P. Lee Smith

Diara M. Holmes serves as co-chair of the firm's Tax-Exempt Organizations Practice. She counsels tax-exempt organizations, including large public charities; colleges, universities and other higher education organizations; foreign charities and their U.S. affiliates; associations; government instrumentalities; social welfare organizations; and religious organizations on a broad range of tax compliance and governance issues. She advises nonprofit and for-profit organizations on structuring a va...

Komal Khan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Komal, who practices law in Vienna, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Komal is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brenda J. Oliver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Brenda J., who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brenda J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael V. Nakamura is an experienced and compassionate lawyer committed to achieving justice for his clients, primarily those who have suffered devastating injuries as the result of the negligence of others. Clients often come to Mike when they are confused, intimidated or overwhelmed by the legal process, and are unsure about their rights as a victim. As a result, Mike is often hired because of his calming manner and willingness to take the time to explain the legal process. This comforting...

Michelle L. Butler provides counsel on government pricing, health care, and FDA law in the area of prescription drugs and biologics. Across these practice areas, she specializes in the interpretation of complex regulations. Ms. Butler advises clients on changes in health care law and how these changes affect calculation and reporting across government pricing programs, specifically the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, the 340B Program, the Medicare Part B Average Sales Price calculation, and the...

Chris graduated from Falls Church High School in 1988, Georgetown University in 1992, and William and Mary law School in 1996. He also attended the George Washington University Master’s Program in Forensic Science from 2001-2003. During law school, Chris concentrated in criminal defense by working as an investigator at the D.C. Public Defender Service. He also clerked at the Public Defender’s Office in Bellingham, Washington in the summer of 1995, where he won his first jury trial...

William E. Fork is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. William E., 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 William E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jim Coleman has forty years of experience in counseling employers on wage and hour matters, as well as defending employers in wage and hour litigation and administrative proceedings. His expertise includes in-depth knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and many comparable state wage and hour laws. Jim served as General Counsel for the National Council of Chain Restaurants for two decades, and through his representation of the trade association, as well as many of its member compan...

Meredith B. Halama is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Meredith B., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meredith B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Grayson P. Hanes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Real Estate. Grayson P., who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Grayson P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.