Randal M. Shaheen

With a successful twenty-five year career in energy law, Andy focuses his practice on representing a diverse range of energy companies in administrative proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state regulatory agencies, and federal and state courts. In 2023, Chambers USA stated, “Andy’s judgment on strategic issues is excellent, and he can see through complexity to find a balanced approach on issues.” He is also recognized for being “very br...

Katherine D. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Katherine D. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine D. Smith 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 Katherine D. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Patrick L. O'Neil is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Land Use and Zoning Law. Patrick L. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick L. O'Neil since 2022. 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 Patrick L. O'Neil is held by other lawyers.

Kristina Badalian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kristina practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Kristina Badalian 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 Kristina Badalian is held by other lawyers.

Trial lawyer Ira Sherman has built his reputation on aggressive and creative litigation strategies to successfully represent injured victims and victims of discrimination. Known for his dedication to the cause, Mr. Sherman has established himself as one of the area's leading advocates.Mr. Sherman joined Mr. Chaikin in April 1980. Upon Mr. Chaikin's retirement in December 1999, he became the senior and managing partner of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. Mr. Sherman and the law f...

John E. Byrnes has been practicing exclusively in the area of family law since 1996. He practices in all of the northern Virginia circuit courts and juvenile and domestic relations district courts as well as the Virginia Court of Appeal. While most matters are amicably resolved thorough negotiation or mediation, John has extensive litigation experience. During his career, John’s practice has covered virtually every aspect of family law, from: complex equitable distribution matters invol...

Erik Anderson directs Goel & Anderson's Immigrant Visa Practice, overseeing the development of case strategies to address the recruitment and transfer of human resources in the United States and overseas. In this role he provides strategic immigration planning to clients in the information technology, telecommunications, biotech, insurance and finance, healthcare, maritime, food and beverage and entertainment industries. He also directs the firm's nonimmigrant and immigrant (EB-5) investo...

David Astrove is a Principal and Managing Member at Friedlander Misler, PLLC, with more than 40 years of experience at the intersection of commercial real estate and corporate finance. He represents national banks, institutional investors, publicly traded REITs, developers, foreign investors, and 501(c)(3) entities in a broad range of transactions, including debt and equity financing, acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, structured finance, securitizations, 1031 tax deferred exchang...

Paul Delligatti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mutual Funds Law. Paul practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Paul Delligatti 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 Paul Delligatti is held by other lawyers.

Jon Dubrow is co-head of McDermott’s antitrust Mergers Focus Group and is a strategic advisor serving clients across a host of inter-related antitrust issues, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions / merger clearance, counseling and litigation. Jon leads the defense of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures before the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission and other international competition authorities. He also regularly assists third parties whose int...