Evan C. Reese III

Michael J. Goecke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Real Estate Law. Michael J. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Goecke since 2018. 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 Michael J. Goecke is h...

Jeffrey Davidson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Jeffrey practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey Davidson since 2026. 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 Jeffrey Davidson is held by other lawyers.

John Thompson focuses his practice on complex Chapter 11 cases and debtor and creditor rights. He handles business reorganizations and cross-border insolvency matters, and has extensive experience representing debtors, creditors, acquirers, landlords and equity holders, both in and out of court, across a broad range of industries.

Having tried numerous high-profile fraud and corruption cases as a veteran prosecutor for the DOJ’s Criminal Division, Edward (Ted) Kang brings a thorough understanding of white collar defense and compliance to clients under investigation by federal agencies. He applies a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to the challenging issues that his clients confront in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Ted is the co-leader of Alston & Bird’s White Collar, Government &a...

Chris Locey practices in the District of Columbia and Virginia. Combining an analytic and sensitive approach to client issues, as a litigator and negotiator, Mr. Locey’s practice includes experience in the interface between foreign law, especially Shari’a and Islamic law, and the courts and laws of the local jurisdictions, as well as custody cases involving sexually abused and neglected children. Prior to becoming a principal of Smollar Kuntz Locey, PLLC, Mr. Locey spent three yea...

Laura F. H. McDonald represents large organizations in a broad range of telecommunications and technology matters at Levine, Blaszak, Block & Boothby LLP . With years of experience, she focuses on negotiating complex and customized network services and IT agreements — from foundational SaaS contracts to sophisticated global network transactions. Drawing on her litigation and regulatory background, Laura brings a practical, on-the-ground approach to structuring agreements that minimi...

Kevin Locklin is the managing partner of Locklin & Coleman, PLLC. Few lawyers in Northern Virginia can match Kevin Locklin's trial experience. He's an effective negotiator but has also taken hundreds of cases to a jury.As a former insurance-defense attorney, Mr. Locklin knows the tactics that insurance companies use to deny or limit claims. He fends off lowball offers and he fights for full damages.

Influential advocate and fundraiser in Democratic politics. Tech and telecom attorney who served for the Senate Commerce Committee. Thrives in critical situations that require a rapid response. Al Mottur is a senior Democratic strategist who solves the most complex and thorny political issues clients face in Washington, D.C. He connects organizations with leaders at the highest levels of Democratic politics, in both Congress and the Biden administration, and uses his legal and policy intellec...

Carl W. Northrop is the Founding Member of Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC (“TLP”), a boutique telecommunications law firm in Washington, D.C. committed to assisting clients in meeting the substantial challenges they face in the rapidly changing wireless, wired, high-tech, and media industries. Much of his practice is devoted to the representation of mobile and fixed service providers of broadband and narrowband services delivered over terrestrial wireless systems, wirel...

Thomas Beline is a partner in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Washington DC office. Mr. Beline’s practice focuses on advising clients on all areas of import regulatory compliance and policy, trade remedies, and international trade litigation. Mr. Beline regularly appears as lead counsel before the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and North American Free Trade Agreemen...