John T. Epting

Jean F. Kuei is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jean F., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jean F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

" Top 10 " Lawyer in DC Metro Area (out of 80,000 attorneys) - Education: Juris Doctorate (JD), George Washington University Law School, 1992--President, Moot Court Board, Nominated Laws School's Best Negotiator. Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy Major), The College of William and Mary--1989 NCAA Academic All-American for outstanding achievement in athletics and academics, Division I College Wrestler, Virginia State Championship Wrestling Team

Debra Powers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Debra, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Debra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Ault is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. David, 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 David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A former Assistant United States Attorney, Justin Dillon now uses his years of litigation and investigative experience to defend clients in complex, high-stakes white-collar criminal and campus discipline cases. Justin combines a meticulous approach to investigating the facts with a deep knowledge of criminal and administrative procedure to vigorously protect his clients’ futures and reputations. Justin represents people in some of the toughest situations they will ever face. He has gai...

Marcia Kuntz resumed her family law practice in 2012 at the firm of Kuder, Smollar, Friedman & Mihalik, PC after years as a legislative counsel and committee staffer on Capitol Hill and as an adviser, editor, and executive in the non-profit sector. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Kuntz has taught Family Law as an adjunct professor at American University Washington College of Law. In April 2022, she co-founded the firm of Smollar Kuntz Locey, PLLC. Ms. Kuntz started her legal career...

Brian V. Breheny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Brian V., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kimberley Ann Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Kimberley Ann, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberley Ann is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lars Golumbic serves as the co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice. His ERISA litigation practice includes the defense of “excessive fee” and ESOP class actions brought against plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers. Lars also represents health plan sponsors and health insurers in actions brought under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Additionally, Lars defends plan trustees, fiduciaries, companies and their board members, and service provide...

Chris Palmer is chair of the Business Law Department in Goodwin Procter’s Washington, D.C. office, and is a member of the Financial Services Group. Chris focuses his practice on securities, investment management and insurance matters. Chris represents mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies and broker-dealers on the development, regulatory approval, sale and administration of a variety of investment products, including mutual funds and variable and fixed life insurance and annu...