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Greg Smith has worked in the White House Counsel's Office, argued and won in the U.S. Supreme Court, and served as president of two major bar associations.  In more than 20 years of practicing law, Greg has zealously represented clients in both criminal and civil litigation, often as lead counsel in federal jury trials and in oral arguments before various appellate courts, and he also has defended clients facing serious criminal and corporate investigations.  Greg has been involved in high-profile cases and performed in high-pressure situations, including day-to-day interactions on behalf of the Clinton White House with Congressional committees and with the offices of independent counsel, and as a Counsel on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee.

Greetings and thanks for taking the time to learn more about JLA Law Firm and me personally.  I am a over ten (10) year practitioner of the law and advocate for justice.  The Firms areas of practice includes but is not limited to Social Security and Disability, Veteran Affairs, and Family Law.  In addition to practicing law in its traditional since the firm has a governement relations arm that too has over 10 years supporting clients business development needs and providing services that support the monitoring and influencing of public policies that help meet business objectives and goals.. My personal previous experiences include; being a commissioned officer for the United States Army Military Police Corp, stationed at Ft. McClellan, Alabama.  Upon coming off of active duty I worked as a commercial lending officer for Bank of America, formerly NationsBank in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  I also interned for Congresswomen Lynn Woolsey (D-6th-CA) and later served as the Clerk of the Committee on Public Works and the Environment for Councilmember Harry L. Thomas, Sr. (D-Ward 5 –DC).. I am Chairman of the University of the District Columbia Board of Trustees and member of the board for the DC Economic Partnership, DC Business Improvement District, the Arc of DC, Hannah House and Capital Breast Cancer Center and etc.  I also serve as a corporate representative to committees of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the DC Chamber of Commerce, Washington Government Relations Group and three organizations political action committees.. I graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a minor in Public Administration.  I holds a law degree from the University of the District of Columbia- David Clark School of Law . I am a member of  the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court Bar.

Grant Morris is Of Counsel to Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP in the Washington, DC Office. Mr. Morris is Co-Chair with Charles Field of Sanford Heisler Sharp’s Financial Services Litigation Practice.. *****. Prior to working with Sanford Heisler Sharp, Mr. Morris served as Senior Counsel for First American Bankshares in Washington, DC. Mr. Morris has also worked in the Office of General Counsel at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Systematic Division, and in the Office of General Counsel at the National Labor Relations Board Appellate Court Branch, both in Washington, DC. Additionally, Mr. Morris clerked for Justice John D. Butzner at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.. Mr. Morris served as lead counsel in more than 30 class actions involving discrimination and wage and hour claims. Mr. Morris originated and was co-lead counsel on one of the largest class action age discrimination cases in US history, which settled for $58.5 million. In Velez v. Novartis Pharms. Corp. Grant won a $250 million award, the largest recovery in US history. He also a secured $99 million settlement on behalf of the class in one of the largest wage and hour settlements in US history (In re Novartis Wage & Hour Litigation). Mr. Morris has assisted various branches of the NAACP across the country, including its national office, in reviewing and litigating discrimination complaints.. Mr. Morris was previously given the Outstanding Litigator Award by the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs. He graduated from George Washington University in 1968 with an academic scholarship and high honors. Mr. Morris also graduated first in his class with a graduate teaching fellowship from the MBA program at George Washington University in 1970. He graduated from the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University in 1973 with honors and an academic scholarship. He was a member of the law review and published two law review articles.

Getting a call from FINRA or SEC Enforcement telling you that your work as a securities broker is under investigation could be the worst day of your life. You have worked hard for years building your business. Now, with one wrongful allegation you can see it all swept away. But with expert counsel, it does not have to end that way. Stockbrokers and FINRA members need expert, experienced counsel when facing an investigation or disciplinary matter from FINRA or the SEC.. For more than 30 years, Gary Carleton was the one conducting those investigations at FINRA and SEC and now his firm, Carleton Law PLLC, brings all that experience to bear to defend brokers and FINRA firms who find themselves in that dreaded position. With all that experience advocating for your side, you will be much better prepared to take on the regulators.. Gary uses his extensive experience to quickly assess the seriousness of the matter and begin to develop a plan to address a resolution with FINRA or the SEC. He will lay out that strategy in straightforward, understandable terms. For a detailed description of Gary’s background and qualifications, visit his website .. Gary also runs a blog on FINRA enforcement investigations and disciplinary actions. You can find his blog on his website.Contact Gary’s office at to set up an appointment. Please be sure to leave your contact information for a return call or message within 48 hours.

Get the best!  I represent people in federal court ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY, after their disability benefits have been denied.. I started my legal career working for voting rights in Mississippi in the 1960s, while I was in college.  There I came to understand the tragedy of poverty in America as well as discrimination against the poor and the disabled.  I also have close family members with serious disabilities.  Since leaving law school in 1978, my career has been devoted to ensuring that the poor, the disabled, and the disadvantaged are protected by the law and receive the help that they need.. After 20 years as a disability judge, helping people in more than 8,000 cases, I understand that the Social Security Administration wants fewer disabled people to receive benefits.  I know, first hand, that the agency pressures judges to pay fewer cases.  That is unlawful, and that is unfair.  I have seen it with my own eyes.  I represent disabled people who have been unjustly denied.. Before I was a judge, I was a trial lawyer, and I never lost a federal appeal.  In 20 years as a disability judge, I had only 5 decisions overturned by a federal court.  I cannot represent disabled people before the agency, but if the Appeals Council at the Social Security Administration rejects your intra-agency appeal, I can use all of that expertise to help you -- in federal court, where my success rate is about 66%.. I graduated in the top 10 percent of my law school class and was on the law review.  The U.S. House of Representatives published two of my monographs.  I worked for North Mississippi Rural Legal Services, as liaision with the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights under Law, and provided active voter registration assistance to racial minorities in Mississippi, including testimony in federal court of unlawful gerrymandering and intimidation. I chaired the Sex Discrimination Committee of the Women's Legal Defense Fund and negotiated a major settlement with the United States Justice Department.  I represented consumers in multi-million dollar natural gas rate litigation, was with one of the top 50 law firms in the United States for eight years, and won a $1.2 billion dollar natural gas rate settlement for consumers.  I also chaired the Ethics Committee of the Federal Energy Bar Association and published in its law journal.  I was one of the first 100 women hired as an administrative law judge by the Social Security Administration, having achieved the highest score ever on the written examination, and was responsible for requiring the Social Security Administration to make their hearing offices handicapped accessible.  I have spoken many times on practice and procedure of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and of the Social Security Administration and remain active in community issues of poverty, disability, and discrimination.

Gerard E. Mitchell represents individuals who are victims of medical malpractice or other acts of negligence.  He is consistently listed as one of The Best Lawyers in America, which recently named him Medical Malpractice Lawyer of the Year 2014-2015 in the Washington D.C. Area.  The April 2002 Washingtonian Magazine described him as having the "reputation as the area's most effective medical-malpractice attorney.". Mr. Mitchell is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.  He is former President of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and was TLA’s Lawyer of the Year in 1984.  He also serves as the President of the Youth Leadership Foundation, an organization that offers character and academic training for inner-city youth.. Mr. Mitchell graduated from Georgetown University and the University of Virginia School of Law. He and his wife, Germana, have nine children.

George A. Rose, Esq. is a Senior Counsel with Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Washington, DC office. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey, George was the managing member at Rose Law Firm LLC in Baltimore, MD, where he honed his experience in labor and employment law, as well as general civil litigation since February 2000. His career is distinguished by a commitment to providing excellent legal services and managing both case and practice operations efficiently.. Before founding his own firm, George served as the CEO and Staffing Director at Rose Services, Inc., where he oversaw healthcare supplemental staffing operations, emphasizing quality service development, recruiting, and corporate management. His early legal experiences include working as a Student Attorney at D.C. Law Students in Court, where he represented indigent clients in civil litigation, and as a Summer Law Clerk at the Law Offices of Henry Escoto, focusing on criminal defense.. George earned his Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, where he was active as the President of the Association of Caribbean Law Students and a columnist for the law school newspaper, The Barrister. He holds a BA in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and was deeply involved in student leadership and cultural initiatives.. In addition to his professional accomplishments, George is dedicated to community service. He serves as the Board Chairman for the Haile Selassie First Foundation for Law & Society, Inc., and contributes to various non-profit organizations. His personal interests include running, tennis, and swimming, reflecting a well-rounded personality committed to lifelong learning and community engagement.

Geoffrey Goodale has assisted U.S. and . companies of all sizes in many different industries achieve their international business objectives for over 18 years.  As a Partner in the Corporate Practice Group of Duane Morris LLP, a law firm with offices around the country and throughout the world, Mr. Goodale focuses his practice on export controls, economic sanctions, import compliance, trade litigation, international intellectual property rights protection, foreign direct investment, cybersecurity and compliance counseling to government contractors.

From his law office on Beau Street, near the county courthouse, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Keith Emerick, has successfully defended his clients in the Washington County, PA court system in a wide variety of criminal cases. From violent crimes like Homicide, Assault and Reckless Endangerment to drug crimes like Simple Possession and Possession with Intent to Deliver (PWID), Mr. Emerick has a proven track record in Washington County for providing the best possible defense when his clients need him the most.. Mr. Emerick has represented citizens from all over Washington County, including: Washington, Canonsburg, California, Donora, McMurray, Monongahela, Charleroi, Thompsonville, Centerville, McDonald, Cecil, and Burgettstown, among others. He has practiced before every Magisterial District Judge in Washington County. He has practiced before every Washington County Court of Common Pleas Judge. Out-of-county residents seek him out for his local experience. He has practiced with every prosecutor in Washington County. He has met, handled cases filed by, even questioned, many of the police officers and Pennsylvania State Troopers employed in Washington County. Mr. Emerick is a known quantity among judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement alike.. Mr. Emerick is well respected among his colleagues in the Washington County Bar, having previously served as the President of the Washington County Bar Association’s Criminal Law Division, where he was asked to guide continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities for other lawyers. He is a member of respected professional organizations like Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) where he routinely shares and discusses legal developments and strategy with criminal defense lawyers from around Pennsylvania and the United States. Mr. Emerick’s skill, training, knowledge, and experience provide his clients a key advantage in court.. If you are charged with a crime in Washington County, PA, Keith Emerick is here to help.

Frank R. Kearney – Nationally Recognized, Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Frank R. Kearney is a leading Board-Certified civil trial lawyer, author, and advocate specializing in workers' compensation for those with severe work injuries, as well as serious car accidents and long-term disability claims. His practice focuses on representing individuals who have suffered significant injuries or lost loved ones due to medical malpractice, car accidents, construction site incidents, other serious work accidents, and denials of ERISA long-term disability benefits.. Early in his career, Mr. Kearney defended insurance companies and corporations. Today, he uses this insider knowledge to benefit his clients, skillfully negotiating with insurance representatives and executives.. Mr. Kearney’s approach is deeply influenced by his working-class background. He treats each client with respect, ensuring their rights are protected and maintaining open communication. His commitment to exceptional client care led him to leave a large law firm and establish Donahoe Kearney, PLLC, guided by the firm’s core values, known as "The DK Way.". With a track record of securing substantial verdicts, settlements, and judgments, Mr. Kearney represents clients in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. His expertise in workers' compensation has earned him accolades such as Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Top Attorneys, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and Avvo Client Choice.. A graduate of George Mason University School of Law (1993), Mr. Kearney worked his way through law school while attending Duquesne University on scholarship, graduating with honors in 1990. In 2003, he was recognized by The Association of Trial Lawyers of America for his pro bono work with 9/11 victims. Additionally, Mr. Kearney has served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve and held leadership roles with the D.C. Bar Torts Section, the Board of Governors for the D.C. Trial Lawyers Association, and other professional organizations.. Frank R. Kearney is dedicated to easing the stress of those facing severe work injuries, allowing them to focus on recovery, while vigorously advocating for their rights and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.

Founder of Limelight Law, Bryn Owen focuses his practice on business and non-profit formation, business law, contract review, drafting and negotiating. Bryn also helps clients obtain and protect intellectual property rights in the areas of trademark and copyright law. Whether it’s filing an application, running a clearance search, responding to an Office Action, or enforcing clients’ rights against third parties, he has it covered.. Bryn has a history of working with businesses to achieve their business & legal goals. Before establishing Limelight Law, he worked with a variety of in-house legal departments at national technology & health care companies. While working in the legal departments, he developed a skillset that is uniquely catered to the business legal needs of companies. Bryn has spent a great deal of time negotiating and drafting a wide variety of contracts such as employment, bonus, non-disclosure, affiliation, licensing, & SaaS agreements to name a few.. Prior to enrolling in law school, Bryn worked for The Pokémon Company in their licensing division. He also worked for Beanstalk, an international licensing agency. Working in these positions gave him insights into the business world and the value of utilizing intellectual property effectively for modern businesses.. Outside of helping clients meet their legal needs, Bryn enjoys playing Stonewall Sports, staying civically engaged, spending time with family, and traveling.

For more than 25 years, I have focused my practice on a broad range of complex criminal, civil and administrative matters, with an emphasis on white-collar criminal defense and internal corporate investigations. I have handled cases involving money laundering, health care fraud, mail and wire fraud, securities violations, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), antitrust violations, espionage and national security matters (which often involve elements of cyber-crime and computer related issues), bribery and public corruption, environmental crimes, and tax evasion. I also have handled international extraditions, administrative debarment proceedings, and other civil and administrative matters which often arise as collateral consequences of enforcement actions.   Because of my work on national security cases, I have held and maintained high level security clearances, including Top Secret SCI. I have participated in the representation of several clients in high profile cases and have litigated cases in trial and appellate courts in multiple federal and state jurisdictions. I am AV Preeminent rated by Martindale and have been repeatedly recognized by various publications as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the Washington, D.C. area.

Former federal prosecutor Luke Cass defends corporations and individuals in a variety of federal criminal allegations, including health care fraud, price-fixing, conspiracy, mail and wire fraud, embezzlement, bank fraud, and money laundering. He also conducts proactive, corporate investigations related to bribery, misbranding, bid rigging, drug diversion, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and the False Claims Act (FCA). Luke served as a federal prosecutor for over a decade and has significant experience with white collar investigations. Luke has extensive trial experience and has litigated federal appellate and district court cases throughout the United States.. Previously, Luke worked as a Senior Trial Attorney with the Public Integrity Section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Criminal Division where he handled public corruption investigations and prosecutions of elected, appointed, and career government officials. Luke served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Financial Fraud and Corruption Unit of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico before working at the DOJ in Washington. In addition to Luke's extensive federal trial experience, he has also briefed and argued numerous appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He also clerked in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.. As a result of his experience, Luke is well qualified to counsel clients in nearly every aspect of complex white-collar matters involving both the public and private sectors.

For two years, I lived and practiced in London representing multinational corporations in complex mergers, acquisitions and financings.  I enjoy traveling and reading biographies.  I have also run 3 marathons.

For over 30 years, Eric has dedicated his practice to the litigation and resolution of business, employment, civil rights, disability rights and whistleblower disputes. Eric has tried jury and bench cases in both state and federal courts in numerous jurisdictions, including but not limited to the District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Tennessee, and Mississippi. He formerly served as a trial attorney in the Employment Litigation Section of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division where he enforced Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Mr. Siegel is Past President of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association.. Given Eric's more than 10 years pursuing real estate development and acquisition opportunities and pursuing other business ventures, he combines his business knowledge with his litigation and trial expertise to offer his clients a broader range of solutions to address their legal problems.  He knows firsthand from the client's perspective what are the "needs" to resolve a given problem, rather than focusing only on the "wants" or "wishes" of the client, which lead to unrealistic expectations.  Eric is a pragmatic thinker who uses many of the tools at his disposal to resolve complex legal disputes and counsels his clients accordingly.

For nearly 35 years, I have been a general business litigator, with substantial experience in jury trials, bench trials and all forms of alternate dispute resolution.  Over the years, I have also developed considerable experience in handling complex estate disputes and legal malpractice cases and have extensive experience in dealing with disputes arising out of M&A activity and commercial contracts.  My cases have often involved extensive use of expert witnesses, particularly those involving business valuation, value of services and other complex economic issues.. Apart from litigation, I have also negotiated mergers and acquisitions, documented complex real estate financing ventures and drafted a great many contracts.  For approximately four years, while a partner at a large multinational law firm, I also acted as outside general counsel for a mid-sized government contractor (approximately $500 million dollars in annual sales), including the provision of advice on all aspects of its business operations.. With the Butzel Long platform, my colleagues and I are capable of efficiently handling all types of cases, from multi-district class actions involving billions of dollars to relatively small contract disputes.

For more than a decade, Nichole Patterson has provided knowledgeable counsel to families and individuals throughout Washington, D.C. and Maryland faced with legal questions. She offers straightforward answers for questions concerning estate planning, family law, divorce and probate administration.

For more than 40 years, we have provided high quality representation and personal attention to victims of personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Our team of passionate attorneys has the experience, skill, and dedication to help you get the medical care and financial compensation you need and deserve. We are extremely dedicated to our clients and determined to seek justice. We make it our priority to provide each and every client with the care and attention they deserve. Our personal and individualized attention makes our clients feel as though they are more than just a case number. Contact us today to learn how we can fight for you.

For me, being a lawyer is all about helping people.  I like helping people who are injured by the negligent or intentional acts of others.  I like helping people who have been taken advantage of by others.  I like helping people use the law to fight for what is fair.  This is what practicing law is all about.

For a high level of personal attention and professionalism, contact the Maginnis Law Office. For more than 35 years, I have helped clients in the District of Columbia, Maryland and northern Virginia proceed through the divorce process with dignity. I am committed to devoting the time and attention that each client I represent requires, so I intentionally keep my practice small. When you hire me as your attorney to guide you through a family law dispute, you will always work directly with me.. To learn more about my practice history, click on the link below to see my profile.. John "Jack" C. Maginnis IIII am admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. I am a member of The District of Columbia Bar, the Virginia State Bar and the Maryland State Bar Association and was selected by my peers, as listed in an article published by Washingtonian magazine, as one of the 50 best divorce lawyers. I was also elected to The District of Columbia Bar Family Law Section Steering Committee where I served as co-chairperson.. A Diverse Offering Of ServicesAs a divorce attorney, I understand that individuals can have varying legal needs. To better serve my clients, I provide assistance in a number of areas, including collaborative divorce, child custody and support matters, prenuptial agreements and same-gender family law cases. I also have extensive experience assisting clients with complicated international divorce cases, including G-4 visa holders and their spouses.. I recognize the challenges that arise in high-asset divorce cases. I boast considerable experience in this area and can help guide you through what can be an especially complex process.

Focused on issues facing startups and small businesses, I am a partner at Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP in the heart of Washington, DC. My clients are startups and small businesses across industries. My clients include nonprofits and government contractors. I enjoy working with small companies as they try to take their businesses to the next level. I live and work in Washington, DC.

Federal and State Communications, Transactional and Commercial Litigation Counsel, representing companies nationwide in a variety of regulatory, litigation, compliance, transactional and contract matters, in court and before state commissions, the FCC and other regulatory agencies.

Farral Haber earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, cum laude, and graduated as valedictorian from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida. She earned her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law.. While in law school, Ms. Haber was a teaching assistant for both Appellate Advocacy and Legal Research and Writing. She served as an Executive Articles Editor for the University of Florida’s Journal of Law and Public Policy. Ms. Haber received the Book Award in Trial Practice and honors in Appellate Advocacy and Legal Research and Writing. As a Certified Legal Intern for the Criminal Clinic at the office of the State Attorney, Ms. Haber represented the State during motions, hearings, and jury trials.. Prior to joining Price Benowitz as an Associate in Washington, D.C., Ms. Haber served as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida handling general misdemeanors and DUIs. Ms. Haber is admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Florida.

Farhad Alavi is a Washington, DC-based attorney with extensive experience in international trade compliance and defense, as well as international commercial transactions.  This includes advising clients on OFAC sanctions and BIS export controls, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and US Customs matters, along with white collar criminal defense in IEEPA (sanctions) matters. Most recently, he has secured the removal of a company off the BIS Entity List and has secured the releases of large numbers of goods detained by US Customs & Border Protection (CBP).. Mr. Alavi has appeared on the BBC, Al Jazeera English & Arabic, CGTN, BBC Persian, and VOA Persian and have been quoted in the Financial Times, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, ArabianBusiness (Dubai) and other publications.  He has spoken on trade compliance issues throughout the United States and Europe, as well as the Middle East.. Internationally, Mr. Alavi has done extensive Middle East-related work (especially the GCC and specifically the UAE) and also has significant experience with other key emerging and frontier markets such as east Asia and Latin America.

F. Christopher Mizzo is a partner in Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s Washington, D.C. office.  His practice focuses on complex intellectual property litigation in the state and federal courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission, as well as counseling on technology-related matters.  Mr. Mizzo’s experience includes representing clients ranging from Fortune Global 500 companies to smaller technology companies in cases involving a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceuticals (such as anti-hypertensive, anti-depressive, anti-cancer, anti-glaucoma and anti-HIV medications), biomedical devices, DRAM chips, cell phones, microchip manufacturing machines, and computer software and systems.  Mr. Mizzo received his B.S. in Industrial Engineering summa cum laude from Rutgers University in 1996 and his J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law in 1999.  Prior to joining Kirkland, Mr. Mizzo clerked for the Honorable William J. Martini in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.