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Ben Riley is a Principal of the firm and serves on its Executive Committee. He has tried nearly 30 cases to verdict including jury trials, court trials, and complex arbitrations. His practice focuses on Intellectual Property Litigation, including patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks and license disputes. He also has an active practice in Business Litigation, including class action defense, defense of “consumer claims” under the Lanham Act and unfair competition statutes,...

Elizabeth A. Hershman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law and Family Law. Elizabeth A. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth A. Hershman since 2022. 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 Elizabeth A. Hershman is held by other lawyers.

David C. Cook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. David C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Cook since 2007. 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 C. Cook is held by other lawyers.

Seth Goldberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Seth practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Seth Goldberg 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 Seth Goldberg is held by other lawyers.

J. Andrew Rogers concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial leasing and all aspects of commercial real estate development, including the representation of owners and developers in the acquisition, financing, and disposition of office buildings, mixed-use developments, hotels, condominiums, warehouses, and apartments. Mr. Rogers' clients include a national retailer with over 1,000 stores (primarily in power centers in the United States and some foreign countries), Fortune 500 compani...

Eric Wycoff represents companies and individuals involving commercial disputes, environmental matters, employment disputes, premises liability, and bankruptcy matters. Eric enjoys working closely with his clients to obtain positive results in the most practical and efficient way. He regularly appears on behalf of clients before federal and state trial courts in Maine and the District of Columbia, federal and state appellate courts, and arbitrators.

John Hanover focuses his practice in construction, counseling clients across all roles of the building process for both private and public works. His experience includes representing his clients in multimillion-dollar disputes in court, arbitrations, and mediations involving matters ranging from contract disputes, delay and acceleration claims, and payment remedies to claims of defective work. John has acted as lead counsel in many jury and nonjury trials in court and in more than 100 arbitra...

Stephen C. Elliott is a shareholder in the firm’s Real Estate Practice. Steve serves individuals and commercial clients including developers. Prior to practicing law, Steve worked for Trek Bicycle Corporation developing and delivering marketing and sales training to Trek’s independent dealers while managing Trek’s company-owned stores in Madison, Wisconsin. He also worked in sales for Saris Cycling Group, Inc., a Madison manufacturer of bicycle accessories.Steve’s comm...

Steven A. Kaplan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities Regulation. Steven A. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Steven A. Kaplan since 2019. 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 Steven A. Kaplan is held by other lawyers.

Adam H. Greene is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Adam H. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Adam H. Greene 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 Adam H. Greene is held by other lawyers.