The firm's partners, Gregory B. English and David B. Smith, have substantial and varied trial and appellate experience. Both were federal prosecutors at the United States Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office in Alexandria, a background that provides them with knowledge of the inner workings of the Justice Department. Their positions while at Justice (Mr. English was a Senior Trial Attorney in the Narcotics Section and Mr. Smith served as Deputy Chief of the Asset Forfeiture Office) have enhanced their abilities to take charge of complex cases involving multiple defendants.
Since entering private practice, they have concentrated their efforts in several areas of the law:
As a former trial attorney in the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps and retired Lieutenant Colonel in the D.C. Army National Guard, Mr. English is familiar with the Uniform Code of Military Justice and procedures unique to military tribunals. He has been approved to represent defendants in capital punishment cases in federal court.
Mr. Smith, the author of two widely used legal treatises, is recognized as the foremost authority in the technical and complex area of civil and criminal forfeiture. His treatise on forfeiture law, Prosecution and Defense of Forfeiture Cases, has been cited by every United States Circuit Court of Appeals. The treatise also covers the subjects of restitution, fines and crime victims' rights. It has been called “the leading authority” on forfeiture law by courts. He is co-author of a second treatise entitled Civil RICO. Mr. Smith serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Our partners have both attained Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV-rated peer review rating. We take pride in providing excellent legal services at reasonable rates. Our highly experienced support staff is committed to producing the finest quality work product. Our office is located in the heart of historic Old Town Alexandria. We are adjacent to the Alexandria City Courthouse, five blocks from the scenic Potomac River waterfront.
