Stephanie Bell

As a trial lawyer for over 30 years, Bruce Blanchard understands the pressure, expense, frustration, and uncertainty that litigation imposes upon a client. In order to achieve a desired outcome in court, Bruce works with his clients to define their priorities and develop a strategy that achieves the clients’ objectives. He brings common sense, an affinity for people, and a commitment to ethics in both his civil and criminal practice. Bruce believes hard work, preparation, and identifica...

David advises clients on the management of a variety of benefit plans, and regularly counsels on executive compensation arrangements. Clients describe him as “very knowledgeable, responsive, and practical” and “recommend David to any client seeking an employee benefits counsel” ( Chambers USA ). David focuses his practice on employee benefits matters, including all areas of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, health and welfare plans, executive compensation, a...

Kelly Dunbar is a partner in the firm’s Government & Regulatory Litigation and Appellate & Supreme Court Litigation practice groups, and a leader of the firm's Administrative Law Group. He focuses his practice on government and regulatory litigation, administrative rulemakings, constitutional and civil litigation, and appellate matters. Mr. Dunbar regularly counsels clients regarding regulatory strategy and litigation, represents them before administrative agencies, and litigate...

Alonso J. Cisneros is a shareholder at Selzer Gurvitch in Bethesda, Maryland, where he focuses his practice on Real Estate Law and Real Estate Finance. He represents commercial real estate clients in complex transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, development projects and financing matters across a broad range of asset classes. Alonso works closely with developers, borrowers, lenders and investors to provide practical legal counsel tailored to each client’s business objective...

Tom Vincent is a Partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP in Washington, District of Columbia. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). Tom advises financial institutions, technology companies, startups, and healthcare organizations on cybersecurity, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. With more than 20 years of experience in banking and regu...

Caitlin Grant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Caitlin practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Caitlin Grant 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 Caitlin Grant is held by other lawyers.

J. Darrel Barros is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. J. Darrel practices law in Potomac, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized J. Darrel Barros since 2027. 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 J. Darrel Barros is held by other lawyers.

Mike Jakes concentrates his practice on patent litigation and related counseling. He serves as lead counsel in federal district courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), before arbitration panels, and on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Mike deals mainly with computer, electronics, semiconductor, software, and medical device technologies. Mike has vast experience at the Federal Circuit, having argued more than 45 appeals and prepared and filed brief...

My approach in my practice is one of empathy and support. I provide my clients with peace of mind as I help them plan for the future and guide them through difficult times. Creating an estate plan can be daunting, and it is tempting to put it off. I make the process as easy and stress-free as possible, and my clients leave feeling a sense of accomplishment and relief. My team and I also guide families through the handling of the estate after the death of a loved one. We understand how difficu...

Jason Chipman is widely recognized as a national leader in handling complex regulatory matters associated with data security, cyber incident response, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and related export controls.