Jeffrey S. Poretz

Petr's practice focuses on investment treaty arbitration, international commercial arbitration and public international law. Petr's legal knowledge and mastery of technical and financial issues makes him a vital resource for clients in today's complex international arbitrations. Petr has been recognized as one of the "Most Highly Regarded Individuals" in Arbitration by Who's Who Legal – Future Leaders 2018 and 2019. A partner in the Firm's International Arbitration Group based in Washin...

Kristin E. Draper is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Kristin E., who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristin E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicole M. Elliott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Native American Law and Tax Law. Nicole M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael J. Shevlin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael J., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark’s background includes a broad array of multijurisdictional and complex commercial disputes, including class action litigation. He has practiced before state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration actions, and he has been involved in all aspects of litigation—from pretrial discovery and motion practice to trial advocacy and appellate practice. He regularly represents plans, their sponsors, and insurance companies before federal and state regulatory agencies. As a litiga...

John E. Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Health Care Law. John E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Doug Patin has an extensive government contracts practice. While this work has involved the entire spectrum of traditional government contract disputes, he has developed extensive experience in various aspects of government contract law including: federal fraud and False Claims Act issues, bid protests, mediation, and contract dispute litigation with the federal government. Doug's extensive teaching and writing efforts keep him current on changing case law and developments in the field. Doug ...

Matthew F. Nieman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Matthew F., who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul J. Abraham is the founder and CEO of PJI Law. After growing up in Northern Virginia, Mr. Abraham earned two academic majors at Cornell University and came back to Northern Virginia to obtain a Juris Doctor degree at the George Mason University School of Law. Mr. Abraham has represented clients in trusts & estates, litigation, and business law for over 15 years. Additionally, Mr. Abraham has been an active participant in several legal pro bono programs, including the Family Legal Assi...

With a distinctive background and a rare competitive fire, David Roop has for more than a decade been one of Virginia's top family law attorneys. According to his peers, Roop is both a sophisticated thinker and a scrappy lawyer, a unique and useful mix for his contentious profession. David has a deeply strategic orientation along with a cheerful yet hard-driving disposition. David is a Baltimore native and graduate of Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Indiana (BA, cum laude, 1985) and the Un...