Margaret T. "Maggie" Karchmer

Amanda Gilbert is a family law attorney at Selzer Gurvitch in Bethesda, Maryland. She represents clients in a wide range of family law matters, including separation, divorce, child custody, adoption and assisted reproductive technology. Amanda combines thoughtful legal guidance with a practical, solution-oriented approach to help clients navigate complex and emotionally challenging situations with clarity and confidence. Known for her steady and compassionate manner, Amanda works closely with...

Kevin F.X. DeTurris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Kevin F.X., 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 Kevin F.X. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nancy Fischer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Trade and Finance Law. Nancy, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nancy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samuel Rosenthal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Samuel, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael S. McNamara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Michael S., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher J. Reynolds is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Christopher J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. 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.

Litigation is disruptive and expensive. Not only do businesses have to deal with the cost of litigation, they also lose time and money when litigation occurs. Scott Morrison helps real estate, construction and other businesses resolve their litigation matters so that they can get back to work. He provides creative solutions to business problems and, if necessary, a tenacious and successful courtroom presence. Scott serves as lead counsel in sophisticated business disputes. He has handled nume...

Nancy Ory specializes in business and regulatory issues facing television and radio broadcasters , including large publicly traded broadcast companies, group owners, small radio and television licensees, and Spanish-language programmers. A former advertising agency executive and media buyer, Nancy has an inside understanding of the media business from an operational perspective. She has drafted and negotiated hundreds of employment and talent contracts, syndication and programming agreements,...

Clients hire Jacob because his aggressive, tenacious, creative and proactive strategies often put the other side on its heels, and because he gets successful results in investigations and litigation. Jacob has secured superior results for his securities enforcement, white-collar criminal defense, FCPA and internal and government investigations clients. Jacob brings his experience and outstanding reputation, including for creative strategies and solutions, to the defense of investigations, lit...

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...