White Collar Litigation

Government enforcement cases can lead to severe legal and financial consequences, particularly if there are allegations of criminal conduct. Our lawyers have decades of experience handling virtually every type of government investigation. Anchored by former federal prosecutors, our team knows how government investigations are conducted, which helps us develop sophisticated defense strategies. Our in-depth experience allows us to respond promptly and efficiently.

Whatever the forum, matter of law or industry, white collar litigation always involves high stakes. We have the credentials, bench strength and track record to serve both as trusted advisors in complex and sensitive government investigations, as well as potent advocates when cases cannot be resolved through negotiation.

We possess a broad range of industry knowledge and apply this real-world business perspective to develop compelling arguments and strategies. For example, our white collar lawyers work in concert with our leading health care practitioners representing health care professionals and entities in fraud investigations related to government billing, as well as in licensing proceedings and internal investigations. We have negotiated “global” dispositions of serious matters involving multiple government agencies, and multiple civil and criminal enforcement proceedings.

We have defended clients in virtually every area of the law, including:

• Tax and antitrust matters
• Securities and corporate governance laws
• Worker safety and environmental regulations, including highly technical maritime, petroleum refinery and pipeline matters
• Qui tam (whistleblower) suits and civil, administrative and criminal proceedings involving allegations of fraud, excessive reimbursement and false claims, including health care fraud and abuse enforcement matters.

Government regulatory and administrative agency proceedings
Our firm handles all types of government regulatory matters where clients are suspected or accused of violating state and federal laws. Our work includes defending administrative agency proceedings such as investigations launched by the SEC and other financial regulators, EPA and state environmental agencies, and federal and state health care regulators.

Criminal and civil trials
Although we seek to convince authorities not to bring actions against our clients and to avoid the cost and risk of litigation, when necessary, we defend white collar enforcement cases in state and federal court civil and criminal trials. Our trial attorney experience includes dozens of jury trials and appellate work at every court level.

Internal investigations
We conduct internal factual investigations for companies where misconduct has been alleged, and assist companies in making decisions based on the results of those investigations. We apply a real-world business perspective to assist companies to make the right decisions in a complex and constantly changing regulatory environment.