Katherine J. "Kate" Seikaly

I am one of three founding partners of Cooper Ginsberg Gray, PLLC, which I helped launch in November 2004. Our firm's mission is, and has been, centered on providing compassionate and competent legal representation, advancing the legal profession, and giving back to the Northern Virginia community. My 30+ year career in family law began in the courtroom, where I spent more than two decades litigating divorce and custody matters. That experience taught me how cases can unfold when they go to t...

An incisive thinker and passionate client advocate, Monica Garcia Harms chairs Stein Sperling’s family law practice group, where she has practiced for more than fifteen years. Monica maintains a very robust and diverse family law practice, focusing her work not only on divorce, but on complex and often emotionally fraught matters such as custody, support, domestic violence, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, alimony, property distribution, grandparent visitation, contempt/enforcement act...

Carter provides tax advice and other guidance to domestic and foreign individuals and their closely held businesses. In addition to preparing wills and a wide variety of trusts, Carter has established family limited partnerships and limited liability companies and implemented the sale of family businesses to grantor and non-grantor trusts. He has administered estates, established private foundations, advised clients on pre- and post-nuptial agreements, provided post-mortem tax planning advice...

Stephen J. Berman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Communications Law. Stephen J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen J. Berman 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 Stephen J. Berman is held by other lawyers.

Mark L. Whitaker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Mark L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark L. Whitaker 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 Mark L. Whitaker is held by other lawyers.

Raymond J. Sherbill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law and Tax Law. Raymond J. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Raymond J. Sherbill 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 Raymond J. Sherbill is held by other lawyers.

Recognized in Washington, D.C. and nationally as a highly skilled litigator, Amandeep (Aman) represents clients with compliance concerns, regulatory challenges, internal and government investigations, and high-stakes disputes in the healthcare and life sciences industries, including cases involving the False Claims Act, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute. Learn more about their practice.

Alison Schary is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - First Amendment and Media Law. Alison practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Alison Schary 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 Alison Schary is held by other lawyers.

Peter L. Tracey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Peter L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Peter L. Tracey 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 Peter L. Tracey is held by other lawyers.

Making strategic decisions for the future can be challenging during a family crisis like divorce. Jonathan Dana, a compassionate and straightforward divorce attorney with more than 35 years of experience, helps clients navigate these difficult times to make educated, informed and optimal decisions for their circumstances. “I present clients with options, letting them know that my role is to guide, rather than tell them what to do,” says Jonathan. “It’s important that t...