Vivek A. Patel

Nancy Fischer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Trade and Finance Law. Nancy, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nancy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas M. Cusick focuses his practice on complex family law negotiation and litigation. His pragmatic approach provides effective and efficient solutions for his clients. Tom believes in exploring all possibilities of resolving a matter outside of the courtroom. He is a strong proponent of negotiation and mediation. If litigation is unavoidable, Tom has significant first chair trial experience handling a variety of family law matters. Tom’s practice encompasses all areas of family law i...

Nicholas D. SanFilippo serves as a first chair trial lawyer representing employers in actions involving restrictive covenants, employment contracts, the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and tort claims, including defamation, conversion, wrongful discharge, conspiracy, and tortious interference. He advises management on employment issues related to termination, hiring, reduction in force, restrictive covenants, employment agreements, discipline, and handbooks. Nick represents closely-held businesses...

Pamela G. Morand is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Pamela G., who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew W. Morrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Matthew W., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Trial attorney, Allan M. Siegel is a Past President of the Trial Lawyers' Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC(DC-TLA). Prior to serving as President, he served as President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and spent six years on the Board of Governors of this organization. He also co-chaired the membership committee and served two years as the co-chairman of the education committee, planning, organizing, and moderating educational programs presented to other lawyers through...

Jessie K. Liu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jessie K., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessie K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Theresa M. Connolly is the co-managing partner of the Washington, D.C. Metro offices, where her litigation practice focuses on advising and counseling employers in all employment matters and defending employers in all aspects of workplace litigation including complex trade secret misappropriation cases. She has significant experience representing employers in regards to discrimination claims, harassment, contractor issues, wage and overtime claims, wrongful discharge, contracts, tort actions ...

Jennifer E. Fried is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law. Jennifer E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shelley R. Slade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Qui Tam Law. Shelley R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shelley R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.