Michael L. "Mike" Stevens

Erika Harmon Arner is a nationally recognized leader in trial practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and related appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She consistently ranks as one of the top three female attorneys appearing in PTAB trials and was named a PTAB Litigator of the Year by Managing Intellectual Property. She has argued and won a number of landmark cases at the PTAB and Federal Circuit for both patent challengers and patent owners. Erika&rs...

Paul Smollar has been practicing family law for more than forty years, and has become a leader in Collaborative Practice in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Recognized as the only trained mediator in the District of Columbia by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Mr. Smollar nevertheless is an accomplished litigator when matters do not settle. Mr. Smollar practices in both the District of Columbia and Virginia and is an active member of the Fairfax County Bar, the Virginia Trial Law...

Phillip A. Hummel represents developers, property owners, nonprofits (including hospitals, museums and religious institutions), and senior living facilities on zoning, planning, entitlements, permitting, historic preservation, development impact taxation, and other land use matters. Phil is a principal in Miles & Stockbridge’s Land Use Practice Group and the firm’s Rockville, Maryland office. He counsels clients on the administrative and legislative regulation of land from due...

Joseph H. Webster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Gaming Law and Native American Law. Joseph H., 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 Joseph H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

With more than 23 years of experience working with the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, Ms. Walsh brings FDA regulatory expertise to clients seeking to achieve their business objectives. She regularly counsels clients facing FDA administrative actions like inspections, warning letters, and recalls. But her passion is helping companies prevent or respond to government investigations, and she conducts internal investigations to achieve compliance and to best position her clients to...

Jon B. Jacobs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law. Jon B., 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 Jon B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Donald R. McMinn litigates a variety of complex civil matters. He has considerable experience defending clients involved in MDL proceedings, from the petition for MDL status through the trial or settlement of “bellwether” plaintiffs. He leads both Firm attorney teams and local counsel teams in implementing a unified and consistent strategy across multiple jurisdictions in which simultaneous litigation is proceeding. He conducts depositions, develops expert testimony concerning cau...

Christopher Allen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Consumer Protection Law. Christopher, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick J. Potter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Patrick J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.