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Jacqueline Colclough is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jacqueline practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jacqueline Colclough 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 professi...

Robert A. Dormer is one of three founding members of Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. He has been an integral part of the firm’s growth and expansion in all areas of FDA law. He advises clients on a wide range of issues throughout the product lifecycle including development and approval, compliance, and enforcement. From 1976 to 1979, Mr. Dormer served in FDA’s Office of Chief Counsel. He was an Associate Chief Counsel for Enforcement and Associate Chief Counsel for Radiological...

Erika Harmon Arner is a nationally recognized leader in trial practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and related appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She consistently ranks as one of the top three female attorneys appearing in PTAB trials and was named a PTAB Litigator of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property. She has argued and won a number of landmark cases at the PTAB and Federal Circuit for both patent challengers and patent owners. Erika&rs...

Julia is one of the four founding partners of Rock Creek Energy Group. Julia has focused her practice primarily on hydroelectric and electric power matters since 2003. She provides strategic counsel to a broad variety of electric industry participants, including independent power producers, power marketers, investor-owned utilities, and state and municipal entities. She advises clients on issues involving the Federal Power Act (FPA), National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, ...

Scott H. Segal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Scott H. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Scott H. Segal 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 Scott H. Segal is held by other lawyers.

Nathaniel Cushman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Nathaniel practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nathaniel Cushman 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 Nathaniel Cushman is held by other lawyers.

Michael E. Leiter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Privacy and Data Security Law. Michael E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael E. Leiter 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 Michael E. Leiter is held by other lawyers.

Lauri E. Cleary is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lauri E. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Lauri E. Cleary since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflec...

Robyn Mohr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Advertising Law. Robyn practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Robyn Mohr 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 Robyn Mohr 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 ...