Thomas F. Cooney III

John Beisner is the leader of Skadden’s Mass Torts, Insurance and Consumer Litigation Group. He focuses on the defense of purported class actions, mass tort matters and other complex civil litigation in both federal and state courts. He also regularly handles appellate litigations and has appeared in matters before the U.S. Supreme Court. Over the past 25 years, he has defended major U.S. and international corporations in more than 600 purported class actions filed in federal courts and...

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

Robert Harris is a real estate and land use attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland. He helps landowners strategically improve the use and value of their real estate. His practice includes zoning, land use, real estate and municipal affairs. He represents commercial and residential landowners before planning commissions, courts, governmental agencies and elected officials in connection with obtaining development approvals and in the protection of land use rights in Montgom...

Paul Delligatti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mutual Funds Law. Paul practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Paul Delligatti 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 Paul Delligatti is held by other lawyers.

David M. Schloss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. David M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Schloss 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 David M. Schloss is held by other lawyers.

Nicole is the leader of Sullivan's Investment Management Group and Chair of its Corporate Governance & Board Advisory Practice. Nicole also serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Lateral Partner Hiring Committee. Nicole’s practice focuses on the representation of boards and board committees, including independent directors, as well as a broad spectrum of financial services and other companies, such as investment companies (open-end, closed-end, BDCs and ETFs), investment advisers and brok...

John McBride’s effectiveness as a land use attorney is built upon his accumulated experience; established reputation among staff and elected officials throughout localities in Northern Virginia; and an ability to build consensus through factual, detailed presentation of information. Prior to attending law school, John worked as a City Planner, a land acquisition and right-of-way agent, and a real estate leasing agent for local governments in Northern Virginia. This decade of experience ...

Michael H. Neifach is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Michael H. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael H. Neifach 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 Michael H. Neifach is held by other lawyers.

Swain Wood, formerly the first assistant attorney general of North Carolina and general counsel to Attorney General Josh Stein, serves as co-chair of the firm’s State Attorneys General Practice. While serving in government, he was one of the most highly regarded leaders in the state attorney general community nationally and is a proven problem-solver in private practice, working closely with clients to successfully anticipate, navigate and resolve complex legal disputes.

David W. Foster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. David W. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David W. Foster 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 David W. Foster is held by other lawyers.