Paul M. Bessette

Deborah B. Baum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Deborah B., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Bilodeau has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering from the California State University at Long Beach, and a second master’s degree in telecommunications from Johns Hopkins University. He also has a Juris Doctor degree in Law from George Mason University. Mr. Bilodeau has extensive industry experience while employed as an electrical engineer with the Hughes Aircraft Radar and Space and Communication Groups. He has practiced in the intellectual prop...

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

Todd Metz focuses his practice on disputes, with experience in arbitration proceedings as well as litigation relating to major domestic and international construction projects. His practice also focuses on the consultation, preparation and dispute resolution of claims arising out of domestic and international construction projects. His experience includes representation of contractors, owners, and design professionals before domestic and international arbitration tribunals, dispute adjudicati...

Daniel P. Hodin is a member of the firm’s Real Estate , Financial Services and Commercial Transactions practice groups. He has over 25 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate and loan transactions, including acquiring, financing, developing, owning, leasing, managing and selling real estate. He has represented local, national and international real estate developers, builders and syndicators, owners, and office and retail tenants in conjunction with prominent real ...

Jason Zuckerman litigates whistleblower retaliation , qui tam , wrongful discharge, discrimination, non-compete, and other employment-related claims, and authors the Whistleblower Protection Law Blog . His broad experience includes practicing employment law at a national law firm, serving as a Principal at The Employment Law Group, and serving as Senior Legal Advisor to the Special Counsel at the U.S. Office of Special Counsel , the federal agency charged with protecting whistleblowers in the...

Prudence Avery Upton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Prudence Avery, who practices law in Rockville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Prudence Avery is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A former chief of staff at the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, Kathleen Benway helps clients develop practical strategies for compliance with applicable state, federal, and global consumer protection and privacy laws. Kathleen’s experience makes her uniquely positioned to represent clients before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other government agencies. She has over 12 years of senior-level experience with the FTC, including chief of staff to three directors of the Bu...

Adrian L. Bastianelli, III is Of Counsel at Peckar & Abramson. After a long career representing all sectors of the construction industry in claims and litigation concurrently with performing work as an ADR neutral, he has transitioned his practice so that he now works solely in this capacity. He regularly serves as an arbitrator, mediator, DRB member, and in other neutral roles. Adrian is a past Chair of the ABA Forum on Construction Law (ABA Forum) and received the Cornerstone Award from...

James E. Croker, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. James E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.