John T. Scott III

Christopher Cole is a nationally-recognized litigator who offers strategic counsel to some of the world’s leading companies on protecting their technology and brands from attack by competitors, regulators and private consumer class action claimants. With a practice that covers a wide range of industries and sectors, Chris brings a practical, creative and individualized approach in advising clients on how to navigate advertising, unfair competition, brand disparagement, reputation and in...

Brad M. Dashoff is an attorney in the firm’s Real Estate and Corporate/Business practice groups. He works diligently to create practical solutions that transform his clients’ visions into tangible results on projects in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., as well as throughout the United States. He provides practical and insightful guidance on a wide range of real estate issues. Brad counsels developers, investors, families, private equity funds and non-traditional property ...

Glenn S. Richards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. Glenn S., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Glenn S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ciara A. Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Ciara A., who practices law in McLean, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ciara A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shannon M. Bloodworth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Shannon M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shannon M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ambassador Robert M. Kimmitt advises clients on issues spanning public policy, national security, international investment and governance. Both in government and the private sector, he has held a wide variety of senior positions at the intersection of international business, finance, law and policy. Ambassador Kimmitt originally joined the firm in 1997 and rejoined in 2009 after serving as Deputy Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury. He served as co-chair of the Crisis Management an...

Melissa C. Lesmes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Melissa C., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

When clients work with David Feldman they benefit from his 50 years of experience – what he has done right as well as lessons learned and knowledge gained. The guiding principle from when he and partner, Dexter Odin, founded the firm was “the client comes first, second, and third.” That principle remains today and has been the foundation of decades-long relationships with clients. Currently, David’s practice focuses on real estate and banking issues where his practical...

Courtney M. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Courtney M., 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 Courtney M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher Davies has more than 25 years' experience representing clients around the world in challenging circumstances. He has experience in complex civil, criminal and administrative matters, often involving crisis management. In just the past year, Mr. Davies has represented, among others: a party in the various investigations and litigation arising from the allision between the Dali and the Key Bridge; Norfolk Southern in investigations and litigation relating to the derailment in East P...