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Nia Keys

Ms. Keys’ practice focuses on the representation of landlords in litigation throughout the courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. Her practice includes landlord-tenant disputes, housing condition cases, and a variety of other housing claims.

Prior to joining BBS&G, Ms. Keys was an associate attorney with another law firm in Bethesda, Maryland, where her practice focused on landlord and tenant litigation matters. Ms. Keys also has experience litigating personal injury and property damage claims.

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Larry McAfee

Larry McAfee is a Shareholder at the firm. His practice areas include general/civil litigation, medical licensing, staff privileges & credentialing, medical malpractice and health care litigation. Mr. McAfee is licensed in the state and federal courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Mr. McAfee also is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, DC Defense Lawyers Association, and the Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD. Mr. McAfee has an "AV” rating from Martindale-Hubble (highest in legal ability and ethical standards).

Mr. McAfee received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1993. Mr. McAfee attended the Washington College of Law, American University, where he received a Juris Doctorate degree in 1996. After graduating from law school, Mr. McAfee accepted a position at the Federal Labor Relations Authority, as an attorney advisor in the Office of the Chair. Mr. McAfee left public service in 1997 to practice at a private law firm in the District of Columbia. In 1999, Mr. McAfee accepted a position at Gleason, Flynn, Emig & McAfee, as a litigation associate and was promoted to Shareholder in July 2006.

Nicholas O'Connor

Nicholas O'Connor advises clients on a wide range of complex corporate matters, including corporate governance and transactional issues. Nicholas has experience conducting diligence for corporate transactions and regularly researches and analyzes corporate governance-related issues. As a two-time summer associate at Venable, Nicholas drafted corporate governance documents, supported transaction teams with due diligence reviews, and cultivated his legal research and writing skills.

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Sydney Branch Butts

Sydney N. Branch Butts is an associate attorney whose practice focuses on civil litigation and the defense of individuals, businesses, and organizations in a variety of matters. Ms. Branch Butts earned her J.D. from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where she developed extensive experience in trial and appellate advocacy. She was a member of the National Trial Team and earned multiple advocacy awards while competing in competitions nationwide. She also served on the Moot Court Board and was selected for membership in the Order of the Barristers, a national honor recognizing graduating law students who demonstrate exceptional skill in trial advocacy, oral advocacy, and brief writing. Before attending law school, Ms. Branch Butts earned her B.A. in History from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Branch Butts practiced at a boutique litigation firm, where she gained experience handling both trial and appellate matters. Her practice has provided her with experience navigating complex factual and legal issues, developing litigation strategy, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and advocating for clients throughout the litigation process. Ms. Branch Butts is admitted to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as before the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is committed to providing strategic, results-driven representation and draws upon her litigation and advocacy background to identify practical solutions, minimize exposure, and effectively defend her clients' interests.

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Jermaine Haughton

Jermaine joined WVFK&N in 2018, where he quickly proved his reputation as a diligent, well-prepared, and sharp-minded medical malpractice attorney. A former associate at a national firm defending corporations from product liability lawsuits, Jermaine realized he could put his professional acumen and passion for the law into advocating for the victims of medical malpractice and their families. Since joining WVFK&N, Jermaine has successfully played a lead role in the recovery of over $70,000,000 on behalf of disabled people and their families. His talent and zeal have earned him widespread recognition as an unrelenting advocate for his clients and their families, and Jermaine has earned several awards for his efforts, including:

Jermaine is a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law, where he served as the president of the UB Law Black Law Students Association from 2014 to 2015. Under his leadership, the association claimed the following victories and awards:

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Why did Jermaine join the WVFK&N team?

“I wanted to do work that I can look back on and be proud of and to make an impact in the lives of people who need it most. When I represented national and international corporations, they had no interest in connecting with me, knowing who I was, or whether I believed in their mission. I was simply one of their attorneys—reduced to numbers on lists of billables. The work wasn’t meaningful to me, and I made the decision to leave that practice to work for a firm where I can make a palpable difference in the lives of the people who need it most.

People affected by medical negligence—especially babies, sometimes have their lives dramatically impacted, perhaps even devastated, by the negligence of medical professionals. I have seen how much of a difference representation can make to these children and their families. That’s why I am always motivated to review their cases in minute detail—regardless of the time of day, volume, or complexity. I am extremely passionate about working on these cases because I know I can give our clients a bold voice that they might not otherwise have.

I am proud of the work we do at WVFK&N. We do great work, and we do it for the right reasons.”

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