District of Columbia Lawyers Philip Andonian to Ramy Shabana

Firm: CalebAndonian PLLC

1100 H St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20005

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Phil's practice is focused on representing individuals when their backs are against the wall. Whether they have been charged with a crime or are being investigated by the government, or whether they have been subjected to unlawful working conditions or have been seriously injured by someone else's misconduct, Phil is ready to fight. A formidable and highly respected litigator, Phil has tried more than two dozen cases to verdict and has helped many clients through the complexities of civil discovery and motions practice. He also regularly represents clients in administrative hearings and arbitrations.. Prior to co-founding CalebAndonian, Phil was Of Counsel at one of the country's leading labor and employment firms, located in D.C., where he represented local and international unions in all manners of litigation at the local, state, and federal levels. Prior to that, Phil was an attorney in the trial and appellate divisions of the public defender's office in D.C. - widely regarded as one of the best trial offices in the country - and before that he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert E. Morin, a former Chief Judge of the D.C. Superior Court. Before moving to D.C., Phil spent time as an associate at a boutique criminal-defense firm in northern California.. Phil also has substantial experience teaching litigation skills to lawyers and law students. He serves as a faculty member of Harvard Law School's Trial Advocacy Workshop and is an adjunct professor of law at American University Washington College of Law, where he has taught courses on trial advocacy and evidence. He also frequently leads litigation training for experienced lawyers around the country.. Phil is a member of the Edward Bennet Williams American Inn of Court, an invitation-only professional organization that has the distinction of being one of only a few Inns of Court focusing on white-collar criminal prosecution and defense, and includes judges from the D.C. Circuit, D.C. District Court, and D.C. Superior Court, as well as officials from the U.S. Department of Justice and some of the most established defense attorneys in Washington, D.C.. In July 2021, Phil was elected to a three-year term as a member of the D.C. Bar's Litigation Steering Committee. In January 2024, Phil was appointed as Chair of one of the regular hearing committees for the D.C. Board on Professional Responsibility, where he oversees proceedings involving allegations of ethical violations under the D.C. Rules of Professional Conduct.

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

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

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Federal Attorney Rammy Barbari

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

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Prior to joining Price Benowitz, Rammy G. Barbari gained significant professional experience in the legal, international business, and government sectors, most recently serving as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Fairfax County, Virginia. In that role, Rammy managed all facets of criminal prosecution from indictment to trial – and in a little under three years, Rammy tried dozens of jury trials, hundreds of bench trials, and negotiated pleas on thousands more. Rammy handled a vast array of criminal cases, including violent and gang crime, complex financial and property cases, narcotics and firearm offenses, and traffic related matters.. Rammy also served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Claude M. Hilton at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia where he developed expertise in federal motions and trial practice and procedure.. While in law school, Rammy worked as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Justice Steven H. David of the Indiana Supreme Court, volunteered at the Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, interned for the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of General Counsel, and worked in a corporate counsel’s office of an international construction company.. Prior to law school, Rammy worked in a business development capacity and led the proposals department for an international private security firm based in the United Arab Emirates. He led and wrote over 75 proposals, winning contracts worth over $500 million in the Integrated Security Line of Business.. While at VMI, Rammy worked on a variety of national security matters in three federal government internships with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security.. Rammy is a proud graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. He is a strong believer in paying it forward and attributes his success to his many mentors. He is heavily involved in mentoring diverse young lawyers and aspiring lawyers on finding their own paths to success in this challenging yet rewarding profession.. Rammy is functional in both Arabic and Spanish, and in his spare time, he enjoys reading, boxing, and spending time with his nephew and three godchildren.

Firm: Law Offices of Ralph C. Thomas III PLLC

1629 K Street NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Government Contracts

Ralph was raised in Frederick, Maryland.  After graduation from high school, he served in the U.S. Air Force for the next four years.  During that time he was stationed in Texas, Illinois, Vietnam and Japan.  He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant (E-5).  After his honorable discharge, he enrolled in college on Maui, Hawaii, where he was an investigator for the Maui Public Defender.  After receiving an Associate of Arts degree, he transferred to the University of California at Berkeley, where he was a Parole Aide for the California Youth Authority.  He graduated from Berkeley with honors and then attended Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  At Harvard Ralph was very active in Drama.  He also represented veterans before military review boards under the school's Committee on Military Justice organization.  After graduating from Harvard, he worked as an associate in a Washington, D.C. law firm that concentrated on antitrust and trade regulation issues.  Two years later he started his own law firm, Thomas John & Everett where he handled a number of high profile cases. He also appeared frequently as a consumer law expert on a  TV consumer protection program called "Dollars and Sense." He then served for the next seven years as the Executive Director of the National Association of Minority Contractors, a group of nation-wide minority-owned construction firms headquartered in Washingon, D.C.  After that, Ralph was appointed as Associate Administrator for Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at NASA Headquarters, where he received much acclaim for expanding NASA's competitive base of contractors to include more small, minority, and women owned firms.  In 2005, after 13 years at NASA, Ralph returned to practicing law while maintaining his expertise in increasing contract awards to all categories of small businesses. Ralph has conducted more than one hundred training seminars for small businesses.  He has written about 80 articles on small business issues and testified a number of times in Congress about how proposed legislation would impact small businesses.  Internationally, Ralph has spoken at conferences in a number of foreign countries including Hungary, India, Saudi Arabia, Finland, Switzerland, Brazil, Turkey, England, and Canada.  In 2009 Ralph was admitted into the Bar of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.  He also racewalked a 26.2 mile marathon in Negril, Jamaica.

Firm: Rahbaran & Associates

2200 Pennsylvania Ave NW , Washington, DC , District of Columbia 20037

Practice Areas: Immigration, Legal Services

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: 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 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: 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: Cave & Freeburg, LLP

1629 K. St., NW, Ste 300 , Washington , District of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Administrative , Military , Military Law, Military Law, Military Law, Military Law, Military Law, Military Law, Military Law, Military Law, Military Law, Administrative Law

I first came to the United States in 1972 from London, England, where I was born and had grown up.. I have been practicing military law for 44 years now doing courts-martial and court-martial appeals and adverse actions like Boards of Inquiry.. I have practiced military law before all the U.S. military courts, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the International Criminal Court.. I am a founding partner of Cave & Freeburg, LLP,

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: PLEASANT S. BRODNAX, III

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

Practice Areas: White Collar Crime

Firm: Jacobson Holman Pllc

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

Practice Areas: Business

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

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Hughes & Bentzen Pllc

1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20036

Practice Areas: Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Corporate & Incorporation

Phil is a nationally recognized bankruptcy expert having participated in bankruptcy cases and bankruptcy litigation in all jurisdictions in the suburban Washington, D. C. area and many jurisdictions nationally, including, most recently, New York and Louisiana.  Phil is the managing partner of Hughes & Bentzen, PLLC, a D. C. firm which also maintains an office in Maryland.  He concentrates his practice in commercial and real estate litigation, corporate representation and contract review and bankruptcy and creditors' rights. Phil has been in practice for over 30 years, having moved his primary office from Maryland to D.C. in 1999.. Phil also participates in local charitable events including the annual Gonzaga DC Classic Basketball Tournament which supports Work Projects  and cultural exchanges in poor sections of the region and the country and the Carribean for High School Students.

Firm: Tax Relief Counsel, The Law Office of Ramy M. Shabana PLLC

1629 K St NW , Washington , District of Columbia 20006

Practice Areas: Tax

Firm: Price Benowitz LLP

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

Practice Areas: Personal Injury