Fluet is proud to announce that four Partners have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America. This prestigious guide, now in its 21st year, honors the “lawyers of now,” advocates who lead the way for their clients and communities through brilliance, passion, and dedication. Established in 2005, Lawdragon’s flagship guide seeks to highlight the 500 lawyers whose recent cases, deals, and contributions captured the most important legal matters of the prior year. By championing a new view of leadership that is more inclusive and focused on current contributions rather than historical ones, Lawdragon recognizes those who are actively shaping the future of the legal profession.

This recognition marks a powerful start to 2026, building on a pivotal 2025 for the firm. Last year, Fluet was honored as one of the Washington Business Journal’s Top 75 Fastest Growing Companies (one of only two law firms recognized) and achieved a landmark Chambers and Partners ranking. Fluet remains the only boutique national security-focused Government Contracts firm to hold that distinction.

Our Honored Advocates

The 2026 Lawdragon 500 highlights the specialized knowledge that defines Fluet, featuring Joe Fluet, Tom Craig, and David Panzer as the only Government Contracts lawyers listed in this year’s guide, alongside Joe Fluet and Jennifer Fluet Huber as the only lawyers recognized for International Trade.

  • Joe Fluet, Founder: Joe, the founder and CEO of MAG Aerospace, founded the firm to provide a specialized alternative to traditional “Big Law” structures. With an extensive background in the military and national security, he counsels clients on complex legal and business challenges, including government inquiries, corporate transactions, and export compliance.
  • Jennifer Fluet Huber, Co-Founding Partner + Co-Chair, International Trade Practice: Jennifer is recognized for her ability to navigate high-risk international transactions and complex regulatory environments. She routinely counsels clients on cross-border matters, including export controls, CFIUS reviews, and the establishment of foreign subsidiaries.
  • Tom Craig, Managing Partner: Tom brings a distinguished military intelligence background to his representation of government contractors. He specializes in high-stakes litigation and high-risk matters that require the comprehensive coordination of legal, media, and political efforts.
  • David Panzer, Chair, Government Contracts Practice: David helped lead the firm to its landmark Chambers ranking and focuses on high-stakes litigation and government enforcement. Drawing on his experience as a former Deputy General Counsel of a multi-billion dollar defense services contractor, he is dedicated to finding practical, business-oriented solutions for clients.

A True Alternative to “Big Law”

At Fluet, our mission is to refine how the world views lawyers. We achieve this by being deeply embedded with our clients as true business advocates. As Lawdragon noted in this year’s announcement, “boutiques bloomed” in 2025, driven by advocates offering a new approach at the highest levels. Fluet stands at the forefront of this movement, providing a sophisticated, agile alternative to traditional “Big Law” structures. Our clients have praised this distinction, noting our ability to “understand the business and not just the legal perspective.”

Discover more about our distinguished legal team and how Fluet is redefining the practice of law.