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Robert Shulman
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 45 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and International
Tulane University School of Law
For 35 years, Robert has specialized in insurance recovery on behalf of policyholders. As Chair of the Insurance Recovery group and a member of the firm’s Litigation practice, Robert litigates complex disputes against insurance companies on behalf of corporations seeking coverage for all manner of claims involving every form of risk and exposure such as those arising out of products, securities, directors & officers, energy, automotive, financial institutions, medical devices and health, among others.
Robert has successfully argued precedent-setting appeals in the second, third, and fourth U.S. Courts of Appeals, as well as the California Court of Appeal, San Francisco...
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Ryan Scott Spiegel
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Business
Stanford Law School
Ryan Spiegel chairs the firm’s Government Contracts practice and is a member of its Litigation, Corporate, and Science & Technology practice groups. His work spans a wide range of industries, includes general business and risk management counseling, and is characterized by outstanding client service, effective case strategy, and creative legal arguments. While he can be a tenacious litigator when necessary and maintains an excellent grasp of procedure, Ryan strives to understand his clients’ interests and goals and seek the best solution for them. He believes that resolving problems and disputes is more important than arguing for its own sake.
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Jessica Summers
Bethesda, MD Lawyer
Business and Employment
American University Washington College of Law
Jessica Summers is an Associate in the firm’s Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Retirement Plans, Litigation and Government Relations practice groups. Jessica works with companies and organizations on a wide range of matters, including establishing and implementing effective employment policies, drafting employment agreements, maintaining employee benefit plans, addressing corporate planning issues and monitoring and advising clients on legislative and regulatory developments of import to them.
As an all-purpose business attorney with experience across several practice areas, Jessica has a comprehensive understanding of the legal and business needs of her clients and uses a common sense approach to finding solutions. In looking out...
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Suzanne Benvenuto Simpson
Spencerville, MD Attorney with 34 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
George Mason University School of Law
Founded in 2003, Simpson Law, PA provides a comprehensive, compassionate, and convenient way for busy parents and professionals to obtain vitally necessary estate planning services in MD, DC and VA. The standard package of documents provided includes a Will, Power of Attorney for Health Care, Power of Attorney for Finances, and a Living Will. Depending upon the client’s needs, trusts such as marital trusts, children’s trusts, and life insurance trusts are advised and prepared. Suzanne counsels clients with regard to strategies to reduce or eliminate estate tax liability, and makes recommendations regarding asset titling, life insurance, and...
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Paul D. Celano
Greenbelt, MD Attorney
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Heidi Boas
Takoma Park, MD Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Immigration
University of California - Berkeley
Heidi Boas has dedicated her legal career to assisting asylum-seekers, refugees, and other immigrants through her work with the U.S. Government, United Nations, and non-profit organizations.
Ms. Boas joined Wilkes Legal in 2018 after four years of government service with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State. From 2014-2017, Ms. Boas worked at the Arlington Asylum Office, where she adjudicated the asylum claims of applicants from around the world. As a Senior Asylum Officer, Ms. Boas handled complex applications for asylum, including long-pending cases involving national security and terrorism-related issues. Ms. Boas also managed a team of...
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Bobby Malek
ROCKVILLE, MD Lawyer
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Mr. Malek is a lifelong native of the Washington, D.C. area and a former two-sport college athlete with a fiercely competitive, yet jovial nature who is familiar with how to adequately prepare and perform when necessary. The lessons learned as a life-long athlete on and off the field have translated in to the courtroom and are expressed in the furtherance of his clients’ interests.
Before founding Malek Legal, Mr. Malek worked at a firearms and explosives regulatory law firm in Washington, D.C. where he represented both individuals and business entities associated with the law enforcement, military/defense and civilian shooting sports industries....
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Daria Nikitina
Chevy Chase, MD Attorney with 4 years of experience
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Anu Bankole KMT
Beltsville, MD Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Divorce and Family
Vanderbilt University Law School
Anu B. Kemet, a co-founder of Kemet Hunt Law Group, practices law in the areas of construction law, business development, civil litigation, bankruptcy, and personal injury. Mr. Kemet heads the firm’s business law practice, including start-ups, construction litigation, franchise negotiations, labor relations and contracts. He is responsible for a diverse caseload with substantial litigation experience.
Prior to his career as an attorney, Anu served honorably in the United States Army, held the chief operating officer position for a private elementary school, and co-founded Delights of the Garden, the first full service raw food vegan restaurant chain in the U.S. Mr. Kemet...
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Manuel D. Machin
Rockville, MD Attorney
(301) 731-2000
Ext. 2
1 Research Ct., Suite 450
Rockville, MD 20850
DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
Manuel "Manny" has represented his clients in civil litigation, debt settlements, family law matters, and business matters. Manny now primarily focuses on DUI Defense and personal injury. Manny provides highly competent DUI defense, both in court and at the MVA, to first time or subsequent offenders. Manny also practices personal injury law and other civil litigation. These cases are highly rewarding when Manny is able to secure fair compensation for his clients through protracted settlement talks, skillful pre-lawsuit tactics, and litigation.
Manny is highly accomplished in other civil matters including contested family law matters, real estate litigation, and other...
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Michael Wolff
Rockville, MD Attorney with 46 years of experience
(301) 250-7232
15245 Shady Grove Rd
Suite 465, North Lobby
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Akron
Michael G. Wolff is a seasoned veteran with more than 30 years of experience practicing bankruptcy law. He is a respected bankruptcy attorney responsible for handling complex cases. He has served as a Bankruptcy Trustee for over 20 years in Maryland. He also enjoys a superior reputation among his clients and peers. His bankruptcy practice has been featured in several national publications. He is rated AV – the highest awarded for legal ability and ethics – by Martindale-Hubbell legal directory.
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Sheila C. McDonald
Greenbelt, MD Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Administrative, Business and Real Estate
Catholic University Law School
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Martine A. Jean
Hyattsville, MD Attorney with 15 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
University of Baltimore School of Law
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David Richard Waranch
Greenbelt, MD Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Insurance Claims
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Lawrence N. Taub
Greenbelt, MD Attorney with 26 years of experience
Administrative, Business and Real Estate
Capital University Law School
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Matthew D. Osnos
Greenbelt, MD Attorney with 42 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Duke University School of Law
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Leonard L. Lucchi
Greenbelt, MD Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Administrative, Arbitration & Mediation and Employment
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Stephanie P. Anderson
Greenbelt, MD Lawyer
Administrative, Business and Real Estate
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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Deborah Marsh
Hyattsville, MD Attorney
Criminal Defense, Family and Immigration
Compassionate. Zealous. Aggressive Attorney focussed on criminal defense, Immigration and Family Law. Proven Results. Voted Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Maryland by the National Trial Lawyers.
Licensed in both Maryland and Florida.
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Maria Glinsmann
Gaithersburg, MD Attorney with 31 years of experience
Immigration
Georgetown University Law Center
Maria has worked for over 15 years in helping businesses manage the challenge that immigration compliance presents to human resources management and helping individuals navigate the complex and lengthy immigration process. Maria considers her proactive approach to client matters to be her distinctive trademark.
Maria handles - Work permits and visas for executives, professionals, and their family members i.e. H1B, L1, J1, Labor Certification
- U.S. employment-based, business, trainee, and investor nonimmigrant visas and immigrant employment-based residency cases
- Complex U.S. Citizenship
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Nicholas C. Minshew
Rockville, MD Attorney with 25 years of experience
(240) 386-8705
401 North Washington Street
Suite 500
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
American University Washington College of Law
The attorneys at Minshew & Ahluwalia LLP are devoted exclusively to the practice of Family Law, including uncontested and contested divorce, separation, child support, child custody, alimony and spousal support, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, division of property, domestic violence, child support enforcement and modification. We are strong advocates for families in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and committed to delivering the highest professional and ethical standards to the practice of family law.
The law firm provides high-quality, aggressive, and innovative legal representation to defend our client's legal rights and protect their interests, both personally and financially. Client service is our principal...
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Harry W. Goldberg
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
The George Washington University Law School and The George Washington University Law School
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James Hammerschmidt
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Appeals and Employment
Saint Louis University School of Law
Jim Hammerschmidt is Co-President of the firm, Co-Chair of the Employment Law group, and a member of its Litigation and Appellate Practice groups. His practice includes a range of commercial, corporate, and employment counseling and litigation, but his primary task is listening. The first thing Jim does when meeting with a client is ask, “What is your goal?” In doing this, Jim is able to determine the client’s expectations and whether we will be able to meet them. Only then can he really set about meeting his clients’ business needs.
Jim has extensive experience representing and counseling clients on employment law...
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Flora Lee
Rockville, MD Lawyer
Animal, Appeals and Business
Georgetown University Law Center
*Whenever possible, please contact me first via email: flee@steinsperling.com. Thank you.*
Flora Lee always strives toward what she believes to be the right or best path, not the path of least resistance. Her drive to be better and do more, combined with her keen analytical ability, allows her to visualize and work to implement her clients’ goals.
Flora was drawn to the legal profession by its unique combination of intellectual challenges, real-life stakes, and interpersonal collaboration. She works to understand her clients’ concerns even beyond the immediate case at hand, and to bring solutions that fit within their bigger picture.
Prior to joining...
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Tony C. Richa
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationEntertainment & Sports
The George Washington University Law School and American University
Mr. Richa's clients include recording artists, songwriters, music producers, music production companies, music publishers, record labels, television and film producers, television and video production companies, entertainment management companies, apparel companies, filmmakers, professional photographers, promotion companies, restaurants, mortgage companies, real estate companies, graphic design companies, automobile service centers, importers/exporters, interior decorating companies, insurance companies, consulting companies, medical industry companies, technology companies, software companies, image consulting companies, property nanagement companies, retail stores, business management companies, actors, directors, screenwriters, marketing companies, public relations firms, personal and business managers, commercial and music video production companies, DJ's, recording studios, dancers and choreographers along with various...
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Alan Solomon
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
The George Washington University Law School
In practice in Maryland and Washington D.C. For 25 years. I have tried hundreds of cases and resolved many more. The most important thing a lawyer can do for you is to analyze the case and take steps to assure a positive outcome. A resolution without a trial is always preferable.
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Lynn Garfinkel
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 18 years of experience
Immigration and International
Immigration Lawyer, Lynn Garfinkel, Esq., has been helping clients prevent and solve problems for eight years. She recently launched Garfinkel Immigration Law, LLC to better serve client needs.Lynn Garfinkel represents clients seeking green cards, temporary and permanent visas, family and work petitions, deportation defense, naturalization, and religious, political, and gender based asylum, and benefits under the Violence Against Women Act. Ms. Garfinkel has experience with a variety of employment based petitions, including intracompany transferees, specialty occupations, professionals, researchers, and more.Finally, Ms. Garfinkel successfully represents clients at consulates around the world. Ms. Garfinkel is currently Chair of the Asylum...
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Leah T. Cecere
Rockville, MD Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
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Michelle Jacobs Chapin
Bethesda, MD Attorney
Estate Planning and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center, Georgetown University Law Center and American University Washington College of Law
Michelle Chapin, a member of the firm’s Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Administration, Tax and Corporate practice groups, advises individuals, families and small business owners regarding their estate and gift planning needs. Recognized as a Top Trusts and Estates Lawyer in Washingtonian magazine, Michelle excels at providing clients with easy to understand explanations of intricate legal and tax matters. She works closely with her clients to create comprehensive and customized estate and business succession plans to achieve their tax and non-tax wealth preservation objectives. She also helps clients implement lifetime gifting and post-mortem wealth transfer strategies and counsels fiduciaries on...
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Josephia Elease Georgetta Rouse
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Charlotte School of Law
I’m a proud Black female family law attorney based in Maryland, and I’ve been practicing law since 2013. Today, I focus my practice on divorce and family law because I believe that’s where I can make the greatest impact. My clients are often going through one of the most painful transitions of their lives. Whether it’s a high-conflict divorce, a custody battle, or the restructuring of a family unit, I’m here to provide strategy, structure, and support.
I work best with clients who are ready to take control of their future. From our first conversation, I focus on understanding your goals...
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Dontrice Hamilton
Rockville, MD Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
The George Washington University Law School
2002 and 2003 - Nominated for Who's Who Among American Law Students
2012 - Recipient of the Pro Bono Award from Community Legal Services of Prince George's County, Inc.
2014 - Recipient of the President's Citation for Outstanding Pro Bono Service from the Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation
Attorney Dontrice P. Hamilton graduated from The George Washington University National Law Center. As a law student, she interned at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. After graduation, she was a Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable William B. Spellbring, Jr. at the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County. Her practice focuses on family law,...
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Rachel Claire Zoghlin
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 12 years of experience
Immigration
American University Washington College of Law
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Michael Fried
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Tax
New York University School of Law and Washington University School of Law
Michael Fried has spent over 25 years practicing law, and more specifically tax related law. As the principal founder of Fried Law Firm and now 1 of 2 partners at Fried & Rosefelt, LLC, Michael S. Fried actively helps clients by handling bankruptcies, business purchases, federal and state tax problems, partnership and shareholder relationships.
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Howard Benjamin Hoffman
Rockville, MD Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights and Employment
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Attorney Howard B. Hoffman is experienced in employment and employment immigration matters. On numerous occasions, he has served as a featured speaker at numerous legal seminars. He is an accomplished legal author, and an honors law graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law. Prior to opening his own legal practice in 2002, Mr. Hoffman worked for a prominent employment law boutique catering exclusively to management clientele.
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Linda Schwartz
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 51 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Estate Planning and Legal Malpractice
American University Washington College of Law
Linda Schwartz is a senior member of the Professional Ethics & Discipline, Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Administration, Corporate, and Real Estate practice groups. She has considerable experience in complex real estate and commercial transactions, business planning, executive succession planning, and estate planning and administration for both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. For more than 30 years, she has served as counsel to prominent national, regional and local developers and business owners. In 2006, she was elected to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers.
Throughout her legal career, Linda has been active in public service. She is a former Assistant Attorney...
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Carlos Lastra
Bethesda, MD Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Family
University of Miami School of Law
As Co-Chair of Paley Rothman’s Family Law practice and a member of its Litigation practice group, Carlos Lastra provides clients with diligent, thoughtful and effective representation, addressing both their immediate concerns and securing long-term solutions, in arguably the toughest times imaginable. Applying skills honed over a quarter of a century of recurrent civil and criminal trials before judges and juries in federal and state courtrooms in multiple jurisdictions, Carlos employs his rich trial experience to create a strategy custom-made to meet the client’s objectives, anticipate the opposing party’s tactics, and ultimately achieve his client’s goals.
Over the last 26 years, Carlos...
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Pallavi Kachoria
Bethesda, MD Lawyer
Family
University of Baltimore School of Law
Pallavi Kachoria is an Associate in the firm’s Litigation and Family Law practice groups. She has experience in a variety of litigation areas including general civil, commercial, and domestic litigation. Pallavi also has experience in transactional matters in working with business owners to draft documents and research complex legal issues.
Her passion for the law, the rules, and fairness helps her succeed as a litigator. In working with her clients, Pallavi embraces a practical and honest approach in dealing with their complex disputes. She works tirelessly to understand all facets of her cases and aims to develop a strong relationship...
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Arthur House
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 52 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
University of Virginia School of Law
For more than 40 years, Art House has been working with businesses of all types as a corporate lawyer and litigator. He chairs the firm’s Science & Technology and Alternative Dispute Resolution practice groups, and is a member of the Corporate practice group. Art brings responsiveness and an ability to offer practical solutions to his clients, understanding that his clients’ business needs drive the deals, not the lawyer.
Art’s background in enterprise development, licensing for technology-based companies and assisting both established and start-up businesses in developing legal, business alliance and acquisition strategies gives him unique insight into the real-world problems facing...
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Mark Goldstein
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 57 years of experience
Business and Estate Planning
Georgetown University Law Center
Mark Goldstein, one of the founders of the firm, is a member of its Corporate, Financial Services, Estate Planning and Estate & Trust Administration practice groups. He concentrates on corporate, business, estate and tax planning and advises large and small corporations, general and limited partnerships, associations and proprietorships on sophisticated business planning issues. He represents a large number of estate planning clients and is well respected for his ability to communicate and implement complicated plans in a practical manner. Mark has significant experience in structuring and negotiating business and financing transactions, reorganizations and private placement syndications. He has served as...
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Ronald Dweck
Bethesda, MD Attorney with 50 years of experience
Business and Tax
American University Washington College of Law
Ron Dweck is Chair of the firm’s Corporate practice group, and a member of the Tax, Nonprofit and Science & Technology groups. Ron acts as general counsel to a number of companies, including large and small corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and business organizations in various fields. As such, he knows a great deal about many different practice areas and applies that knowledge to better serve his corporate clients. His corporate work includes preparing and negotiating a wide variety of business contracts, as well as counseling in conjunction with executive compensation, corporate governance and risk & litigation management. He has...