Marla J. Diaz

Chair of Stein Sperling’s nationally regarded tax law group, David De Jong is a recognized and highly sought industry authority with more than 40 years of experience. Raised in Montgomery County, David always intended to practice law in his “home town”. He has been instrumental in maintaining Stein Sperling’s collegial, small-firm feel while helping its tax department grow into a regional powerhouse. David has a gift for putting himself in his clients’ shoes to g...

David T. Dekker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. David T. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David T. Dekker since 2010. 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 David T. Dekker is held by other lawyers.

Gregory H. Koger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Gregory H. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory H. Koger 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 Gregory H. Koger is held by other lawyers.

Michael Kunselman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Michael practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Kunselman 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 Michael Kunselman is held by other lawyers.

Ian represents companies, executives, and fiduciaries in connection with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation, employee benefits and executive compensation matters, class actions, and other commercial disputes. Trained as a trial lawyer, Ian has focused almost exclusively on employee benefits related litigation for the past 15 years. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on ERISA litigation. With broad experience in this area, I help defend plans, fiduciaries, and co...

Alonso J. Cisneros is a shareholder at Selzer Gurvitch in Bethesda, Maryland, where he focuses his practice on Real Estate Law and Real Estate Finance. He represents commercial real estate clients in complex transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, development projects and financing matters across a broad range of asset classes. Alonso works closely with developers, borrowers, lenders and investors to provide practical legal counsel tailored to each client’s business objective...

Patrick S. Menasco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Patrick S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick S. Menasco since 2020. 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 Patrick S. Menasco is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Coleman began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary Grace O'Brien in the Prince William County Circuit Court. The clerkship offered an invaluable experience to learn about the litigation process from within the courthouse. Upon completion of his clerkship, Mr. Coleman accepted a job in Fairfax as a trial attorney with a major insurance company where he spent 6.5 years aggressively defending complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Coleman returned to ...

Scott Sergio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Scott practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Sergio 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 Scott Sergio is held by other lawyers.

Through his actions and collective experience, Haydn Richards has demonstrated that he is one of the foremost leaders in state financial services law and financial services licensing matters. Haydn is a nationally recognized leader on mortgage and financial services licensing matters, including counseling clients relating to the formation of financial services companies and strategic acquisitions. He regularly interacts on behalf of financial services companies with federal and state regulato...