Practice area
When the government calls, we answer.
Defense of individuals and corporations in federal and state white-collar criminal investigations and prosecutions.
White Collar Defense
When the government calls, we answer.
A white-collar investigation can threaten a career, a company, and a reputation built over decades. We defend individuals and corporations in federal and state criminal investigations and prosecutions involving fraud, securities violations, bribery and corruption, money laundering, tax offenses, and regulatory misconduct — with the discretion and strategic judgment these matters demand.
Our approach begins with an early and honest assessment. We evaluate the government’s evidence, identify the real risks, and develop a strategy that accounts for both the legal and the personal dimensions of the case. We engage with prosecutors and regulators when it serves our client’s interests, and we prepare for trial when it does not. Throughout, we work to protect not just the client’s liberty but their reputation and livelihood.
For corporate clients, we conduct internal investigations, advise boards and audit committees, and help companies navigate the decision of whether to self-report, cooperate, or contest. We understand that the choices a company makes early in an investigation can shape the outcome for years, and we help clients make those choices with full information and clear judgment.
We also represent clients in parallel proceedings — including SEC and FINRA enforcement actions, civil fraud suits, and debarment or exclusion proceedings — coordinating the defense across forums to avoid inconsistent positions and maximize the chance of a favorable overall outcome. When multiple government bodies are involved, a unified strategy is not a luxury; it is a necessity.
01Federal & state white-collar criminal defense
02SEC & FINRA enforcement defense
03Internal investigations & corporate compliance
04FCPA & anti-corruption matters
05Money laundering & sanctions defense
06Healthcare fraud defense
07Tax fraud & evasion defense
08Parallel civil & regulatory proceedings
09Self-reporting & cooperation strategy
010Trial & sentencing advocacy
What we handle
Federal & state criminal proceedings
SEC & FINRA regulatory defense
Investigations corporate & board advisory
Multi-forum coordinated strategy
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