District of Columbia Lawyers Philip Moffat to Rachel Sexton

Firm: Verdant Law, PLLC

1025 Connecticut Ave., NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Environmental and Natural Resources

Philip Moffat founded Verdant Law to address the growing demand for sustainability-focused legal services and provide clients with practical, cost-effective solutions to environmental and product-regulatory challenges. He graduated with high honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law while earning a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering Sciences and was inducted into the Order of the Coif for superior academic achievement.. Mr. Moffat has extensive experience advising companies of all sizes—from emerging businesses to some of the largest corporations featured in Newsweek’s “Green Rankings.” His practice focuses primarily on the environmental regulation of products, including compliance with green marketing requirements, product stewardship obligations, chemical management under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as well as state-level product content and labeling laws. He also counsels clients on international regulatory standards and traditional environmental programs governing air, water, and waste, which influence and regulate products at various stages of their lifecycle. Mr. Moffat has represented the United States in negotiations on nanotechnology standards before the International Organization for Standardization.. In addition to regulatory counseling and transactional support, Mr. Moffat defends clients in enforcement actions and litigation. His work spans federal and state environmental laws and covers a wide range of industries, including chemicals, consumer products, packaging, and alternative energy. Journalists frequently seek his perspective on the regulatory and liability implications of emerging technologies, sustainable product innovation, and evolving environmental policies.

2000 K St NW Ste 600 , Washington , District of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Ifrah Law

1717 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. , Washington , District of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Litigation

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.

Firm: The Irving Law Firm

9253 Mosby Street 2nd floor , Manassas , District of Columbia 20110

Firm: Fierro & Kori, PLLC

1035 Sterling Road, Suite 103 , Herndon , District of Columbia 20170

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Family , Family

Firm: The Employment Law Group , P.C.

1717 K St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Wrongful Termination, Employment, Discrimination, Investment Fraud, Insurance Fraud

Scott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict and recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements for his clients, in cases ranging from wrongful termination to employer fraud.. Mr. Oswald litigates employment lawsuits nationwide, with a special focus on whistleblower matters - including qui tam law, which can deliver monetary rewards to employees who expose fraud against the government.. Since founding The Employment Law Group® law firm, he has spoken up for workers before federal agencies and on Capitol Hill, and has broken new ground in whistleblower law:. In 2017, after 20 years practicing law, Mr. Oswald was nominated by his colleagues to become a fellow of the prestigious College of Labor and Employment Lawyers in his first year of eligibility.. Super Lawyers has recognized his achievements every year for over a decade, and he has placed on its D.C. "Top 100" list multiple times. Since 2013, Mr. Oswald has been honored in The Best Lawyers in America. He has been recognized as a "Top Lawyer" in D.C. by Washingtonian Magazine and Northern Virginia magazine, and is ranked by Lawdragon as one of the top plaintiff-side employment lawyers in the United States. Since 2021, Mr. Oswald has been ranked by Chambers, a prestigious global legal directory.. Mr. Oswald is the current programming chair for the Federal Bar Association's Qui Tam Section and has served in the past as both section chair and chair of its Professional Ethics Committee. He is also a proud past president of the Metropolitan Employment Lawyers Association and currently heads its Bench-Bar Committee. Mr. Oswald is co-chair of an employment law subcommittee at the American Bar Association and has roles in other professional groups, including the D.C. Bar and the National Employment Lawyers Association.

Firm: Barton & Downes LLP

1633 Connecticut Avenue NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20009

Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Securities & Investment Fraud, Employment & Labor, Military Law

Firm: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

1440 New York Ave NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20005

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Royal Law Firm PLLC

1629 K St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Tax, Business, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills

Ms. Priya Prakash Royal, Esq., LL.M., MBA is an established tax and estate planning attorney focusing her practice in in tax law, trusts and estates, and business law.  She is the founder and Managing Attorney of the Royal Law Firm PLLC which has practices in the District of Columbia, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and California. She was one of the first pioneers of operating a multi jurisdictional virtual law firm and has developed a robust practice representing clients effectively, efficiently, and securely globally.. In addition to being retained as legal counsel, she has served as an expert witness, has been published in trade journals and is a recognized speaker. She also brings an audit-proof perspective to tax planning and strategy as a former IRS Estate Tax Attorney.. She has structured estate and gift plans with Wills, living wills, powers of attorney and revocable trusts. She also has a sophistated estate planning practice with charitable planning, endowment agreements, irrevocable trusts such as life insurance trusts, charitable and grantor retained interest trusts and counseled clients on various tools including business succession  planning to minimize estate and gift tax. She has successfully disputed additional assessments by federal and state taxing authorities involving complex income and estate tax issues.. Ms. Royal is a recognized speaker and author, has held and holds leadership positions in multiple bar associations, and has been named Rising Star in 2021 by Super Lawyers.. She devotes significant time to pro bono service and on legal education. She also mentors law students, serves on the advisory board of a film and animation non-profit, Project Twenty1, and was instrumental in developing a nonprofit focused on narrowing the wealth gap, Powerful Progress.. She has provided pro bono services through various charitable organizations, including, Pro Bono Partnership, Partners for Women and Justice (helping victims of domestic abuse) and the Animal Legal Defense Fund (preventing cruelty to animals).. She resides in Northern Virginia, and actively practices in all five jurisdictions where she is admitted, including DC and MD. Originally from New Jersey and having resided in Pennsylvania through law school at Villanova, she continues to maintain and develop a strong client base in NY, NJ, and PA also. The Royal Law Firm has offices in DC, NYC, and CA. Client meetings are by appointment only and meetings can be scheduled at any of our office locations (DC, Brooklyn, San Francisco) and at the Bar Association conference centers. Conference room access also in New Jersey (New Brunswick), Philadelphia, and Manhattan.

Firm: Khanna Law, PLLC

1800 Alexander Bell Driver , Reston , District of Columbia 20191

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Priti Khanna is the principal attorney and founder of Khanna Law, PLLC. Priti’s primary fields of practice are family law, immigration, and wills and estates law, and she regularly handles complex custody, divorce, child support and family related immigration cases.. Priti decided to pursue a career in law in order to join a profession where she could directly and positively impact people and their lives. She brings a wealth of litigation experience to her cases and although works hard to achieve efficient and satisfactory settlements for her client’s outside the courtroom, she is an aggressive litigator and not afraid to fight for you inside the courtroom as well.. Priti started her legal career by working as a law clerk to State Court Judges in Georgia where she gained insight into the inner workings of the legal system. She subsequently entered private practice where she gained extensive experience in family law, immigration and business law. While practicing in Georgia, Priti regularly represented and worked with victims of domestic violence in and outside the court.. After relocating to Virginia, Priti continued her practice in the field of family law and immigration. She also expanded her practice to wills and estates in order to provide a one stop shop for families to preserve their present and plan for their future.. Despite her busy work schedule, Priti finds time to volunteer with various non-profit organizations including her own non-profit organization which helps single mothers. Aside from law, Priti’s passions consist of running, books, art and travel. She resides in Potomac Falls, Virginia with her husband and daughter and is actively involved in her community.. Bar Admission: Virginia, GeorgiaOrganizations: Virginia State Bar, Fairfax County Bar Association, Fast Forward Girl, a non-profit helping single mothers.

Firm: Orrick

3050 K Street N West , Washington , District of Columbia 20007

Practice Areas: Government

Hooper Lundy Bookman PC 401 9th St NW Ste 550 , Washington , District of Columbia 20004

Practice Areas: Arbitration

Firm: Walker Jones, P.C.

Carter Hall, 31 Winchester Street , Warrenton , District of Columbia 20186

Practice Areas: Civil , Collections, Debtor/Creditor Rights, Health Care & Hospitalization, Real Estate , Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

An AV Rated Attorney. Powell Duggan brings more than 30 years of legal experience to his clients.  Born in Perry, Georgia, Powell has been at Walker Jones since 1980.. Practice Areas. Admitted to the Virginia bar in 1980 and also to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia.. Education. Professional Affiliations/Recognitions

Firm: PLEASANT S. BRODNAX, III

1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: White Collar Crime

Firm: Cooley Godward Kronish

Reston Town Center , Reston , District of Columbia 20190

Practice Areas: General Practice, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property

Firm: Purnell, McKennett & Menke, PC

9214 Center Street , Manassas , District of Columbia 20110

Practice Areas: Civil , Collections, Corporate , Criminal Defense , Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Planning

Mr. Menke, a native of rural Nebraska, joined Purnell, McKennett & Menke, PC after graduating from Ave Maria School of Law in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2005, with a focus on estate planning. Prior to law school, Mr. Menke attended Christendom College, a Catholic liberal arts school in Front Royal, Virginia, and received a B.A. in History. Mr. Menke was hired as an Associate Attorney with the law firm in 2005 and in January of 2015 he became a Partner in the law firm.. Mr. Menke currently focuses his practice on estate planning services such as drafting Wills, Trusts, and other estate planning documents, along with Probate and Trust administration, Elder Law, and related litigation.  Mr. Menke is also experienced in cases involving real estate litigation, criminal and traffic defense, business, and construction issues. Mr. Menke is certified by the Supreme Court of Virginia as a Guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults.

Firm: Jacobson Holman Pllc

400 7th St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20004

Practice Areas: Business

Firm: DC Capital Law, LLP

700 12th Street NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20005

Practice Areas: Consumer Protection, Real Estate

Rachel M. Sexton is a hardworking, passionate attorney who is driven by getting good outcomes for her clients by providing a consistent client experience. Rachel is licensed in the State of Michigan, the Eastern & Western District of Michigan and the District of Columbia. She is the Managing Attorney Partner at DC Capital Law which focuses on helping timeshare owners seeking  release from their contracts. Previously, Rachel managed hundreds of bankruptcy cases at all different stages of the process. While Rachel worked for a creditor firm specializing in representing mortgage companies for a time, she quickly found that she prefers helping the “little guy” compared to a big corporation. Through her experience, Rachel developed a deep passion for helping consumers and working with clients to achieve fair outcomes in seemingly unfair situations. If you find yourself in an unfair situation with a timeshare company, Rachel is happy to review your information and let you know how she can help you.

Firm: Price Benowitz LLP

409 7th St NW , Washington, DC , District of Columbia 20004

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Sevila, Saunders, Huddleston & White, P.C.

30 North King Street , Leesburg , District of Columbia 20176

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Commercial Transactions, Civil Litigation, Wills, Trust Law