White Collar Criminal Defense
When companies and individuals find themselves in the cross-hairs of a criminal investigation, urgency matters. Such circumstances often represent an existential threat to the future of a company. Likewise, careers may be in serious jeopardy. When these investigations progress to the convening of a grand jury, or to a criminal charge or charges, the complexity of a predicament can be daunting, and potential penalties quite severe.
When the stakes are high, experience matters. The right approach matters. Our legal counsel has a proven track record of successfully guiding clients through this gauntlet.
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We are experienced in negotiating with prosecutors and gaining an audience with the appropriate decision-makers. Diplomacy and keen negotiating skills are leveraged to maximize the opportunity for impacting a charging decision. Our success is evidenced when we are able to achieve an outright declination of the filing of charges or a favorable pre-trial resolution. When charges are filed, retaining expert trial counsel is an absolute necessity. Our seasoned attorneys are proficient in trying these high-stakes cases in both federal and state courts, resulting in the dual benefit of (1) bargaining power when negotiating favorable plea agreements, and (2) the best chance for success in defeating charges if a trial is the best alternative.
We are tactful, firm negotiators and experienced trial lawyers positioned to help you navigate this legal minefield.
Representative Engagements
Representation of staffing company CFO in defense of federal criminal charges of wire fraud and immigration fraud.
Representation of a foreign national in defense of federal charges of international computer fraud and money laundering scheme, including coordination with foreign law enforcement officials and counsel regarding extradition proceedings, as well as the disposition of charges.
Representation of computer technology company in relation to grand jury investigation, and ultimately as an unindicted co-conspirator, in relation to alleged kick-back scheme in government contracting.
Representation of individual, including jury trial, in defense of federal wire fraud charges.
Representation of management-level public employee in a complex criminal matter involving nearly fifty counts of embezzlement and forgery.
Representation of the Executive Director of a long-term care facility in response to criminal investigation regarding response to the COVID-19 pandemic response, including allegations of misrepresentation of infection rates, deaths, and related operations.
Representation of physical therapist in defense of charges relating to healthcare insurance fraud conspiracy.
Representation of gas pipeline company and technicians in response to a federal criminal investigation into alleged fraud in reporting of pipeline integrity testing.
Representation of owner of multiple automobile dealerships in defense of federal charges of wire fraud, mail fraud, and identity theft.
Representation of the executive director of major city water and sewer authority in response to a federal investigation into criminal violations of the Clean Water Act.
Representation of pain management physician regarding a grand jury investigation of allegations of criminal violations of the Controlled Substances Act.
Representation of multiple long-term care facility administrators and management personnel in an expansive federal criminal investigation into allegations of fraud in reporting on the level of staffing.
Representation of individual, including jury trial, in defense of federal wire fraud, conspiracy, and identity theft charges.
Representation of marketing director of a hedge fund in response to federal criminal and SEC investigation into securities fraud in the operation of an investment fund dedicated to cryptocurrency investments.
Representation of former owner of an energy services company in response to federal grand jury investigation of allegations of DOE contracting fraud.
Representation of securities broker in appeal of federal securities fraud conviction allegations of a complex multi-state stock price manipulation fraud conspiracy.