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Todd Bornstein advises individuals and families in Bethesda, Maryland on estate planning, trusts and estates matters , and litigation involving trusts and estates. At Selzer Gurvitch , he draws on his background in both law and accounting to help clients develop estate plans tailored to their personal, family, and financial goals. Todd works closely with clients to explain available options and provide practical guidance on both immediate and long-term planning considerations. A former Certif...

Insurance and financial services companies turn to Kristin to defend their most complex and sensitive cases. She has defeated nationwide class actions at the pleadings and certification stages. Kristin also uses her knowledge of how insurance products are regulated and sold to help companies proactively identify and mitigate emerging areas of litigation risk. With nearly two decades of experience, Kristin concentrates her practice on defending insurance companies and financial institutions in...

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

Julie Christopher is passionate about helping people navigate challenging transformations in their family landscape. She focuses her legal practice on domestic issues including separation and divorce, complex custody suits, child support and alimony, modifications to existing agreements, property distribution and valuations, contempt and enforcement, and pre- and post-nuptial and separation agreements. Julie is driven to ensure her clients maintain the steadfast belief that she is their advoc...

William R. Hollaway is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law. William R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized William R. Hollaway 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 William R. Hollaway is held by other lawyers.

Swathi Bojedla is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Swathi practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Swathi Bojedla 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 Swathi Bojedla is held by other lawyers.

Richard Jones is Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Licensing Practice Group and handles a wide range of intellectual property matters. Over the last few years, he has led on the following issues: representation of OEM in connection with divestiture of Military related IP assets; representation of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) in connection with Global Vehicle Design and Assembly Agreement; representation of a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier in Divestiture of IP Assets; prepar...

Paul Varela counsels clients in contract planning, administration, and complex dispute resolution matters nationally and internationally in the engineering and construction industry. His broad range of legal experience includes government and private data centers, roads, bridges, tall buildings, nuclear and conventional power facilities, environmental remediation, biomedical centers, energy and chemical projects, airports, professional sports stadiums, pharmaceutical projects, mass transit, a...

Jessica Sura is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jessica practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Sura 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 Jessica Sura is held by other lawyers.

Stuart A. Schwager is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Stuart A. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart A. Schwager since 2021. 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 Stuart A. Schwager is held by other lawyers.