Samuel L. "Sam" Feder

Nationally recognized authority in defamation law. Focused on protecting, defending and vindicating the most valuable asset many people and companies have—their reputations. In addition to being an accomplished business litigator for 25 years, Mitch Langberg serves as co-chair of the firm's Crisis Management Group. He brings his unique perspective on communications and media relations to brewing crises and those that have already erupted. Mitch works with individuals and companies to pr...

Ciara A. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Ciara A. practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Ciara A. Miller 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 Ciara A. Miller is held by other lawyers.

Janet L. Goldstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Qui Tam Law. Janet L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Janet L. Goldstein 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 Janet L. Goldstein is held by other lawyers.

Eduardo S. Garcia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Eduardo S. practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Eduardo S. Garcia 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 Eduardo S. Garcia is held by other lawyers.

Paula Calimafde chairs the firm’s Retirement Plans , Employee Benefits and Government Relations practice groups and is also a senior member of the Estate Planning , Tax and Nonprofit groups. She has more than 35 years of experience advising companies and tax-exempt organizations on qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and employee benefits, including non-qualified deferred compensation, welfare benefit and cafeteria plans. She is a nationally recognized leader in the field of cr...

Mark S. Popofsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Mark S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mark S. Popofsky since 2006. 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 S. Popofsky is held by other lawyers.

Clients hire Jacob because his aggressive, tenacious, creative and proactive strategies often put the other side on its heels, and because he gets successful results in investigations and litigation. Jacob has secured superior results for his securities enforcement, white-collar criminal defense, FCPA and internal and government investigations clients. Jacob brings his experience and outstanding reputation, including for creative strategies and solutions, to the defense of investigations, lit...

Elizabeth’s practice has focused exclusively on family law since 2016. She handles matters including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, business valuation, step-parent adoption, premarital agreements, protective orders, and enforcement issues. Her cases have included complex issues such as mental health concerns, domestic abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, parental alienation, financial tracing, and unilateral dissipation of assets. Elizabeth belie...

Pamela G. Morand is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Pamela G. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Pamela G. Morand 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 Pamela G. Morand is held by other lawyers.

Joel R. Grosberg is co-head of McDermott’s Antitrust Mergers Focus Group and assists clients on civil and criminal antitrust matters, including obtaining merger clearances, counseling and litigation. He has represented clients in obtaining antitrust approvals in numerous challenging transactions, and in other government antitrust investigations before the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and foreign competition authorities. Joel has significant exp...