Martha G. "Marty" Pugh

Catherine D. “Katie” Bertram started the Bertram Law Group, building on decades of experience as both a medical malpractice attorney and director of risk management at Georgetown University Hospital. In those environments, she learned how doctors and hospitals work, as well as how their attorneys assess claims against them. She draws on this knowledge to advocate for patients and their families. “People want someone competent, caring, and careful. They’ve just gone thr...

Kyle Kirby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Kyle practices law in Potomac, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Kyle Kirby 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 Kyle Kirby is held by other lawyers.

Matt Hjortsberg is skilled at assisting clients in managing complex problems from “black swan events” to complex legal issues and multi-party negotiations. He has extensive experience representing commercial contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and owners in disputes, including construction delay, impact and defect claims. Regardless of the nature of the dispute, Matt brings the same core skills to each matter to help clients mitigate and manage risk. An unusually qui...

Dwight C. Smith III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Dwight C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Dwight C. Smith III 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 Dwight C. Smith III is held by other lawyers.

David D. Cross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Antitrust Law. David D. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David D. Cross 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 David D. Cross is held by other lawyers.

David's practice consists of counseling independent directors of open-end funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds and business development companies, as well as the funds themselves and their investment advisers on matters relating to the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

John F. Cafferky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Education Law. John F. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized John F. Cafferky since 2008. 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 John F. Cafferky is held by other lawyers.

Habib Ilahi is a Partner at Fluet in the Litigation + Investigations and Government Contracts Practices, where he leads the firm’s False Claims Act (FCA) Practice. Mr. Ilahi counsels business entities in highly regulated industries through complex procurement, healthcare, and other government enforcement investigations and litigation, as well as through general white-collar criminal and civil defense matters. Mr. Ilahi has unique experience representing clients on all three sides of the...

David C. Silver is a partner in the law firm of Holland & Knight. He practices in the areas of real estate acquisition, development, financing and commercial leasing. His practice includes the representation of large developers, pension funds and institutional owners, as well as large corporations in connection with their real estate activities in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and nationally. This representation includes the buying, selling, development, financing and/or leasing...

Mitch Rapaport is a partner in the firm focusing in tax issues related to public finance and infrastructure finance transactions. During his 30 years in practice, Mr. Rapaport has participated in a wide variety of tax-exempt financings, with an emphasis on public-private partnership transactions and other project financings. Mr. Rapaport has worked on numerous public power financings; stadium and convention center transactions; and education, infrastructure and other industrial projects. What...