Oxon Hill, MD

Edward L. Norwind

Edward L. Norwind (Lee) has a distinguished reputation in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and beyond, recognized as a Super Lawyer in both areas. He is a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers and listed on LawDragon 3000 as one of the nation’s most influential lawyers. He has an Avvo Rating of '10.0/Superb' and is a founding member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, District of Columbia Chapter. He is a past-president of the Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and serves on the National Advisory Board of APITLA. His practice focuses on trucking accidents, personal injury/wrongful death, professional malpractice, and major case litigation. He is known for his relentless commitment to winning cases and his compassionate approach to clients.

Jack A. Gold

Jack A. Gold is the firm’s Administrative Managing Partner and leads the appellate division, with an impressive record of significant appellate victories in state and federal courts. He also litigates complex motions and handles various legal matters including contract disputes, traffic/minor criminal matters, landlord-tenant issues, and estate planning. He is on the Board of Directors of the D.C. Trial Lawyers Association and has served on its Amicus Committee. He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for over five years.

Andrew Karp

Andrew Karp is a partner and shareholder, representing clients in personal injury cases in state and federal courts. He handles cases from pre-suit through litigation and trial, and since joining the firm in 2012, has successfully secured compensation for hundreds of clients. He is committed to seeking justice and is recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Maryland and D.C.

James A. Cleaver, Esq.

James “Jim” Cleaver, President of Alexander & Cleaver, P.A., co-founded the firm in 1984 with Gary Alexander. Specializing in personal injury law, Jim is the firm’s primary negotiator and litigator, leveraging decades of experience to achieve favorable outcomes for clients. His expertise has earned him recognition as a Super Lawyer, one of Maryland’s top trial lawyers, and membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Jim is also an active speaker, recently addressing the Metropolitan Washington Auto Body Association on resolving disputes with motor vehicle insurance companies.

Todd K. Pounds, Esq.

Todd K. Pounds, a graduate of the University of Maryland with a major in accounting, has been with Alexander & Cleaver, P.A. for over 33 years. He specializes in local government and municipal law, serving as City/Town Attorney for over 27 years. Todd handles a wide variety of legal matters, including civil litigation, business transactions, zoning, personal injury, and criminal cases. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts, and works with clients in business matters, motor vehicle accidents, and insurance defense. Todd also practices before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and local Human Relations Commissions.

William McCaskill

William McCaskill is a personal injury lawyer with over 17 years of experience, having practiced since 2004. He has handled more than 2,000 personal injury cases and litigated nearly 500 in Maryland and District of Columbia courts. He is dedicated to advocating for clients, ensuring fair treatment from insurance companies, and helping them navigate medical and legal challenges. As a long-time Prince George’s County resident, he possesses local expertise and works with both English and Spanish-speaking clients.

Allia Borowski

Allia Borowski speaks three languages (English, French, and Persian) and holds a J.D. from Catholic University and an M.A. in Philosophy from George Mason University. She also studied at La Sorbonne. Since joining the firm in 2017, she represents clients in personal injury cases across Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, focusing on premises liability, medical malpractice, automobile collisions, legal malpractice, traumatic brain injuries, and wrongful death.