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John E. Byrnes has been practicing exclusively in the area of family law since 1996. He practices in all of the northern Virginia circuit courts and juvenile and domestic relations district courts as well as the Virginia Court of Appeal. While most matters are amicably resolved thorough negotiation or mediation, John has extensive litigation experience. During his career, John’s practice has covered virtually every aspect of family law, from: complex equitable distribution matters invol...

Robert M. Kurucza is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Investment Management practice. He is recognized as one of the country’s leading legal advisors in the financial services industry. He has represented major financial services companies, including banks, asset management firms, mutual fund complexes, trust companies, private wealth management firms and securities firms, in connection with a variety of regulatory matters and transactions, as well as litigation and compliance i...

Employers faced with complex employment and employee benefit claims count on Emily Seymour Costin to resolve disputes at the beginning stages with maximum efficiency. In addition to managing active cases, she advises clients on proven strategies to avoid future litigation. Emily leads the firm’s ERISA Litigation practice. She regularly represents employers, plan sponsors, insurers, and fiduciaries in litigation over benefits and fiduciary matters under ERISA, including those involving i...

Andrew H. Milne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Employment Law - Management. Andrew H. practices law in Potomac, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew H. Milne since 2026. 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 Andrew H. Milne is held by other lawyers.

Ivan Schlager is an international trade and national security partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Ivan provides counsel on structuring, negotiating and documenting transactions to address regulatory issues, including approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). He represents a diverse group of clients ranging from defense companies, major telecommunications providers, and media and technology companies to private equity firms a...

A lawyer with a national construction practice, Owen Shean represents clients in a broad array of construction matters and disputes, including resolution of disputes on major infrastructure projects, government facilities, museums, multi-use/multi-family projects, hospitals, and military facilities. His clients have included the Architect of the Capitol (the federal agency responsible for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of the U.S. Capitol Complex), the New World Sym...

Thomas A. Cawley, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Thomas A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. Cawley, Jr. since 2016. 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 Thomas A. Cawley, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Locke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Jennifer practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Locke 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 Jennifer Locke is held by other lawyers.

Susan E. Seabrook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Susan E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Susan E. Seabrook since 2021. 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 Susan E. Seabrook is held by other lawyers.

Stuart R. Barr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Stuart R. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart R. Barr since 2021. 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 Stuart R. Barr is held by other lawyers.