamation law. Focused on protecting, defending and vindicating the most valuable asset many people and companies have—their reputations. In addition to being an accomplished business litigator for 25 years, Mitch Langberg serves as co-chair of the firm's Crisis Management Group. He brings his unique perspective on communications and media relations to brewing crises and those that have already erupted. Mitch works with individuals and companies to pr...

Scott Simmer founded the Simmer Law Group in Washington D.C., in 2014, but he’s been practicing law for decades and is a seasoned expert at rooting out deceit and fraud in hidden corners of government programs, education, and healthcare industries. Joining with Baron & Budd in 2018 to form our Washington D.C. office, Mr. Simmer continues to represent whistleblowers bringing qui tam cases of fraud under federal and state False Claims Acts as well as IRS, Securities and Exchange Commi...

During his more than 30 years of practice, Mr. Jaffe has focused on dispute resolution internationally in arbitrations under various international arbitral regimes and domestically in court and arbitration proceedings. A significant part of his work has involved representing owners, contractors and other stakeholders in projects ranging from infrastructure and energy facilities to sports stadiums and a wide variety of commercial structures. He has acted as counsel in numerous international an...

Deborah B. Baum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Deborah B. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah B. Baum 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 Deborah B. Baum is held by other lawyers.

Zachary W. Worshtil is a partner at Powers & Worshtil, P.C. in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where he represents individuals and families in matters involving Litigation - Trusts and Estates , Trusts and Estates, estate administration , estate and trust litigation, and estate planning . He works closely with clients to address complex legal and financial issues while providing practical guidance throughout each stage of the process. A lifelong resident of Prince George’s County, Zach br...

William A. Goldberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. William A. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized William A. Goldberg 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 William A. Goldberg is held by other lawyers.

Alexis Gilman provides strategic antitrust counsel to companies navigating mergers, acquisitions, investigations and litigations by the FTC, DOJ, and state attorneys general. As a former head of an FTC division that investigates and litigates transactions, Alexis anticipates antitrust enforcement risks and equips clients with the foresight and strategy needed to navigate complex merger reviews, represents clients as parties or third parties in litigation, and counsel them on antitrust complia...

David P. Burns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. David P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David P. Burns 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 David P. Burns is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Cassidy focuses on legal issues raised by cross-border business transactions, including antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings, economic sanctions, export controls and customs issues. He is experienced in devising strategies for using trade law procedures, such as the antidumping laws, to achieve business objectives and in resolving disputes between companies and the US government arising from sanctions, export controls and customs laws. Mr. Cassidy served as General Counsel of t...