Nikolas E. "Nick" Parthemos

In addition to being one of approximately 500 Certified Elder Law Attorneys in the Country, Evan is also one of fewer than 100 member of the Council of Advanced Practitioners, selected for this honor by his fellow practitioners who are members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. A 4-time Best-Selling Author in the field of Elder Law and the Estate Planning and Elder Law monthly columnist for The Practical Lawyer, Evan received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from the Univer...

Richard T. Collins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Richard T. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Richard T. Collins 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 Richard T. Collins is held by other lawyers.

Employers faced with complex employment and employee benefit claims count on Emily Seymour Costin to resolve disputes at the beginning stages with maximum efficiency. In addition to managing active cases, she advises clients on proven strategies to avoid future litigation. Emily leads the firm’s ERISA Litigation practice. She regularly represents employers, plan sponsors, insurers, and fiduciaries in litigation over benefits and fiduciary matters under ERISA, including those involving i...

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Michael R. Sklaire is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Michael R. practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael R. Sklaire 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 Michael R. Sklaire is held by other lawyers.

I can truly say that I love my work. Building McMillan Metro has been very rewarding. Our Firm is dedicated to making a difference by listening to our clients, providing a strategic analysis and committing to a plan of action for every client matter. It has never been our goal to be the largest firm in the DC metropolitan area; however, it has always been our goal to be known for outstanding work. Over the past 40 years, I have had the opportunity to act as general counsel to a wealth of comp...

Mark L. Stember is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Mark L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark L. Stember since 2010. 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 Mark L. Stember is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Colten was born in New York City and has been a long-time resident of Virginia. After serving as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Fairfax County for two years, Mr. Colten entered private practice in Northern Virginia. He was a founding member and principal of Surovell, Jackson, Colten & Dugan, P.C. and its predecessor and successor firms, prior to forming Colten | Watson | Vincent Law Group P.C. In 1965, Mr. Colten received his B.S. with a major in sociology from American Universi...

Larry W. Caudle, Jr. is an attorney with Kraftson Caudle in McLean, Virginia, where he focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. His work includes representation of owners, contractors, subcontractors, and engineers on heavy civil, highway, and transportation projects. Larry advises clients on claim preparation and analysis, provides real-time guidance during active construction, assists with claims avoidance, and represents parties in alternative dispute resolut...

W. Todd Baker is an IP litigation partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Todd is experienced handling post-grant matters at the USPTO including all aspects of IPR proceedings at the USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). He advises clients on issues of patentability, derivation, inventorship and priority related to post grant matters before the PTAB as a supplement or an alternative to traditional litigation-based patent validity challenges. Todd litigates...