Michael A. Yuffee

" Top 10 " Lawyer in DC Metro Area (out of 80,000 attorneys) - Education: Juris Doctorate (JD), George Washington University Law School, 1992--President, Moot Court Board, Nominated Laws School's Best Negotiator. Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy Major), The College of William and Mary--1989 NCAA Academic All-American for outstanding achievement in athletics and academics, Division I College Wrestler, Virginia State Championship Wrestling Team

Caitlin Orr is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Caitlin, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caitlin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Thomas Dold’s practice focuses on the Internal Revenue Code and related compensation matters, including employment taxes and other reporting and withholding requirements. She covers all types of employee benefits, including qualified plans, IRAs, governmental plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, and health and welfare plans. She assists clients in all tax-related aspects of employee benefits including Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filings, compliance audits, desig...

Matthew Kulkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Derivatives and Futures Law. Matthew, 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 Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tania Klam is a cum laude graduate of George Mason University (B.A. in Government and International Politics with a minor in Legal Studies) and a graduate of the Penn State Dickinson School of Law (J.D. 2009). She is admitted to practice in Virginia, District of Columbia, New York, and Florida. She is fluent in Arabic and focuses her practice on Family Law. Ms. Klam began her legal career as a prosecutor in Brooklyn, New York where she served as an Assistant District Attorney. While there, sh...

Kristen Klesh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law. Kristen, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Though divorce can be one of life’s most distressing events, by building relationships, cultivating trust and creating solutions, Sarah Zimmerman helps clients achieve the best outcome possible while attempting to minimize the financial and emotional impact of divorce. Sarah excels in guiding clients through complex financial and custody issues, and serves a wide range of individuals including high-asset clients and working or stay-at-home spouses who are financially dependent. Sarah's ...

Lauri E. Cleary is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Insurance and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lauri E., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauri E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic ...

Kevin F.X. DeTurris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Kevin F.X., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin F.X. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin P. O’Brien is a partner in the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice. His practice has concentrated in employee compensation and benefits for over 30 years. Kevin is widely known as a leader in a wide variety of subjects, including innovative defined benefit plan design, flexible benefits, ERISA fiduciary matters and executive compensation. Before joining the firm, Kevin worked in the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration at the Labor Department ...