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Owen Walker practices in the areas of commercial construction and government contracts law. He represents owners, developers, design professionals, contractors and subcontractors in all phases of construction projects, from contract preparation and negotiation through dispute resolution and litigation. Owen counsels regional, national and international clients on legal matters, including contract formation, administration and performance, claim entitlement and liability, contract termination ...

Adam S. Caldwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Communications Law. Adam S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Adam S. Caldwell 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 Adam S. Caldwell is held by other lawyers.

Michael Koplan's practice focuses primarily on civil litigation with an emphasis in construction law and government contracts. He represents general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, sureties, owners, and developers on both private and public construction projects, in federal and state courts, before administrative agencies, and in arbitrations and mediations. He is experienced in a broad range of construction matters, including preparing and negotiating contract documents, ...

Mimi Y. Liu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Mimi Y. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mimi Y. Liu 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 Mimi Y. Liu is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Coleman began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Mary Grace O'Brien in the Prince William County Circuit Court. The clerkship offered an invaluable experience to learn about the litigation process from within the courthouse. Upon completion of his clerkship, Mr. Coleman accepted a job in Fairfax as a trial attorney with a major insurance company where he spent 6.5 years aggressively defending complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. Mr. Coleman returned to ...

Benjamin P. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Real Estate, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law and Real Estate Law. Benjamin P. practices law in Potomac, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin P. Smith 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 th...

Edward Ayoob is a partner and the co-chair of the Federal Relations Group in Barnes & Thornburg's Washington, D.C., office. His work on behalf of clients includes areas such as taxation, appropriations, Native American, small business, foreign affairs, and various regulatory concerns, among numerous other issues. Edward is the former legislative counsel, tax counsel, appropriations manager, and foreign affairs adviser to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV). He was also the senat...

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.

Jaime A. Santos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - ERISA. Jaime A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jaime A. Santos 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 Jaime A. Santos is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth Quinn is a recognized authority on business immigration matters and the unique problems of J-1 exchange visitors. Among her clients are hospitality and biotechnology companies, artists and musicians, and those working in the human rights field. She also handles family-based immigration matters, naturalization, and waivers of inadmissibility. Elizabeth has written and lectured on a wide-range of immigration issues, including the various visa options for international medical graduate...