In December 2005, nine lawyers, formerly with Schmeltzer, Aptaker & Shepard, P.C., joined Gray Plant Mooty to form our Washington, DC office. This alliance expanded our depth of franchise and distribution talent to 35 lawyers, strengthening our position as one of the nation’s top franchise and distribution firms. Located in the Watergate complex, GPM's Washington office also offers expertise in government investigations and white collar crime.
Living in Washington, DC
DC is a livable city with its Georgetown and Adams Morgan neighborhoods. Its vast transportation network (Metrorail, Metrobuses, MARC trains) makes commuting easy for those wanting work in the city but live in the surrounding areas of Maryland and Virginia. For those who prefer to drive, our Watergate location has convenient access to the city’s 63 miles of beltway. DC is also a city abounding in culture with its many museums, monuments, historical landmarks, and parks. DC boasts having the greatest concentration of lawyers, scientists, and engineers in the nation.
DC is a great place to work & live:
- DC is No. 1 on the list of “20 Best Towns in America” by Outside magazine
- Ranked No. 4 on a 2007 Travel + Leisure/CNN poll for the “Most Intelligent U.S. Cities”
- Named one of the top 10 “Best Cities for Recent College Grads” by Forbes.com
For more information, visit www.washington.org.