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Courtney M. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Courtney M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Courtney M. Brown 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 Courtney M. Brown is held by other lawyers.

Andrew M. Adelman is a Senior Associate with Correia & Puth, PLLC and represents employees in all aspects of the firm’s employment litigation practice, including sex discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, and disability discrimination. Mr. Adelman’s practice is exclusively dedicated to advocating for the rights of employees, and he regularly represents employees in discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblower cases in federal and state court. Areas of Focus Mr. Adelman h...

For 35 years, Jeff Scharff has helped clients resolve their critical real estate and structured financing issues and close their deals. He handles all aspects of acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, loan documents (both conventional and tax-exempt bond financing), and partnership agreements with large national equity investors. In 20 years, he has closed acquisitions totaling almost $20 billion for one of the largest national multi-family operators. Jeff also ...

David M. Blank is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. David M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Blank 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 David M. Blank is held by other lawyers.

Glenn M. Cooper is the chair and senior member of the firm’s Litigation and Family Law practices. He frequently appears before federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels, and before arbitration panels and professional disciplinary boards. The majority of his practice is devoted to complex business, financial, commercial and domestic litigation involving significant business issues. A number of Mr. Cooper’s cases have helped shape the current state of the law i...

Justin P.D. Wilcox is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Justin P.D. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Justin P.D. Wilcox 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 Justin P.D. Wilcox is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie Holland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Stephanie practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie Holland 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 Stephanie Holland is held by other lawyers.

Christopher T. Nace is the Managing Member of Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers (previously Paulson & Nace, PLLC) in Washington, District of Columbia. He represents plaintiffs in Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation, and works across the firm’s practice areas, including medical malpractice, legal malpractice, drug and product liability, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and other negligence-based injury claims. Born ...

Lawrence J. McClafferty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Lawrence J. practices law in Leesburg, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence J. McClafferty 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 Lawrence J. McClafferty is held by other lawyers.

Kelvin J. Dowd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Railroad Law and Transportation Law. Kelvin J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kelvin J. Dowd since 2020. 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 Kelvin J. Dowd is held by other lawyers.