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Seth Waxman is a former federal prosecutor and nationally recognized white collar criminal defense with more than two decades of experience handling high profile sensitive criminal and civil matters. Seth handles a wide array of challenging cases, ranging from the Flint water criminal investigation to complex internal investigations for Fortune 500 companies. Seth is a seasoned trial lawyer, having been lead counsel in more than sixty jury trials, thirty bench trials, and fifteen matters on a...

Christopher J. Ulery is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Christopher J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Dalton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. John, 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 John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leon Fresco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Leon, 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 Leon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Catherine “Kate” Reese focuses her practice on the full spectrum of family law matters in the Northern Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland regions. She has extensive trial experience in contested divorces, child custody and visitation matters, equitable distribution of assets, child and spousal support, and the negotiation and preparation of prenuptial and marital agreements. Ms. Reese is known to be an aggressive and resourceful litigator when representing clients’ bes...

Kendal handles domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, as well as licensing, distribution and franchise matters. What do you focus on? Franchising With over 25 years of experience, I counsel companies expanding through master franchising, area development franchising, international franchising, management contracts, joint venture agreements, licensing agreements and product distribution arrangements throughout the wor...

David I. Schneider is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. David I., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alonso J. Cisneros is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Alonso J., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alonso J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Margaret J. McKinney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Mediation. Margaret J., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Margaret J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.