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William C. Sjoberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Trade and Finance Law. William C., 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 William C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah C. Aviles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Sarah C., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Douglas W. Ell enjoys solving difficult problems relating to employee benefits. His creative redesign of one benefit program saved a client over $20 million each year and was recently approved by the IRS. He drafted the first 401(k) plan in professional sports. Mr. Ell has represented a number of nationally recognized corporations, unions and multiemployer plans. He has litigated nationally with great success and persuaded Congress to make important changes in employee benefits laws. He has s...

Chair of Stein Sperling’s nationally regarded tax law group, David De Jong is a recognized and highly sought industry authority with more than 40 years of experience. Raised in Montgomery County, David always intended to practice law in his “home town”. He has been instrumental in maintaining Stein Sperling’s collegial, small-firm feel while helping its tax department grow into a regional powerhouse. David has a gift for putting himself in his clients’ shoes to g...

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

Elizabeth A. Lalik specializes in litigation of: Discrimination and harassment claims Executive compensation Non-compete/non-solicitation and trade secret claims Wage and hour issues Sales commission issues She has tried multiple significant cases before federal and state court juries, obtaining wins by both judge and jury verdict and handling resulting appeals. She has litigated in many jurisdictions throughout the country. Elizabeth has represented clients in a wide variety of employment-re...

Jeffrey L. Steiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Derivatives and Futures Law. Jeffrey L., 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 Jeffrey L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

David M. Perlman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. David M., 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 David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gary B. Mims has practiced law since 1980. He was a defense litigator for 20 years, defending a heavy schedule of trials involving automobile, trucking, train and other transportation accidents and a wide variety of personal injury cases. He developed a special interest and significant experience in medical malpractice, first from the defense side, and since 1999, as a plaintiff's attorney. He has successfully represented clients in complicated medical cases involving, among other things, fai...