John D. Whittington

Jesse Stein is a trial attorney with Selzer Gurvitch in Bethesda, Maryland, representing individuals, businesses, property owners, fiduciaries, and nonprofit organizations in a broad range of disputes. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation , Litigation - Real Estate, estate litigation, and related business matters. Jesse works closely with clients to identify the key legal and practical issues in each case and pursue efficient resolutions when possible, while remaining prepared to adv...

Stuart R. Barr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Stuart R. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart R. Barr 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 R. Barr is held by other lawyers.

James A. Kearns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. James A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized James A. Kearns 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 James A. Kearns is held by other lawyers.

David E. Kay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. David E. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized David E. Kay 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 David E. Kay is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Miller joined Baron & Budd’s Washington, D.C. office in 2018, where he focuses on bringing fraud and abuse litigation throughout the United States under such statutes as the federal False Claims Act, state False Claims Acts, the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law. A shareholder in our Washington D.C. office, Mr. Miller also represents clients with claims filed with the Whistleblower Offices of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Internal Revenue Service. Befor...

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...

Alexis Gilman provides strategic antitrust counsel to companies navigating mergers, acquisitions, investigations and litigations by the FTC, DOJ, and state attorneys general. As a former head of an FTC division that investigates and litigates transactions, Alexis anticipates antitrust enforcement risks and equips clients with the foresight and strategy needed to navigate complex merger reviews, represents clients as parties or third parties in litigation, and counsel them on antitrust complia...

Anthony (Tony) Pavel guides clients through a comprehensive array of food and drug regulatory matters with his extensive knowledge of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations related to food (including animal food and pet food), food additives and ingredients, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. In addition to FDA matters, Tony assists clients with issues related to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other regulatory bodies aroun...

A gifted civil litigator, Matt Pavlides is driven by a desire to help clients in an efficient, responsible fashion “so they can get back to doing what they want to do with their lives.” Matt’s approach to practicing law is defined by his commitment to analyzing the big picture in order to fully understand each component of a case. He strives to place his clients in the best possible position, and keep them fully informed at each step of the way. He prides himself on his acce...

Tuhin Ganguly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Tuhin practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Tuhin Ganguly 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 Tuhin Ganguly is held by other lawyers.