Matthew A. Stevens

FOUNDING PARTNER For four years in a row from 2022-2025, Superlawyers magazine voted Mr. Jezic as one the Top 10 Best Lawyers in all of Maryland (among 40,000 lawyers). Mr. Jezic’s primary focus is winning - a Not Guilty verdict or a dismissal. Otherwise, his goal is to get a result beyond expectations. To this end, Mr. Jezic has built an astonishing record of success in winning jury trials for his clients: 88% of all his jury trials as a defense attorney have resulted in some type of w...

Mark W. Schweighofer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Tax Law. Mark W., who practices law in Rockville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julia Anne Matheson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Julia Anne, 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 Julia Anne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick W. Pearsall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration - Commercial and International Arbitration - Governmental. Patrick W., 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 Patrick W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anessa Abrams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Anessa, 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 Anessa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a former trial attorney for the DOJ, Dan knows the complexities of federal court litigation with federal agencies. He litigates cases for companies facing adverse regulatory initiatives or enforcement actions by agencies like the FDA. Dan Jarcho represents clients in federal trial court and appellate litigation involving federal regulatory issues. Dan has litigated numerous Administrative Procedure Act challenges to federal agency actions, including cases involving the U.S. Food and Drug A...

Michael Leotta conducts internal investigations and represents corporations and individuals in white collar criminal law and regulatory enforcement matters. He regularly represents US consumer banks, global correspondent banks, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and FinTech companies in a broad range of matters, including defending financial institutions’ compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering (AML) rules, securities law, and the Foreign Corrupt Practic...

Andrew L. Zutz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mutual Funds Law. Andrew L., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary Ann Mancini's practice focuses on advising high net worth families and individuals who reside in the United States and internationally. Her clients include leaders of Fortune 100 companies and their families, as well as families whose wealth is more privately held and, in many cases, based on real estate ownership. Mary Ann counsels her clients on all matters that affect their estates, including the structuring and formation of entities, the creation of irrevocable “dynasty” ...

With a distinctive background and a rare competitive fire, David Roop has for more than a decade been one of Virginia's top family law attorneys. According to his peers, Roop is both a sophisticated thinker and a scrappy lawyer, a unique and useful mix for his contentious profession. David has a deeply strategic orientation along with a cheerful yet hard-driving disposition. David is a Baltimore native and graduate of Notre Dame University, Notre Dame, Indiana (BA, cum laude, 1985) and the Un...