Stanley H. "Stan" Abramson

Kimberley Ann Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Kimberley Ann, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberley Ann is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey L. Steiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Derivatives and Futures Law. Jeffrey L., 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 Jeffrey L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom Vincent is a Partner at Pierson Ferdinand and is a Certfied Information Systems Security Professional, a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, and a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States. Tom helps organizations navigate the complex legal landscape of cybersecurity, data privacy, compliance, and corporate governance with practical, business-minded legal counsel. Drawing on his background as a former banking executive and compliance officer, he brings a strategic, pre...

Brad Y. Chin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Brad Y., 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 Brad Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Simmer founded the Simmer Law Group in Washington D.C., in 2014, but he’s been practicing law for decades and is a seasoned expert at rooting out deceit and fraud in hidden corners of government programs, education, and healthcare industries. Joining with Baron & Budd in 2018 to form our Washington D.C. office, Mr. Simmer continues to represent whistleblowers bringing qui tam cases of fraud under federal and state False Claims Acts as well as IRS, Securities and Exchange Commi...

Sara Mariska is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Sara, who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Experienced liaison between Indian tribes and businesses. Problem-solver for complex legislative, regulatory and legal issues. Former attorney for the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice. Sarah Murray provides counsel on laws, regulations and legislation related to administrative law, regulatory compliance, land use, Indian affairs and tribal gaming. Her experience serving as an attorney at multiple federal agencies and rich knowledge of the historical, legal and constitu...

John T. Bergin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mediation. John T., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lawrence J. McClafferty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Lawrence J., who practices law in Leesburg, Virginia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard E. Lear practices primarily in the litigation area emphasizing insolvency, Chapter 11, and creditors’ rights and bankruptcy issues. For 25 years, Mr. Lear has served as counsel for institutional lenders, franchisors, leasing companies and landlords in connection with individual and business Chapter 11 cases and in workouts. He has also counseled clients regarding the effect of bankruptcy and insolvency on proposed bond refundings, conventional loan refinancings and other transac...