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Mark N. Bartlett

Partner

Chair, White Collar, Investigations & Government Controversies Group

T 206.757.8298 Seattle
M 206.794.0705
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Mark Bartlett helps companies and individuals who find themselves dealing with high-stakes civil and criminal fraud enforcement proceedings and investigations around the country. Mark draws on over 40 years of experience as a trial attorney and litigator, including 25 years as a former federal prosecutor. Mark founded and chairs the firm's white collar, investigations and government controversies group. His practice focuses on False Claims Act investigations, SEC enforcement proceedings, white collar matters, and complex internal investigations. He has guided numerous corporations and senior executives through intense government investigations. Mark's clients have included Fortune 500 public corporations, private companies, firms and numerous individuals, all needing his unique blend of pragmatism and dogged advocacy.

Practice Highlights

Significant experience with government investigations

Understands the intricacies of dealing with federal and state investigations based on his 16 years as an Assistant United States Attorney and 9 years as First Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington, as well as 3 years as an Assistant District Attorney for New York County.

Veteran trial lawyer

Significant experience trying cases, including as lead counsel in over 40 jury trials to verdict.

White Collar & Complex Civil Litigation

  • Represented Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in DOJ Bank Secrecy Act prosecution. United State v. Zhao (W.D. Wash. 2023-2024)
  • Represented international pharmaceutical company in federal and state criminal and civil instigations of sales and marketing, and fraud and abuse. (2017–2023)
  • Defeated Canadian government negligent homicide extradition request against United States citizen. In the Matter of Extradition of Karjala (District of Montana 2019-2021)
  • Defended Battelle Memorial Institute in a Department of Energy whistleblower retaliation case brought under the Whistleblower Protection section of the National Defense Authorization Act. Plaintiff alleged that she was removed from her position after making a protected disclosure regarding management's alleged efforts to change a root cause analysis report concerning an improper payment of $530,000 to a fraudulent entity. Secured a unanimous defense verdict following two-week trial. Busselman v. Battelle Memorial Institute (E.D. Wash. 2019)
  • Represented publicly traded company facing parallel DOJ and SEC investigations focused on allegations of inflated revenues and false disclosures. (2013-2015)
  • Represented international fishing company in connection with federal criminal Clean Air Act investigation. Obtained declination of all criminal charges. (2011-2015)
  • Representation of company president in DOJ criminal tax investigation centered on transfer pricing issues. No criminal or civil actions brought. (2010-2014)
  • Representation of company president in joint Canadian/United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations investigation. Canadian charges dropped and United States investigation declined. (2012-2014)
  • Representation of a corporate executive regarding investigation into alleged price collusion in the ocean shipping industry. No criminal or civil actions brought. (2011-2014)
  • Representation of media company in connection with federal grand jury probe. Obtained court order quashing grand jury investigation. (2012-2013)
  • Representation of a Japanese executive in connection with a joint Department of Justice and Japanese Fair Trade Commission investigation of alleged price-fixing in the auto parts industry. No criminal or civil actions brought. (2011-2013)
  • Representation of individuals in connection with investigations by the IRS and Department of Justice resulting in return of over $60 million to clients. (2013)
  • Representation of a major nonprofit healthcare provider in connection with a national qui tam lawsuit. (2010-2011)
  • Obtained declination of prosecution from DOJ after five-year grand jury investigation of alleged federal tax and campaign finance violations associated with Alaska public corruption investigation. (2010-2011)

Internal Investigations & Government Investigations

  • Represented international consulting firm in connection with a multi-year criminal/civil DOJ/EPA investigation obtaining a declination of criminal investigation and favorable resolution of False Claims Act allegation. (2020-2025)
  • Represented Alaska Native Corporation in connection with a criminal DOJ/EPA defeat device investigation obtaining a declination of criminal investigation and favorable resolution of False Claims Act matter. (2021-2023)
  • Defended numerous clients in connection with federal criminal tax investigations. (2010-present)
  • Defended numerous corporate and individual clients in connection with Federal False Claims Act investigations. (2010-present)
  • Represented major pharmaceutical distributor in opioid litigation involving parallel state and federal investigations. (2019-2021)
  • Conducted internal investigation in China for publicly traded company, regarding allegations of fraudulent bookkeeping and financial reporting. (2013-2015)
  • Conducted internal investigation for national company related to possible corporate espionage. (2011)
  • Conducted internal investigation in connection with corporate acquisition focused on alleged illegal kickback scheme. (2012)
  • Conducted internal investigation for large nonprofit hospital relating to employee theft; investigation resulted in full recovery of over $3 million and federal conviction of wrongdoers. (2010-2011)
  • Representation of refinery employees in connection with Chemical Safety Board and Department of Justice investigations into accident that caused multiple fatalities. (2011-2014)
  • Representation of Fortune 500 company in federal grand jury investigation connected to allegations of performance enhancing drug use by international cycling champion. (2010-2015)
  • Representation of Alaska Native Tribe in federal grand jury fraud investigation examining allegations of misuse of federal funds. (2011-2013)
  • Representation of multi-national corporation in environmental investigation pursuant to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. (2010-2011)
  • Representation of multiple healthcare clinics in connection with civil OIG and criminal DOJ investigations. (2010-present)

Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 1985
  • New York, 1983
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 1985
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2011
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 1986
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1984
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 2009
  • U.S. Tax Court, 2010

Education

  • J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 1982
    • Order of the Coif
  • B.A., Political Science, Washington State University, 1978, summa cum laude
    • Phi Beta Kappa

Professional Recognition

    • Named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Health Care Litigation, 2017-present; in Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Commercial Litigation, 2020-present
    • Selected to "Washington Super Lawyers" in Criminal Defense, Thomson Reuters, 2013-2024

Background

    • First Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Washington, Seattle, 2001-2010
    • Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Washington, Seattle, 1985-2001
    • Assistant District Attorney, New York County, New York, N.Y., 1982-1985
    • Counsel, Budget Committee, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., 1981-1982
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