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Jason H. Ehrenberg is a skilled trial and appellate litigator with years of courtroom experience and a nationwide litigation and counseling practice.. Mr. Ehrenberg regularly litigates claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). This includes defending claims for breaches of fiduciary duties, pension benefits, long term disability benefits, and ERISA withdrawal liability, among others. Mr. Ehrenberg also routinely advises pension plan sponsors, administrative committees, trustees and other plan fiduciaries with regard to their fiduciary obligations under ERISA. He has been selected for inclusion in Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers in the areas of Employee Benefits/ERISA and ERISA Litigation every year since 2012. Mr. Ehrenberg is a member of the American Bar Association Joint Committee on Employee Benefits. He is a regular contributing editor and chapter author of the Employee Benefits Law and ERISA Litigation treatises. He regularly authors articles and speaks on issues arising under ERISA.. Mr. Ehrenberg also has considerable experience in military administrative and criminal proceedings. Most recently, he successfully defended four separate sexual assault cases involving midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy, including the high profile “Naval Academy Football Case.” He has been widely quoted on military justice matters in publications such as the Washington Post and New York Times and has appeared on television programs such as the CBS Morning News to discuss his views on the problems with the military’s handling of sexual assault cases.. Mr. Ehrenberg has significant experience in appellate litigation, having recently handled ERISA and employment matters in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fourth, Ninth and District of Columbia Circuits.. Mr. Ehrenberg also maintains a nationwide Higher Education Law practice, and regularly counsels university administrators, professors and graduate students with regard to all aspects of their relationships with institutes of higher education. He regularly appears on the American Association of University Professors list of recommended attorneys.

Janine is a registered U.S. patent attorney and has represented clients in bench and jury patent trials throughout the United States, and has particular expertise in Hatch-Waxman cases and International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 cases. She has first chair experience in numerous federal district court cases, and has been involved in patent cases covering diverse areas of technology including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, software, Internet content delivery, automotive, chemical, manufacturing, furniture and plastics processing.

Janel Quinn is a principal at The Employment Law Group® law firm, where she represents whistleblowers who report fraud on the government in the hopes of halting schemes to cheat U.S. taxpayers.. Ms. Quinn seeks protection, vindication, and rewards for her whistleblower clients through various methods and statutes including: the federal False Claims Act (FCA) and its state equivalents; the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; the IRS whistleblower rewards program and the Taxpayer First Act; and the Financial Institutions Anti-Fraud Enforcement Act of 1990.. She also pursues employment claims for clients who are fired or otherwise punished for raising concerns about fraud, wrongdoing, or misconduct in the workplace.. Since joining the firm in 2012, Ms. Quinn’s cases have exposed fraud against numerous federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.. Her notable victories for clients include:. After working on many qui tam cases, Ms. Quinn got the opportunity to take over and manage the day-to-day operations of TELG’s qui tam practice in 2018 and now oversees all whistleblower cases. As a result, she works on a large amount of cases simultaneously, but her meticulous nature and time management skills ensure that all cases are handled to meet high standards and all clients remain well informed.. “Whistleblowers do a lot of good work in trying to correct wrongs, and they deserve to be rewarded for their efforts,” Ms. Quinn says. “We want to help potential whistleblowers do what they feel will ultimately bring them peace. Although combatting fraud can be a lengthy, difficult process, for some, they sleep easier at night knowing they didn’t stand by and do nothing.”. Ms. Quinn’s whistleblower practice includes filing qui tam lawsuits in federal courts; submitting robust and actionable tips, complaints, and referrals (TCRs) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and filing Form 211 disclosures with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.. Ms. Quinn also works with government prosecutors during their investigations of clients’ allegations; supports the U.S. Department of Justice in its resolution of intervened qui tam matters; and, where necessary, litigates declined FCA matters in federal district courts. She is admitted to practice in Virginia, D.C., and various federal courts.. Because of her educational background, Ms. Quinn has a particular interest in cases involving healthcare fraud. She received a bachelor’s degree in dietetics with a minor in political communication from James Madison University. Originally, Ms. Quinn considered working in food security or nutrition policies, but after graduating, she moved to D.C. to live with her aunt, who ultimately encouraged her to pursue law school. Ms. Quinn graduated cum laude from the American University Washington College of Law.. Ms. Quinn is a member of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section, the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association.. For three years in a row, Super Lawyers recognized Ms. Quinn as a “Rising Star,” an honor based on peer evaluations and professional achievement that is only given to 2.5% of practicing lawyers in each state. Ms. Quinn has also been recognized by Lawdragon 500, landing on its list of top 500 plaintiff-side employment lawyers across the country.. In her free time, Ms. Quinn spends a lot of time with her family in the DMV area, including the aunt who spurred her on to become a lawyer. She enjoys cooking, working out on her Peloton, and hanging out with her feisty cat, Ruthie, who is, of course, named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Jane served as a Trial Attorney in the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice where she received intensive legal experience in both tax law and litigation. Through various speaking engagements and her extensive writing on tax procedure, Jane has shared her knowledge and experience with others in the legal profession and interested individuals.. Jane was selected by the Forbes In-Flight Radio Network as one of America’s Most Influential Women. Her interview, which discusses the nature of her tax practice, was broadcast on all American Airlines flights in Spring, 2006 and in September and October, 2006 on all US Airways and America West flights as part of the Newsweek Business Show.. Jane’s biography has been included in Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who of American Women and Who’s Who in the East. She is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel, and she was selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America.

Jamison Koehler has devoted his entire legal career to defending people charged with criminal and driving offenses.  He promises to provide quality legal representation at reasonable rates.  He also promises to be accessible to clients by phone cell at almost all hours of the day.. A long-time resident of the District of Columbia and Virginia, Mr. Koehler graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College and earned a Master's Degree from Georgetown University.  He received his law degree from Temple University where he served as an editor of the Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review.  He also represented indigent criminal defendants at the Defender Association of Philadelphia.. Mr. Koehler is a member of the American Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Bar Association of the District of Columbia.  Mr. Koehler is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland.   His license is currently inactive in Pennsylvania.

Jamie Hertz takes an individualized, case-by-case approach to each client matter.  She carefully evaluates the particular facts and circumstances of a case in order to develop the best strategy to meet the needs and goals of her client.  Keeping her clients’ ultimate goals in mind, Jamie prides herself on crafting creative solutions and is adept at working collaboratively with each client to best protect their interests.. Jamie has extensive experience managing all facets of complex commercial litigation.  Her diverse practice includes matters involving employment litigation, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, professional malpractice, estate litigation and complex business contract disputes.  Jamie regularly appears before the tribunals of Maryland and Virginia and her experience includes an extensive motions practice, bench trials, jury trials and arbitrations.

James R. Sims III, Esq. – Biography and Vision. I have more than 30 years of experience (over 20 of them as a partner) practicing law at a large international law firm (Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP), as well as working with numerous American Bar Association ("ABA") Section of Intellectual Property Law committees and divisions and the ABA's Forum on Franchising, focusing on a wide range of substantive trademark, copyright, and franchising issues.  In addition, I have been "secunded" as Chief Trademark Counsel to a Fortune 200 consumer products company - essentially stepping into the role of senior in-house trademark counsel and head of the entire trademark team (while continuing to serve as a partner at Morgan Lewis).. I have also served on my prior firm's Professional Evaluation and Professional Development Committees (while an associate, I chaired the firm’s Washington Office Associates Committee).  I have recruited, mentored and trained numerous attorneys, paralegals, and other professionals, and worked with the Human Resources Department and others regarding personnel evaluations, compensation, and selected policies.. Throughout my tenure with Morgan Lewis, I also regularly served as pro bono counsel in numerous representations.  As a volunteer for the ABA, I co-edited two editions of the ABA's The Intellectual Property Handbook  -  as well as authoring (or co-authoring) numerous substantive committee reports and articles on trademark, copyright, and franchise issues, and speaking at and organizing conferences and seminars.  In addition, I have experience serving on two non-profit organizations' boards of directors as well as on the corporate advisory board of a national for-profit enterprise.   As a life long learner, in April 2016, as a non-therapist, I also completed an eight month clinical training program on Imago Relationship Therapy theory and skills ("Imago" is one of the principal couples' communication and therapy models in use today); in September 2017, I completed the renowned Executive Leadership Coaching program of Georgetown University's Institute for Transformational Leadership and separately work with selected clients to develop and enhance their leadership skills.. This wide range of experience - from outside counsel, to acting in house chief trademark counsel, to board of director member, to ongoing learner - yields a practical perspective and creative approach that benefits the clients with whom I work and enables me to provide them with an excellent value proposition.. - Jim Sims

James Czaban is the Chair of the FDA Practice Group at Wiley Rein LLP in Washington, D.C.  Mr. Czaban has extensive experience in government regulation of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food, medical device and healthcare related companies.  His practice focuses on counseling such clients on complex regulatory strategies and compliance matters, and representing clients in administrative and judicial enforcement actions and other proceedings involving the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Department of Justice (DoJ) and other federal and state agencies.  Among his other awards, he has been recognized as a "Top Lawyer" in Food & Drug Law in every Washingtonian magazine ranking since 2004.

Jacques Smith is a senior partner at Arent Fox LLP where he focuses on the litigation of complex commercial matters. Jacques is an AV rated attorney and has amassed over a decade of experience handling jury, bench, and administrative trials in a variety of civil and criminal cases. His principal litigation experience is in the areas of complex federal court litigation, intellectual property, and False Claims Act defense.

J. Spencer Sanders II is a passionate and dedicated attorney with a demonstrated knowledge of trademark, copyright, privacy, and domain name law. Spencer truly enjoys helping small businesses and entrepreneurs thrive through understanding and protecting their brand.

J. Michael Hannon founded HANNON LAW GROUP in May of 2006 to expand the range of legal resources available to his clients. He is an experienced trial and appellate attorney, litigating cases in the areas of professional liability, criminal conduct, serious personal injury, business disputes, estate disputes, and employment.

J. Michael "Mike" King is a licensed attorney (DC and Colorado) with over 15 years of legal experience in the private, public, and non-governmental sectors.. Mike specializes in employment law and international law. He represents employees in all stages of litigation and in alternative dispute resolution including arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and informal settlement negotiations. Mike handles disputes involving a wide range of issues including harassment, discrimination, hostile work environment, retaliation, whistleblowing, wrongful termination, wrongful discharge, removal, suspension, redundancy, suspension and revocation of security clearance, non-selection for position, denial of promotion, demotion, involuntary reassignment, wage and hour, workplace safety, performance reviews, reasonable accommodations, disability determinations, workers' compensation, employee benefits, severance agreements, and noncompete agreements. He also represents employees in internal investigations involving allegations of misconduct.. Mike represents staff of international organizations including the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and United Nations organs in international civil service employment disputes at the administrative review, grievance, appeal, and arbitration stages. He also represents employees of embassies, consulates, and other foreign missions located in the United States in employment-related claims.. Mike also advises employees of numerous federal government agencies in a wide range of matters including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints, adverse actions, whistleblower complaints, prohibited personnel practices complaints, administrative grievances, ethics complaints, and management reviews. These matters have included claims and/or appeals filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Office of Special Counsel (OSC), Offices of Inspector General (IG), and Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). He also represents employees of the Government of the District of Columbia, private businesses, and nonprofits.. At the federal and local courts in D.C., Mike has experience litigating a diverse range of civil matters including employment disputes, contracts claims, torts, Administrative Procedure Act (APA) cases, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act claims.. Prior to joining the Law Offices in 2012, Mike served as a Consultant (2009-2010) and Legal Counsel for Institutional Matters (2010-2012) at the World Bank Group's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). He advised ICSID's Secretary-General and senior management on institutional matters including governance, policy, public relations, document management, annual meetings, conferences, and publications. He also served as Staff Editor (2009), Managing Editor (2010-2011), and Associate Editor (2012) of ICSID's scholarly journal, the ICSID Review Foreign Investment Law Journal.. In his free time, Mike enjoys hiking with his wife and two dogs, gardening, fossil hunting, and playing drums and bass guitar.

I  specialize in tort (including products liability, business torts, and privacy issues) and complex commercial litigation law.  I have also represented clients in a number of class action, antitrust, insurance, and constitutional law cases and counseled clients on e-discovery issues. I have wide-ranging experience in complex litigation and I regularly litigate and counsel clients on issues arising in the media, communications, consumer products, chemical, mining, aviation, construction, finance, and insurance industries.  I have unique experience in the use of, and challenges to, expert testimony including in the fields of science, medicine, economics, finance, and accounting.  Among others, I have successfully argued and authored briefs resulting in the exclusion of unqualified and improper expert opinions.  See Bowen v. DuPont, 2005 WL 1952859 (Del. Super. Ct. June 23, 2005), aff’d, 906 A.2d 787 (Del. 2006).  I have also authored several articles addressing Daubert standards to keep “junk” expert testimony out of the court room.  Martindale-Hubbell has recognized me with a BV® peer-review rating.. Prior to joining Crowell & Moring, I was a judicial clerk for the Honorable William O. Bertelsman, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.  During that clerkship, I also served as an adjunct faculty member at Northern Kentucky University's Chase College of Law.  I previously taught legal research and writing at George Mason University School of Law.  Before attending law school, I worked as a business consultant for major systems consulting company and as a financial analyst for a mid-Atlantic telecommunications company.. Education and Bar Memberships. I received my J.D., with distinction (magna cum laude equivalent), from the George Mason University School of Law in 1995.  In law school, I was Editor-in-Chief of the George Mason Law Review and a Dean’s Scholar.  I also have a M.B.A. from The American University (1990) and a B.S. in Economics from King’s College (1987).. Commitment to Diversity and Public Service. I am an advocate for diversity in the legal profession and active in service to the community.  I have served on Crowell & Moring's Recruiting, Associate, Summer Associate, Diversity, and Diversity Scholarship Committees.  In 2004, I was a member of the Advisory Panel for the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s (“MCCA”) Annual Meeting.  At that conference, I addressed law firm efforts to include gay and lesbian attorneys in their diversity efforts.  I have also participated in numerous other MCCA and DRI diversity conferences and meetings.. For seven years, I was a member of Whitman Walker Clinic’s Legal Services Operating Committee.  I previously served on the Washington, D.C. AidsWalk CORE Committee for Legal Services and I regularly represent pro bono clients in child custody, guardianship, and civil rights matters.  I also serve as a mentor to several law students.  In recognition of his Firm and community activities, in 2004, 2006, and 2007, I was a recipient of Crowell & Moring’s Firm Citizenship Award and in 2006 he received Crowell & Moring’s Pro Bono Award.. For more information, including a listing of my representative matters, please go to .

It takes years of hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice to build a career. When an employer’s discrimination or retaliation threatens your livelihood, you do not have to stand by in silence. I can help level the playing field and vindicate your workplace rights.. I focus exclusively on protecting and advocating for employees’ rights. I recognize the unique, high-stakes situations that employees face, and I provide experienced, empathetic counsel by seeing your case through your eyes. I will listen patiently as you share your story and work with you to identify your objectives, anticipate your needs, and develop a custom strategy best suited to achieve your goals.. I prioritize client service and believe that timely, open, and honest communication is the linchpin of the attorney-client relationship. I will make the legal process more accessible and empower you to make informed decisions about your case.. I regularly represent employees in a broad array of employment matters before local and federal administrative agencies, and in state and federal courts. I have successfully represented employees in discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful discharge, and breach of contract claims, as well as whistleblower claims brought under the anti-retaliation provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Dodd-Frank Act, False Claims Act, Whistleblower Protection Act, and National Defense Authorization Act.. Before I co-founded District Employment Law, I worked as an employment attorney at Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC for over six years. Previously, I also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Dan Pellegrini, then-President Judge of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. In addition, I worked as a trial attorney at a Pennsylvania law firm where I helped obtain a seminal ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit about the pleading standard applicable to whistleblower complaints filed under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.. I graduated magna cum laude from the Catholic University of America, where I served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Catholic University Law Review.

In the past ten years, Mr. Bick has recovered over $3000 million of insurance proceeds for his policyholder-clients, 90% of which was recovered without resort to litigation. Where litigation has been necessary, he has vigorously represented policyholders in lawsuits against their insurers in federal and state courts in over 20 states. He has also counseled clients on the purchase of insurance and use of other risk management tools in transactions involving environmentally impaired properties. He has developed extensive expertise in insurance coverage for claims arising from pollution, employment practices, officers and directors liability, malpractice, intellectual property disputes, mold, asbestos, lead paint, and construction defects claims.

In its "Guide to Civilized Divorce" Town & Country magazine named Sandy as one of the ten best divorce lawyers in America. It commented that "Even in the case of [client’s name deleted for. Sandy has successfully resolved some of the most notable and complex family law cases in the country. While well known for his adept negotiation skills, he is equally respected as a "top-flight" courtroom advocate. His appellate cases have created important precedents in family law in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.. For many years Sandy has served as lead counsel for numerous high net worth clients in complex trust and estate planning and probate matters. This includes trust analysis and administration, business and wealth succession planning, tax planning, asset preservation, and business valuation disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. Sandy will frequently collaborate with his clients’ family counsel and estate and trust counsel in strategically resolving complex estate and trust matters.. National media often call on Sandy for his legal expertise. He is a frequent lecturer, speaker and panelist on family law issues throughout the country. His articles and papers are widely published, and he serves on the faculty of the Houston Family Law Trial Institute at the South Texas College of Law. His Comparison of the Domestic Relations Laws in Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia is particularly noteworthy.. Sandy is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers; he is also the president of the District of Columbia Chapter of the AAML in addition to being a Fellow of, and recently serving as counsel to, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML); Counsel to the National Academy 2001, 2005 and 2006; and Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. Once again in 2014, Sandy was selected by his peers for inclusion as one of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Family Law and Real Estate Law.

In each client engagement she undertakes, Rachel strives to achieve the best results possible while managing costs along the way. But, equally as important to her clients, is the strong rapport that she develops with them. From their first interaction, Rachel takes the time to get to know her clients, making it clear that they are truly important to her. Part of this relationship building is evident in her dedication to responding quickly and efficiently to client inquiries, without ever sacrificing the quality or thoughtfulness of her response. It’s this reputation for service and skill that sets Rachel apart.. Rachel focuses her practice on complex business transactions and litigation.  Specifically, she approaches her work in the online advertising and iGaming spaces with an enthusiasm and drive that mirrors these rapidly evolving, cutting-edge industries. Rachel’s professional career has developed alongside these industries, so when clients call her about an issue, she understands their needs like few others. She speaks their language, deeply understands their businesses and has likely already worked with clients to resolve similar challenges. Navigating the complex regulatory and legal issues of affiliate advertisers and iGaming platforms is second nature to Rachel and she knows what it takes to resolve business interruptions and get her internet-based business clients back up and running.. Rachel’s experience focuses on all areas of Internet advertising and marketing; examples of her work include:. As the iGaming industry has entered the legal spotlight, Rachel has followed its developments closely, regularly publishing articles on the dynamic iGaming landscape in the U.S. She applies her knowledge of iGaming regulation to her clients’ litigation needs, having written winning motions related to antitrust and RICO issues, conducted discovery, and been involved in class actions brought by players. In the courtroom, clients can rely on Rachel to know the facts of a case in such detail that she can advance arguments quickly and think on her feet when responding to arguments presented by opposing counsel. By combining her solid understanding of the industry with her ability to overcome challenging legal issues in order to identify legal grounds that work in her clients’ favor, Rachel is able to meet her clients’ high-stakes needs.. Rachel is a member of the board of the Maryland Defense Counsel, where she currently serves as program co-chair and formerly held the positions of products liability chair and sponsorship co-chair. She began developing her trial skills in the product liability defense and general commercial litigation practice at Venable LLP. Rachel strengthened these skills at Meyers, Rodbell & Rosenbaum, P.A., where she represented insurance companies in lead paint litigation.

In addition to running his law practices, Richard Martindale enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children, as well as following college football and the Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Martindale also keeps on top of the latest technology and legal marketing techniques and often speaks to legal and other industry groups about marketing on the internet.

If you need a compassionate attorney who knows how judges think, you came to the right place.. Before joining Bosson Legal Group, Mr. Welkener clerked for the Senior Judges on the DC Court of Appeals. He dealt with a wide variety of civil and criminal cases, including a $60 million tax suit, consumer protection claims, various forms of employment litigation, and numerous misdemeanor and felony cases. He then clerked for Chief Judge Stucky on the US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, working on criminal appeals in the American military justice system, including constitutional, statutory, and trial procedure issues. Most recently, Mr. Welkener clerked for Judge McFadden on the US District Court for the District of Columbia. There, he managed a busy motions practice and drafted over twenty-five legal decisions on numerous issues under DC and federal law.. Mr. Welkener also has significant experience in nonprofit issues. His Master’s degree from Texas A&M focused on nonprofit management, and he has served as both a board member and legal clinic co-director for Christian Legal Aid of D.C.. Now at Bosson Legal Group, Mr. Welkener focuses on securing justice for clients in civil and criminal litigation. With his years of experience advising judges, clients are in very good hands.

If you are Looking For - Top-Rated representation - You Have Found it!Civil Litigation & Bankruptcy AttorneyWith over 20 years of experience, Attorney Maddox-Levine is a trusted advisor for businesses navigating the complexities of civil litigation and bankruptcy. Whether your business is facing a financial restructuring or involved in a high-stakes dispute, she brings a unique blend of strategic thinking, courtroom experience, and regulatory expertise to help you achieve the best possible outcome.. Her background spans both public and private sectors, including litigation roles with prestigious firms and government agencies. She’s skilled at managing complex legal issues—ranging from bankruptcy filings and debt relief to claims management and regulatory compliance. Clients appreciate her clear guidance, personalized approach, and relentless pursuit of solutions that protect their financial and legal interests.. Whether you’re dealing with commercial disputes or looking for a fresh financial start, Attorney Maddox-Levine provides the legal insight and representation your business needs to move forward with confidence

Ian G. Roy is an Associate at Outten & Golden LLP and is a member of the firm's Individual Practice representing employees in litigation and negotiations in all areas of employment law. He obtained his B.A. in 2014 from Harvard University in Government studies with a minor in Spanish language and his J.D. from George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School, in 2018. During law school, Mr. Roy was a member on George Mason's Law Review and Moot Court Board. He also worked on behalf of individuals experiencing discrimination as a law clerk for Disability Rights, D.C. advocating on behalf of individuals with disabilities in the District of Columbia, for Outten & Golden, LLP, and interned for the U.S. Department of Justice - Disability Rights Section. After law school, Mr. Roy served as judicial clerk for the Honorable Judge Stephen C. Shannon on the 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Virginia and worked as a Litigation Associate for Rees Broome, PC in Tysons Corner, Virginia.

I've represented business owners in the District for more than 16 years, from creation/set-up through sale or wind-down of operations and everything in between, including litigation. I primarily represent businesses in real estate, businesses that operate bars and restaurants; and licensed therapists (including clinical social workers) who provide direct client services.  If you have additional questions about the services I provide, visit my website or simply give me a call for more information.

I'm Shawn Sukumar, a skilled criminal defense attorney in the District of Columbia.  I focus my practice on a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in addition to some traffic cases.. I have focused my entire legal career on criminal defense. I followed law school with a clerkship at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia in the trial division, where I worked on a range of cases that included sexual assault, drugs, and gun charges.  Prior to taking up practice in DC in 2010, I worked at the Clark County Public Defender in Las Vegas, Nevada in the murder division.  I also bring experience working for the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council in Atlanta, Georgia.

I'm a plaintiffs trial lawyer practicing in Washington, DC, Maryland, and West Virginia and am very proud to have the opportunity to represent individuals who have been harmed through no fault of their own.. I'm an avid Georgetown Hoyas basketball fan and a Washington football fan.  My baseball loyalties lie with the Washington Nationals.. Beyond fighting for my clients in the courtroom, I fight to keep the court house doors open through my involvment on the Boards of the American Association for Justice and the Public Justice Foundation, as well as my service as Vice President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, DC.. But the most exciting thing in my life right now is my upcoming wedding in October. I am very much looking forward to marrying my perfect partner, Tracee.

I zealously pursue the best interests of my clients in thier respective legal matters related to real property, including contracts disputes, misrepresentation, fraud, construction defects, and suits involving contractors, real estate agents, and brokers.  I am familiar with cases falling under consumer protection statues, and I have experience with condominium associations.  I offer a 30 minute initial consultation at no cost.  Please feel free to give me a call or leave a message to request a call back.  Thank you.