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Justice League

Johanna Marmon

Listed attorneys from the D.C.-area law firm discuss their firm's unique practice.

Advocacy in Action

Margo Pierce

Koonz, McKenney, Johnson, DePaolis & Lightfoot on their firm's success and recent memorable cases.

An Interview With Elizabeth B. Meers of Hogan Lovells

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Elizabeth Meers, an Education Law "Lawyer of the Year" award-winner in D.C. discusses her most memorable cases.

In the News: Washington, D.C.

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A news roundup for legal happenings in the Washington, D.C., area

Marc Sorini, Washington, D.C. "Lawyer of the Year" for Food and Beverage Law 2018

Nicole Ortiz

Marc Sorini, of McDermott Will & Emery, was named 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Food and Beverage Law in Washington, D.C.

Celia Roady, Washington, D.C. "Lawyer of the Year" for Tax Law 2018

Nicole Ortiz

Celia Roady, of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, was named 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" for Tax Law in Washington, D.C.

In the News: Washington, D.C.

Compiled by Nicole Ortiz

A summary of newsworthy content from Washington D.C. lawyers and law firms.

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A Small Firm with Colossal Success

Regan Zambri Long

Regan Zambri & Long and its attorneys go the distance to deliver justice to all their clients.

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Kuder, Smollar, Friedman & Mihalik

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The best family lawyers know that there are few practices areas as complex as family law, and not just for legal reasons.

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(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Harold P. Coxson, Jr.

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
  • Recognized Since: 2009

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
  • Practice Areas
    Employment Law - Management | Labor Law - Management
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(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Jamie Gorelick

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Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2005

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
  • Practice Areas
    Administrative / Regulatory Law | Bet-the-Company Litigation | Commercial Litigation | Criminal Defense: White-Collar | Government Relations Practice | Litigation - Antitrust | Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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Lawyer of the Year
(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Robert Corn-Revere

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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2007

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
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Lawyer of the Year
(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Seth P. Waxman

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Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2005

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
  • Practice Areas
    Appellate Practice | Bet-the-Company Litigation | Commercial Litigation | Criminal Defense: White-Collar | First Amendment Law | Litigation - First Amendment | Litigation - Intellectual Property | Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) | Native American Law
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Stephen Z. Chertkof

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Heller, Huron, Chertkof & Salzman PLLC
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  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
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Lawyer of the Year
(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Barry P. Barbash

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2006

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
  • Practice Areas
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Lawyer of the Year
(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

John H. Beisner

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2008

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
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Lawyer of the Year
(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

William R. McLucas

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Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2005

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
  • Practice Areas
    Bet-the-Company Litigation | Commercial Litigation | Corporate Compliance Law | Corporate Governance Law | Securities / Capital Markets Law
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Lawyer of the Year
(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Abby Cohen Smutny

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White & Case LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2006

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
  • Practice Areas
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Lawyer of the Year
(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Jonathan E. Nuechterlein

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Sidley Austin LLP
  • Recognized Since: 2007

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
  • Practice Area
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Lawyer of the Year
(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Thomas J. Eastment

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Baker Botts L.L.P.
  • Recognized Since: 2006

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
  • Practice Areas
    Energy Law | Natural Resources Law | Oil and Gas Law
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Lawyer of the Year
(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

Richard A. Salzman

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Heller, Huron, Chertkof & Salzman PLLC
  • Recognized Since: 2007

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
  • Practice Areas
    Civil Rights Law | Employment Law - Individuals
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Lawyer of the Year
(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

John A. Stalfort

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Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
  • Recognized Since: 2008

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
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Lawyer of the Year
(2019) - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

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Kuder, Smollar, Friedman & Mihalik, PC
  • Recognized Since: 2006

  • Location:

    Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
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