William F. Dougherty

Clients hire Jacob because his aggressive, tenacious, creative and proactive strategies often put the other side on its heels, and because he gets successful results in investigations and litigation. Jacob has secured superior results for his securities enforcement, white-collar criminal defense, FCPA and internal and government investigations clients. Jacob brings his experience and outstanding reputation, including for creative strategies and solutions, to the defense of investigations, lit...

Milton Marquis is a member of the State Attorneys General Practice and has developed an active antitrust and consumer protection litigation practice. He served with the government for 14 years at the U.S. Department of Justice and the offices of the attorneys general of Virginia and Massachusetts. In private practice, Milton has represented major companies on a wide range of antitrust and consumer protection investigations and litigations involving state attorneys general across the United St...

Sean Howley brings first-hand construction industry experience to his legal practice, having managed and worked on multi-million dollar public works projects in New York City and the surrounding area. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, he worked as a Project Engineer and Project Manager for a heavy construction contractor. He later earned his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law and has since devoted his practice ...

Mark Bailen is the founder of Bailen Law in Washington, District of Columbia. For more than 25 years, he has represented multinational corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, media companies, and individuals in litigation and counseling matters. Before founding Bailen Law in 2022, Mark was a partner at an AmLaw 100 law firm for more than 16 years. He has served as counsel of record in hundreds of matters in courts throughout the United States. Mark’s practice includes M...

Foster S. B. Friedman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Foster S. B. practices law in Alexandria, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Foster S. B. Friedman since 2021. 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 Foster S. B. Friedman is held by other lawyers.

David C. Kully is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. David C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David C. Kully since 2025. 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 C. Kully is held by other lawyers.

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

John's practice focuses on the representation of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds and business development companies (BDCs) and their independent board members. He advises clients on a range of matters, including the formation, operation, merger and liquidation of mutual funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, and BDCs. John has extensive experience working on transactions involving registered funds, such as adviser acquisitions, fund adoptions and product launches.

Nancy Fischer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Trade and Finance Law. Nancy practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nancy Fischer since 2021. 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 Nancy Fischer is held by other lawyers.

Peter Everett is a trial lawyer who devotes his practice to representing persons injured by the reckless or careless acts of others. His practice includes four broad areas. First, Mr. Everett represents victims of violent crimes in child care center, employee assault and inadequate security cases against child care centers, private schools, shopping malls, hotels, apartment buildings and other commercial properties. He has testified before Congress on legislation designed to regulate the secu...