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Louis Mazawey brings decades of experience as an authority on the tax aspects of employee benefits in all forms to his work at Groom. As counsel to major insurance companies and a variety of plan sponsors—including corporate employers, trade associations, and public retirement systems—Lou has worked closely with qualified plans, 403(b) and 457 plans, IRAs, employee stock ownership plans, executive compensation, retiree medical benefits, plan terminations, mergers and spinoffs, the...

Kobie is a trial lawyer with over twenty-five years of experience. He has litigated cases in federal and state courts across the United States and in the military commissions at Guantanamo Bay. He represents clients in high-stakes criminal investigations, civil litigation, internal investigations, and trials. Kobie also teaches trial lawyering to lawyers nationwide. He began his career in the Attorney General’s Honors Program, serving as a civil rights prosecutor. There, he specialized ...

Ciara A. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Ciara A. practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Ciara A. Miller since 2026. 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 Ciara A. Miller is held by other lawyers.

Merrill Kramer represents energy project developers, private equity companies, and institutional lenders on the development, financing, sale, acquisition, and investment in energy projects and portfolios. Merrill represents some of the most active and innovative players in the energy industry. He has represented Fortune 200 companies and other clients in the development and financing of over 80 energy infrastructure projects representing more than $30 billion in invested capital. Merrrill has...

Selena J. Linde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Selena J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Selena J. Linde since 2018. 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 Selena J. Linde is held by other lawyers.

Matthew j Rizzolo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Matthew j practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew j Rizzolo since 2025. 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 Matthew j Rizzolo is held by other lawyers.

Hans P. Dyke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Hans P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Hans P. Dyke 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 Hans P. Dyke is held by other lawyers.

Daniel focuses his practice in real estate law, specifically real estate financing, acquisition and disposition, and joint ventures. He has represented both landlords and tenants in the negotiation and auditing of complex office, retail, and industrial leases, and has coordinated and closed transactions in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio, Florida, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Daniel's finan...

Douglas Hallward-Driemeier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Douglas practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas Hallward-Driemeier since 2014. 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 Douglas Hallward-Driemeier is held by other lawyers.

Neil Lefkowitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Education Law. Neil practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Neil Lefkowitz since 2027. 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 Neil Lefkowitz is held by other lawyers.