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Richard E. Lear practices primarily in the litigation area emphasizing insolvency, Chapter 11, and creditors’ rights and bankruptcy issues. For 25 years, Mr. Lear has served as counsel for institutional lenders, franchisors, leasing companies and landlords in connection with individual and business Chapter 11 cases and in workouts. He has also counseled clients regarding the effect of bankruptcy and insolvency on proposed bond refundings, conventional loan refinancings and other transac...

Joseph Guarino handles dispute resolution in the construction sector, including major claims relating to the development of energy facilities, hotel complexes and commercial buildings. His experience includes all aspects of contract drafting and negotiations, counseling on contract administration, claim preservation and avoidance, and dispute resolution and litigation within the construction industry. Joe's broad experience includes tunnels, power plants, high-rise buildings, hospitals, deten...

Ann D. Navaro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Ann D. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Ann D. Navaro 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 Ann D. Navaro is held by other lawyers.

Shay Dvoretzky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Shay practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Shay Dvoretzky since 2020. 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 Shay Dvoretzky is held by other lawyers.

Barry Fleishman focuses his practice on complex policyholder insurance coverage and products liability issues. He has experience in complex litigation before federal and state courts, arbitral tribunals, and judicial and private mediators, with primary focus on representing corporate policyholders seeking to secure insurance coverage for liability and loss arising out property damage, bodily injury, personal injury, and alleged wrongful acts of directors and officers. Mr. Fleishman has repres...

Jennifer Milici is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Antitrust Law. Jennifer practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Milici since 2027. 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 Jennifer Milici is held by other lawyers.

Stuart Berman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Stuart practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart Berman since 2022. 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 Stuart Berman is held ...

Nicholas Woodfield is a principal at The Employment Law Group® law firm and is the firm’s general counsel. He is a seasoned trial attorney specializing in civil litigation and appellate advocacy and focuses his practice on whistleblower claims, wage non-payment and misclassification claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), discrimination and retaliation cases, and qui tam actions. Washingtonian Magazine has named him to its “Top Lawyers” list for his representat...

A member in Dickinson Wright’s Washington, D.C. office, Lee Petro offers strategic counsel to clients within the communications industry. Lee is highly regarded for his adept navigation of regulatory complexities, including those posed by the FCC, FTC, and Congress. He handles all aspects of broadcast and wireless regulatory matters. He also works with consumer product and industrial manufacturing clients to obtain FCC equipment authorizations for the importation and marketing of new te...

Kevin Grierson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Technology Law. Kevin practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin Grierson since 2016. 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 Grierson is held by other lawyers.