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Kobie is a trial lawyer with over twenty-five years of experience. He has litigated cases in federal and state courts across the United States and in the military commissions at Guantanamo Bay. He represents clients in high-stakes criminal investigations, civil litigation, internal investigations, and trials. Kobie also teaches trial lawyering to lawyers nationwide. He began his career in the Attorney General’s Honors Program, serving as a civil rights prosecutor. There, he specialized ...

Thomas Roberts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Thomas practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Roberts 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 the professional regard in which Thomas Roberts is held by other lawyers.

Alexander H. Xanttopoulos is a principal attorney with Roop, Xanttopoulos, Babounakis. He joined the predecessor firm in Fall 2010, to focus primarily on family law. He works in cases involving divorce, child custody, support, visitation and equitable distribution. Prior to joining Roop Law, Alex worked for several years for Greenspun, Shapiro, Davis and Leary P.C. as an associate practicing in the areas of domestic relations, traffic, criminal defense and civil litigation. He also has experi...

Jonathan J. Straw is an attorney with Kraftson Caudle in McLean, Virginia, where he focuses his practice on construction law and government contracts. His work involves claims, litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation arising from change orders, schedule delays, and payment disputes. Jon represents prime contractors, subcontractors, and project owners on public and private construction projects in state and federal forums across the United States. His construction law experience in...

James N. Czaban is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of FDA Law. James N. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized James N. Czaban since 2015. 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 James N. Czaban is held by other lawyers.

Adam Herzog, a partner of Katz Banks Kumin, joined the Firm in December 2013. Mr. Herzog has represented numerous clients pursuing whistleblower tips before the SEC, CFTC and FINCEN and has successfully assisted them in earning millions of dollars in award payments. Three of Mr. Herzog’s clients received SEC whistleblower awards in the second half of 2023 alone, some of whom participated in a $104 million total award that was the fourth largest in the SEC program’s history. Detail...

Edward R. McNicholas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Edward R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Edward R. McNicholas 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 Edward R. McNicholas is held by other lawyers.

Steve Vinick’s passion for helping his clients is what drew him to the practice of personal injury law, while his desire to respond to the diverse needs of his clients is what drew him to Stein Sperling. With more than 20 years representing clients in personal injury and criminal defense, Steve has earned a reputation as a relentless, skilled litigator and a highly effective courtroom advocate. His clients know he has their back and they can sleep at night secure in the knowledge that h...

Steve Rosen is a partner at Levine, Blaszak, Block & Boothby, LLP. Steve’s FCC regulatory practice focuses on federal and state regulation of wireless and wireline telecommunications and information services, including the taxation of these services, federal grant and aid programs – including the Rural Healthcare Program. Steve also assists enterprise clients navigate the regulatory challenges related to industrial radio licenses and experimental licenses. Finally, Steve serve...

James A. Kearns is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. James A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized James A. Kearns 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 James A. Kearns is held by other lawyers.