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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.

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...

Brian Krulick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Brian practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Krulick since 2024. 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 Brian Krulick is held by other lawyers.

Ken has many varied interests outside of the law. In addition to travel and hiking, he is an avid reader, boxes and takes yoga for exercise and release, and studies ancient texts for insightful meanings. He has a wife of 30 years who runs her own business, and two sons, one a COO and entrepreneur and the other music engineering whiz who founded a music artist promotion company. Ken brings his “better way” focus to his life, his work and his family. Family dinners are legendary, li...

Anita B. Bandy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Anita B. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Anita B. Bandy since 2025. 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 Anita B. Bandy is held by other lawyers.

Robert W. Zelnick is a nationally recognized intellectual property (IP) lawyer with an established record of success. Although he is also a registered patent attorney, for more than two decades Robert has focused his practice on trademark, unfair competition and false advertising matters, where he counsels clients on complex IP issues and serves as lead counsel for major clients in federal trial and appellate courts. According to client feedback in World Trademark Review, as the former head o...

Harry L. Gutman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Tax Law. Harry L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Harry L. Gutman since 1997. 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 Harry L. Gutman is held by other lawyers.

Recognizing that many people meet Heather Mehigan during times of significant personal and family turmoil, her legal insight and sincerity puts them at ease. A tireless advocate for her clients, she assesses the circumstances of each matter and then works collaboratively with all parties to affect the best possible resolution. Heather instills a sense of confidence in her clients, and opposing counsel respect her fair and firm efforts to achieve consensus. Her areas of focus include fiduciary...

Richard Chinn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Richard practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Chinn since 2024. 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 Richard Chinn is held by other lawyers.

For over twenty-five years, Wendy has represented a diverse range of energy clients including investor-owned utilities, independent generators, investors in transmission infrastructure and local gas distribution companies before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Department of Energy and federal courts. Her practice focuses on rate regulation, energy market rules and operation, open access transmission issues, administrative litigation, mergers and acquisitions, enforcement ...