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Juli M. Porto represents people who have been injured by the carelessness of others, with a focus on cases involving ridehail companies such as Uber and Lyft. She has been quoted in the New York Times based on her expertise in ridehail cases. Juli handles civil and court-appointed criminal appeals to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia. Juli will tirelessly advocate for you so that you receive the compensation that you deserve for the pain and trauma you have suffered through n...

Bryan H. Parr is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Bryan H., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bryan H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin A. Powell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice and Privacy and Data Security Law. Benjamin A., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ciara Baker is a partner in the firm’s Transactional Department and chair of the Tax Practice. She advises clients ranging from emerging companies to established public companies on a broad array of executive and equity compensation matters. Her experience includes equity incentive plans and awards, employment, retention, severance and change-in-control agreements, non-employee director compensation arrangements, and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements.

Joel C. Rush is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Joel C., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joel C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Sandweg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. John, 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 John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stuart G. Nash is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Stuart G., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Callahan Hale is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. John Callahan, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John Callahan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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David Schertler is widely recognized as one of the top white–collar criminal defense attorneys in the Washington area and nationwide. He founded Schertler & Onorato, LLP, in 1996 and has built the firm’s reputation as a premier litigation boutique through his broad experience with criminal and civil investigative and trial matters and the results that he has achieved for his clients. Mr. Schertler is known for his skilled and tenacious representation of individuals and entitie...