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Linda Singer represents governments, attorneys general and other public entities in high-impact, high-stakes litigation and investigations as head of the firm’s Public Client practice area. The former Attorney General of the District of Columbia, Linda’s knowledge and experience includes serving in the public, not-for-profit and private sectors. As AG, Linda gained invaluable insight into the duties of attorneys general and how law firms with the right resources and experience can...

Todd Bornstein advises individuals and families in Bethesda, Maryland on estate planning, trusts and estates matters , and litigation involving trusts and estates. At Selzer Gurvitch , he draws on his background in both law and accounting to help clients develop estate plans tailored to their personal, family, and financial goals. Todd works closely with clients to explain available options and provide practical guidance on both immediate and long-term planning considerations. A former Certif...

Ellen K. Harrison advises clients on a broad range of tax issues, including estate planning and administration, tax controversies, and income, gift and estate tax planning for individuals, businesses and charitable organizations. She has significant experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, prenuptial arrangements and buy-sell agreements, as well as a broad range of corporate documents and family partnership agreements. Her tax controversy and litigation experience includes Inter...

Amy Kreiger Wigmore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Amy Kreiger practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Amy Kreiger Wigmore 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 Amy Kreiger Wigmore is held by other lawyers.

Shirley Steinbach represents companies and individuals seeking to resolve a myriad of business and personal disputes through litigation, arbitration, mediation and settlement. She counsels clients to help them make sound strategic business and legal decisions. One client has said that “what most impresses me about Shirley is her professional demeanor and temperament. Lawyers who are all ‘fire and brimstone I-was-born-a-pitbull-and-will-fight-for-you (for an appropriate fee!)&rsquo...

Damien C. Specht is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Contracts. Damien C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Damien C. Specht 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 Damien C. Specht is held by other lawyers.

Matthew J. Malinowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Matthew J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew J. Malinowski 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 Matthew J. Malinowski is held by other lawyers.

Paul Varela counsels clients in contract planning, administration, and complex dispute resolution matters nationally and internationally in the engineering and construction industry. His broad range of legal experience includes government and private data centers, roads, bridges, tall buildings, nuclear and conventional power facilities, environmental remediation, biomedical centers, energy and chemical projects, airports, professional sports stadiums, pharmaceutical projects, mass transit, a...

Recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America © in the fields of commercial litigation and intellectual property, Susan Metcalfe is a veteran trial attorney who knows what it takes to get the job done for her clients both inside and outside the courtroom. With over eighteen years’ experience as a trial attorney, Susan has significant, substantive experience with an extremely broad array of litigation, including: Intellectual property (trade secrets, trademark, noncompetition agr...

Carolyn Abbate is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Carolyn practices law in Arlington, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Carolyn Abbate 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 Carolyn Abbate is held by other lawyers.