Robert L. Garnier

Amy E. Totten approaches every case by carefully considering all perspectives involved. As a former prosecutor, she understands the importance of thorough preparation for trial and thoughtful analysis, particularly when clients are facing significant, life-changing circumstances. Her ability to anticipate opposing arguments allows her to develop practical strategies tailored to each client’s situation. Over more than two decades in legal practice, Amy has handled thousands of matters ra...

Christopher Cole is a nationally-recognized litigator who offers strategic counsel to some of the world’s leading companies on protecting their technology and brands from attack by competitors, regulators and private consumer class action claimants. With a practice that covers a wide range of industries and sectors, Chris brings a practical, creative and individualized approach in advising clients on how to navigate advertising, unfair competition, brand disparagement, reputation and in...

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David Reina has extensive experience in a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, development projects, acquisition and construction financings, leases, and real estate fund formations. David represents various owners, operators, investors, developers, universities, landlords, tenants and managers in a broad range of transactional work for multifamily, build-for-rent, hospitality, office, industrial, university and mixed-use projects th...

Edward Ayoob is a partner and the co-chair of the Federal Relations Group in Barnes & Thornburg's Washington, D.C., office. His work on behalf of clients includes areas such as taxation, appropriations, Native American, small business, foreign affairs, and various regulatory concerns, among numerous other issues. Edward is the former legislative counsel, tax counsel, appropriations manager, and foreign affairs adviser to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV). He was also the senat...

David B. Torchinsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. David B., who practices law in Rockville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristen Klesh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law. Kristen, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barak Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Barak, 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 Barak is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard T. Collins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Richard T., 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 Richard T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sanford K. Ain is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Real Estate Law. Sanford K., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 1983. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sanford K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.