Michael D. Farber

David Cavanaugh has broad legal experience in industry and private practice and provides clients with strategic, business-focused counseling in the procurement, management and exploitation of their intellectual property. He has extensive experience in all aspects of intellectual property practice, including IP litigation, patent procurement, technology transfer and licensing, and due diligence for corporate transactions. Mr. Cavanaugh has developed and implemented intellectual property strate...

Nader Salehi is a partner in the Government, Regulatory and Internal Investigations Practice Group in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Nader represents clients in high-profile and complex internal and government investigations, and has regularly counseled investment banks, fund managers and public companies in matters of enterprise-wide significance. He has led numerous clients through their most significant matters involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SE...

Gregory H. Koger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Gregory H. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory H. Koger 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 Gregory H. Koger is held by other lawyers.

My approach in my practice is one of empathy and support. I provide my clients with peace of mind as I help them plan for the future and guide them through difficult times. Creating an estate plan can be daunting, and it is tempting to put it off. I make the process as easy and stress-free as possible, and my clients leave feeling a sense of accomplishment and relief. My team and I also guide families through the handling of the estate after the death of a loved one. We understand how difficu...

The resolution of family law issues impacts a person’s life, frequently affecting long term financial well-being and parental rights. It is important, therefore, to attain the best possible outcome. Robin B. Taub, a principal and founding member of Paradiso, Taub, Sinay, Owel, and Kostecka, P.C., has built her legal reputation upon this principle. She focuses her practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia on negotiation, mediation and collaboration. She believes these alternative...

M. Kendall Day is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. M. Kendall practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized M. Kendall Day since 2023. 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 M. Kendall Day is held by other lawyers.

Adrian L. Bastianelli, III is Of Counsel at Peckar & Abramson PC , based in Washington, District of Columbia. Following a lengthy career representing participants across the construction industry in claims and litigation, while also serving as an ADR neutral, he has transitioned his practice to focus exclusively on neutral services. His work includes serving as an arbitrator, mediator, dispute review board (DRB) member, and in other roles involving arbitration and mediation. Adrian previo...

Jonathan L. Holbrook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Jonathan L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan L. Holbrook 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 Jonathan L. Holbrook is held by other lawyers.

During his more than 30 years of practice, Mr. Jaffe has focused on dispute resolution internationally in arbitrations under various international arbitral regimes and domestically in court and arbitration proceedings. A significant part of his work has involved representing owners, contractors and other stakeholders in projects ranging from infrastructure and energy facilities to sports stadiums and a wide variety of commercial structures. He has acted as counsel in numerous international an...

Maria Simon is an award-winning attorney who serves as the firm’s Managing Partner. While Maria’s practice is quite versatile, she specializes in family law, divorce, custody disputes, Collaborative Divorce, business law, and litigation. Frequently appearing in court nationwide on behalf of her clients, Maria has considerable experience in the Federal District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Bankruptcy Court, and the State courts of Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland. She ...