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Ian Paul Fisher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Native American Law. Ian Paul, 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 Ian Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Judyann M. Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Community Association Law and Real Estate Law. Judyann M., who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Judyann M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher W. Savage is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. Christopher W., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Making strategic decisions for the future can be challenging during a family crisis like divorce. Jonathan Dana, a compassionate and straightforward divorce attorney with more than 35 years of experience, helps clients navigate these difficult times to make educated, informed and optimal decisions for their circumstances. “I present clients with options, letting them know that my role is to guide, rather than tell them what to do,” says Jonathan. “It’s important that t...

John J. Heitmann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. John J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas G. Saunders is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Thomas G., 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 Thomas G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Arnold D. Spevack is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Arnold D., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arnold D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey A. Kolender chairs the firm’s Estate Planning and Estate & Trust Administration practice groups. He concentrates primarily in those areas and also advises small businesses in tax business planning. A former chairman of the Estates and Trusts Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association, Mr. Kolender has participated as lecturer and co-author of outlines for several continuing legal education seminars regarding estate planning. His topics have included “Advising Cli...

Alexander H. Xanttopoulos is a principal attorney with Roop, Xanttopoulos, Babounakis. He joined the predecessor firm in Fall 2010, to focus primarily on family law. He works in cases involving divorce, child custody, support, visitation and equitable distribution. Prior to joining Roop Law, Alex worked for several years for Greenspun, Shapiro, Davis and Leary P.C. as an associate practicing in the areas of domestic relations, traffic, criminal defense and civil litigation. He also has experi...

An experienced regulatory and litigation attorney, Jennifer Bragg advises FDA-regulated companies, as well as hospitals and health care systems, facing government investigations and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement challenges. She frequently represents pharmaceutical, medical device and food companies in crisis management situations related to products that have manufacturing or quality issues, helping them navigate the myriad of matters that arise in the context of product...