Frederick M. "Fred" Lowther

Sally Buckman serves as the Manager of Lerman Senter. She specializes in regulatory and business issues facing companies in the media industry . Sally has represented clients involved in all facets of media, including large publicly traded broadcast companies, group owners, large and small family-owned media companies, a national radio network, investment companies, lenders, and on-air talent. Sally has extensive experience in handling transactions and complex agreements for media companies. ...

Cathy Burgess leads the firm’s FDA Compliance and Enforcement Team and FDA practice. FDA-regulated entities benefit from Cathy's common-sense advice for achieving business objectives that avoid compliance and enforcement risks. With more than 30 years of extensive experience in the areas of CGMP regulation and product risk management, she provides strategic counseling and works with clients to identify and address potential risks throughout the product life cycle. Cathy advises clients ...

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.

Anthony (Tony) Pavel guides clients through a comprehensive array of food and drug regulatory matters with his extensive knowledge of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations related to food (including animal food and pet food), food additives and ingredients, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. In addition to FDA matters, Tony assists clients with issues related to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other regulatory bodies aroun...

Ian represents companies, executives, and fiduciaries in connection with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation, employee benefits and executive compensation matters, class actions, and other commercial disputes. Trained as a trial lawyer, Ian has focused almost exclusively on employee benefits related litigation for the past 15 years. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on ERISA litigation. With broad experience in this area, I help defend plans, fiduciaries, and co...

Marcus Owens represents a broad range of nonprofit organizations, including private foundations, charities, lobbying/political organizations and trade associations. The context has ranged from tax planning, the process of formation and application for exemption, through IRS and state attorney general investigations, including complex audits by IRS Exempt Organizations Financial Investigative Units. Marcus’ focus includes executive compensation, excess benefit and self-dealing excise tax...

Benjamin Griffitts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Benjamin practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Griffitts 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 Benjamin Griffitts is held by other lawyers.

Nancy C. Libin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Nancy C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nancy C. Libin 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 Nancy C. Libin is held by other lawyers.

Victoria Lauterbach is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Victoria practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Victoria Lauterbach 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 Victoria Lauterbach is held by other lawyers.

Clients turn to David Kochanski when they require practical and cutting edge approaches to efficiently and economically achieve their business objectives. Clients hire him for their complex real estate transactions because he is not only a recognized leader within the field, but also because he is not afraid to make unconventional suggestions that he can back up with solid legal and business rationale. David’s clients trust his judgment and have confidence in his advice. David’s a...