Jeffrey A. Friedman

S. Mohsin Reza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. S. Mohsin, who practices law in McLean, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which S. Mohsin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gary Band is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Gary, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James P. Bobotek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Insurance Law. James P., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Burke has nearly 25 years of experience litigating construction disputes both domestically and internationally. Chris has tried multiple disputes through final award, with amounts in dispute of over US$1 billion. Chris represents clients in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings, and has considerable experience with international dispute resolution. Chris represents owners, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors through the various stages of disp...

A member of Dickinson Wright’s Washington, D.C. office, Jonathan Wachs focuses his practice on intellectual property law, outsourced legal departments, and the legal cannabis industry. Jonathan regularly navigates state-specific regulations for cannabis industry applicants, operators and stakeholders and secures regulatory approval for cannabis license transfers and changes. He has also facilitated numerous business transactions involving the sale, purchase, and combination of integrate...

Darlene S. Lesser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Darlene S., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darlene S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julie Mitchell Newlands represents individuals and their families in cases involving serious injury or wrongful death. She has substantial experience litigating personal injury and medical negligence cases in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Julie is a dedicated advocate for victims of life-altering events related to another’s negligence. She accompanies her clients through the litigation process with diligence and compassion. Julie has obtained six, seven, and eight-fi...

Sean P. Schmergel has been consistently recognized as one the DMVs top divorce and family law attorneys, including by Washingtonian Magazine, Arlington Magazine, Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. He began practicing divorce and family law over 22 years ago and has continued to hone his legal practice before the local courts, developing a reputation as a zealous and thoughtful family law advocate. A resident of Northern Virginia for over 36 years, Mr. Schmergel holds a genuine concern for the le...

Naveen Modi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Naveen, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Naveen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey B. Stern serves as co-leader of the Firm's Global Hospitality, Resort and Timeshare Team. He concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate development, timeshare and hospitality with an emphasis on the resort development and finance industries. His clients consist of a wide variety of owners, developers, lenders, financial institutions, and marketing and management companies, ranging in size from entrepreneurial ventures to Fortune 100 corporations in connection with the follo...