Thomas G. Wiseman

Brad Friend focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, with an emphasis on construction law litigation, claim preparation, and dispute resolution. Based in McLean, Virginia, Brad represents clients in complex construction disputes across multiple jurisdictions. With more than twenty years of experience, he has served as lead counsel in multi‑million dollar matters involving a wide range of construction-related issues. Brad’s construction litigation exp...

Bill Gehrig has practiced public finance law for more than 25 years as bond counsel, underwriter’s counsel, general counsel, disclosure counsel and special tax counsel in more than 2,000 debt financings and refinancings totaling more than $25 billion. Bill has wide-ranging experience in single-family and multifamily bond financings, refundings, and restructuring transactions.

Cliff Gross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Cliff practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Cliff Gross 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 Cliff Gross is held by other lawyers.

Amy S. Griggs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Amy S. practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Amy S. Griggs since 2022. 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 Amy S. Griggs...

Bob Wellen, a partner of the firm, has practiced tax law for nearly 35 years. His practice involves planning, structuring and negotiating business transactions and representing taxpayers seeking private letter rulings from IRS and tax policy determinations from IRS and the Treasury Department and in controversies with IRS. He also serves as an arbitrator and as an expert witness in commercial disputes involving tax issues. Bob grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. He graduated from Yale College...

Ellen Sharpe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Ellen practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Ellen Sharpe 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 Ellen Sharpe is held by other lawyers.

Catherine D. “Katie” Bertram started the Bertram Law Group, building on decades of experience as both a medical malpractice attorney and director of risk management at Georgetown University Hospital. In those environments, she learned how doctors and hospitals work, as well as how their attorneys assess claims against them. She draws on this knowledge to advocate for patients and their families. “People want someone competent, caring, and careful. They’ve just gone thr...

Kathleen Adcock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Kathleen practices law in Potomac, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen Adcock 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 Kathleen Adcock is held by other lawyers.

Biz is a leader in the field of criminal defense and internal investigations focusing on white-collar defense and health care cases. Biz regularly represents clients in congressional and criminal fraud investigations as well as qui tam, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), False Claims Act (FCA), civil RICO, and employment litigation. She has counseled clients — including boards, audit committees, and management — on the development and implementation of internal compliance and e...

Noah M. Rich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Qui Tam Law. Noah M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Noah M. Rich 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 Noah M. Rich is held by other lawyers.