David W. Gaffey

Kevin M. Murphy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Kevin M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin M. Murphy since 2013. 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 Kevin M. Murphy is held by other lawyers.

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

A former DOJ cybercrime prosecutor and former director of PwC’s cyber forensics group, Kim delivers top of the line cyber risk management and information security counsel to her clients. As co-leader of our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team and National Security & Digital Crimes Team, Kim is recognized by select publications and is frequently quoted by the media. Kim Peretti is co-leader of the Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team and National Security & Digital Crimes ...

Gregory A. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Gregory A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory A. Smith 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 Gregory A. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Jiayan Chen is deeply experienced in the regulatory, transactional and strategic issues that arise when leveraging health information, biospecimens and technology to drive healthcare innovation and quality. She guides stakeholders on privacy compliance and research compliance and in the context of strategic initiatives and collaborations as they seek to harness the power of data, machine learning, DNA sequencing and technologies to develop and deploy new products and solutions and address cha...

Matt Moore maintains a sophisticated real estate and commercial litigation practice. He has successfully litigated complex contract disputes involving ADA architectural issues, housing discrimination, property contamination and defects, mortgage fraud, broker misconduct and premises liability. Over the past several years, Matt has successfully defended several ADA, premises liability, contamination and defect claims. He has obtained and collected several million-dollar verdicts for his commer...

Jonathan J. Straw is an attorney with Kraftson Caudle in McLean, Virginia, where he focuses his practice on construction law and government contracts. His work involves claims, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation arising from change orders, schedule delays, and payment disputes. Jon represents prime contractors, subcontractors, and project owners on public and private construction projects in state and federal forums across the United States. His construction law experience in...

Gifford R. Hampshire is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. Gifford R. practices law in Manassas, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Gifford R. Hampshire 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 Gifford R. Hampshire is held by other lawyers.

Bruce Serchuk focuses his practice on tax issues as they relate to debt securities, particularly tax-exempt bonds. What do you focus on? Public finance I advise clients regarding the tax aspects of tax-exempt bond transactions, acting primarily as bond counsel, borrower’s counsel and underwriter’s counsel. I have participated in a wide variety of bond transactions, including financings for governmental facilities, student loans, multifamily housing, stadiums and nonprofit hospital...

Gary B. Mims has practiced law since 1980. He was a defense litigator for 20 years, defending a heavy schedule of trials involving automobile, trucking, train and other transportation accidents and a wide variety of personal injury cases. He developed a special interest and significant experience in medical malpractice, first from the defense side, and since 1999, as a plaintiff's attorney. He has successfully represented clients in complicated medical cases involving, among other things, fai...