District Of Columbia Lawyers Katherine O'Rourke to Kenneth Morrow

Firm: Tucker PLLC

1225 19th Street, NW , Washington , District Of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Divorcing clients appreciate the combination of strength and compassion Katherine brings to her cases, especially when domestic abuse or child custody issues are involved. As a former trial attorney with the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Katherine has extensive experience in the courtroom. She ensures clients understand the court process and focuses them on achieving realistic results.. Accessible and approachable, Katherine is known for moving quickly. Whether it is securing a temporary restraining order, preparing for Civil Protection Order trial in 10 days, or working with clients to formulate a Marital Settlement Agreement, Katherine acts decisively on behalf of her clients. They feel she is advocating for their best interests, working first to settle, but not hesitating to go to court if settlement isn’t possible.. The conflict of divorce can narrow an individual’s perspective. Katherine is adept at helping clients see the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel” so they can move forward with their lives. At the end of the process, she wants clients to feel settled and empowered, that together they accomplished the best that was possible.

Firm: Bruckheim & Patel - Washington, DC

1100 H St NW , Washington , District Of Columbia 20005

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

Kelsey Penna is a litigation attorney specializing in criminal defense and family law matters. Her client-centered approach ensures she focuses on obtaining the best outcome for her clients. As an associate at Bruckheim & Patel, Ms. Penna represents clients at D.C. Superior Court and the DC DMV. Her practice areas include: civil protection orders (CPOs), expungment/sealing cases, traffic and other criminal offenses, and divorce and family law matters. Additionally, she specializes in misdemeanor and felony criminal appellate work for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.. Prior to joining her current firm, Ms. Penna had the honor of clerking in Magistrate Judges Chambers at D.C. Superior Court. This clerkship gave her a unique understanding and invaluable insight into the law and litigation techniques from the judge's perspective. As the Criminal Division law clerk, Ms. Penna supported judges assigned to multiple criminal calendars including: arraignments, preliminary hearings, domestic violence, and traffic. When Ms. Penna was an attorney for the Washington College of Law Women in the Law Clinic, she successfully represented clients in obtaining CPOs, custody, and divorce agreements.. Ms. Penna graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and English. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law. She is barred in the District of Columbia.. When Ms. Penna has free time, she enjoys practicing hot yoga and exploring the many wineries and hiking trails in the DMV area.

Firm: Wilkes Artis, Chartered

1150 18th Street N West Suite 400 , Washington , District Of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning

Firm: Price Benowitz Accident Injury Lawyers, LLP

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

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Kenneth J. LaDuca is an associate with Price Benowitz Accident Injury Lawyers, LLP is a civil litigator focusing his practice on matters involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights violations nationwide in both State and Federal Courts. LaDuca is known for employing his superior communication, problem-solving, negotiation and research skills on high-level complex cases to obtain the best possible result for clients.. Attorney LaDuca has made it a habit of obtaining six and seven-figure results for clients in cases ranging from car accidents to jail deaths. LaDuca has successfully negotiated countless claims against the largest insurance companies in the country, common carriers (like WMATA), and private institutions. Additionally, when negotiations are not successful, LaDuca does not shy away from heading to the courtroom for clients. He has assisted in obtaining multiple six-figure verdicts in Federal Courts.. Notable Cases:. • Drafted multiple discovery motions in English v. Wash. Metro. Area Transit Auth., resulting in a 45-page plaintiff-favorable opinion on a plaintiff’s discovery rights in litigation. The U.S. District Court for D.C.’s opinion can be found at 323 F.R.D. 1 (D.D.C. 2017), or 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 169687 (D.D.C. 2017).. • Acted as second-chair attorney for Plaintiff in Oliveira v. Allstate Indemnity Company, Case No. 8:16-cv-02547 (D. Md. 2017), in which the jury returned a verdict in Plaintiff’s favor well in excess of the applicable insurance policy limits.. • Drafted opposition to dispositive motion in Ryan v. 21st Century Centennial Ins. Co., resulting in plaintiff-favorable opinion on estoppel and leading to six-figure settlement. The U.S. District Court for Maryland’s opinion can be found at 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 85769 (D. Md. 2016).. Originally from Syracuse, New York, LaDuca graduated from American University Washington College of Law in 2013. While in law school, LaDuca was an articles editor for the American University Business Law Review. Prior to attending law school, LaDuca earned his B.A. in political science from American University.

Firm: Alliance Law Firm International PLLC

1627 K St NW , Washington , District Of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation

I build legal solutions which create extraordinary value for my clients. Whether I am litigating Tax Court cases, requesting IRS letter rulings, starting up companies, forming partnerships, planning estates, managing wealth, or negotiating an investment, my goal is to provide best of breed legal, tax, and financial services at a reasonable investment. My mission is not just to help clients, but to make sure that my representation puts them in a better position than they were before. I am selective about who I work with as a client, but if you think we can work together to get you the best outcome possible, then let’s talk.. My official title is Managing Partner at Alliance Law Firm International PLLC. This means I do tax matters, wealth management, estate planning, corporate issues for small and medium size business, venture capital, private equity, and natural resources (oil and gas).. I have a long and distinguished career in finance and private equity. I have worked in research at a small West Coast hedge fund, as a private equity manager for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) in Washington, and as an equity analyst for ABN*AMRO in Moscow, Russia. I have worked with over 40 private equity and listed market funds, managed a portfolio of over $5 billion, and traveled to dozens of countries in every single continent on Earth except Australia and Antarctica.. I am a licensed attorney in the District of Columbia (2008) and Pennsylvania (2006). I am also admitted to practice before the US Tax Court and other Federal courts. My J.D. is from the Georgetown University Law Center (2004) and I have an MBA from the Yale School of Management (1997).. Specialties: Finance, Russia, Tax, Estates, Private Equity, Technology, Internet, Metals, Emerging Markets, Government, Business. Languages: English, Russian, German

Firm: FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP

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

Practice Areas: Securities & Investment Fraud, Government Contracts, Health Care, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Federal Crime, White Collar Crime

Edward is a skilled litigator who focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense and business litigation. He has significant trial and appellate experience and regularly appears in federal courts in Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.. As a member of the White Collar Compliance & Defense Practice, Edward has taken leading and assisting roles in representing individuals and organizations under investigation for or charged with white collar offenses, and in responding to criminal and civil enforcement matters.. He also represents companies and professionals during internal investigations, before government agencies, and in federal courts for matters involving health care, securities, tax, banking, and investment advisor fraud as well as RICO issues.

Firm: Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP

1155 F Street, NW. , Washington , District Of Columbia 20004 Zip code: 20004

Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Chapter 11, Debt Collection, Federal Crime, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, Federal Crime, Litigation

Firm: Tully Rinckey, PLLC

815 Connecticut Ave. N.W. , Washington , District Of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

1100 N. Glebe Rd. , Arlington , District Of Columbia 22201 Zip code: 22201

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Business, Estate Planning, Litigation

Firm: The Spinal Cord Injury Law Firm

1629 K Street, NW , Washington , District Of Columbia 20006 Zip code: 20006

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

The mission of our firm is the bedrock for representing each and every client.. The Spinal Cord Injury Law Firm, PLLC is a law firm exclusively committed to representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries by providing dedicated representation and focused consultation to improve the lives of our clients. We focus on providing free mentoring services and donating a portion of the firm’s profits back to the spinal cord injury community.. We are located in the heart of the Nation’s Capital in downtown Washington, DC. However, we maintain a national practice with our clients being located across the United States.. We aren’t just a law firm that practices law and advocates for individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury or other catastrophic injury. We are a firm founded by a lawyer with a spinal cord injury and we are equipped to advise you and champion for you as you navigate life after a spinal cord injury or other life-changing injury.. We are the only firm in the nation founded by a nationally recognized attorney who can also share in your experience of living through, and thriving after, a catastrophic event. We get it because we have been there. The Spinal Cord Injury Law Firm is here to help you. Contact us and let us know how.. As a client, we commit the following to you:

Firm: Stein & Rosenberg, LLC

1120 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. , Washington, D.C. , District Of Columbia 20036 Zip code: 20036

Practice Areas: Car Accident, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents, Car Accidents

Firm: BERLINER CORCORAN & ROWE LLP

1101 SEVENTEENTH ST NW , WASHINGTON , District Of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Mergers & Acquisitions

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.

Firm: Kilpatrick Stockton LLP

607 14th Street N West Suite 900 , Washington , District Of Columbia 20005 Zip code: 20005

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Garner Law PLLC

1717 K St NW Ste 900 , Washington , District Of Columbia 20006 Zip code: 20006

Practice Areas: Business

Keisha A. Garner is the founder and managing member of Garner Law PLLC. She is passionate about the practice of law and is aware of the importance of building personal relationships with her clients. She is known for her personal approach to clients, her ability to gain her clients’ trust, and her aggressive, yet strategic approach to protecting their interests.. Ms. Garner began her legal career as an attorney with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Board of Veteran’s Appeals, where she adjudicated appeals for denial of veterans’ benefits. After leaving the federal government, Ms. Garner joined the Washington, DC office of Whiteford, Taylor and Preston, where she served as general counsel to nonprofit associations and litigated and settled hundreds of civil lawsuits. In her current practice, Ms. Garner focuses on family law, estate planning, small business, civil litigation and criminal defense. She is a protective and persistent advocate for her clients and works within the law to assist her clients in resolving their legal issues as economically and efficiently as possible.. Education. Ms. Garner received her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law School, where she was the recipient of the Dean’s Award and served as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Business & Technology Law. She has worked as a law clerk at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S. Department of Justice. Ms. Garner also interned for the Honorable James P. Salmon at the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, Fourth Appellate Circuit.  In addition to interning for the Honorable Judge Salmon, Ms. Garner also worked as a student attorney in the Community Development Clinic at the University of Maryland School of Law.. Community Service. Ms. Garner is an active member of the legal community and uses her extensive legal experience to serve her community by providing volunteer and pro bono services to individuals and organizations through various pro bono organizations in Maryland and the District of Columbia.  Ms. Garner provides assistance to nonprofit organizations through the Baltimore-based Community Law Center.  She also assists pro bono clients with family law, estate planning and small business matters through the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Programs, the Children’s Law Center, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Services, and the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland. In addition to providing pro bono services to her community, Ms. Garner is active in several bar associations, including serving as co-chair of the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association’s (JFBBA) Public Relations Committee (2015-present), JFBBA’s Annual Scholarship Banquet Committee (2014-present), and the D.C. Bar Practice Management Services Committee (2015-present).

633 Indiana Ave NW , Washington , District Of Columbia 20004

Firm: Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP

1718 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington, DC , District Of Columbia 20009 Zip code: 20009

Practice Areas: Employment

Firm: The Lipp Law Firm, PC

4000 Legato Road , Fairfax , District Of Columbia 22033

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation

I am an employment and labor law attorney, representing companies, employees and executives in litigation and personnel matters. I have a general background in education, technology, construction, and government contracts matters.. A large part of my litigation practice pertains to post-employment litigation, both raising and defending claims involving fraud, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, leaked confidential information, defamation, and civil conspiracy. I also regularly negotiate agreements outside of the courtroom, including agreements pertaining to terminations, severance pay and commercial leases.. I regularly advise and train companies on best practices in the workplace, on topics such as workplace investigations, sexual harassment, the joint employer doctrine, terminations, ADA accommodations, and job applications.. I also have experience advising and litigating labor union matters, including employee termination grievances in arbitration, and negotiating collective bargaining agreements.

Firm: Blevins Law, LLC

4921 Tilden Rd. , Bladensburg , District Of Columbia 20710 Zip code: 20710

Practice Areas: Social Security, Estate Planning, Military Law

Firm: The Cullen Law Firm PLLC

1101 30th Street NW , Washington , District Of Columbia 20007 Zip code: 20007

Practice Areas: Corporate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Kathleen Havener, a 1991 honors graduate of Harvard Law School, began her law school career when her three daughters were 8, 5, and 4 years old respectively, entering fourth grade, kindergarten, and pre-school.  Accordingly, Kathleen considers herself an expert in time management and attention to detail.. Ms. Havener’s career has included many years in big firms, 8 years in her own small firm, and currently a small litigation firm. She has managed cases ranging from antitrust to zoning and nearly everything in between. Kathleen has participated as liaison counsel in multidistrict litigation, and has worked on corporate employee raiding cases, securities fraud litigation, environmental regulation, multi-billion dollar corporate tax controversies, intellectual property litigation, insurance coverage disputes, government contracts bid protests, administrative proceedings before the United States Department of Transportation and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, complex commercial foreclosure actions and numerous appellate proceedings. Ms. Havener is experienced in mediation and arbitration, including international arbitration.  Early in her career, Ms. Havener represented the World Cup USA 1994 as Venue Legal Counsel in the Washington DC venue, coordinating safety and security arrangements with 20 separate law enforcement and security agencies throughout the DC Metropolitan Area.. Ms. Havener is currently engaged in a constitutional law litigation practice in Washington, DC.. Along with her law practice, Kathleen is active in the American Bar Association Leadership. She formerly served as Co-Director of Division VI (The Profession) of the Section of Litigation after a three-year term as Co-Chair of the Section’s Woman Advocate Committee.  Kathleen is passionately committed to age, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in the legal profession. She has published many articles and is a frequent lecturer at Continuing Legal Education Seminars and guest public speaker.. Her publications (hyperlinked where available) include:. ·         “How to Deliver Bad News to Your Client,” ABA Solo|Small Firm Division GP|Solo Magazine (January/February 2016). ·         “A Litigator’s Reluctant Endorsement of Mediation,” ABA Solo|Small Firm Division GP|Solo Magazine (January/February 2015). ·         “Discovery Lessons Your Mother Should Have Taught You,” ABA Solo|Small Firm Division GP|Solo Magazine (July/August 2014). ·         “Unlearning Exclusion: How I Became a Part of the Solution,” ABA Solo|Small Firm Division GP|Solo Magazine (March/April 2014). ·         “Destination Disasters: Who’s at Fault?,” ABA Solo|Small Firm Division GP|Solo Magazine (June/July 2013). ·         “Landing the Big Fish: Small Firms Representing Big Companies,” ABA GP|Solo (May/June 2012). ·         “Making Magic With Courtroom Technology,” ABA GP|Solo (March/April 2012). ·         “Geronimo! Or How I Became a Sole Practitioner,” Litigation Journal (Winter 2010). ·         “A Lifetime of Learning: Why I am a Generalist,” Woman Advocate News (Fall 2007). ·         “Better Lawyers,” Perspectives—Journal of the National Association of Women Lawyers (December 2005). ·         “Method Acting for Lawyers,” Litigation (Summer 2005). ·         “Litigation (Rev. 2.0),” The American Lawyer (February 2005) (co-author). ·         “Lawyering on the Front Lines: On-Site Legal Counsel for Major Sporting Events,” 6 Marquette Sports Law Journal 29 (1995) (co-author). ·         Contributing Author, Smart Soloing, ABA Books, 2011. ·         Contributing Author, Road to Independence, ABA Books, 2011

1825 Eye St Nw , Washington , District Of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Mergers & Acquisitions