Douglas R. "Doug" Widin

Douglas B. Farquhar has more than 30 years of experience as a prosecutor and defense and regulatory attorney. Since joining the firm in 1997, he has advised pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers and wholesalers, compounding pharmacies, and individuals on a wide range of enforcement activities, including consent decrees, criminal investigations, debarment issues, arbitration proceedings, civil seizures, FDA inspection issues, and injunctions. Mr. Farquhar has a broad-based understand...

Robert A. Dormer is one of three founding members of Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. He has been an integral part of the firm’s growth and expansion in all areas of FDA law. He advises clients on a wide range of issues throughout the product lifecycle including development and approval, compliance, and enforcement. From 1976 to 1979, Mr. Dormer served in FDA’s Office of Chief Counsel. He was an Associate Chief Counsel for Enforcement and Associate Chief Counsel for Radiological...

David C. Kully is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. David C., 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 David C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Melinda focuses on providing holistic multi-generational income and wealth transfer tax planning advice and estate and trust services to high net worth individuals, families, and business owners. She brings a unique and diverse perspective from her work in private law practice, Big Four accounting firms, and private banking/trust services. Melinda has over thirty years of experience advising clients with regard to domestic and foreign trusts, family limited partnerships and LLCs, grantor reta...

Lauren Lynch Flick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. Lauren Lynch, 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 Lauren Lynch is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert S. Litt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Robert S., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carolyn E. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Carolyn E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carolyn E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carol L. Ehlenberger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Carol L., who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carol L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew Thomas started his career representing insurance companies throughout Northern Virginia. Now, he only represents people and families against insurance companies. He's an accomplished trial lawyer specializing in serious auto collision, trucking collision, and other personal injury cases. He's handled thousands of cases within both state and federal court systems, and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. Andrew is known for taking a diligent, aggressive...

Christopher R. Wall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Trade and Finance Law. Christopher R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.