Douglas W. Charnas

Michael A. Branca is Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson’s Washington, D.C. office and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He focuses his practice on construction and government contract law. Mike routinely represents general and prime contractors, construction managers, and other members of the construction and government contract industries. Given his depth of experience, he is able to provide an impressive range of services to his clients, including the review an...

Lawrence J. McClafferty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Lawrence J., who practices law in Leesburg, Virginia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. J. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. R. J., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Through his actions and collective experience, Haydn Richards has demonstrated that he is one of the foremost leaders in state financial services law and financial services licensing matters. Haydn is a nationally recognized leader on mortgage and financial services licensing matters, including counseling clients relating to the formation of financial services companies and strategic acquisitions. He regularly interacts on behalf of financial services companies with federal and state regulato...

Brent R. Gary is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Brent R., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brent R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Miles S. Mason is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. Miles S., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Miles S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joanna Kerpen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Joanna, 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 Joanna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David D. Rines is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. David D., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Allyson Mullen provides counsel to medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers. Ms. Mullen assists clients with a wide range of pre and postmarket regulatory topics including developing regulatory strategy, preparing regulatory submissions, drafting regulatory policies and procedures, reviewing advertising and promotional materials, and addressing enforcement matters. In the premarket area, Ms. Mullen develops regulatory strategy, including obtaining breakthrough device designa...

Began the practice of law at the Federal Power Commission in 1974. Joined Sidley & Austin (now Sidley Austin LLP) in 1977, elected to partnership in 1981. Co-head of Energy practice, 2006- present