Maxwell H. Weiss

Bill Gehrig has practiced public finance law for more than 25 years as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, general counsel, disclosure counsel and special tax counsel in more than 2,000 debt financings and refinancings totaling more than $25 billion. Bill has wide-ranging experience in single-family and multifamily bond financings, refundings, and restructuring transactions.

Ryan S. Smethurst is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Ryan S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan S. Smethurst 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 Ryan S. Smethurst is held by other lawyers.

Jim Coleman has forty years of experience in counseling employers on wage and hour matters, as well as defending employers in wage and hour litigation and administrative proceedings. His expertise includes in-depth knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and many comparable state wage and hour laws. Jim served as General Counsel for the National Council of Chain Restaurants for two decades, and through his representation of the trade association, as well as many of its member compan...

Robert C. MacKichan Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Robert C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Robert C. MacKichan Jr. 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 Robert C. MacKichan Jr. is held by other lawyers.

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...

Catherine P. McCarthy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Catherine P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine P. McCarthy since 2022. 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 Catherine P. McCarthy is held by other lawyers.

Evangelia (Eve) Pelonis assists clients on U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) matters relating to food, animal feed, food additives and ingredients, and dietary supplements. She helps clients achieve their marketing goals within the relevant legal frameworks and counsels them in all aspects of food development and marketing, from product formulation and manufacturing considerations to food labeling and advertising. Eve helps her clients with issu...

Daniel L. Nash is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Sports Law. Daniel L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel L. Nash since 2021. 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 Daniel L. Nash is held by other lawyers.

Michael A. Branca is Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson’s Washington, D.C. office and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He focuses his practice on construction and government contract law. Mike routinely represents general and prime contractors, construction managers, and other members of the construction and government contract industries. Given his depth of experience, he is able to provide an impressive range of services to his clients, including the review an...

Jack S. Barufka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Jack S. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Jack S. Barufka 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 Jack S. Barufka is held by other lawyers.