Matthew Seward

Scott A. Bowman’s practice focuses on providing personal tax and estate planning counseling to wealthy individuals and families, advising them on structuring their wealth to minimize income, estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes over multiple generations. He advises on trustee and family governance structures throughout the estate and trust administration process to preserve business enterprises and manage potentially sensitive family circumstances. Scott is experienced in...

Steve Vinick’s passion for helping his clients is what drew him to the practice of personal injury law, while his desire to respond to the diverse needs of his clients is what drew him to Stein Sperling. With more than 20 years representing clients in personal injury and criminal defense, Steve has earned a reputation as a relentless, skilled litigator and a highly effective courtroom advocate. His clients know he has their back and they can sleep at night secure in the knowledge that h...

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

Steven L. Meltzer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Steven L., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laurie L. Kirkland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Laurie L., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laurie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

George D. Fatula is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. George D., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Keri McWilliams is a co-leader of the Franchise & Distribution team. She represents start-ups and mid-size companies across numerous industries, including restaurants, retailers, fitness centers, health concepts, and luxury brands, in all aspects of their corporate relationships. Keri is also a member of the Health and Wellness initiative, and the Food, Beverage and Agribusiness team. What do you focus on? Franchising I represent franchise systems ranging from 3 units to more than 1000 un...

Trial attorney, Allan M. Siegel is a Past President of the Trial Lawyers' Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC(DC-TLA). Prior to serving as President, he served as President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and spent six years on the Board of Governors of this organization. He also co-chaired the membership committee and served two years as the co-chairman of the education committee, planning, organizing, and moderating educational programs presented to other lawyers through...

Micah Bonaviri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Micah, who practices law in Rockville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Micah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paula Calimafde chairs the firm’s Retirement Plans , Employee Benefits and Government Relations practice groups and is also a senior member of the Estate Planning , Tax and Nonprofit groups. She has more than 35 years of experience advising companies and tax-exempt organizations on qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and employee benefits, including non-qualified deferred compensation, welfare benefit and cafeteria plans. She is a nationally recognized leader in the field of cr...