Best Lawyers in Virginia, United States for Commercial Litigation

David is a principal in the law firm of Blankingship & Keith, P.C. in the City of Fairfax. He is a civil litigator with over 30 years of trial practice, primarily before the various Virginia Circuits Courts in Northern Virginia as well as the Federal Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia. He also has substantial appellate experience arguing before the Supreme Court of Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. His practice has concentrated on commercial ...

Ashley D.N. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ashley D.N., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley D.N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathryn C. Swain is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Kathryn C., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathryn C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karlo Goronja is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Karlo, who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karlo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kasey Michelle is a partner in the litigation section of the firm. She represents clients in commercial and business litigation in Virginia's state and federal courts. Kasey focuses her practice primarily on employment law, advising corporate clients on employee misconduct and dispute resolution, revising employment policies and employee handbooks, drafting employment and separation agreements, and defending against proceedings initiated by government agencies. Prior to joining the firm, she ...

Hannane Amanpour is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Hannane, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hannane is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A born litigator adept at simplifying the complicated The decision to practice law was an easy one for John McInnis, having grown up in a family of attorneys. Drawing inspiration from two uncles, three cousins, and his grandfather, John knew he wanted to be a lawyer from an early age, even noting it in a fifth-grade journal. Even though going to law school was always the plan, he decided to further his education at the University of South Carolina and gain real-world experience before turning...

Staci Holloway Figueroa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Staci Holloway, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Staci Holloway is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shirin Afsous has significant litigation experience, regularly interacting with clients and developing case strategy. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, including government contracts (including claims and protests), labor & employment, financial services litigation, and commercial contract disputes across the country in state and federal courts. She also appears regularly in administrative proceedings, including assisting clients involved in governmental investiga...

Joanie I. Fasulo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Joanie I., who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joanie I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Henry Jones is a trial lawyer with CowanGates. His practice focuses on civil trial work, with an emphasis on personal injury law. Henry practices in all trial courts of the Commonwealth, and has successfully acted as both lead and co-counsel for jury trials in Circuit Court and bench trials in General District Court. Henry has argued before and drafted briefs to the Virginia Supreme Court. He was recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the areas of commercial litigati...

LeeAnne C. Schocklin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation and Family Law. LeeAnne C., who practices law in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which LeeAnne C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and l...

Angela M. Jimenez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Angela M., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Angela M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Raymond Jackson is a member of the Labor & Employment and Litigation Practices in Greenberg Traurig's Northern Virginia and Tampa offices. In Labor & Employment, Raymond focuses his practice on federal and state labor and employment litigation and counseling, with an emphasis on the litigation of claims of discrimination, retaliation, and whistleblowing. Ray’s practice also includes complex commercial, environmental & toxic tort, and government investigations matters. He lit...

Clay Hester is a commercial litigator with experience representing clients in a wide range of matters in state and federal court, including complex contract and business disputes, construction litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Clay regularly works with clients to resolve disputes efficiently outside of the courtroom. He has experience serving as lead counsel in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations. In addition, Clay is experienced in con...

Alexander R. McDaniel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Alexander R., who practices law in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.