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Mitch Rapaport is a partner in the firm focusing in tax issues related to public finance and infrastructure finance transactions. During his 30 years in practice, Mr. Rapaport has participated in a wide variety of tax-exempt financings, with an emphasis on public-private partnership transactions and other project financings. Mr. Rapaport has worked on numerous public power financings; stadium and convention center transactions; and education, infrastructure and other industrial projects. What...

Jessica Westerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jessica practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Westerman 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 Jessica Westerman is held by other lawyers.

Susan is a go-to tax controversy counsel for the financial services industry and other highly regulated industries, as recognized by The Legal 500 US , Lawdragon's “500 Leading Global Tax Lawyers” and “500 Leading Global Litigators,” and The Best Lawyers in America® . Susan is co-chair of the firm's Tax Controversy & Criminal Tax Practice. She represents clients in all phases of administrative investigations and disputes, as well as litigation and appellate wor...

Kevin Locklin is the managing partner of Locklin & Coleman, PLLC. Few lawyers in Northern Virginia can match Kevin Locklin's trial experience. He's an effective negotiator but has also taken hundreds of cases to a jury.As a former insurance-defense attorney, Mr. Locklin knows the tactics that insurance companies use to deny or limit claims. He fends off lowball offers and he fights for full damages.

Seth Royster is an associate attorney at Shannon & Wright LLP in Alexandria, Virginia. He represents individuals, families, fiduciaries, and businesses in matters involving Elder Law, Trusts and Estates , estate planning and administration , business law , real estate , and civil and commercial litigation . Seth advises clients on guardianship and conservatorship matters and assists fiduciaries with the legal and practical issues that can arise while serving in those roles. He also repres...

Adam Biegel leads Alston & Bird’s Washington, D.C., antitrust practice team. He has substantial experience representing clients on antitrust counseling and litigation matters, including those involving government and internal investigations, mergers and joint ventures, pricing and distribution practices, compliance counseling and training, multidistrict litigation and pre-merger reviews under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, particularly in the health care, manufacturing, financial servic...

Tom Saunders' practice focuses on appellate and government and public policy litigation with a particular emphasis on intellectual property. He has extensive experience representing clients in patent and complex civil cases and has built a reputation as a leading advocate in high-stakes appellate litigation. He has argued and won two cases, involving patents and government contracts, in the US Supreme Court, where he previously clerked for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He has also argued and w...

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

Roberta Anderson Sutton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Roberta practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Roberta Anderson Sutton 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 Roberta Anderson Sutton is held by other lawyers.

Since cofounding Stein Sperling 40 years ago, Millard Bennett has built a robust and varied business law practice, while simultaneously growing and expanding the firm as Managing Partner into one of Montgomery County’s largest and most sought after law firms. In addition to his time tested business acumen, Millard’s intuition, empathy and meticulous attention to his clients’ individual needs has earned him a reputation as a go-to business lawyer. Beyond advising clients on b...