Practice Areas
Civil Litigation and Arbitration
Litigating trials and appeals in state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations.
White Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations
Representing individuals and corporations in investigations, trials, and appeals
Securities Litigation and Enforcement
Advocating for clients before the SEC, CFTC, FINRA, and in other regulatory and private litigation proceedings.
Appellate Advocacy
Pursuing civil, criminal, and administrative appeals, from post-trial briefs to appellate arguments.
Internal Investigations
Conducting independent internal investigations on behalf of Boards of Directors and private companies, as well as FCPA compliance
Criminal Defense
Defending felonies and misdemeanors in D.C. Superior Court, as well as expertise in seeking expungement of records.
About Verdi & Ogletree
After beginning their legal careers at the same large firm, Ms. Verdi and Mr. Ogletree pursued separate paths and both gained extensive experience at some of the most prestigious law firms in Washington, D.C. They later united to form Verdi & Ogletree, a certified woman owned business, to combine their experience and provide clients first-rate and cost-effective legal services. Together, Ms. Verdi and Mr. Ogletree have experience in the courtroom, board room, and arbitrational tribunals. They have argued cases throughout the country. Both are aggressive litigators, but understand that oftentimes matters require creative solutions to produce the best possible result for clients. While many lawyers advertise that they are litigators, the attorneys at Verdi & Ogletree have actual courtroom experience in trying both bench and jury trials.
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We have a proven track record of resolving contentious matters, trying cases, and pursuing appeals. We explain legal issues in plain language and work with our clients to navigate stressful, challenging situations.
We focus on six practice areas - areas in which we have deep expertise. We have unique insight into civil and criminal matters involving securities laws, white collar crime, government investigations, and internal investigations and compliance programs.
We are fierce and experienced advocates who pursue our clients' best interests during negotiations, trials, and appeals.
We understand that every client deserves representation suited to their needs. At Verdi & Ogletree, we provide personalized, sophisticated legal advice that takes into account each client's particular circumstances and goals.