Holly M. Bastian

Larry has significant experience in government contract consultation and litigation. His practice sees him handling significant bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Court of Federal Claims, as well as internal investigations. Clients commend Larry’s “excellent command of government protest law and strategy” ( Chambers USA ) and how he “excels in litigation of government contracts and due diligence in the context of M&A” ...

Danielle Morris has 15 years of experience advising clients on all aspects of international arbitration. Her practice spans both private and public international law, with a focus on investor-State arbitration. She has worked on a range of commercial and investment arbitrations, both institutional and ad hoc, from the pre-dispute and notice of dispute stage through merits submissions and hearings through to set-aside and enforcement. She also assists clients with investment planning and advis...

Gregory Doran is the leader of the firm’s Community Development Finance practice and one of the nation’s leading authorities on community development finance. He helps investors, lenders and borrowers employ federal and state tax incentives to promote development in underserved markets. Greg primarily works with federal and state new markets tax credit (NMTC) and historic preservation programs. He learned his craft working in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, where he helped develo...

John T. Winkler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. John T. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized John T. Winkler 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 T. Winkler is held by other lawyers.

Smith R. Brittingham IV is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Smith R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Smith R. Brittingham IV 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 Smith R. Brittingham IV is held by other lawyers.

David A. Brown focuses his practice on securities regulation, public and private mergers and acquisitions, public and private corporate finance transactions, friendly and hostile tender offers, proxy contests, going-private transactions, public company investments and general corporate matters. He has extensive experience and knowledge in the federal securities laws, including the SEC’s tender offer rules, proxy rules, going private rules and the beneficial ownership rules. Dave regular...

Nicholas D. SanFilippo serves as a first chair trial lawyer representing employers in actions involving restrictive covenants, employment contracts, the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and tort claims, including defamation, conversion, wrongful discharge, conspiracy, and tortious interference. He advises management on employment issues related to termination, hiring, reduction in force, restrictive covenants, employment agreements, discipline, and handbooks. Nick represents closely-held businesses...

Janis B. Schiff has extensive experience representing property owners, asset managers and investors in connection with the development, redevelopment, sale, acquisition and leasing of retail, residential, condominium, office, mixed-use and hotel properties and venues, and represents clients in all facets of commercial real estate, including foreign investment in the United States, public-private partnerships, government leasing, financial workouts and restructurings, acquisition and sales con...

Samra Stevenson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Samra practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Samra Stevenson 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 Samra Stevenson is held by other lawyers.

James T. Meggesto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. James T. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized James T. Meggesto since 2008. 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 James T. Meggesto is held by other lawyers.