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Eric Core, an attorney with Lerch, Early & Brewer, co-chairs the firm's Estate Planning & Probate group. Widely respected for his extensive knowledge of estate and tax law, Eric has been helping people with estate plans and trust and estate administration for more than 30 years. Eric works closely with personal representatives and trustees on all aspects of estate and trust administration to ensure they fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. Eric also has an extensive background in...

Chair of the Firm’s Employment, Labor, and Benefits Practice, Amy blends a direct and practical approach to HR challenges and conflicts by partnering with business organizations to create sustainable policies that prevent, address, and resolve workplace challenges, including multi-state compliance, hybrid and remote work, and fostering inclusive environments. Amy represents employers of all sizes in a variety of industries in the following areas of employment law: Counseling and complia...

Mitch Rapaport is a partner in the firm focusing in tax issues related to public finance and infrastructure finance transactions. During his 30 years in practice, Mr. Rapaport has participated in a wide variety of tax-exempt financings, with an emphasis on public-private partnership transactions and other project financings. Mr. Rapaport has worked on numerous public power financings; stadium and convention center transactions; and education, infrastructure and other industrial projects. What...

Ama Adams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Trade and Finance Law. Ama practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Ama Adams 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 Ama Adams is held by other lawyers.

Scott Zebrak is a founding partner at Oppenheim + Zebrak, LLP. Scott has more than 25 years of copyright litigation and counseling experience, with a particular focus on content protection issues that involve digital media, new technology, and disruptive business models. He represents some of the world’s most prominent companies in music, education, publishing, and other creative industries. Scott is nationally recognized for his accomplishments in copyright and related litigation. The ...

M. Kendall Day is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. M. Kendall practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized M. Kendall Day since 2023. 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 M. Kendall Day is held by other lawyers.

Allyson Baker serves as the Global Co-Chair of the Investigations and White Collar Defense practice at Paul Hastings, Co-Chair of the firm’s litigation practice in Washington, D.C., and as a partner in the Fintech & Payment and Investigations & White Collar Defense practices. Ms. Baker is a trial attorney, civil litigator, and counselor with significant experience in the federal government and private practice. She represents consumer finance companies and individuals in confide...

Sean A. Atkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Sean A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Sean A. Atkins 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 Sean A. Atkins is held by other lawyers.

Darlene S. Lesser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Darlene S. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Darlene S. Lesser 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 Darlene S. Lesser is held by other lawyers.

Andrew B. Kolesar III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Railroad Law and Transportation Law. Andrew B. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew B. Kolesar III since 2019. 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 Andrew B. Kolesar III is held by other lawyers.