Michael D. Goodwin

Conflict is at the core of many divorces and can produce volatile emotions. Divorcing clients appreciate the combination of strength and compassion Katherine brings to her cases, especially when substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence or contested child custody issues are involved. Katherine firmly believes in putting the children first in every divorce situation and in trying to reduce conflict between divorcing parents. A skilled problem-solver, Katherine acts decisively on behal...

Throughout his more than 30-year career, Tom has represented employers in a broad spectrum of employment matters, including wage and hour, discrimination, and employee termination. He is known particularly for his employee defection work, including drafting and enforcing non-competes and other employment-based restrictive covenants, and litigating related contract, fiduciary duty, trade secret, tortious interference, conspiracy, and unfair competition disputes. Tom’s clients include nat...

Cliff Gross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Cliff practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Cliff Gross 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 Cliff Gross is held by other lawyers.

Rama Taib-Lopez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration. Rama practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Rama Taib-Lopez 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 Rama Taib-Lopez is held by other lawyers.

Natalia C. Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Natalia C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Natalia C. Wilson since 2019. 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 Natalia C. Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Rick Fischer’s practice focuses on retail financial services, privacy, and data security. For over 40 years, he has advised banks, retailers, insurers, technology and other companies throughout the United States on the full range of financial services and payment system issues. His practice has a special emphasis on privacy, data security, e-commerce, technology, and financial services joint ventures, as well as compliance and enforcement matters involving the Consumer Financial Protect...

Christine M. Sorge is the Managing Shareholder of Selzer Gurvitch in Bethesda, Maryland, where she leads the firm’s Estate Planning and Trust & Estate Administration practice group. For more than 35 years, she has advised individuals, families, business owners and closely held companies on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and Corporate Law matters. Clients value her practical guidance, attention to detail and ability to explain complex legal and tax issues in a clea...

John R. Woodrum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. John R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized John R. Woodrum 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 John R. Woodrum is held by other lawyers.

Amish M. Shah is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Tax Law. Amish M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Amish M. Shah 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 Amish M. Shah is held by other lawyers.

Paul J. Kiernan is a trial lawyer and appellate who focuses on administrative-agency litigation, real-estate disputes, corporate-governance litigation and local government law. He represents businesses, developers, institutions, lenders, hotels, landlords, and tenants on land use, condemnation, development and property-management disputes and matters involving distressed real estate. Mr. Kiernan has substantial experience in general commercial litigation, commercial and international arbitrat...