Frederick H. "Fred" Branding

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...

FOUNDING PARTNER For four years in a row from 2022-2025, Superlawyers magazine voted Mr. Jezic as one the Top 10 Best Lawyers in all of Maryland (among 40,000 lawyers). Mr. Jezic’s primary focus is winning - a Not Guilty verdict or a dismissal. Otherwise, his goal is to get a result beyond expectations. To this end, Mr. Jezic has built an astonishing record of success in winning jury trials for his clients: 88% of all his jury trials as a defense attorney have resulted in some type of w...

Thomas L. McCally is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Thomas L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas L. McCally since 2020. 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 Thomas L. McCally is held by other lawyers.

Chris Leibig has practiced exclusively criminal defense since 1996. His firm has offices in Alexandria and Charlottesville. Chris is President-elect of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and one of fourteen members of the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, which oversees Virginia's Public Defender Offices. He has been a member of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws since 2006. The Law Office of Christopher Leibig represents individuals accused or bein...

Ari Karen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ari practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Ari Karen since 2027. 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 Ari Karen is held by other lawyers.

John B. Flood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. John B. practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized John B. Flood 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 John B. Flood is held by other lawyers.

Teresa Burke Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Teresa Burke practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Teresa Burke Wright 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 Teresa Burke Wright is held by other lawyers.

Ranked by both Chambers USA and The Legal 500, and twice named a Law360 MVP for Government Contracts, Andrew Shipley is widely regarded as a leading government contracts litigator with a reputation for creative lawyering and outstanding written and oral advocacy. On multiple occasions, his client wins were described in the legal press as among the most significant government contract cases of the year because of the novel legal theories he crafted.

Le Dolan is a commercial litigation trial attorney helping businesses resolve commercial and transactional disputes in pre-litigation stages, and in federal and state courts and regulatory agencies nationwide. Le has significant experience in the aviation and real estate and construction industries and heads the firm’s Tax Credit/Affordable Housing Litigation and Workout team. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on two main areas. Business and Commercial Disputes I work with compa...

Richard W. Westling is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Richard W. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Richard W. Westling since 2019. 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 Richard W. Westling is held by other lawyers.