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Price Benowitz LLP

Firmwide Recognitions

For more than two decades, Price Benowitz LLP has stood as a trusted, top-rated law firm known for exceptional advocacy,
client-focused representation, and results that reflect the highest standards of the legal profession. Serving clients across
Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina and Chicago, our team provides experienced counsel in criminal defense,
personal injury, family law and trust and estates.

Our attorneys are consistently recognized by industry-leading organizations, including
Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Best Lawyers: Best Law Firm,
demonstrating long-standing excellence across diverse practice areas. The firm has also earned a place on the
Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, underscoring the trust clients place in our work
and the continued growth of our practice.

Super Lawyers recognition
Best Lawyers recognition
Best Law Firm distinction
Inc. 5000 honoree

National Trial Lawyers Honors

We are proud to have attorneys honored by the National Trial Lawyers (NTL) in elite categories such as
Top 25, Top 40 Under 40, and Top 100 Civil Plaintiff.
This is a reflection of the depth of talent and trial experience within our firm.

  1. Co-founder and Managing Partner Seth Price, a Founding Board Member of the National Trial Lawyers Association,
    contributes to shaping national standards for trial advocacy.
  2. Co-founder and Partner David Benowitz has led Innocence Project related cases, reinforcing our commitment to justice,
    fairness, and criminal justice reform.
  3. Our legacy of leadership includes former partner Glenn Ivey, now serving in the U.S. Congress.

Community & Values

Our community partnerships, including our notable collaboration with the Washington Commanders,
illustrate Price Benowitz LLP’s broader investment in meaningful community engagement and regional impact.

For more than twenty years, our firm has delivered informed, strategic, and compassionate legal representation. Today,
our work continues to be guided by the core values that define us: passion, integrity, and excellence.

Key Honors (At a Glance)

12

Super Lawyers selections

8

Super Lawyers Rising Stars

10

Best Lawyers recognitions

8

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Specialty honors include

  • National Trial Lawyers Top 25
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
  • Best Lawyers: Lawyer of the Year
  • Best Law Firm (2025–2026)

What these recognitions reflect

These distinctions underscore the dedication, skill, and professionalism that define Price Benowitz LLP and the exceptional
service our attorneys deliver every day.

Recognized Attorneys

Super Lawyers – 12 Attorneys

  • Anthony C. Munter (2014–2025)
  • David Benowitz (2013–2025)
  • Dayne Phillips (2017–2026)
  • Joel Nied
  • John J. Yannone (2014–2026)
  • Karin Porter (2017–2026)
  • Kerri Castellini (2017–2025)
  • Kush Arora (2014–2026)
  • Seth Price (2013–2025)
  • Seth R. Okin (2014–2026)
  • Shawn Sukumar (2016–2025)
  • Tamar “Tammy” Begun (2023–2026)

Super Lawyers Rising Stars – 8 Attorneys

  • Andrew Lindsey (2022–2026)
  • Ashley Wilson
  • Abigail Beichler (2022–2026)
  • Hannah Amundson
  • Kenneth LaDuca (2019–2025)
  • Marvin Ochoa (2025–2026)
  • Rammy Barbari (2023–2025)

Best Lawyers – 10 Attorneys

  • Andrew Lindsey
  • Anthony C. Munter
  • David Benowitz
  • Dayne Phillips
  • Debora Fajer-Smith
  • Dennis Somech
  • Joel Nied
  • John J. Yannone
  • Karin Porter (2017–2026)
  • Kerri Castellini

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – 8 Attorneys

  • Ashley Wilson
  • Abigail Beichler
  • Annette Yospe
  • Geoffrey Witherspoon (2025–2026)
  • Hannah Amundson
  • Marvin Ochoa
  • Taylor Comstock
  • Vick Singh

Additional Specialty Awards

  • NTL Medical Malpractice Top 25 Specialty Association – John J. Yannone
  • NTL Civil Plaintiff – Top 100 (Washington, DC) – Kenneth LaDuca
  • NTL Top 100 Civil Plaintiff – Debora Fajer-Smith
  • NTL Top 100 Civil Plaintiff – John Yannone
  • NTL Top 40 Under 40 – Vick Singh
  • Best Lawyers: 2026 Lawyer of the Year – Karin Porter
  • Super Lawyers: Top 50 Women in Virginia – Karin Porter

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David Benowitz
David Benowitz
Founding Partner, Criminal Defense, White Collar
For 22 years, David Benowitz has served his clients as a high-profile criminal defense attorney with a comprehensive practice founded on thorough and aggressive representation.
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Seth Price
Seth Price
Managing Partner
An accomplished attorney and transformational leader, Seth Price is a founding partner and the business backbone of Price Benowitz LLP.
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Carter Allen
Carter Allen
Partner | Family Law Attorney
Carter Allen is a Family Law Attorney serving clients throughout Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Williamsburg, and York County. He represents individuals and families in a wide range of family law matters and is committed to helping clients navigate difficult legal situations with confidence, clarity, and strong advocacy.
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Sonja Aoun
Sonja Aoun
Partner, Family Law
Sonja Aoun is a Partner in the Family Law practice, representing clients throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. She is known for her calm, strategic guidance and her commitment to helping clients navigate complex and emotional family law matters with clarity and care.
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Kush Arora
Kush Arora
Partner, Criminal Defense
Kush Arora focuses his practice on criminal defense work in the Maryland District and Circuit Courts. He is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Association of Trial Lawyers.
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Rammy Barbari
Rammy Barbari
Partner, Personal Injury
Rammy G. Barbari is a partner at Price Benowitz LLP, where he brings over a decade of high-level trial experience to the firm’s personal injury and civil litigation practice. Having handled more than 10,000 cases and hundreds of bench and jury trials, Rammy now channels his extensive courtroom experience into helping individuals and families recover after serious injury or wrongful death.
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Abigail Beichler
Abigail Beichler
Partner
Although she and her team primarily focus on domestic and family law litigation, Abigail also possesses a background in criminal defense, administrative proceedings, and experience in business and juvenile law. It’s this wide base of experience that best reflects Abigail’s adaptability and desire to be diligently prepared for every case. 
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Tammy Begun
Tammy Begun
Partner, Family Law
Tamar (Tammy) Begun is an experienced passionate and aggressive Maryland family law attorney who only practices family law in the courts throughout the State of Maryland, with a large concentration in Montgomery County, Frederick and Prince George’s County, as well as Anne Arundel and Howard County.
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Kerri Castellini
Kerri Castellini
Partner, Trusts and Estates
Kerri M. Castellini, Esquire, is a partner and chair of the Trusts and Estates practice group at Price Benowitz LLP. With over a decade of estates and trusts experience, she practices in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, and guardianships for adults and minors.
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Kenneth Laduca
Kenneth Laduca
Partner, Personal Injury
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Seth Okin
Seth Okin
Partner, Criminal Defense
Seth R. Okin is a Maryland criminal lawyer with experience representing clients on a variety of matters, personally appearing in 23 of the state’s 24 counties. For Seth, practicing law is more than a job, it is a calling.
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Karin Riley Porter
Karin Riley Porter
Partner, Criminal Defense
Karin Riley Porter believes that effective, aggressive representation for those accused of crimes is a crucial part of the justice system.
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Shawn Sukumar
Shawn Sukumar
Partner, Criminal Defense
Born and raised in the District of Columbia, Shawn Sukumar has devoted his entire legal career to the practice of criminal defense.
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Arren Waldrep
Arren Waldrep
Partner, Personal Injury
Arren Waldrep handles medical malpractice, premises liability, personal injury, as well as general complex civil litigation and insurance defense in the DC office.
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John Yannone
John Yannone
Partner, Personal Injury
John Yannone has developed a sophisticated understanding of the nuances of personal injury, workers compensation, and medical malpractice law.
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Hannah Amundson
Hannah Amundson
Personal Injury
For years, Hannah has been providing aggressive legal representation for injured plaintiffs due to the fault of others in the District of Columbia and Maryland.
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Cherita A. Lewis
Cherita A. Lewis
Criminal Defense
Cherita Lewis is a Criminal Defense Attorney serving clients across Northern Virginia with a balanced, informed, and deeply client-centered approach. With experience on both sides of the courtroom and a strong foundation in legal analysis, Cherita brings clarity, strategy, and steady support to individuals facing difficult and often overwhelming circumstances.
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Jessica Baldwin
Jessica Baldwin
Criminal Defense
Jessica Baldwin believes that understanding and compassion are key to effectively representing those accused of crimes. With over 15 years of experience as a prosecutor, Jessica uses her deep knowledge of the criminal justice system to provide strong, empathetic defense strategies for her clients.
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Taylor Comstock
Taylor Comstock
Personal Injury
Taylor’s dedication to her clients and her strong work ethic is demonstrated in her experience advocating for injured plaintiffs in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Taylor is also admitted to practice in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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Brec Cooke
Brec Cooke
Senior Counsel
Sam Dhawan
Sam Dhawan
Personal Injury
Sam Dhawan is a trial-focused attorney with a passion for advocacy, known for his ability to connect with clients and deliver strong results in the courtroom.
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Debora Fajer-Smith
Debora Fajer-Smith
PI/Workers' compensation
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Caroline Henderson
Caroline Henderson
Criminal Defense Attorney
Caroline Henderson is a Criminal Defense Attorney serving clients in the Richmond area. With experience in both prosecution and courtroom litigation, Caroline brings a strategic, thoughtful approach to helping individuals navigate the criminal justice system and protect their rights.
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Keneth Koppelman
Keneth Koppelman
Personal Injury
Kenneth A. Koppelman (“Ken”) is a civil litigator handling all matters of Personal Injury Litigation.
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Andrew Lindsey
Andrew Lindsey
Criminal Defense
Andrew graduated cum laude from William & Mary Law School in 2014, where he specialized in civil rights & criminal law.
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Randall M. Kessler
Randall M. Kessler
Senior Advisor
Mr. Kessler has represented some of the highest profile clients in the country including judges, national and local politicians, professional athletes, TV Stars and other celebrities, entertainers and artists.
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Wayne Montgomery
Wayne Montgomery
Criminal Defense
Wayne brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to the office but more importantly he is known as an advocate for individuals and families.
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Brian Morris
Brian Morris
Personal Injury
Brian Morris is a personal injury and a trial lawyer.  He has practiced law and represented individuals, government agencies and corporations for over twenty-five years. 
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Tony Munter
Tony Munter
Whistleblower Law
Tony Munter heads the False Claims Act and Whistleblower Reward practice at Price Benowitz, LLP. He focuses his practice on nationwide litigation and claims under the qui tam provisions of the Federal and State False Claims Acts.
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Jack McCoy
Jack McCoy
Criminal Defense
Jack McCoy is a Criminal Defense Attorney serving clients in Washington, DC. He represents individuals facing a wide range of criminal charges, including traffic offenses, assault and battery, theft, and other serious matters. Jack is committed to protecting his clients’ rights and providing clear, strategic guidance throughout every stage of the legal process.
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Scott Nolan
Scott Nolan
Criminal Defense
Scott Nolan is a Partner in the Virginia Criminal Defense practice, representing clients in both state and federal courts. He is known for his direct, rights-focused advocacy and his commitment to providing clear guidance and strong defense strategies at every stage of a case.
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Gieta Nejad
Gieta Nejad
Private Investigator
Gieta is a highly skilled private investigator specializing in criminal defense.
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Joel Nied
Joel Nied
Business & Corporate Law
Joel Nied focuses his practice on corporate and securities, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings and intellectual property. His practice includes representing clients in matters relating to contracts, securities regulation, Blue Sky law, and private placements.
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Marvin Ochoa
Marvin Ochoa
Criminal Defense
Marvin Ochoa is a unique, skilled, and experienced criminal defense trial attorney at Price Benowitz LLP. He has successfully represented thousands of clients in a plethora of criminal cases from minor traffic to serious felonies across the State of Maryland at the District and Circuit Court levels with outstanding results.
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Sean O’Brien
Sean O’Brien
Criminal Defense
Sean’s career is characterized by his dedication to legal excellence, his strategic acumen in criminal defense, and his commitment and loyalty to both his clients and his community.  
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Peter Odom
Peter Odom
Of Counsel
Peter is considered an expert in criminal law and trial practice, and has frequently served as a commentator on CNN, Headline News, Fox News, and Al Jazeera America.
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Dayne Phillips
Dayne Phillips
Criminal Defense & White Collar
Obtained numerous not guilty verdicts in felony jury trials Successfully argued before both the SC Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of South Carolina Murder charge dismissed at Preliminary Hearing.
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Mort Price
Mort Price
Trusts & Estates
Morton L. Price is senior counsel to the firm’s Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Mort graduated from Yale Law School after graduating cum laude from Bowdoin College where he was an elected member of Phi Beta Kappa.
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Chad Propst
Chad Propst
Criminal Defense
Chad Propst has successfully represented numerous clients charged with an array of offenses, including driving under the influence, drug charges, domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, murder, and everything in between.
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Sukhpreet "Vick" Singh
Sukhpreet "Vick" Singh
Criminal Defense
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Damien Smith
Damien Smith
Personal Injury
Damien has been working in personal injury law in Virginia since 2018. He started at a small firm, where he learned to always put client service first.
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Dennis Somech
Dennis Somech
Criminal Defense, Family Law
Dennis Somech is a highly experienced trial attorney with over twenty years of experience in litigation, including family law, criminal defense, and complex criminal and civil litigation. With over 20 years of litigation experience, he uses his knowledge and experience to negotiate and leverage the best outcomes for his clients, with the confidence to take cases to trial if necessary.
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Jeff Stickle
Jeff Stickle
Personal Injury
Jeff comes to Price Benowitz with over 20 years of experience in handling workers’ compensation and personal injury matters in Maryland and D.C., recovering millions of dollars for his clients.
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Cory Turmelle
Cory Turmelle
Personal Injury Attorney
Cory Turmelle is a Personal Injury Attorney serving clients in Washington, DC and Maryland. He represents individuals who have been injured due to negligence, handling a wide range of personal injury matters and working to secure the compensation his clients need to recover and move forward.
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Christopher Thomas
Christopher Thomas
Criminal Defense
Christopher Thomas is a Criminal Defense Attorney serving clients in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. He represents individuals facing criminal charges, including felonies and serious offenses, and is committed to protecting clients’ rights and guiding them through every stage of the legal process.
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Riley Underwood
Riley Underwood
Family Law
Riley Underwood is a Family Law Attorney serving clients in the Richmond area, including Chesterfield, Henrico, and Richmond City. Riley focuses on helping individuals and families navigate divorce, custody, and other sensitive legal matters with clarity and compassion. 
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Noel Warren
Noel Warren
Personal Injury
Noel Warren is a dedicated trial lawyer with three decades of experience in personal injury and insurance litigation. A natural competitor with a client-first approach, he combines sharp courtroom skills with genuine care for helping people move forward after life-changing injuries.
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Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson
Criminal Defense
Andrew Watson is a Criminal Defense Attorney who brings a deep commitment to justice, client advocacy, and practical problem-solving to every case he evaluates. With experience spanning courtroom advocacy, legal research, and client support, Andrew helps individuals navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives with clarity and compassion.
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Ashley Wilson
Ashley Wilson
Criminal Defense
Ashley provides consultations on a variety of charges including DUIs, hit and runs, reckless driving, petit larceny, trespassing, and more. She also provides consultations related to expungements and gun rights restorations.
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Geoffrey Witherspoon, II
Geoffrey Witherspoon, II
Family Law
Geoff Witherspoon, II is a Family Law Attorney in the Washington, DC office of Price Benowitz LLP. He provides thoughtful, client-centered representation in a wide range of family law matters, helping individuals and families navigate emotionally complex situations with empathy, respect, and practical guidance.
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Annette Yospe
Annette Yospe
Personal Injury
Annette Yospe is an accomplished attorney dedicated to advocating for victims of personal injury and medical malpractice in the District of Columbia and Virginia
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