Joseph F. Miller

Rebecca Geller is an award-winning attorney, a philanthropist, a trailblazer, and a passionate advocate for equality and human rights. Rebecca is also a devoted wife, mom to three young kids + a dog, and community leader. While working as a corporate lawyer for an AmLaw 100 firm, Rebecca witnessed brilliant women fleeing the profession because big law firm partners showed disregard for attorneys’ lives outside the firm. As the mother of a baby and toddler at the time, Rebecca knew there...

Gregory Doran is the leader of the firm’s Community Development Finance practice and one of the nation’s leading authorities on community development finance. He helps investors, lenders and borrowers employ federal and state tax incentives to promote development in underserved markets. Greg primarily works with federal and state new markets tax credit (NMTC) and historic preservation programs. He learned his craft working in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, where he helped develo...

Larry W. Caudle, Jr. is an attorney with Kraftson Caudle in McLean, Virginia, where he focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. His work includes representation of owners, contractors, subcontractors, and engineers on heavy civil, highway, and transportation projects. Larry advises clients on claim preparation and analysis, provides real-time guidance during active construction, assists with claims avoidance, and represents parties in alternative dispute resolut...

Benjamin P. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Real Estate, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law and Real Estate Law. Benjamin P. practices law in Potomac, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin P. Smith 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 th...

Nelson F. Migdal focuses his practice on hotel acquisitions, operations, development and finance, large mixed-use projects, condo hotels, hotel management agreements, general commercial real estate acquisitions, commercial leasing, lender representation, and the representation of property owners on telecommunications matters. Nelson is experienced in representing clients in connection with matters relating to hotels, commercial real estate, and telecommunications. Nelson's practice emphasizes...

Damien C. Specht is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Contracts. Damien C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Damien C. Specht 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 Damien C. Specht is held by other lawyers.

Judyann M. Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Community Association Law and Real Estate Law. Judyann M. practices law in Potomac, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Judyann M. Lee 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 Judyann M. Lee is held by other lawyers.

Catherine Hancock Dorsey is a senior appellate attorney and shareholder in the Washington D.C. offices of Baron & Budd, where she works in the firm’s Opioid Litigation Group. She brings almost 17 years of experience at the Department of Justice to Baron & Budd’s robust opioid practice and has briefed and argued an array of complex cases in her lengthy career. At Baron & Budd, Ms. Dorsey handles, advises, and strategizes on appellate and other issues. “I am excite...

Justin A. DeVault uses comprehensive estate and tax planning to help clients plan for the future. By working closely with clients throughout the various stages of their lives, he helps them preserve wealth for future generations by protecting the assets they have worked hard to accumulate, while minimizing federal and state estate tax liability. Justin works with individuals and families to carefully craft estate plans tailored to each client’s specific needs. He utilizes planning devic...

For more than 15 years, Leigh has been helping families and individuals navigate matters that include divorce, custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, property division and protective orders. She represents clients throughout Northern Virginia in all aspects of domestic relations litigation. While litigation is a fundamental aspect of her practice, the majority of her cases settle outside of court. It is Leigh’s goal to help clients reach an agreement in the most efficient ...