Michele Borens

Andrew Thomas started his career representing insurance companies throughout Northern Virginia. Now, he only represents people and families against insurance companies. He's an accomplished trial lawyer specializing in serious auto collision, trucking collision, and other personal injury cases. He's handled thousands of cases within both state and federal court systems, and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. Andrew is known for taking a diligent, aggressive...

Elizabeth’s practice has focused exclusively on family law since 2016. She handles matters including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, business valuation, step-parent adoption, premarital agreements, protective orders, and enforcement issues. Her cases have included complex issues such as mental health concerns, domestic abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, parental alienation, financial tracing, and unilateral dissipation of assets. Elizabeth belie...

As a trial lawyer for over 30 years, Bruce Blanchard understands the pressure, expense, frustration, and uncertainty that litigation imposes upon a client. In order to achieve a desired outcome in court, Bruce works with his clients to define their priorities and develop a strategy that achieves the clients’ objectives. He brings common sense, an affinity for people, and a commitment to ethics in both his civil and criminal practice. Bruce believes hard work, preparation, and identifica...

David C. Silver is a partner in the law firm of Holland & Knight. He practices in the areas of real estate acquisition, development, financing and commercial leasing. His practice includes the representation of large developers, pension funds and institutional owners, as well as large corporations in connection with their real estate activities in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and nationally. This representation includes the buying, selling, development, financing and/or leasing...

Jennifer Banks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jennifer practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Banks since 2024. 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 Jennifer Banks is held by other lawyers.

Leslie J. Schneider is a partner in Ivins, Phillips & Barker's Washington office. His practice concentrates in accounting methods, the timing of revenue and expenses, the valuation of inventories, and capital v. expense issues. Mr. Schneider is most often recognized for his three-volume treatise, Federal Income Taxation of Inventories, published by Matthew-Bender. Mr. Schneider has developed a reputation as the premier attorney in the United States in the field of tax accounting and inven...

Megan Mocho is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Megan practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Megan Mocho since 2026. 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 Megan Mocho is held by other lawyers.

Nationally recognized authority in defamation law. Focused on protecting, defending and vindicating the most valuable asset many people and companies have—their reputations. Mitch brings his unique perspective on communications and media relations to brewing crises and those that have already erupted. Mitch works with individuals and companies to minimize the risk of attacks on reputation before they happen. When necessary, Mitch is equally comfortable fighting for his clients in the co...

Jonathan Phillips is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Qui Tam Law. Jonathan practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Phillips 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 Jonathan Phillips is held by other lawyers.

Neil L. Henrichsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Neil L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Neil L. Henrichsen 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 Neil L. Henrichsen is hel...