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Edo Banach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Edo, 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 Edo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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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...

Thomas F. Quinn III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Thomas F., who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Suga has extensive experience representing contractors, subcontractors, developers, and design professionals in litigation concerning public and private construction projects and engineering services. Michael has represented clients in various state and federal courts and in ADR mediation and arbitration proceedings. Additionally, Michael has provided advice and representation to clients during contract negotiations and during project execution in order to protect and preserve client ...

Samuel W. Beavers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Samuel W., 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 Samuel W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cook Alciati specializes in intellectual property litigation, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. Mr. Alciati’s work as lead counsel in district courts throughout the country and representation before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit have now led to recognition by multiple publications over consecutive years. Mr. Alciati has experience in all aspects of patent litigation from the filing of the complaint ...

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

Colin J. Smith is a partner in Holland & Knight's Northern Virginia office and a member of the firm's Real Estate Section. Mr. Smith focuses his practice primarily on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including development, sales and acquisitions, financings, and leasing. Mr. Smith has extensive knowledge and experience with the leasing and operation of parking facilities; he served as outside counsel to a large national parking management company. His clients include lan...

James A. Riedy focuses his practice on international tax matters, including a broad range of US tax issues for US multinational corporations. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/riedy-james-a/