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Svetlana S. Gans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law. Svetlana S., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Svetlana S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael S. McNamara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Michael S., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert W. Zelnick is a nationally recognized intellectual property (IP) lawyer with an established record of success. Although he is also a registered patent attorney, for more than two decades Robert has focused his practice on trademark, unfair competition and false advertising matters, where he counsels clients on complex IP issues and serves as lead counsel for major clients in federal trial and appellate courts. According to client feedback in World Trademark Review, as the former head o...

Brian Nixon’s practice spans advertising, technology, emerging media and privacy, with particular focus on clients implementing targeted advertising strategies and other data-driven marketing initiatives across various media channels. He provides forward-thinking counsel to clients ranging from startups (including social media platforms and emerging media ventures) to Fortune 500 companies. He advises organizations of all sizes on data optimization, mobile commerce, Telephone Consumer P...

Robert C. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Robert 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 Robert C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicole Grejda brings a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to family law, serving as both a trusted advisor and a formidable advocate for individuals navigating periods of personal and legal uncertainty. As a partner at Curran Moher Weis, Ms. Grejda handles the full spectrum of domestic relations matters—including divorce, custody and visitation, spousal and child support, equitable distribution, and post-divorce enforcement and modifications—with clarity, confidence, and deep ...

Kate McDonald represents clients across the healthcare industry on complex regulatory matters and high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, affiliations and other investments. She has particular expertise in federal and state laws applicable to health insurers and HMOs, including the downstream implications of these rules for the provider organizations and vendors that work with them, as well as the reimbursement landscape of federal healthcare programs. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/p...

Life sciences and FDA-regulated companies rely on Brendan Carroll to understand their business, tackle nuanced regulatory issues, and provide practical solutions to meet their business needs as they navigate complex and highly technical FDA laws and regulations. He represents a variety of industry stakeholders engaged in the design and development, manufacture, sale, and distribution of a wide range of FDA-regulated products. General counsel come to Brendan to help them find practical solutio...

Karen N. Shapiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Employment Law - Management. Karen N., who practices law in Rockville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal...

David T. Dekker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. David T., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.