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Eugene Goryunov is an intellectual property trial attorney at Cherry Johnson Siegmund James PC in Washington, District of Columbia. He has participated in more than 500 proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Eugene frequently litigates cases in federal courts across the U.S. and manages appeals at the Federal Circuit. He also represents clients in Section 337 investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission. Eugene has been recognized in patent law by Chambers USA, ...

Raymond Paretzky counsels clients on import relief measures, customs compliance, export controls and trade sanctions and CFIUS. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/paretzky-raymond/

Catherine “Kate” Reese focuses her practice on the full spectrum of family law matters in the Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland regions. She has extensive trial experience in contested divorces, child custody and visitation matters, equitable distribution of assets, child and spousal support, and the negotiation and preparation of prenuptial and marital agreements. Ms. Reese is known to be an aggressive and resourceful litigator when representing clients’ bes...

Mark E. Shaffer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Mark E. practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark E. Shaffer 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 Mark E. Shaffer is held by other lawyers.

Criminal defense lawyer and civil litigator Michael Battle is focused on white collar criminal matters. Having previously served as a prosecutor and judge himself, Michael understands their perspectives and designs compelling arguments that have the best chance of defending his clients and mitigating their exposure to prosecution. After leaving public service for private practice, Michael has counseled numerous clients on cases involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), healthcare fr...

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...

David Ault is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. David practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David Ault 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 David Ault is held by other lawyers.

Catherine D. “Katie” Bertram started the Bertram Law Group, building on decades of experience as both a medical malpractice attorney and director of risk management at Georgetown University Hospital. In those environments, she learned how doctors and hospitals work, as well as how their attorneys assess claims against them. She draws on this knowledge to advocate for patients and their families. “People want someone competent, caring, and careful. They’ve just gone thr...

Matthew B. Swartz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Matthew B. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew B. Swartz since 2021. 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 Matthew B. Swartz is held by other lawyers.

John F. Cafferky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Education Law. John F. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized John F. Cafferky since 2008. 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 John F. Cafferky is held by other lawyers.