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Washington D.C. e-discovery attorney with in-depth experience in a broad range of litigation and investigation matters with a firm commitment to protecting corporate client rights. Focused on developing optimal solutions to factual, regulatory, and legal challenges to maximize client success.

The Tax Law Firm of Charles A. Ray, Jr. represents individuals and businesses all over the United States, not just in Washington, D. C. The firm thrives not only because of satisfied clients and its reputation for success, but also because of referrals from other attorneys who know and trust the quality of Charles Ray’s work. We deliver personal attention to our clients by listening, remaining accessible, and promptly responding to their needs. We are selective about the cases we accept to ensure the consistent delivery of exceptional service and personal commitment to each case.

Steven H. Schram ("Steve") is Co-President of Shapiro, Lifschitz & Schram and serves as the firm's managing principal.  Steve's broad range of seasoned experience in finance and accounting sets him apart from other attorneys in his field.  His decorated educational background includes studies in finance and accounting at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and a corporate and tax oriented legal education at Georgetown University Law Center.  Steve gained real-world experience in these arenas as an audit staff member with Ernst & Young, CPAs during a five-year engagement as COO, CFO and general counsel to Washington, DC’s largest furniture retailer.  This experience, coupled with over 26 years in private law practice, makes Steve uniquely qualified as the “go to” business and transactional attorney for entrepreneurs and small to middle market businesses in the Washington, DC area.. Steve’s practice covers the areas of business, commercial transactions, corporate, real estate and tax.  He has extensive experience in negotiating, structuring and documenting a broad range of complex transactions, including:. -       Business/entity formations (including the development of capital and governance structures for corporations, joint ventures, partnerships, limited liability companies and trusts). -       Mergers, sales and acquisitions of business entities and business assets. -       Acquisitions, sales, leasing and financing of real estate assets. -       Secured and unsecured financing transactions. Closely allied to these skills, and of great benefit to his clients, is Steve’s depth in other areas affecting business entities, including:. -       Structuring and negotiating a broad range of business contracts. -       Executive employment contracts and executive compensation arrangements. -       Service agreements. -       Licenses for intellectual property. -       Healthcare contracts and ventures. -       Management agreements. -       Factoring agreements. -       Retail private label finance agreements. Because of Steve’s broad business and transactional experience, entrepreneurs and business entities frequently turn to him to serve as their general and special counsel.  For organizations who either have chosen not to devote resources to in-house counsel or seek an outside resource to complement their in-house counsel capability, Steve serves as an integral, trustworthy part of their team.. Steve represents clients in a variety of industries, including: real estate ownership; development and management; real estate brokerage; hotel ownership and development; retail; automobile dealerships; catering facilities; financial services; sports management; credit card processing; healthcare; professional and other services; public relations; premium finance; internet services; among others.. As a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney and with multiple appearances in peer group listings such as “Super Lawyers” (Law and Politics) and Biltmore Who’s Who, Steve has been recognized as an attorney of the highest level of competence and the highest level of integrity and ethics.

Peter D. Antonoplos, a native of Washington, D.C. received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Denison University in 1998. In 2001 Mr. Antonoplos received his Juris Doctor from Catholic University, Columbus School of Law where he was a member of the Catholic University Law Review.  In 2010 Mr. Antonoplos received his Masters in Law in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, where he focused on business planning and partnership tax matters. Mr. Antonoplos also holds an MBA for Yale University School of Management.As a corporate and tax attorney, Mr. Antonoplos began his career with the law firm of Baise & Miller, P.C. (now part of Kilpatrick and Stockton, LLP) where Mr. Antonoplos was an associate in the firm’s corporate law practices. Early in his career, Mr. Antonoplos represented clients negotiating credit facilities, commercial loans and purchase and sale of businesses. In addition, Mr. Antonoplos represented technology companies in corporate matters relating to merger and acquisitions and employment issues. Following his tenure with Baise & Miller, Mr. Antonoplos was a founding member of Shaffer, Bock & Antonoplos, PLLC where his legal talents focused on issues related to the development of residential and commercial real estate and corporate law. In 2007 Mr. Antonoplos joined the Wall Street firm of Carter, Ledyard & Milburn, LLP as an Of Counsel, where he was a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Environmental practice groups. Mr. Antonoplos represented commercial landlords and tenants in negotiating and drafting of commercial lease agreements and international clients investing in foreign development dollars in domestic real estate projects. Mr. Antonoplos also routinely represented high net worth families in sale of business transactions and partnership disputes. Mr. Antonoplos’ practice focuses on corporate, tax and real estate matters. Mr. Antonoplos has assisted business owners in corporate organization, reorganization and restructuring, contract negotiations, real estate acquisitions, intellectual property matters, employee relations, and with a host of other business issues. Mr. Antonoplos routinely assist business owners to navigate sensitive business issues involving commercial lending, bankruptcy filings and sale and purchase of distressed businesses. In addition, Mr. Antonoplos represents both lenders and developers in connection with the negotiation and closing of residential, commercial, construction, acquisition and development loans involving office buildings, condominiums, and hotels. Mr. Antonoplos is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia in 2004 and New York State in 2002 and Maryland in 2010.  Mr. Antonoplos routinely lectures on real estate and corporate law issues in Washington, DC and New York.  Mr. Antonoplos lives in North West Washington, D.C.  He is an avid chess player and motorcycle enthusiast.

Mr. Jeff Smith is a highly experienced securities, tax, business, M&A, regulatory compliance, digital assets, capital markets, and FinTech attorney with over 26 years of experience strengthening the legal and compliance functions of financial services companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, digital asset companies, family offices, technology companies, and investment vehicles. He has represented companies at all stages of maturity with their legal and compliance needs related to capital and debt raising efforts via private and public offerings. He has also served as Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for many companies while also working in the Director of Enforcement’s office at the Securities and Exchange Commission and serving as Investigative Counsel for President Obama at the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission. Mr. Smith also serves on public company boards and was highly instrumental in facilitating the merger between Digital World Acquisition Corp and Trump Media & Technology Group, resulting in Trump Media becoming a publicly traded, well-resourced company. Mr. Smith also advises presidents, heads of parliament and ministers throughout Africa as part of his work in international economic development and is an expert in tax structuring and asset preservation planning. He has also been a pioneer in the development of tradable fractional and partitioned interests in rarities and real world asset tokenization as a co-founder of RarityX.. CREDENTIALS

I practice in the area of general real estate law that includes the financing, acquisition, disposition, development, and leasing of real estate assets throughout the United States. I also counsel clients regarding real property taxation and zoning approval. I have experience in representing individuals and public and private companies in single and multiple property transactions, including office, retail and multi-family real estate projects. Additionally, I actively litigate real estate and general business law matters.

Dixon Turnbull provides quality representation to small businesses and private individuals. We specialize in civil litigation, and business & entertainment law. We believe the law should not hinder but help you!

Civil litigation attorney licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts.

Attorney Kamal Nawash is a nationally known attorney with superior courtroom skills.  He is known for his expertise in Landlord Tenant Law, Business Law,  car accidents,  immigration, & Family Law.. He has represented clients from all over the world and he is fluent in English, and Arabic, with a basic understanding of Spanish and Amharic.

Attorney Christopher Hoge focuses on civil litigation in the District of Columbia and Maryland local and federal courts, and has developed expertise in the areas of legal malpractice and controversies between lawyers and clients, including fee disputes. Chris graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA 1970) and the American University Law School (JD 1974), and served as law clerk to Judge Revercomb of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. He has been in practice since 1975, handling a wide variety of civil and criminal cases, a number of which have been highly publicized and established important legal precedents. He has served as President of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia (1998 – 1999) and the George Washington American Inn of Court (1996 – 1997), and as Chair of the District of Columbia Bar Practice Management Service Committee (2007-2008), as well as holding several other honorary positions. He has lectured frequently at District of Columbia Bar continuing legal education programs and been involved in judicial training programs. Mr. Hoge has the highest possible rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” and a Top Attorney in the Washington, D.C. area by the Washington Post. He has been profiled in Lawyer’s Weekly – a national legal periodical – for his work in the area of legal malpractice.