Washington DC Lawyers

I am a tax attorney with more than 25 years experience in federal tax matters including federal and state tax planning and controversies. My tax practice has involved financial transactions, foreign investment (inbound and outbound) and mergers and acquisitions. I have also helped to create and advise numerous nonprofit organizations, many of which are involved in charitable activities in Middle Eastern countries.

Kathleen B. Havener is first a problem-solver.

An experienced trial lawyer who focuses on a complex commercial litigation practice, her aim is to partner with clients to provide wise counsel and practical common-sense solutions in combination with the advocacy and writing skills essential to any first-rate litigation attorney.

Ms. Havener has appeared in many state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country. She has conducted mediations and arbitrations (including international arbitration), and represented clients in administrative proceedings.

Ms. Havener served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable John M. Ferren on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. ...

Kurt R. Klaus, Esq., is a media/entertainment business and legal affairs attorney – backed by years of in-house and law firm experience. Acknowledging that media is ever changing- Kurt believes it is a privilege to work on media/entertainment matters that bring new challenges at a rapid pace- viewing these as means to learn, lead, and grow and thus opportunities to help clients advance their endeavors at a timely pace.

Kurt provides business and legal counsel mirroring the needs of emerging and conventional media/content landscapes. He designs, implements, and supports legal frameworks for digital and conventional media content and related...

I formed Harris Law Firm PLLC in July of 2012 to leverage my 20+ years of law firm experience and provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner. By being extremely responsive to clients' needs, and by eliminating the overhead associated with larger law firms, I am able to deliver superior results to clients on a timely and cost-effective basis.

My office is located in the Friendship Heights section of Washington, DC, but my regular practice also includes clients in Virginia and Maryland. My transactional practice involves clients throughout the United States.

I represent a diverse set of clients, but my...

Suzannah practices all aspects of intellectual property law across diverse technologies including biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmaceuticals, microfluidics, diagnostics, medical devices, and nanotechnology. Her legal practice involves patent preparation and prosecution, licensing, opinion work, post-grant proceedings, strategic planning, and client counseling. Ms. Sundby has experience assisting start-up biotech companies with the preparation and prosecution of their foundation patents, nondisclosure agreements, and related IP issues. Suzannah was named an Intellectual Property Life Sciences Star and Canady + Lortz was listed as a recommended law firm for patent strategy & management in the 2015 LMG Life Sciences guide, which is published by...

Jamila Little is an attorney licensed to practice law in Florida, Washington DC and in the Caribbean. Her practice areas include Immigration, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Business Law. Jamila continues to represent her clients in State court and Federal Immigration court. She hails from the beautiful twin isle of Trinidad and Tobago. Jamila graduated with honors from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, where she majored in Economics and minored in Business Administration. She obtained her Masters in Business Administration (MBA), with a concentration in Finance, from Clark Atlanta University School of Business. She worked in the Banking...

Jess Johnson is one of the best young lawyers in Georgia. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in criminal defense and civil litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine for the past several years. While only 2.5% of lawyers in Georgia under the age of 40 receive such an honor, Jess was first named to this list after only 3 years of practice.

Jess has been instrumental in our firm’s success in both trials and appeals. In his very first trial, Jess was awarded an Acquittal Award from the Federal Defender Program for helping our firm win a “not guilty” verdict...

I obtained a B.S Chemical Engineering with Magna Cum Laude from Florida International University. Eventually, I attended the Columbus School of Law evening program which has consistently been ranked as one of the top 30 evening programs in the nation. The American Intellectual Property Law Association has also recognized my high quality of work in the field of intellectual property law. As part of my pro-bono work, I am the legal counsel for Assisting Children in Need (ACN). ACN is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that envisions a world where all children not only have a home, but also access to education,...

Ms. Meier specializes in Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Consumer Law, and Insurance Law, representing small businesses, family businesses, as well as individuals. Additionally, Ms. Meier specializes in Appellate Law. Ms. Meier's bar admissions include DC, the federal District Court in DC, as well as PA, NY, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

David Endersbee primarily advises foreign and domestic airlines, foreign governments, companies, airports, and manufacturers on a variety of operational, commercial, antitrust, and regulatory matters relating to U.S. aviation policy, regulation, and enforcement. These matters include operating authorizations, international air service agreements, and Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, and Customs and Border Protection regulations and policies.

A passionate defender of students’ rights, Kim helps those facing serious disciplinary actions navigate the most difficult times of their lives. She zealously advocates for students when a Title IX complaint and the daunting possibility of expulsion threatens to unravel their lives and destroy their futures. Kim has worked extensively with individuals facing conduct accusations, representing college, graduate, and medical school students, as well as university professors and employees looking at possible termination. She also works with those facing disciplinary action for alleged misconduct stemming from learning, language, and developmental disabilities. Kim understands the gravity of what’s at stake for those...

Josh has decades of experience helping consumers, homeowner associations, non-profits, employees and employers. He is managing counsel for the DC Consumer Law Group, PLLC. The DC Consumer Law Group represents homeowners and condominium associations in construction defect claims against the developers and sellers of defective homes. Partially and fully contingent fee arrangements considered. If you recently bought a home or condominium with water infiltration or similar problems, please call for a free phone consult. Josh is a member of the Bar in DC and in Maryland.

Jonathan Schochor is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, and the American University School of Law, where he was Associate Editor-In-Chief of the Law Review. He has served as a Board Member, Secretary, Vice-President, and President of the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, and has further served as the Maryland State Delegate and Governor of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Schochor has been requested to teach and lecture both nationally and locally by institutions such as the Johns Hopkins Hospital, and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Additionally, he has been a guest expert on a...

Kerry D. Staton attended Oberlin College and the University of Maryland School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor in 1980. Mr. Staton is a member of the Maryland Association for Justice (formerly the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association) where he served on the Board of Governors from 1988 through 1995. He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now the American Association for Justice), where he has served as the Maryland State Delegate and Minority Caucus Member for Maryland. Mr. Staton is a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation, the Reginald Heber Smith Law...

Ariel E. Solomon, Esq., concentrates her practice in the areas of Federal Employment Law and Civil Litigation. She has significant experience asserting rights of employees in complex litigation matters, including but not limited to, providing aggressive representation for employees in adverse action cases before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), discrimination cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, federal retirement and whistleblower retaliation cases. She is internationally recognized for her work representing physician whistleblowers employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ariel frequently represents clients based in Asia, the European Union, and the Middle East. ...

My intellectual property representation includes counseling individuals, patent pools and other IP owners in developing strategic licensing and merchandising programs. My work involves the creation, negotiation and enforcement of licenses and related agreements, as well as representation in regulatory approval proceedings, standards, audit support and analysis, assistance with import/export issues, privacy, review of advertising and promotional materials for regulatory compliance, sweepstakes and promotions, celebrity endorsements and litigating related business disputes. Worldwide trademark and patent protection is fundamental to my practice.

Goldia Ezekwere is an attorney who is committed to relentlessly advocacy. In law school, holding a variety of hats, she worked as a legal intern for the U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, she was a member of #BlackLawStudentAssociation The International Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi and a Presidential Fellow (Top ranking students at South Texas College of Law-Houston). Before attending law school, Ezekwere lived in #NewYorkCity where she worked in the #entertainment industry, focusing on branding and the development of #emergingartists. This role provided her with valuable insights into brand-building. Leveraging this experience, she later earned a...

Admitted to practice in DC, Maryland, Florida, and United States Supreme Court. Practice areas: PROBATE LAW: which includes estate planning, probate administration, contesting Wills, Trusts (irrevocable and revocable) and drafting Wills, Trusts, Durable Power of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney and other estate planning devices. Sometimes clients are seeking asset protection and we can help with that as part of the estate planning work.

BUSINESS FORMATION: Corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and annual reports for the District of Columbia. We draft, review and negotiate contracts, partnership agreements, special purpose vehicles and acquisition agreements. LITIGATION: As circumstances warrant we initiate and...

Upon graduating from the University of Virginia law school, Craig worked with well-known and highly respected law firms in Washington, DC, concentrating in civil litigation. His goal, however, was to become a criminal trial lawyer. In 1983, he began a 25 year career as a federal criminal prosecutor by joining the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. During his 4 year tenure in that office, he prosecuted street crimes - everything from shoplifting to murder. In 1987, he became an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island where he...

Sheryl Robinson Wood is the owner and founder of The Wood Law Firm PLLC with its primary office in Washington, DC and a satellite office in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Ms. Wood is a seasoned negotiator adept at resolving legal disputes in either the pre-litigation stage or through the various stages of litigation. She is an experienced trial attorney handling all aspects of commercial litigation, employment disputes, personal injury, family law, legal malpractice and criminal defense matters (specializing in white collar and financial fraud) in state and federal courts. Ms. Wood began her career as an Assistant...

Mr. Johnson is a co-founder of PCT Law Group and serves as its Managing Member. Mr. Johnson has extensive corporate and employment law experience. His practice includes counseling and advising businesses at all stages of the growth cycle on a broad range of matters including corporate formation and organization, mergers and acquisitions, business contracts, employment agreements, employment policies, joint ventures, and corporate transactions. Mr. Johnson has served as "General Counsel" for several small and mid-sized companies. Mr. Johnson also maintains a litigation practice, which focuses on complex commercial disputes, business torts, and employment issues. Additionally, Mr. Johnson is a Professorial Lecturer in...

Licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland, & New York Trial lawyer Ira Sherman has built his reputation on aggressive and creative litigation strategies to successfully represent individuals injured as a result of the carelessness of others. Known for his dedication to the cause, Mr. Sherman has established himself as one of the area’s leading advocates. Recognized for Excellence: Mr. Sherman joined Mr. Chaikin in April 1980. He is the senior and managing partner of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. Mr. Sherman and the law firm have consistently received an “AV” rating, the highest possible rating awarded by the Martindale-Hubbell Directory of...

Personal injury attorney Joseph Cammarata is licensed in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia and a dual board-certified civil trial attorney, nationally known for his tenacity and perseverance in zealously representing clients in all stages of litigation. Mr. Cammarata’s practice is concentrated in the areas of serious personal injury, brain injury, wrongful death, sexual assault, medical malpractice, car accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle accidents, and bicycle accidents. He also successfully champions the rights of victims of discrimination and civil rights abuses. He has litigated against insurance companies, governmental entities, and even the President of the United States, winning several high...

Licensed in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Trial attorney Hudson Sauls, a Georgetown Law graduate, has litigated several jury trials as first chair counsel and obtained excellent results for his clients. Upon licensure, Hudson practiced at a prominent workers’ compensation plaintiff firm, then obtained defense experience at another esteemed firm in Baltimore defending employers and insurance companies from workers’ compensation claims. With this experience on both sides of the bar, Hudson understands the positions and internal workings of these companies and how to leverage that information to obtain superb results for his clients. Hudson enjoys working to right the wrongs that happen all...

Mr. Si focuses his practice on immigration and nationality law. He also counsels on family law matters and provides strategic advice on business formation, real estate, investment, and international trade.

He has represented multinational companies in carrying out internal audits and discovery in response to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations. In addition, he handled False Claims Act litigation and investigations to provide specialized, industry-specific counsel and service requiring coordination with the Justice Department, state, and local law enforcement entities. He also has experience handling Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) discrimination matters.

Mr. Ott has more than 20 years of legal experience representing government and private sector clients. He specializes counseling U.S. and international clients on complex legal and regulatory matters.

Probate, Estate Planning, Wills, Advance Medical Directives, Guardianships and Conservatorships, Mediation and Arbitration, Employee Relations Matters. Attorney Levadas established her practice in 1988 in the District of Columbia and has been a practicing Probate attorney since 1993. She is a member of the Fiduciary Panel of Attorneys of the Probate Division, Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Ms. Levadas also handles Foreign Administration of Estates. She is a native speaker of French and is fluent in Spanish. Other areas of practice include Immigration Law, Nursing Home matters, Employee matters including Discrimination issues. Attorney Levadas is...

Brad earned his B.A. with honors from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) and his J.D. from the University of Houston. His law career started 30 years ago in his small hometown in Texas as a general practice which concentrated on real estate and probate matters. He was later elected to serve as County and District Attorney where he assumed responsibility for all misdemeanor and felony prosecutions. Subsequently he practiced law in Austin, Texas where he developed experience in the areas of personal injury and insurance law. He obtained sizable jury verdicts...

Marc S Mayerson represents policyholders in insurance-coverage disputes. A well-known policyholder lawyer, Marc teaches insurance law at both Georgetown and George Washington University law schools. As co-editor of the leading insurance practice guide and author of many published articles on insurance, Marc Mayerson combines substantive expertise with articulate, creative, and cost-effective advocacy. Marc also serves as an arbitrator, mediator, and expert witness.