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Erik Anderson directs Goel & Anderson's Immigrant Visa Practice, overseeing the development of case strategies to address the recruitment and transfer of human resources in the United States and overseas. In this role he provides strategic immigration planning to clients in the information technology, telecommunications, biotech, insurance and finance, healthcare, maritime, food and beverage and entertainment industries. He also directs the firm's nonimmigrant and immigrant (EB-5) investo...

FOUNDING PARTNER For four years in a row from 2022-2025, Superlawyers magazine voted Mr. Jezic as one the Top 10 Best Lawyers in all of Maryland (among 40,000 lawyers). Mr. Jezic’s primary focus is winning - a Not Guilty verdict or a dismissal. Otherwise, his goal is to get a result beyond expectations. To this end, Mr. Jezic has built an astonishing record of success in winning jury trials for his clients: 88% of all his jury trials as a defense attorney have resulted in some type of w...

Alban "Alby" Salaman is a partner in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C. office. He is chair of the firm's Mid-Atlantic Region Private Wealth Services group and practices in the areas of estate planning, estate administration and employee benefits. He concentrates on designing sophisticated estate plans and saving taxes for wealthy families in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area and for professional athletes nationwide, including NBA and NFL players. The group Mr. Salaman heads has be...

Debra D. Roby is an accomplished attorney at Washington Energy Law LLP, located in Washington, District of Columbia. With over two decades of experience, she represents a diverse range of stakeholders in the electric industry. She frequently appears before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on matters such as transmission and energy market tariff and rate filings, merger proceedings, rulemakings, and hydroelectric licensing and compliance. Beyond her work with FERC, she provides ...

Matt Hjortsberg is skilled at assisting clients in managing complex problems from “black swan events” to complex legal issues and multi-party negotiations. He has extensive experience representing commercial contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and owners in disputes, including construction delay, impact and defect claims. Regardless of the nature of the dispute, Matt brings the same core skills to each matter to help clients mitigate and manage risk. An unusually qui...

Amy Jeffress has extensive experience advising clients regarding complex national security and compliance matters, as well as conducting trials and assisting clients in navigating challenging government and internal investigations. She is a former federal prosecutor, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attaché, and Counselor to the Attorney General. Amy represents individual and institutional clients in criminal defense, national security, compliance matters, and civil litigation. She als...

Jeffrey J. Carlisle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Communications Law. Jeffrey J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey J. Carlisle 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 Jeffrey J. Carlisle is held by other lawyers.

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

John M. Remy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John M. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized John M. Remy 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 John M. Remy is held by other lawyers.

Nancy N. Delogu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nancy N. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nancy N. Delogu 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 Nancy N. Delogu is held by other lawyers.