Joel S. "Jody" Kline

Paul E. Alpuche, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Tax Law. Paul E. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Paul E. Alpuche, Jr. 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 reflects the professional regard in which P...

Donald R. McMinn litigates a variety of complex civil matters. He has considerable experience defending clients involved in MDL proceedings, from the petition for MDL status through the trial or settlement of “bellwether” plaintiffs. He leads both Firm attorney teams and local counsel teams in implementing a unified and consistent strategy across multiple jurisdictions in which simultaneous litigation is proceeding. He conducts depositions, develops expert testimony concerning cau...

Paul Smollar has been practicing family law for more than forty years, and has become a leader in Collaborative Practice in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Recognized as the only trained mediator in the District of Columbia by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Mr. Smollar nevertheless is an accomplished litigator when matters do not settle. Mr. Smollar practices in both the District of Columbia and Virginia and is an active member of the Fairfax County Bar, the Virginia Trial Law...

D. Kirk Morgan II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. D. Kirk practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized D. Kirk Morgan II 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 reflects the professional regard in which D. Kirk Morgan II is held by other lawyers.

Life sciences and FDA-regulated companies rely on Brendan Carroll to understand their business, tackle nuanced regulatory issues, and provide practical solutions to meet their business needs as they navigate complex and highly technical FDA laws and regulations. He represents a variety of industry stakeholders engaged in the design and development, manufacture, sale, and distribution of a wide range of FDA-regulated products. General counsel come to Brendan to help them find practical solutio...

Ellen Canan Grady is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Ellen Canan practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Ellen Canan Grady 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 Ellen Canan Grady is held by other lawyers.

Natanya is a highly respected wealth planning attorney who appreciates the sensitive and technical nature of her practice. A specialist in estate planning and charitable matters, she places a high priority on understanding her clients’ concerns and goals at a holistic level, so her legal work meets each client’s unique needs. Natanya approaches every estate planning engagement with empathy, honesty and pragmatism. She communicates in a way that her clients understand, and ensures ...

Jim is widely recognized as one of the foremost advisers to the global tax community with regard to civil and criminal tax enforcement matters. He represents clients in all phases of federal civil tax controversies. Jim is one of the few lawyers in the country who has served as lead counsel on international criminal tax cases. In that role, he has defended publicly traded companies, boards of directors, and senior management facing criminal investigations and prosecutions for alleged tax viol...

Jason Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Jason practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Lee 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 Jason Lee is held by other lawyers.

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...