Eric J.W.M. van Niekerk

I can truly say that I love my work. Building McMillan Metro has been very rewarding. Our Firm is dedicated to making a difference by listening to our clients, providing a strategic analysis and committing to a plan of action for every client matter. It has never been our goal to be the largest firm in the DC metropolitan area; however, it has always been our goal to be known for outstanding work. Over the past 40 years, I have had the opportunity to act as general counsel to a wealth of comp...

Larisa A. Meisenheimer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Larisa A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Larisa A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jack M. Knight, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Jack M., who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jack M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter A. Lowy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Peter A., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dan Welytok is a Shareholder and Chair of the Tax Section at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. Dan’s practice focuses on helping management achieve practical results in all aspects of business. He assists clients nationally and internationally with business development, tax issues, acquisitions and divestments, capital structuring, financing, corporate governance, information technology, licensing and distribution, regulatory and compliance issues, labor and employee benefits matters, and d...

Andrew Schwartz assists commercial real estate investors, owners and developers - particularly in the multifamily arena - with buying, selling, financing, developing and leasing commercial real estate across the country. He has significant experience in purchasing and selling mid-sized to large apartment communities, as well as purchasing vacant land for the development of such communities and assisting in such development. Andrew also has completed transactions in the office, medical office,...

Jay F. Stein is a board-certified water law specialist whose practice focuses on water law and related areas of water quality and utility law.Mr. Stein has served clients—including water utility companies, municipalities, and oil and gas companies—in New Mexico, Kansas, Wyoming, Nebraska, Texas, California and Mexico. Prior to co-founding Stein & Brockmann, P.A., he served as counsel to the New Mexico State Engineer and Interstate Stream Commission for nine years. Mr. Stein no...

David is a member of Butler Snow’s Finance, Real Estate and Restructuring Group.

Patrick J. Howley is a shareholder in the Firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. His practice focuses on estate planning for individuals and families, as well as representation of fiduciaries in the administration of estates and trusts. Mr. Howley counsels clients on the use of Wills, Revocable Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney and Living Wills to accomplish their estate planning objectives. He also advises on the use of advanced techniques designed t...

C. David Fonvielle III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. C. David, who practices law in Tallahassee, Florida, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which C. David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.