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Matthew A. Roberson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Matthew A. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew A. Roberson 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 Matthew A. Roberson is held by oth...

Nicole is the leader of Sullivan's Investment Management Group and Chair of its Corporate Governance & Board Advisory Practice. Nicole also serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Lateral Partner Hiring Committee. Nicole’s practice focuses on the representation of boards and board committees, including independent directors, as well as a broad spectrum of financial services and other companies, such as investment companies (open-end, closed-end, BDCs and ETFs), investment advisers and brok...

Charlie Spies has been providing strategic political law counsel at the highest levels in Washington D.C. and globally for over two decades. Throughout his career, he has counseled a broad range of corporations, organizations, candidates, officeholders, and individuals through a variety of challenges arising when politics, the government, law, and public policy meet. Before moving to global law firms, Charles spent almost a decade working within national political organizations and campaigns,...

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...

Chris dedicates his practice to helping clients and making his community a safer place. He has earned a reputation as an exceptional litigator in the courtroom. With nearly a decade of trial experience, he has handled hundreds of bench and jury trials in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Chris knows how to present evidence so that the jury comprehends his client’s hardships and the impact their injuries have had on their lives. Chris works on a wide range of personal injury cases including ...

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

Warren Lee Lewis serves as chair of Akerman’s Franchise & Licensing Practice, a highly experienced team that handles U.S. and international franchising, licensing, dealership and trademark counseling, registration and litigation matters for franchisors, licensors, subfranchisors, dealers and other business clients. In the field of franchising, Warren has authored books, studies, articles and regulatory comments, frequently speaks at U.S. and international franchise conferences, and ...

Margaret is one of the four founding partners of Rock Creek Energy Group. She has over 18 years of experience counseling and representing a broad swath of electric industry participants on a wide range of federal energy regulatory and administrative litigation matters. She provides strategic counsel to investor-owned utilities, renewable and conventional generators, private equity and institutional investors, developers, and renewable energy providers on transactional, regulatory, and litigat...

Laurie L. Kirkland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Laurie L. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Laurie L. Kirkland 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 Laurie L. Kirkland is held by other lawyers.

Matthew D. McGill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Gaming Law and Sports Law. Matthew D. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew D. McGill since 2024. 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 Matthew D. McGill is held by other lawyers.