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Mark Palchick has served clients in the communications field since 1975, particularly in matters relating to cable television regulation, international copyright, negotiations of program affiliation agreements, E-rate funding, interconnection agreements between private carriers, and other FCC regulatory matters. Mark represents competitive telecommunications providers and cable television operators in the Caribbean, cable television group owners, E-rate vendors, and local school districts. He...

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

Bill Christiansen specializes in biotechnology patent matters, with particular emphasis on U.S. and international patent procurement, strategic management of patent portfolios, investment due diligence, early stage company counseling and competitive patent position analysis. He received his B.S. in Biochemistry and Biophysics (with honors) from Oregon State University (1991). After obtaining a Ph.D. in Biochemistry/ Biophysics/Molecular Biology from the University of Notre Dame (1995), for wh...

Natanya is a highly respected wealth planning attorney who appreciates the sensitive and technical nature of her practice. A specialist in estate planning and charitable matters, she places a high priority on understanding her clients’ concerns and goals at a holistic level, so her legal work meets each client’s unique needs. Natanya approaches every estate planning engagement with empathy, honesty and pragmatism. She communicates in a way that her clients understand, and ensures ...

Amish M. Shah is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Tax Law. Amish M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Amish M. Shah since 2022. 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 Amish M. Shah is held by other lawyers.

Margaret J. McKinney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Mediation. Margaret J. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret J. McKinney since 2005. 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 Margaret J. McKinney is held by other lawyers.

Brad Friend focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, with an emphasis on construction law litigation, claim preparation, and dispute resolution. Based in McLean, Virginia, Brad represents clients in complex construction disputes across multiple jurisdictions. With more than twenty years of experience, he has served as lead counsel in multi‑million dollar matters involving a wide range of construction-related issues. Brad’s construction litigation exp...

Dennis Somech is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Dennis practices law in Leesburg, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Dennis Somech 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 Dennis Somech is held by other lawyers.

Mark R. Rosman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Mark R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark R. Rosman since 2023. 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 R. Rosman is held by other lawyers.

Peter J. Petesch handles a wide range of labor and employment matters, including litigation under: The Railway Labor Act The Americans With Disabilities Act The Family and Medical Leave Act Title VII The Age Discrimination in Employment Act Sarbanes-Oxley AIR 21 – the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century He has successfully defended employers in individual and class-based cases before federal and state courts and agencies such as the Equal Employment O...