Derek J. Andros

Gregory H. Koger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Gregory H., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. 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.

Peter E. Ciferri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Peter E., who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Catherine Guttman-McCabe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law. Catherine, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Experience Jonathan is a leading global authority on international disputes and investment, as well as complex negotiations and crisis management. As head of Latin American arbitration, he has successfully advised on some of the most critical issues of the era in Latin America and beyond, such as the cultural patrimony of Machu Picchu, the new Ecuador international airport, the Argentine sovereign debt crisis, the development of the Peruvian energy sector and the Panama Canal expansi...

Joel Swearingen is an associate in the firm’s Project Finance and Public Finance practice group, representing issuers, underwriters, and borrowers on a variety of public finance transactions. He also has substantial experience in the field of tax withholding and information reporting, both internationally and domestically. What do you focus on? My practice includes representing clients on tax matters present in connection with public finance transactions. I also advise clients on the in...

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.

Christopher J. Reynolds is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Christopher J., 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 Christopher J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patricia Harris is a land use attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland. She assists developers and property owners with securing approvals needed to develop their properties, including site plans, special exceptions, subdivision approvals, historic preservation, local map amendments, zoning text amendments, master plan recommendations and building permits in Montgomery County, Maryland. Pat is knowledgeable about transit-oriented, mixed-use development and other issues rela...

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

Dan Kraftson is a construction law attorney with Kraftson Caudle in McLean, Virginia. His practice focuses on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, with an emphasis on complex construction contract disputes. Dan assists clients with the preparation, negotiation, and litigation of claims involving additional time and compensation under fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, and other construction contract structures. His work also includes claim analysis under both government and priv...