Val S. McWhorter

Chris Burke has nearly 25 years of experience litigating construction disputes both domestically and internationally. Chris has tried multiple disputes through final award, with amounts in dispute of over US$1 billion. Chris represents clients in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings, and has considerable experience with international dispute resolution. Chris represents owners, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors through the various stages of disp...

Robert S. Litt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Robert S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Robert S. Litt since 2007. 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 Robert S. Litt is held by other lawyers.

Peter L. Tracey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Peter L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Peter L. Tracey 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 Peter L. Tracey is held by other lawyers.

Edward L. Wender is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Edward L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Edward L. Wender since 2010. 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 Edward L. Wender is held by other lawyers.

Brigen Winters counsels employers, plan administrators, financial institutions, insurers, trade associations, and coalitions on retirement, health and welfare, tax, executive compensation, regulatory, and legislative matters. Brigen helps clients achieve compliance and obtain favorable outcomes through amendments from Congress and regulatory guidance from the IRS and Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services. He counsels clients on all aspects of tax-qualified and individu...

I can truly say that I love my work. Building McMillan Metro has been very rewarding. Our Firm is dedicated to making a difference by listening to our clients, providing a strategic analysis and committing to a plan of action for every client matter. It has never been our goal to be the largest firm in the DC metropolitan area; however, it has always been our goal to be known for outstanding work. Over the past 40 years, I have had the opportunity to act as general counsel to a wealth of comp...

Jay R. Nanavati is an accomplished litigator, a former federal tax prosecutor, and a founding partner of Kostelanetz LLP's Washington, D.C., office. He has developed an enviable record of success in persuading the government to terminate investigations of his clients and in defeating the government in court. Mr. Nanavati maintains a nationwide practice, focusing on white-collar criminal defense with an emphasis on tax-related matters. He represents individuals and entities facing investigatio...

Gregory Doran is the leader of the firm’s Community Development Finance practice and one of the nation’s leading authorities on community development finance. He helps investors, lenders and borrowers employ federal and state tax incentives to promote development in underserved markets. Greg primarily works with federal and state new markets tax credit (NMTC) and historic preservation programs. He learned his craft working in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel, where he helped develo...

Wm. Quinton Robinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Wm. Quinton practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Wm. Quinton Robinson since 2014. 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...

A partner in Dickinson Wright’s Washington, D.C. office, Glenn Richards has a distinguished track record in communications law. His practice encompasses a diverse clientele, including VoIP and cloud communications service providers, satellite and wireless carriers, broadcasters, equipment manufacturers, and trade associations. He brings extensive experience in navigating transactional matters and representing clients before regulatory bodies such as the FCC and state public utilities co...