District Of Columbia Lawyers Erich Ferrari to Frederick Cooke

Firm: Ferrari & Associates, P.C.

1455 Pennsylvania Avenue , Washington , District Of Columbia 20004 Zip code: 20004

Practice Areas: Federal Regulation

Mr. Ferrari’s main areas of practice are assisting clients to comply with and address issues related to U.S. economic sanctions. In this capacity he works extensively on issues arising before the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”).. OFAC Representation. In his OFAC practice, Mr. Ferrari represents both private individuals and entities in various parts of the U.S. and in numerous countries around the world.. Mr. Ferrari’s representations before OFAC frequently involve licensing matters and investigations concerning the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations, the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, and the Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions Regulations. As part of these representations, Mr. Ferrari has worked to have individuals' names removed from OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals list, answer administrative subpoenas issued during the course of an OFAC investigation, procured OFAC specific licenses to engage in transactions prohibited by OFAC regulations, drafted voluntary self-disclosures to report OFAC violations, developed and implemented OFAC compliance programs for international trade companies, and provided general counseling on OFAC related issues.. Mr. Ferrari actively writes on OFAC administered trade sanctions and has been published on the matter. In addition, he is often called upon by media outlets to speak on U.S. trade sanctions issues. He has been interviewed on OFAC related issues by CNN, Time Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the BBC. He is the founder and author of a U.S. economic sanctions blog: .. Civil Litigation. Mr. Ferrari also has served as lead counsel in a number of civil litgation matters involving the federal government. Most notably, he has been involved in lawsuits against OFAC for SDN Reconsiderations, and for blocking of assets due to U.S. economic sanctions programs.  These representations include federal appeals of OFAC SDN designations under the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.  In addition, he has represented parties whose assets have been seized for forfeiture in part because of their alleged connection to parties on the OFAC SDN List.. Federal Criminal Defense. Mr. Ferrari has served as lead trial counsel on a number of complex federal white collar defense cases. He is a seasoned litigator and also has a masterful understanding of both pre-trial and post-trial procedures.. Amongst other matters, Mr. Ferrari has successfully handled:. 1. IEEPA (sanctions) Criminal Cases. 2. Mail and Wire Fraud Cases. 3. Export Control Violaitons under the Arms Control Export Act. 4. Tax fraud. 5. Money laundering. 6. Drug trafficking/importation. 7. Public corruption. 8. Federal Appeals. Mr. Ferrari has handled matters throughout the United States, including Maryland, New York, Texas, North Dakota, Florida, California, Virginia and Washington D.C. He also assists clients in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Central and South America.. Bar Admissions and Associations. District of Columbia. District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. United States District Court for the District of Columbia. United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. United States District Court for the District of North Dakota. Iranian American Bar Association-National Board of Directors (former)

Firm: Price Benowitz LLP

409 7th St , Washington , District Of Columbia 20004 Zip code: 20004

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Fox Rothschild, LLP Attorneys At Law

1030 15th Street NW. , Washington , District Of Columbia 20005

Practice Areas: Securities & Investment Fraud

Firm: Morris Margulies, LLC.

8201 Corporate Dr Ste 260 , Hyattsville , District Of Columbia 20785 Zip code: 20785

Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Frank Morris II received his Juris Doctorate degree from North Carolina Central University in 1994.  He was a member of the Dean's list, law journal, moot court board as well as moot court champion.  Frank Morris continued his legal education at New York University. After graduating with a Master of Law degree in Corporate Law from New York University Frank Morris II founded his law practice in 1995.  He represented small business startups and families in many matters that small businesses would commonly face.  These matters ranged from corporate structure, tax planning, debt restructuring, estate planning, divorce & custody, bankruptcy and helping victims injured due to someone else's negligence.  The practice evolved to a concentration in Foreclosure Prevention, Debt Relief, and Protecting individuals seriously injured in accidents.  Frank Morris II has helped thousands of Maryland and DC residents save their homes from foreclosure and get out of millions of dollars in debt.  He has represented the seriously injured with compassion, courage and outstanding service.  Frank Morris has recovered millions for his seriously injured clients.  Frank Morris is a member of the DC Bar Association, Prince George's County Bar Association, National Bar Association, and the Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association. Frank Morris serves in the community by volunteering his time with Community Legal Services and Pro Bono Resource. As a member of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden Attorney Morris participates in its outreach programs and the legal ministry.  Attorney Morris is a participant in the Ask-A-Lawyer program at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden where he holds one-on-one consultations regarding financial, foreclosure, loan modifications and mediation alternatives. Attorney Morris also participates with the Marlboro boys and girls club athletic program.

Firm: Donahoe Kearney, PLLC

400 Virginia Ave SW , Washington , District Of Columbia 20024 Zip code: 20024

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

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.

Firm: Fragomen - Washington

1101 15th St NW , Washington, DC , District Of Columbia 20005 Zip code: 20005

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Gowen Rhoades Winograd & Silva PLLC

513 Capitol Court NE STE 100 , Washington , District Of Columbia 20002 Zip code: 20002

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Foreclosure, Foreclosure, Foreclosure

Firm: Federal Title & Escrow Company

5335 Wisconsin Ave NW , Washington, DC , District Of Columbia 20015 Zip code: 20015

Practice Areas: Real Estate Services, Real Estate

Firm: Federal Practice Group

801 17th St NW , Washington, DC , District Of Columbia 20006 Zip code: 20006

Practice Areas: Employment, Immigration, General Litigation

Firm: Akrivis Law Group, PLLC

5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW , Washington , District Of Columbia 20015 Zip code: 20015

Practice Areas: International Law

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.

Firm: U.S. Office of Special Counsel

1730 M St NW, Suite 218 , Washington , District Of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Experienced employment lawyer and litigator in Washington, DC.

1500 K St NW Ste 900 , Washington , District Of Columbia 20005 Zip code: 20005

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Corporate & Incorporation, Personal Injury, Litigation

Firm: Brown Goldstein & Levy, LLP

120 E Baltimore St , Baltimore , District Of Columbia 21202 Zip code: 21202

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Class Action, Appeals, Appeals, Class Action

In February 2017, Eve Hill, one of the nation’s leading disability rights attorneys, joined Brown, Goldstein & Levy, where she continues to pursue her devotion to civil rights.  Her wide-ranging experience complements the firm’s dedication to high-impact disability rights cases and its advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities and their families.. From 2011 to January 2017, Eve served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, where she was responsible for oversight of the Division’s disability rights enforcement, educational civil rights enforcement, Title VI interagency coordination, and the American Indian Working Group.  She was part of the negotiating team for the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled; testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to support ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; enforced accessibility requirements for websites and other digital technology; implemented Olmstead community integration requirements in employment and education; and enforced disability rights in education, testing, and health care.. Eve is the former Senior Vice President at the Burton Blatt Institute of Syracuse University, where she was responsible for the Institute’s work on the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability civil rights, and communications issues.  Her legal advocacy included representing the National Federation of the Blind with respect to the accessibility of information and communication technology, such as the Amazon Kindle and Adobe Digital Editions.  She also worked on matters involving transportation accessibility, procurement preferences for disability-owned businesses, affirmative action for people with disabilities, best practices for inclusive corporate culture, segregated and subminimum wage employment, and the intersection of ADA community integration requirements and fair housing law.. Preceding her employment at the Burton Blatt Institute, Eve was the District of Columbia’s first Director of the Office of Disability Rights, responsible for ensuring compliance with the ADA throughout District government.  This position gave Eve an insider’s view on investigations of complaints, informal dispute resolution, litigation consultation, training, and disability policy development.. As the Executive Director of the Disability Rights Legal Center at Loyola Law School, Eve managed all aspects of this non-profit disability rights organization and supervised all major programs, including the Civil Rights Litigation Project, Disability Mediation Center, Cancer Legal Resource Center, Community Outreach Program, and Education Advocacy Project.. Eve’s experience in many facets of organizations and government with respect to disability issues allows her to assist disability advocacy groups in enforcing rights to accessibility and employment and in breaking down other barriers.

Firm: Burnham & Gorokhov, Pllc

1634 I Street NW, Suite 575 , Washington , District Of Columbia 20006 Zip code: 20006

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

My practice centers on federal criminal defense, with a special focus on white collar matters. I represent clients at all stages of the process, including investigations, trials, sentencing and appeal.

, District Of Columbia

Practice Areas: Family, Administrative Law, Military Law

Firm: Essential Legal Planning

2001 Mount Vernon Ave , Alexandria , District Of Columbia 22301 Zip code: 22301

Practice Areas: Business, Wills, Trusts, & Probates

Firm: Esquire Tax Solutions

1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW , Washington, DC , District Of Columbia 20004 Zip code: 20004

Practice Areas: Accountants, Tax Services, Tax

Firm: Erin J. Smith - The Smith Firm

1313 King St , Alexandria , District Of Columbia 22314 Zip code: 22314

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI, Traffic Ticketing

1700 G St NW , Washington , District Of Columbia 20552

Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities & Investment Fraud

Firm: Rubin, Winston, Diercks, Harris & Cooke, L.L.P.

1155 Connecticut Avenue N West Sixth Floor , Washington , District Of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Government, State, Local And Municipal Law, Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning