Established counsel for institutions, businesses, fiduciaries, and families.

Since 1981, the firm has prepared and negotiated agreements, structured transactions, drafted estate planning instruments, administered fiduciary matters, handled disputes and proceedings when necessary, and taught on legal and administrative subjects tied to its long experience.

The firm's reputation is built on decades of proven results and long-standing client relationships. Its practice areas have grown organically from core expertise, and its engagements are personalized rather than volume-driven.

1981Year the firm was founded
Founded in government workProcurement, grants, claims, protests, and compliance formed the firm's original practice.
Personalized engagementEvery client receives direct, high-level attention from our senior partners across engagements that fit our practice areas and depth of experience.

From the Institutions They Lead to the Legacies They Leave Behind.

We serve the professional and personal lives of high-stakes individuals—from the institutions they lead to the legacies they leave behind. That is why a single firm handles government contracts, corporate matters, and estate planning: because for our clients, these areas are connected.

Established, Not Static.

Our practice areas have grown organically from our core expertise, adding depth in each area rather than chasing volume. The result is a set of capabilities that connect naturally because they grew from the same foundation.

Selected Representative Work

  • Clinical trial and other research agreements for universities, hospitals, and related institutions.
  • Government contract, grant, claims, cost, ethics, export, and compliance matters.
  • Estate plans and implementing documents for owners, executives, and families.
  • Business, financing, title, creditor, and complex commercial litigation matters.

The firm's work has also extended, over the years, to selected cross-border and development-related matters; trademark, copyright, licensing, and unfair-competition work where it fits the practice; training programs, manuals, publications, and educational materials; and expert consulting for other lawyers, institutions, and administrative teams.

Long-established experience, with depth to carry forward.

J. Michael Slocum

Long experience in contracts, grants, research institutions, corporate matters, technology licensing, training, and executive estate planning.

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Richard F. Boddie

Decades of business litigation, title and financing work, creditor matters, bankruptcy, fiduciary service, and complex commercial trial experience.

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Amanda B. Tassa

Substantial litigation, legal-research, briefing, and training experience, with growing work in contracts and related matters within the firm.

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Discuss Your Matter With Us.

We partner with clients whose legal needs align with our specialized practice areas and depth of experience. If your situation is one where we can help, we welcome the opportunity to discuss it.

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