Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Commercial Litigation
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Hillary Smith focuses her practice on complex litigation matters in both trial and appellate courts. She has experience at all levels of state and federal court, including the US Supreme Court, and in a wide range of substantive areas, including administrative law, constitutional law, ERISA, the False Claims Act, and criminal law and procedure. She has taken multiple depositions and assisted in taking and defending numerous other depositions, and recently argued before the DC Court of Appeals...
Stephen Prifti has a diverse practice, representing clients on high-stakes and sensitive matters, including civil litigations, appeals, criminal trials, arbitrations, and government investigations. His clients have ranged across individuals, financial institutions, pension funds, labor organizations, consulting firms, contractors, and government entities. Stephen has represented individuals and corporations in an array of government investigations, including those involving the Department of ...
Justin Metz focuses his practice on complex litigation. Prior to joining the firm, he clerked for the Hon. Thomas F. Hogan of the US District Court for the District of Columbia and the Hon. Nathaniel M. Gordon for the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He has worked as a Millstein legal fellow for the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, a law clerk for Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and a summer associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. He...
Rebecca Connolly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Rebecca practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca Connolly since 2026. 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 Rebecca Connolly is held by other lawyers.
Alex Bruhn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Alex practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Alex Bruhn 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 Alex Bruhn is held by other lawyers.
Jeremy Brinster represents clients in complex civil litigation at both the trial and appellate levels, with a particular emphasis on Administrative Procedure Act, constitutional, and education-related litigation. He has authored briefs and dispositive motions at all levels of state and federal court, including the US Supreme Court. His clients include universities, school boards, technology companies, healthcare providers, and trade associations in a variety of fields. He has successfully arg...
Vinecia Perkins represents clients facing complex litigation matters. She has experience with matters related to litigation, securities enforcement, bank regulation and enforcement, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-corruption, government contracts, insurance and white collar defense. Ms. Perkins shares in WilmerHale’s commitment to pro bono cases and volunteer work. She began her career at the firm as a summer associate in 2018.
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