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Whenever someone, whether it is a family member, a colleague, or a friend, asks me if I enjoy working as an attorney, I always respond by telling them that there is no professional experience as rewarding as standing on the courthouse steps with a client after a win.  That feeling is worth every single day of hardwork that was spent in preparation leading up to trial.  This is what trial attorneys work for - the thrill and excitement of helping clients navigate the complexities of litigation.

The focus of John's career is his clients and their needs.. While in law school, John worked worked both with the Unemployment Compensation Clinic at Duquesne University and the Office of Conflict Counsel for Allegheny County, earning a Pro Bono Award for providing free legal services to indigent peoples.. While in law school, John was also a Law Clerk for a top personal injury firm in Pittsburgh, PA.. John further's his client's interests, working diligently on civil litigation cases ranging from slip and falls and auto accidents to contract disputes.. If you think you may have a case, contact John at the Law Office of Sanford Friedman, LLC at for a free consultation.

Shannon N. Proctor is a litigation associate at Hollingsworth LLP located in Washington, D.C. Her practice focuses on personal injury litigation involving pharmaceutical products, complex litigation, and products liability. Before joining Hollingsworth, she worked at a local law firm in its global FDA practice advising clients on various FDA regulatory matters. Ms. Proctor grew up in Florida where she graduated from Jacksonville University with a BS in Chemistry. After spending some time working in pharmaceuticals and teaching, she went on to graduate from Emory University School of Law. After graduation, she clerked at the Court of Federal Claims (OSM) and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Ms. Proctor is admitted to practice law in Georgia, D.C., and Florida. She is also licensed to practice before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and United States Court of Federal Claims, but has participated in litigation across the country.. When she is not preparing trial, Ms. Proctor enjoys cooking, hiking, competing in her bowling league, reading, watching sports, and especially cheering for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Rebecca LeGrand is a partner at LeGrand Law PLLC. She represents both individual clients and small businesses in civil litigation and arbitration, and in government investigations and white-collar criminal cases,.. She has been recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington, DC.. Rebecca is a graduate of Yale Law School, where she was the co-editor-in-chief of the Yale Journal of Health Policy. Her undergraduate degree is from Brown University, where she graduated magna cum laude and with departmental honors in Biology. She has a master's degree from Duke University in evolutionary biology. With her science background, Rebecca particularly enjoys cases that involve expert testimony of a scientific or technical nature.. Rebecca has represented clients in more than a dozen state and federal courts. She is licensed to practice law in:

Monty Crawford has over twenty-five years of experience in high-stakes, complex business litigation and arbitration. As a former litigation partner at DLA Piper, the world’s largest law firm, he has represented individuals, local companies, and Fortune 500 companies in disputes throughout Maryland, the United States, and globally. He has collected in excess of $250 million on behalf of his clients in business disputes, and has represented clients in over twenty-five states and ten countries in both federal and state court. He is a trial lawyer with extensive courtroom experience. As such, he is able to provide “big law” expertise and experience without the costs associated with a national firm.. Monty Crawford is able to advise clients on the legal issues and implications of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, including contractual, regulatory, insurance, and commercial issues. Monty remains up to date on the latest orders, regulatory requirements, and legal issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is well-positioned both to advise clients in these uncertain times, and to provide effective representation in COVID-19 related regulatory and litigation disputes.. Monty has represented companies and individuals in cases involving breach of contract, fraud, insurance disputes, real estate disputes, breach of warranty, employment disputes, shareholder disputes, defamation, custody and divorce, estate disputes, construction matters, class actions, wrongful death, discrimination, wrongful termination, environmental matters, and intellectual property issues.. Monty also has extensive experience in helping companies and individuals who are subject to criminal or civil investigation by state or federal authorities. He has represented clients under investigation or indictment by the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Office of Foreign Asset Control, the Maryland Attorney General, the Maryland Insurance Commissioner, the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission, and various consumer protection agencies. He has had great success both in negotiating favorable resolutions to investigations and in litigating against the government.. Monty is one of the leading experts in Maryland on international legal disputes. He serves as the Chair of the International Law Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association, and has lectured on international litigation at the University of Maryland Law School. He has represented companies in both international arbitration, international litigation, and international investigations in over ten countries on five continents.. Monty Crawford’s goal in any business dispute is to obtain the best result for the client while minimizing both the financial costs and the business disruption which accompany litigation. He is able to provide twenty-five years of “big law” experience and expertise without the cost of retaining a national firm. He works closely with his clients to understand their business and their problems and to work with them to obtain the optimal result. For cases that cannot be settled, Monty also is an experienced trial lawyer who will fight to protect the interests of his clients.

Megan assists clients in all aspects of complex litigation. She has represented clients in a wide variety of circumstances in forums across the country, including, but not limited to: commercial and government contracts disputes, constitutional law issues, defamation cases, non-compete and non-solicitation enforcement, class action litigation, criminal defense, fraud, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, and injunctive relief. Megan has experience as lead counsel at evidentiary hearings and depositions, has second-chaired multiple jury and bench trials, and also has represented clients at mediations and settlement conferences to reach alternative dispute resolutions.

Jessica Pillars is an Associate in the firm’s Litigation practice.  Her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis in real estate and finance related litigation.  Ms. Pillars represents lenders and servicers (including national banking associations and HUD- and Fannie Mae-approved lenders) in workouts and bankruptcy, as well as lender liability disputes, construction disputes and creditors’ rights issues.  Ms. Pillars also represents real estate developers and contractors in complex contract disputes.  Additionally, Ms. Pillars handles employment law issues, including risk management and working to resolve employment disputes prior to litigation.. Ms. Pillars graduated from American University, where she participated in a legal trial clinic as a student attorney representing clients in the District of Columbia Superior Court.  She also worked as a law clerk at Krooth & Altman LLP, where she researched issues and drafted legal memoranda involving interpretation of administrative laws and regulations, lender liability issues, and contract disputes.. Ms. Pillars graduated from American University, where she participated in a legal trial clinic as a student attorney representing clients in the District of Columbia Superior Court. She also worked as a law clerk at Krooth & Altman LLP, where she researched issues and drafted legal memoranda involving interpretation of administrative laws and regulations, lender liability issues, and contract disputes.

I am a Partner with and head of the Washington, D.C. office of PCT Law Group.I am a civil litigator with over eighteen years of experience in courts throughout the United States. I represent clients in high profile cases including those involving trademark infringement, professional malpractice, fraud and overbilling, breach of contract, government contracts, theft of trade secrets, defamation, securities, and employment disputes. My clients have included a diverse spectrum of businesses and individuals including government contractors, a major accounting firm, a Sonoma County based winemaker, a regional wireless telephone company, the former Pakistani ambassador to the United States, a prominent life insurance company, and an immigration services company. Prior to joining PCT Law Group, I was the founder and managing member of the Law Office of Steven Barentzen. My prior experiences include practicing at Preston, Gates and Ellis, Arkin Kaplan LLP, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, and Winthrop, Stimson Putnam and Roberts. I received a B.A. from Rutgers University and J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law where I graduated with honors and was a member of the North Carolina Law Review. My article "How to Protect Against Outside Counsel Overbilling," was published by Corporate Counsel on April 23, 2013. PCT Law Group, PLLC () is a minority-owned law firm, with offices in Alexandria, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Jacksonville, Florida, that provides legal counsel and representation in business transactions, civil litigation, employment, and intellectual property. The firm is rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell and is certified by the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms and the National Supplier Diversity Council.

Attorney Sheridan Leigh England graduated from New York University School of Law before beginning his legal practice in both the government and private sectors. A former Assistant United States Attorney, INTERPOL fellow, and private practitioner, Attorney Sheridan England obtains rare yet invaluable insights into how legal disputes are handled at the state, federal and international level. He represents clients facing criminal charges such as DUIs, felonies, and misdemeanors, in addition to civil rights violations, business disputes, and litigation matters. With this in mind, clients depend on Attorney Sheridan England to provide trial-tested advocacy, direct representation, and customer legal strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Over the years, S.L. England, PLLC has handled hundreds of cases and achieved numerous favorable outcomes for clients. If you have any questions about how our lawyer can serve you, please don’t hesitate to contact the firm.

Admitted: Virginia State Bar (2007) District of Columbia (2008), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (2015),  U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (2016),  U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.