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Caroline Ngo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Caroline, 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 Caroline 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.

Yohai Baisburd counsels companies, trade associations and governments in a variety of international trade matters in the United States and globally. Mr. Baisburd’s practice focuses on trade remedy (antidumping, subsidies, safeguards) litigation and import/export compliance and enforcement proceedings. He is recognized by Chambers and Partners for his Customs Law expertise and in The Best Lawyers in America for International Trade and Finance Law. Mr. Baisburd is on the roster of potenti...

Michael H. Neifach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Michael H., who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pamela J. Marple is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Pamela J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rich’s practice focuses on antitrust and consumer protection law. Rich has extensive experience securing clearance for deals from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ), navigating FTC and DOJ investigations and litigating antitrust and/or consumer protection claims. Rich began his legal career at the FTC, serving as a Staff Attorney and then as Senior Trial Counsel in the Bureau of Competition. At the FTC, Rich was a senior member of multiple trial teams, in...

Alice G. Haase is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Alice G., who practices law in Arlington, Virginia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alice G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nelson F. Migdal focuses his practice on hotel acquisitions, operations, development and finance, large mixed-use projects, condo hotels, hotel management agreements, general commercial real estate acquisitions, commercial leasing, lender representation, and the representation of property owners on telecommunications matters. Nelson is experienced in representing clients in connection with matters relating to hotels, commercial real estate, and telecommunications. Nelson's practice emphasizes...

Mindy Herzfeld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Mindy, 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 Mindy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Warren Lee Lewis serves as chair of Akerman’s Franchise & Licensing Practice, a highly experienced team that handles U.S. and international franchising, licensing, dealership and trademark counseling, registration and litigation matters for franchisors, licensors, subfranchisors, dealers and other business clients. In the field of franchising, Warren has authored books, studies, articles and regulatory comments, frequently speaks at U.S. and international franchise conferences, and ...