Colleen Essid

Chris Locey practices in the District of Columbia and Virginia. Combining an analytic and sensitive approach to client issues, as a litigator and negotiator, Mr. Locey’s practice includes experience in the interface between foreign law, especially Shari’a and Islamic law, and the courts and laws of the local jurisdictions, as well as custody cases involving sexually abused and neglected children. Prior to becoming a principal of Smollar Kuntz Locey, PLLC, Mr. Locey spent three yea...

Christopher W. Savage is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. Christopher W., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeff Witt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Jeff, 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 Jeff 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.

John H. LeSeur is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Railroad Law and Transportation Law. John H., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick W. Pearsall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration - Commercial and International Arbitration - Governmental. Patrick W., 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 Patrick W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel P. Lyon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Daniel P., who practices law in Leesburg, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregory H. Levine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of FDA Law. Gregory H., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven A. Sigsbury specializes in tax and estate planning, estate and trust administration, fiduciary responsibility, and business and real estate planning. Steven’s laid-back personality allows him to relate to clients and instill a sense of trustworthiness at the outset of any engagement. Steven analyzes and simplifies complex problems and offers clients individualized solutions. As a tax and estate planner, Steven works with clients to develop tax-efficient estate plans that accompli...

Arianna Evers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law. Arianna, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arianna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.