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Brent R. Gary is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Brent R. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Brent R. Gary since 2024. 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 Brent R. Gary is held by other lawyers.

Paul E. Alpuche, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Tax Law. Paul E. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Paul E. Alpuche, Jr. 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 P...

Michael J. Shevlin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael J. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Shevlin since 2008. 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 Michael J. Shevlin is held by other lawyers.

Clients turn to Jason Waite for pragmatic counsel on executing international trade and investment transactions efficiently and in compliance with complex laws and regulations, as well as for creative advocacy in Washington to achieve strategic business goals, the development and benchmarking of compliance programs, and when necessary, zealous representation in the defense of enforcement matters. Jason concentrates his practice on the regulatory aspects of international trade and investment. H...

Alison N. Davis represents management in employment and labor law. She has extensive litigation experience in the employment arena, including: Sexual harassment Race, national origin, age, gender and disability discrimination Overtime Wrongful termination claims Pay discrimination issues Wage and hour matters She regularly appears in state and federal courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Maryland Commission on Human Relations, the District of Columbia Office of H...

Alan S. Mark is a member of the firm’s Commercial Transactions , Financial Services , Real Estate , and Science & Technology Practice Groups. For the past 35 years, Mr. Mark has concentrated on corporate, commercial and real estate finance matters. He has served as outside counsel to numerous local, regional and national financial institutions, publicly traded biotechnology companies and hotel owners and operators. He has also served as outside counsel to information and telecommuni...

Arnold D. Spevack is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Arnold D. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Arnold D. Spevack since 2020. 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 Arnold D. Spevack is held by other lawyers.

Ken Silverberg is an experienced tax attorney and former CPA-partner at Arthur Andersen & Co. He focuses on tax controversies, including tax audits, appeals and litigation against the IRS and state departments of taxation. He also represents numerous nonprofit organizations and NGOs in the health care, education and trade association sectors. What do you focus on? Tax Controversy Practice I help clients resolve their IRS and state tax problems as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Mos...

Dennis O. Garris is partner-in-charge of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office and is the former co-head of the firm’s securities, mergers and acquisitions practices. His practice focuses on securities and complex Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory and disclosure matters and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Garris is a nationally known expert on SEC regulatory matters, including the proxy rules, tender offer rules, going-private rules and beneficial ownership reporting ...

Matt Hjortsberg is skilled at assisting clients in managing complex problems from “black swan events” to complex legal issues and multi-party negotiations. He has extensive experience representing commercial contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and owners in disputes, including construction delay, impact and defect claims. Regardless of the nature of the dispute, Matt brings the same core skills to each matter to help clients mitigate and manage risk. An unusually qui...