Cipriani & Werner, P.C. is pleased to announce that Jessica P. Butkera, Carlos M. Lastra and Marisa A. Trasatti have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 list of Maryland Super Lawyers.

Ms. Butkera was recognized in the area of General Litigation and is a partner in the firm’s Maryland (Metropolitan D.C.) office.  Her general litigation practice includes product liability, premises liability, professional liability, construction, motor vehicle/motor carrier and environmental toxic tort matters.  Ms. Butkera received her B.A., cum laude, from The George Washington University in 2002 and her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2007.

Mr. Lastra was recognized in the area of Family Law and is a partner in the firm’s Washington metropolitan area (DMV) offices and Co-Chair of the firm's DMV Family Law practice group.  He focuses his practice on all areas of family law including alimony, use of forensic evidence, child custody and childcare concerns, child guardian issues, child visitation and guardianship representation.  Mr. Lastra received his B.A. from the University of Miami in 1989 and his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1992.

Ms. Trasatti was recognized in the area of Personal Injury Products Defense and is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Hunt Valley, MD office.  She focuses her practice primarily on civil litigation, with an emphasis on products liability litigation, including cases involving drugs and medical devices, and premises liability arising from alleged human trafficking.  Ms. Trasatti received her B.A., summa cum laude, from Notre Dame of Maryland University in 1995 and her J.D. from University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in 1998.