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White-Collar Defense

Federal criminal investigations, financial fraud, and regulatory enforcement

White-collar crimes are non-violent financial offenses that federal prosecutors pursue with substantial resources, often resulting in significant prison sentences, heavy fines, and permanent damage to professional reputations. If you’ve received an unexpected call or grand jury subpoena from federal agents or learned that your company is under governmental investigation, you’re likely wondering what this means for your future and what steps you should take to protect yourself.

Our attorneys have handled these investigations from both sides—as former prosecutors, congressional investigators, and experienced defense counsel who understand how these cases develop, where they can be challenged, and how best to try to resolve them. We guide you through each phase of the investigation and legal process, helping you make informed decisions that safeguard your freedom, reputation, and future.

Our Expertise

We represent clients in a broad array of white-collar matters, including:

  • Financial and Securities Fraud

    Securities and commodities violations, investment fraud, accounting irregularities, market manipulation

  • Public Corruption

    Bribery of public officials, honest services fraud, extortion, abuse of office

  • Government Contracting Fraud

    False Claims Act violations, procurement fraud, bid rigging, and cost mischarging

  • Healthcare Fraud

    Medicare/Medicaid fraud, kickback schemes, billing fraud, Anti-Kickback Statute violations

  • Campaign Finance and Election Fraud

    Federal Election Campaign Act violations, illegal contributions, coordination violations, and voting irregularities

  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Other Bribery Matters

    International bribery, accounting violations, third-party due diligence, compliance

  • Foreign Agents Registration Act

    Unregistered foreign agent activity, disclosure requirements, and lobbying violations

  • Tax Fraud

    Tax evasion, failure to file, criminal tax investigations, and offshore account violations

  • Cyber Crime

    Computer fraud, hacking, data theft, and cybersecurity violations

  • Virtual Currency and Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

    Cryptocurrency fraud, DeFi criminal investigations, and digital asset regulatory violations

  • False Statements and Perjury

    False government disclosures and other filings, false witness statements and testimony

Early Intervention Makes a Difference

White-collar investigations often begin quietly, with document requests or informal inquiries that can escalate quickly into formal charges. Early legal representation allows us to assess your exposure, coordinate with prosecutors during the investigation phase, and attempt to prevent charges from being filed altogether.

When cases do proceed to court, we prepare as though trial is inevitable—ensuring that every aspect of your defense is strategic, thorough, and trial-ready from the start.