Elissa Knoff

Insurance and financial services companies turn to Kristin to defend their most complex and sensitive cases. She has defeated nationwide class actions at the pleadings and certification stages. Kristin also uses her knowledge of how insurance products are regulated and sold to help companies proactively identify and mitigate emerging areas of litigation risk. With nearly two decades of experience, Kristin concentrates her practice on defending insurance companies and financial institutions in...

Swain Wood, formerly the first assistant attorney general of North Carolina and general counsel to Attorney General Josh Stein, serves as co-chair of the firm’s State Attorneys General Practice. While serving in government, he was one of the most highly regarded leaders in the state attorney general community nationally and is a proven problem-solver in private practice, working closely with clients to successfully anticipate, navigate and resolve complex legal disputes.

Carmine R. Zarlenga is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law. Carmine R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carmine R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian M. Buroker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Brian M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samuel W. Beavers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Samuel W., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tyrone P. Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Sports Law. Tyrone P., 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 Tyrone P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sonja Aoun is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Sonja, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sonja is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William McLucas is one of the most sought-after advisors to public companies, boards of directors, audit committees and special committees dealing with corporate crises and related issues. He joined the firm after serving for more than eight years as Director of Enforcement for the Securities and Exchange Commission—longer than any other Enforcement Division Director in Commission history. He represents public companies, investment banks, accounting firms and advisors to mutual funds fa...

Sean P. Schmergel has been consistently recognized as one the DMVs top divorce and family law attorneys, including by Washingtonian Magazine, Arlington Magazine, Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. He began practicing divorce and family law over 22 years ago and has continued to hone his legal practice before the local courts, developing a reputation as a zealous and thoughtful family law advocate. A resident of Northern Virginia for over 36 years, Mr. Schmergel holds a genuine concern for the le...

Benjamin J. Trichilo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Benjamin J., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.