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Catherine Little counsels clients on energy-related environmental and administrative law at all levels of federal, state and local government, with particular emphasis on regulatory compliance, enforcement defense and administrative adjudication under the Pipeline Safety Act, Clean Water Act (including wetlands) and the Oil Pollution Act. Catherine regularly advises clients with respect to pipeline safety regulatory compliance issues, permitting, spill and release reporting, as well as natura...

Ciara Baker is a partner in the firm’s Transactional Department and chair of the Tax Practice. She advises clients ranging from emerging companies to established public companies on a broad array of executive and equity compensation matters. Her experience includes equity incentive plans and awards, employment, retention, severance and change-in-control agreements, non-employee director compensation arrangements, and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements.

Stephen C. Price is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Real Estate Law. Stephen C. practices law in Leesburg, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen C. Price 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 Stephen C. Price is held by other lawyers.

Paul J. Kiernan is a trial lawyer and appellate who focuses on administrative-agency litigation, real-estate disputes, corporate-governance litigation and local government law. He represents businesses, developers, institutions, lenders, hotels, landlords, and tenants on land use, condemnation, development and property-management disputes and matters involving distressed real estate. Mr. Kiernan has substantial experience in general commercial litigation, commercial and international arbitrat...

Curtis L. Sano has over 20 years of experience representing developers, lenders, property owners and corporate users in the area of real estate law. This representation has focused on real estate purchase and sales for office, residential, retail and hotel properties, debt and equity financing and associated entity structuring. Mr. Sano also has extensive experience in conventional and securitized loans, real estate transfer tax planning and CCRs and reciprocal easements. Prior to joining Hol...

Carmen Irizarry-Díaz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Carmen practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Carmen Irizarry-Díaz since 2024. 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 Carmen Irizarry-Díaz is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey F. Robertson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Securities and Securities Regulation. Jeffrey F. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey F. Robertson since 2011. 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 Jeffrey F. Robertson is held by other lawyers.

Recognizing that many people meet Heather Mehigan during times of significant personal and family turmoil, her legal insight and sincerity puts them at ease. A tireless advocate for her clients, she assesses the circumstances of each matter and then works collaboratively with all parties to affect the best possible resolution. Heather instills a sense of confidence in her clients, and opposing counsel respect her fair and firm efforts to achieve consensus. Her areas of focus include fiduciary...

Nigel L. Wilkinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nigel L. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Nigel L. Wilkinson since 2025. 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 Nigel L. Wilkinson is held by other lawyers.

Stanley Reed is an attorney who heads Lerch, Early & Brewer's Litigation group in Bethesda, Maryland. His diverse law practice includes the representation of individuals and corporations in complex civil and employment litigation, white-collar criminal defense work, and the representation of lawyers and health care providers in professional responsibility matters. Stan also is noted for his adept handling of politically sensitive cases, grand jury investigations and parallel proceedings. ...