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Johnine P. Barnes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Johnine P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Johnine P. Barnes 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 Johnine P. Barnes is held by other lawyers.

Adam Hoffinger's litigation and trial practice focuses on complex civil and white‑collar criminal matters, including securities, health care, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act, export controls, money laundering, antitrust, and bankruptcy. He counsels corporations and individuals in compliance matters, internal investigations, and Congressional and regulatory matters. He also represents corporations and individuals in high stakes civil litigation. Mr. Hoffinger has defended numer...

Employers faced with complex employment and employee benefit claims count on Emily Seymour Costin to resolve disputes at the beginning stages with maximum efficiency. In addition to managing active cases, she advises clients on proven strategies to avoid future litigation. Emily leads the firm’s ERISA Litigation practice. She regularly represents employers, plan sponsors, insurers, and fiduciaries in litigation over benefits and fiduciary matters under ERISA, including those involving i...

Derek Adams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Qui Tam Law. Derek practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Derek Adams 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 Derek Adams is held by other lawyers.

A former DOJ cybercrime prosecutor and former director of PwC’s cyber forensics group, Kim delivers top of the line cyber risk management and information security counsel to her clients. As co-leader of our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team and National Security & Digital Crimes Team, Kim is recognized by select publications and is frequently quoted by the media. Kim Peretti is co-leader of the Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Team and National Security & Digital Crimes ...

William G. Powers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Qui Tam Law. William G. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized William G. Powers 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 William G. Powers is held by other lawyers.

Seth J. Safra is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Seth J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Seth J. Safra since 2019. 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 Seth J. Safra is held by other lawyers.

Carl W. Northrop is the Founding Member of Telecommunications Law Professionals PLLC (“TLP”), a boutique telecommunications law firm in Washington, D.C. committed to assisting clients in meeting the substantial challenges they face in the rapidly changing wireless, wired, high-tech, and media industries. Much of his practice is devoted to the representation of mobile and fixed service providers of broadband and narrowband services delivered over terrestrial wireless systems, wirel...

David Bilodeau has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering from the California State University at Long Beach, and a second master’s degree in telecommunications from Johns Hopkins University. He also has a Juris Doctor degree in Law from George Mason University. Mr. Bilodeau has extensive industry experience while employed as an electrical engineer with the Hughes Aircraft Radar and Space and Communication Groups. He has practiced in the intellectual prop...

When clients work with David Feldman they benefit from his 50 years of experience – what he has done right as well as lessons learned and knowledge gained. The guiding principle from when he and partner, Dexter Odin, founded the firm was “the client comes first, second, and third.” That principle remains today and has been the foundation of decades-long relationships with clients. Currently, David’s practice focuses on real estate and banking issues where his practical...