Robert G. Mukai

Larry Gage is a senior counsel in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office whose practice is focused primarily on public sector and nonprofit health law and policy. In 1981, Larry founded the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH)(an organization now known as America’s Essential Hospitals). He served as president of that organization for over 30 years, developing and achieving enactment of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement reforms that are the economic life...

Alexander H. Xanttopoulos is a principal attorney with Roop, Xanttopoulos, Babounakis. He joined the predecessor firm in Fall 2010, to focus primarily on family law. He works in cases involving divorce, child custody, support, visitation and equitable distribution. Prior to joining Roop Law, Alex worked for several years for Greenspun, Shapiro, Davis and Leary P.C. as an associate practicing in the areas of domestic relations, traffic, criminal defense and civil litigation. He also has experi...

Jeremy Earl represents a broad range of healthcare organizations with a focus on managed care legal issues. His clients include health insurers, HMOs, healthcare provider organizations, pharmacy benefit managers, and administrative service providers to managed care organizations. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/earl-jeremy/

Mark L. Whitaker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Mark L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark L. Whitaker 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 Mark L. Whitaker is held by other lawyers.

Practicing in the area of energy law, Elizabeth Whittle counsels clients with respect to natural gas, hydroelectric and electric regulatory and transactional matters. What do you focus on? Federal Regulatory I am an active practitioner before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, representing clients in hearings, settlement conferences and adversary proceedings in the natural gas, electric and hydroelectric areas. I am active in proceedings involving regional transmission organizations an...

Mark E. Shaffer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Mark E. practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark E. Shaffer 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 Mark E. Shaffer is held by other lawyers.

Michael J. Goecke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Real Estate Law. Michael J. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Goecke 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 Michael J. Goecke is h...

Janis Claire Kestenbaum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Janis Claire practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Janis Claire Kestenbaum 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 Janis Claire Kestenbaum is held by other lawyers.

Land use and zoning attorney Bill Kominers navigates governmental processes to help companies achieve the best use of their properties in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Bill’s idea of light reading on the weekend is scouring the footnotes of proposed new zoning codes. He is creative in using his exacting knowledge of land use law to shepherd developer and corporate clients through the approval process, crafting zoning solutions akin to selecting the correct rocks to traverse a s...

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 began practicing divorce and family law over 22 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 36 years, Mr. Schmergel holds a genuine concern for the le...