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Jeremy B. Root is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law. Jeremy B., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeremy B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrea K. Mitchell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and FinTech Practice. Andrea K., 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 Andrea K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lawrence J. McClafferty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Lawrence J., who practices law in Leesburg, Virginia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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David M. Perlman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. David M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sean P. Schmergel has been consistently recognized as one the DMVs top divorce and family law attorneys, including by Washingtonian Magazine, Arlington Magazine, Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. He co-founded Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC over 20 years ago and has continued to hone his legal practice before the local courts, developing a reputation as a zealous and thoughtful family law advocate. A resident of Northern Virginia for over 30 years, Mr. Schmergel holds a genuine concern for the...

David J. Levine has more than 35 years of experience practicing international trade law. He counsels clients on import relief, customs, export controls, trade sanctions, anti-boycott, national security reviews of foreign investments and related trade laws and procedures. David advises and represents clients in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings, trade controls and customs proceedings, national security (CFIUS) reviews of foreign investment in the US, trade compliance diligence in...

James Grier Hoyt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. James Grier, 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 Grier is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel S. Singer’s practice has primarily focused on prosecuting catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Over the past several years, he has assisted many families in obtaining significant compensation after their loved ones suffered serious injuries as a result of car wrecks, dangerous walking surfaces, trucking collisions, or medical malpractice. Dan is an active member of the Washington, D.C. legal community. In 2015, he was elected to t...

Tanja H. Castro co-founded CastroHaase PLLC in 2012. She is included in the 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 editions of Washington, DC & Baltimore’s Best Lawyers. Her practice is focused in the areas of commercial real estate valuation and taxation issues, including property tax assessment appeals. She advises clients on minimizing their real estate tax obligations. Ms. Castro is experienced in reviewing, analyzing and obtaining reductions in the assessments of all types of commercial pro...