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Kristen Kugel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kristen, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lynn E. Calkins is the practice group leader for Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C. Litigation Group and serves on the firm's Directors Committee. Ms. Calkins is a trial lawyer and appellate advocate, concentrating in the defense of claims under the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act brought against real estate developers, hotels, retailers and local governments. In addition to this focus, she has handled numerous business and real estate disputes, zoning appeals, regul...

Matt Alegi solves problems. A deal lawyer with significant experience in dispute resolution and regulatory compliance, clients hire him because his practical, results-driven approach gets things done. While his legal practice spans a wide range of real estate and finance-related areas, Matt primarily concentrates on representing buyers, sellers and lenders in the acquisition, sale and financing of real estate. His practice also involves advising lenders and borrowers regarding problem loans, ...

Gregory K. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Project Finance Law. Gregory K., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frederick (Rick) Stearns provides his clients with experience on a wide range of issues affecting makers of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, medical devices, dietary supplements, cosmetics, food, and food ingredients. He is also deeply involved with the regulatory issues surrounding cannabis and hemp-based products, including cannabidiol (CBD) and related cannabinoids. Rick helps manufacturers evaluate the need for marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F...

Larry Gage is a senior counsel in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office whose practice is focused primarily on public sector and nonprofit health law and policy. In 1981, Larry founded the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH)(an organization now known as America’s Essential Hospitals). He served as president of that organization for over 30 years, developing and achieving enactment of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement reforms that are the economic life...

Jerry C. Straus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Gaming Law and Native American Law. Jerry C., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jerry C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew Zimmitti is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Andrew, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Whether helping her clients negotiate to draft commercial leases or working collaboratively to resolve complex family law issues, Leslye Fenton brings a uniquely powerful combination of sensitivity and tenacity to her work. As an attorney and trained mediator, Leslye believes in listening carefully to her clients to identify what drives their interests. This key, she says, unlocks the paths toward resolution, successful negotiation and, hopefully, beneficial outcomes. Her practice includes Fa...

Bob Wellen, a partner of the firm, has practiced tax law for nearly 35 years. His practice involves planning, structuring and negotiating business transactions and representing taxpayers seeking private letter rulings from IRS and tax policy determinations from IRS and the Treasury Department and in controversies with IRS. He also serves as an arbitrator and as an expert witness in commercial disputes involving tax issues. Bob grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. He graduated from Yale College...