Kristen E. Burgers

The focus of my practice has always been family law and I pride myself in being able to assist clients during one of the most difficult and emotional times in their lives. My goal is to provide you zealous representation, while also guiding you through this challenging time. I handle all family law matters including divorce, property division, support, custody and visitation matters, protective order hearings, and post-divorce modification issues. Regardless of the issues, I make sure that my...

Kirk Niemi is an experienced construction industry attorney who focuses his practice on construction litigation, government contracts, surety, and associated contract issues. He represents owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties and government agencies including highway departments and municipalities. He has extensive experience in complex matters before courts, arbitrators and mediators regarding various construction issues including mechanics' liens, acceleration claims, chang...

Karen N. Shapiro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law - Management and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Karen N. practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Karen N. Shapiro since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. ...

Nathan Kelley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Nathan practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nathan Kelley 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 Nathan Kelley is held by other lawyers.

Carl C. Risch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Carl C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Carl C. Risch 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 Carl C. Risch is held by other lawyers.

Juli M. Porto represents people who have been injured by the carelessness of others, with a focus on cases involving ridehail companies such as Uber and Lyft. She has been quoted in the New York Times based on her expertise in ridehail cases. Juli handles civil and court-appointed criminal appeals to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia. Juli will tirelessly advocate for you so that you receive the compensation that you deserve for the pain and trauma you have suffered through n...

W. Todd Baker is an IP litigation partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Todd is experienced handling post-grant matters at the USPTO including all aspects of IPR proceedings at the USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He advises clients on issues of patentability, derivation, inventorship and priority related to post grant matters before the PTAB as a supplement or an alternative to traditional litigation-based patent validity challenges. Todd litigates...

Mr. Mills’ practice concentrates on securities and derivatives enforcement, regulatory counseling, and litigation. His clients include public and private companies, corporate officers, hedge funds, traders, energy marketers, broker-dealers, investment advisers commodity trading advisors and pool operators, and other professionals and executives. He represents clients in investigations and enforcement actions of the SEC, CFTC, FINRA, FERC, DOJ, state regulators and self-regulatory organi...

Greg Luce handles civil and criminal litigation and regulatory matters involving the health care industry. He has represented health systems, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, and other health care providers in litigation involving fraud and abuse enforcement, False Claims Act defense, and Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Mr. Luce focuses on the counseling and defense of health care providers, suppliers, pharmaceutical companies and physicians under state and federal fraud ...

Emily Baker, a family law attorney and partner at Tucker Family Law, is based in Northern Virginia and mainly serves clients in Fairfax County, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, Loudoun County, and Washington, D.C. With a focus on separation and divorce , including complex and high-net-worth family law matters , Emily believes in the importance of listening carefully to her clients as they develop their goals. “I value being able to really be there for someone during what’...