Susan Massie Hicks

Area of Emphasis Julie Domike is a shareholder in the Environmental, Litigation, and Transportation Technology and Energy groups of Babst Calland. Ms. Domike serves clients who rely on her experience in environmental law, particularly regulatory issues arising under the Clean Air Act. These clients value and respect her knowledge of the regulations, her understanding of complex manufacturing and production processes, and her dedication to helping companies map the appropriate path forward to ...

David P. Wales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. David P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David P. Wales since 2013. 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 David P. Wales is held by other lawyers.

Lynn W. Mehler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of FDA Law. Lynn W. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Lynn W. Mehler 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 Lynn W. Mehler is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth Drake is a principal in the firm’s Plan Sponsor group. Her practice covers Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and tax requirements applicable to retirement plans and non-qualified arrangements, health and welfare benefits and fringe benefit programs. In recent years, Elizabeth’s practice has focused on counseling and advocacy work on behalf of large plan sponsors on complex and sensitive matters primarily involving their defined benefit pension...

Emily J.H. Daniels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Communications Law. Emily J.H. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Emily J.H. Daniels 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 Emily J.H. Daniels is held by other lawyers.

Matt Alegi solves problems. A deal lawyer with significant experience in dispute resolution and regulatory compliance, clients hire him because his practical, results-driven approach gets things done. While his legal practice spans a wide range of real estate and finance-related areas, Matt primarily concentrates on representing buyers, sellers and lenders in the acquisition, sale and financing of real estate. His practice also involves advising lenders and borrowers regarding problem loans, ...

Todd Steinberg focuses his practice on helping high net worth individuals and families navigate complex and sophisticated estate and income tax planning matters. He assists clients with multi-generational wealth preservation and accumulation, as well as probate and trust administration, and charitable planned giving. Todd has substantial experience in complex, post-death estate and trust administration, as well as fiduciary litigation matters. He has represented clients in IRS estate and gift...

Lars Golumbic serves as the co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice. His ERISA litigation practice includes the defense of “excessive fee” and ESOP class actions brought against plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers. Lars also represents health plan sponsors and health insurers in actions brought under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Additionally, Lars defends plan trustees, fiduciaries, companies and their board members, and service provide...

Tamara Killion is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Tamara practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Tamara Killion 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 Tamara Killion is held by other lawyers.

David C. Silver is a partner in the law firm of Holland & Knight. He practices in the areas of real estate acquisition, development, financing and commercial leasing. His practice includes the representation of large developers, pension funds and institutional owners, as well as large corporations in connection with their real estate activities in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and nationally. This representation includes the buying, selling, development, financing and/or leasing...