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Brian D. Bichy is a Shareholder in the firm’s Condo/HOA Practice Group as well as the Group’s Chair. He represents developers in creating residential and mixed-use projects in Maryland and Washington, D.C. In this capacity, Brian drafts governing documents, easements, restrictive covenants, and other legal instruments, and helps ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements. Brian assesses each client’s needs on an individual basis to provide customized, creative soluti...

Nicole Grejda brings a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to family law, serving as both a trusted advisor and a formidable advocate for individuals navigating periods of personal and legal uncertainty. As a partner at Curran Moher Weis, Ms. Grejda handles the full spectrum of domestic relations matters—including divorce, custody and visitation, spousal and child support, equitable distribution, and post-divorce enforcement and modifications—with clarity, confidence, and deep ...

Joanne Jacobson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Joanne, 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 Joanne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Molly T. Senger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Molly T., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Molly T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Levey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Steve, who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steve is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kimberly Skiba-Rokosky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Trusts and Estates. Kimberly, who practices law in McLean, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul J. Abraham is the founder and CEO of PJI Law. After growing up in Northern Virginia, Mr. Abraham earned two academic majors at Cornell University and came back to Northern Virginia to obtain a Juris Doctor degree at the George Mason University School of Law. Mr. Abraham has represented clients in trusts & estates, litigation, and business law for over 15 years. Additionally, Mr. Abraham has been an active participant in several legal pro bono programs, including the Family Legal Assi...

Cook Alciati specializes in intellectual property litigation, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. Mr. Alciati’s work as lead counsel in district courts throughout the country and representation before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit have now led to recognition by multiple publications over consecutive years. Mr. Alciati has experience in all aspects of patent litigation from the filing of the complaint ...

Sheila A. Millar is a partner at Keller and Heckman LLP, where she represents businesses and trade associations on a variety of public policy and regulatory issues, including privacy, data security, cybersecurity and advertising matters, as well as product safety issues. She has been involved in a variety of audit and compliance projects, including, among other issues, privacy and data security audits, and is experienced in providing crisis management legal support to a variety of national an...

Ellen K. Harrison advises clients on a broad range of tax issues, including estate planning and administration, tax controversies, and income, gift and estate tax planning for individuals, businesses and charitable organizations. She has significant experience drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, prenuptial arrangements and buy-sell agreements, as well as a broad range of corporate documents and family partnership agreements. Her tax controversy and litigation experience includes Inter...