Washington DC Lawyers

Derek M. Adams is a partner in the firm’s False Claims Act (FCA) and Litigation practice groups. Mr. Adams represents companies, individuals, non-profit and for-profit organizations, universities, and local governments facing a variety of investigations and legal actions under the FCA, and related statutes.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Adams served as a Trial Attorney with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Fraud Section, where he worked on numerous complex cases under the FCA and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA). In under five years, his matters recovered more than $2 billion for the...

Michael D. Kohn is a nationally recognized litigator focusing on whistleblower protection law specializing in Qui Tam/False Claims Act, Dodd-Frank Act SEC whistleblower claims, IRS whistleblower claims and whistleblower retaliation litigation. He has successfully represented whistleblowers in cases against some of the nation’s largest corporations and law firms, including Georgia Power Company, Brown & Root and Ashland Oil Company. He has also won numerous whistleblower cases against federal, state and local governments. His knowledge of issues involving the life sciences, nuclear energy and technology are integral to the firm’s advocacy for those who report environmental violations in the workplace....

The attorney Edwin Palacio represents people facing criminal charges in Washington D.C., those facing removal before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and those seeking to file immigration petitions before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Originally from Miami, Florida. Edwin attended Florida International University where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. Edwin attended Law school at the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he earned his J.D.. Edwin is admitted to practice law in D.C. and South Carolina. He began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in 2018 and handled a variety of cases,...

As the principal partner at Ferrari & Associates, P.C., Washington D.C. attorney Erich C. Ferrari offers legal guidance in the areas of sanctions law, federal criminal defense and federal employment law. Attorney Ferrari has offered counsel in many matters before the Office of Foreign Assets Control. He is regularly called upon to speak on sanctions law concerns by media outlets and other organizations. Mr. Ferrari received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and his Juris Doctor from the St. Mary’s School of Law. Visit his firm’s website or call them today to arrange for a consultation.

Christopher M. Klug is the co-founder of Basswood Counsel (formerly Klug Counsel PLLC). He represents clients with domestic and international taxation, tax controversy, corporate/business planning, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, and domestic and international estate planning needs. Chris has extensive experience working with companies with domestic and international income tax planning. This work includes inbound and outbound mergers and acquisitions and other transactional tax matters. As a former tax professor, Chris has a strong background in subchapter C and S corporate taxation and partnership taxation and uses this knowledge to develop tax strategies for clients. Chris represents companies, private equity funds,...

The Meneo Law Group is dedicated to providing effective, professional and thorough legal representation for people who have been injured by defective drugs, medical products, and medical devices or have been victims of sexual abuse. With a proven track record of success for over 20 years, the team has represented and assisted clients in achieving favorable recoveries for their injuries. The Meneo Law Group works with other leading attorneys across the country in prosecuting cases, has access to leading experts, and regularly attends professional conferences at which developments in both law and science are discussed and reviewed. Ron Michael Meneo...

S.L. England, PLLC combines government and private sector experience under one umbrella. Our civil and criminal practices are anchored by the experience of a former Assistant United States Attorney, INTERPOL Fellow, and private practitioner. With the experience of numerous federal and international investigations, as well as represented plaintiffs and defendants in a variety civil actions, S.L. England, PLLC is the firm you want. 95% of attorneys are not trial attorneys. Most have never stepped foot in court to make oral argument before a judge. It makes a big difference: good lawyers must have the ability to argue your case in...

Michael M. Wilson is an attorney and physician with legal and medical degrees from Georgetown University, serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. Metro and throughout the country. Unique in his credentials, Dr. Wilson has focused on medical malpractice law for more than 30 years and has won over $100 million in settlements and verdicts.

SHAUN C. SOUTHWORTH founded Southworth PC. As an employment attorney, his practice focuses on representing employees and former employees in all areas of employment law, nationwide. He carefully selects his clients and aggressively and doggedly represents them. Mr. Southworth is a graduate of the Duke University School of Law, where at graduation he received the "Faculty Award for Outstanding Achievement in Labor and Employment Law," an award not given every year. He was also named the Neill James Blue Scholar. After Duke, Mr. Southworth was a labor and employment associate at an "AmLaw 100" law firm. As an employment...

The Federal Employee Legal Services Center (FELSC) was founded by Rosemary Dettling. Ms. Dettling is an experienced employment law attorney. She graduated from Notre Dame Law School in 1991. Upon graduation from law school, Ms. Dettling worked as a Trial Attorney in the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice from 1991 to 2000. While at DOJ, Ms. Dettling gained a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of employment discrimination laws, federal sector employment case precedent, and government personnel procedures. After leaving the Department of Justice, Ms. Dettling worked as an Employment Attorney at the U.S....

Edsel brings an outstanding background to the firm. Most recently he concluded a 29 year career as a Public Servant at the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA). During his tenure at SBA he served in a number of managerial capacities including: Assistant Administrator, Office of Innovation & Technology where he provided oversight over the nation's largest Seed Capital Programs (Small Business Innovation Research-SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer-STTR) Assistant Administrator, Office of Business Development, where he oversaw varying components of the 8(a) Program including 8(a) certification, program development, 7(j), and mentor-protégé and he also served as a Financial Analyst...

Located in Washington DC also serving Maryland areas, Eric Menhart provides legal services in the ares of internet / technology and commercial litigation cases. Additional practice ares include domain names, intellectual property, trademark, copyright, and eCommerce.

Laurence L. Socci is a litigation attorney licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Attorney Socci has experience in a wide area of the law including criminal defense, civil actions, personal injury law, landlord/tenant actions, employment discrimination, civil rights, divorce and custody matters, bankruptcy, and federal agency law. Attorney Socci graduated of Wilkes University in 1994 with a Bachelor's degree in political science, and from Howard University School of Law with a Jurist Doctorate.

I love helping people. I have learned that being a great criminal defense lawyer does not always mean winning in the courtroom but rather put together resolutions outside of the court room that better the individual. I represent people from all walks of life facing a wide range of serious criminal charges. I am a native of Hong Kong. I spent my formative years in England and Germany. Thereafter, I attended Oregon State University, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. I received my Juris Doctor from the District of Columbia School of Law. I am admitted to practice law in...

Scott Bernstein represents clients in campus disciplinary matters, white-collar criminal cases, and in complex civil litigation. An experienced litigator, Scott’s ability to distill complicated factual and legal issues into clear and compelling arguments has helped his clients on campuses and in courts across the country.

In his campus disciplinary practice, Scott has defended college and graduate students facing suspension or expulsion in student misconduct proceedings. He has also represented the victims in student disciplinary cases. His deep knowledge of federal and state law related to campus judicial systems and procedures ensures that his clients’ rights are protected at...

Rockville Criminal defense lawyer David H. Moyse began his legal career as an associate for a personal injury law firm, collaborating on several six-figure settlements and lengthy civil trials. Since forming Jezic & Moyse, LLC as a founding partner, he has been part of a team of lawyers who successfully settled a District of Columbia medical case for a high seven-figure amount As a Rockville criminal lawyer, David Moyse obtained a complete acquittal from a jury in a high-profile First Degree Rape in Montgomery County in July, 2010. In January of 2010, Mr. Moyse and Mr. Jezic, in a...

I received my B.A. from the S.U.N.Y Binghamton, and J.D. from Howard University School of Law. I am an experienced litigator, with over 25 years experience as a Public Defender, Defense Attorney, and Assistant Attorney General with the Virgin Islands Department of Justice. I am a member of the National Lawyer's Guild, the American Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association

Gina N. Dennis is the Chief Executive Officer of Relerience, an international green consulting company. Gina is a licensed attorney and a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED AP) Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Gina has over ten (10) combined years of experience in areas of green buildings, environmental regulations, energy regulations, real estate development, construction, and commercial leases.

Olekanma Ekekwe is a litigator. Olekanma Ekekwe uses her skills and training to assist the clients in resolving legal difficulties.

Aaron has litigated, argued, and tried landlord and tenant and real estate cases before judges and juries in the District of Columbia Superior Court, Court of Appeals, Court of Appeals sitting en banc, Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Rental Housing Commission. A graduate of Tufts University and American University’s Washington College of Law, Aaron advises clients on a wide array of landlord and tenant and real estate matters. His advice helps clients balance the costs and benefits of a particular approach to find a resolution that makes business sense for them.

Dually-licensed Attorney-CPA serving the tax planning & compliance, business law & planning, and accounting needs of domestic and foreign businesses, including their entrepreneurial owners. Currently owns and operates a multidisciplinary practice since 2012. Prior to 2012, spent over 10 years' professional experience within the "Big 4" global firms, including the Washington National Tax Office of one "Big 4" firm and the New York M&A-Transactions practice of another "Big 4" firm, having significant Director/Senior Manager-level experience. Licensed as both an Attorney (DC) and CPA (DC, FL, LA).

Stephanie earned her law degree from Howard University School of Law in 2008. She regularly takes cases regarding criminal matters, appeals, post-conviction relief, landlord/tenant matters, and civil litigation issues. She is licensed to practice in District of Columbia and Maryland. Prior to founding Hunter & Johnson, Stephanie worked at a law firm in Prince George’s County, MD as an associate attorney. During this time, she gained hands-on experience in tenant/landlord disputes, real property, and criminal defense. She is a fierce trial advocate who has had numerous successes in the courtroom.

Nakia Gray is a multi-faceted businesswoman and lawyer. She leverages her expertise in intellectual property law and brand strategy to give Black women business owners the legal strategies they need to package, protect and profit from their intellectual property. Having launched her law firm in 2014, Nakia has provided brand strategy and legal solutions to thousands of small business owners, and believes that with the right legal strategy a business can expand, grow and create a lasting legacy. For four years in a row Nakia has been named a Top Attorney by Washington, D.C.’s SuperLawyers magazine and has been featured on the...

Adam Hunter earned his law degree from Howard University School of Law. His primary practice areas include criminal cases, landlord/tenant disputes, and civil ligation matters. Prior to founding Hunter & Johnson, Adam served as Of Counsel at Harden & Pinckney, PLLC in D.C., focusing on criminal defense & civil litigation. He has effectively tried many cases in D.C. Superior Court. Adam is passionate about being a lawyer and what he can do to contribute to social justice. He is active in many community organizations, including the Young Lawyers Division for national Bar Association and the D.C. Law Students in Court.

Scott Kamholz combines his experience as an Administrative Patent Judge at the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and background in medicine, biophysics, and engineering to advise clients in the life sciences sector on a variety of complex patent litigation matters and PTAB proceedings. Dr. Kamholz was the first PTAB judge to enter private practice after presiding over AIA trial proceedings from start to finish. He has assisted clients in dozens of PTAB proceedings since returning to private practice.

Doug Melcher is an attorney who has more than fifteen years of experience in the private practice of law in the District of Columbia. He focuses his practice on advising and representing individuals, small businesses, and non-profits in civil litigation, including trial court proceedings, appeals, administrative hearings, mediation, and arbitration. He has written numerous articles for D.C. Law Blog and other publications, and is the author of "Tort Claims and Defenses in the District of Columbia," which is a handbook for lawyers about civil claims for injury to persons, property, reputation, and commercial interests. Please feel free to contact him...

I am a partner and business lawyer with Foley & Lardner LLP where I primarily represent clients in mergers and acquisitions, finance transactions, joint ventures and related complex commercial transactions. I am a member of the firm’s Transactional & Securities Practice as well as the Energy Industry Team. I have particular expertise representing clients in various aspects of the energy industry and communications industry including utilities, private equity funds, financial institutions, investors and project developers.

Shiven Patel is an Associate in Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Washington, DC office, where he focuses his practice on representing federal and private sector employees. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Shiven worked as an Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security where he counseled and advised aggrieved agency employees on their rights when faced with discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. His duties included assisting aggrieved employees with the filing of informal and formal complaints of...

Carolyn Goodman specializes in all areas of family law. This includes divorce, child support, child custody and visitation, division of marital property, negotiation and preparation of separation and property settlement agreements, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Carolyn Goodman provides the personalized and skilled representation you need to go through a divorce or other family law case. She always attempts to resolve issues through agreement whenever possible.

Jerry Roscoe is a former litigator who serves exclusively as a mediator and arbitrator nationwide. He specializes in complex commercial, healthcare, employment and environmental disputes.