Sonya L. Powell

Ms. Javitt provides strategic FDA regulatory advice for leading medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, biological products, and human cellular, and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps) throughout the product life cycle and has successfully resolved disputes at both the pre- and post-market stage. She also has significant experience advising clinical laboratories on FDA and CLIA requirements for laboratory developed tests. Ms. Javitt’s experience prior to joining Hyman, Phelps & McNa...

Jon Dubrow is co-head of McDermott’s antitrust Mergers Focus Group and is a strategic advisor serving clients across a host of inter-related antitrust issues, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions / merger clearance, counseling and litigation. Jon leads the defense of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures before the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission and other international competition authorities. He also regularly assists third parties whose int...

Elaine C. Greenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Securities and Securities Regulation. Elaine C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Elaine C. Greenberg 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 Elaine C. Greenberg is held by other lawyers.

Brad M. Dashoff is an attorney in Selzer Gurvitch’s Real Estate Law and Corporate/Business practice groups, where he advises clients on complex commercial real estate transactions and business matters throughout Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and across the United States. Based in Bethesda, Maryland, Brad works with developers, investors, family offices, private equity funds, and nonprofit and religious institutions on matters involving real estate acquisition, disposition, devel...

Orlando J. Cabrera is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Orlando J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Orlando J. Cabrera 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 Orlando J. Cabrera is held by other lawyers.

An expert on ERISA’s fiduciary rules and government regulation of health insurance, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Jon Breyfogle counsels numerous financial services firms, health insurers, and their D.C.-based trade associations on retirement and health matters. His practice includes advice on regulatory and legislative strategies, compliance, and defense of federal and state investigations. Jon has testified before Congress and at Department of Labor hearings on both retirem...

Mariana D. Bravo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Real Estate. Mariana D. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mariana D. Bravo since 2024. 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 Marian...

Matt Wetzel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Matt practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Matt Wetzel since 2024. 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 Matt Wetzel is held by other lawyers.

Brad Friend focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, with an emphasis on construction law litigation, claim preparation, and dispute resolution. Based in McLean, Virginia, Brad represents clients in complex construction disputes across multiple jurisdictions. With more than twenty years of experience, he has served as lead counsel in multi‑million dollar matters involving a wide range of construction-related issues. Brad’s construction litigation exp...

Patricia M. Weaver is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Mediation. Patricia M. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Patricia M. Weaver since 2016. 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 Patricia M. Weaver is held by other ...