Best Lawyers Near You in Washington, District of Columbia for Commercial Litigation
John Byrnes is a government, regulatory & internal investigations partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. John's practice focuses on enforcement and regulatory matters for financial institutions, as well as government regulatory litigation. He has handled enforcement actions and other regulatory matters before the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Department of Justice, and has drafted amicus briefs on...
Jordan Alston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jordan, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Leah S. Martin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Antitrust. Leah S., 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 Leah S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nathaniel Reisinger represents clients in complex civil litigation matters, including appellate and Supreme Court litigation. He has significant experience representing technology companies in cases involving Section 230, the Stored Communications Act, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), the First and Fourth Amendments, and other novel legal questions. He maintains an active pro bono practice, focusing on reproductive rights, post-conviction proceedings, and immigration law.
Nicole Cleminshaw is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Nicole, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Laura E. Simmons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Laura 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 Laura E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Madison Plummer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Government Relations Practice. Madison, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Madison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Timothy H. Gray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Timothy H., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeff Habenicht represents and counsels clients regarding a broad range of complex regulatory matters in connection with government investigations, congressional inquiries and product development involving intersecting legal, public policy and media dimensions that frequently require a coordinated strategic response. He has extensive experience working with social media platforms, including representing executives and technology companies in high-profile congressional investigations and hearin...
Sonja Balic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Sonja, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sonja is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
McClain Thompson is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s Washington office. He has litigated in state and federal courts across the country on behalf of clients like Avison Young, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Energy Future Holdings Corp., and Frontier Communications Corporation. McClain maintains an active pro bono practice. He represented three federal prisoners in successful clemency petitions. He currently represents a capital inmate in post-conviction proceedings in Tennessee state ...
Kerry C. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law and Commercial Litigation. Kerry C., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kerry C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jackson Erpenbach specializes in advising clients on complex and sensitive matters, including civil litigations, appeals, strategic projects, and government investigations. His clients range across individuals, nonprofit organizations, philanthropies, Fortune 100 companies, financial institutions, universities, and government entities. Jackson has developed particular expertise consulting with nonprofits to address risk management and investigation matters. Most recently, he has advised organ...
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...
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