Jonathan Simms

For more than 30 years, I have established strong relationships with my clients and have enjoyed working closely with them to better understand their goals. It is my top priority to be attentive and responsive to my clients’ needs. While I focus on real estate or leasing transactions, I also understand that our clients are real people. My clients include residential and commercial developers and builders throughout the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. I regularly assist them with ...

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My interest in a legal career began with my internship with Cooper Ginsberg Gray when I was home from James Madison University for summer and winter breaks. After college, I enrolled in law school at Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law where I had a focus in criminal law and enjoyed participating in moot court competitions. My internship with a Georgia county District Attorney’s office gave me the opportunity to be in court often and litigate my first jury trial. My profess...

Steve Briglia has extensive trial experience in both civil and criminal law matters. He has tried cases before judges and juries in both state and federal court. He has also served as counsel in administrative hearings and arbitrations. Mr. Briglia’s clients range from national and regional businesses to individuals involved in business disputes and criminal investigations. Mr. Briglia is a founding member of BrigliaHundley. Mr. Briglia has served on numerous boards and commissions in h...

Joel R. Nied is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Joel R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Joel R. Nied since 2026. 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 Joel R. Nied is held by other lawyers.

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...