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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2026 : New York
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BakerHostetler LLP represented numerous foreign claimants in a civil asset forfeiture against more than $458 million in offshore funds that the DOJ alleges are proceeds of illegal activity in Nigeria.
Strengths
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The firm displays wonderful judgment and bedside manner with clients in difficult circumstances.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAThe firm is staffed with highly professional attorneys who have broad expertise across various areas of legal practice.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSABakerHostetler provides practical advice combined with a responsive service and deep technical know-how.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSABakerHostetler has a high level of awareness and brings that to bear.
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Band 3 
Band 3 George A Stamboulidis
George Stamboulidis takes on a wide variety of criminal defense work, regularly representing corporations and senior employees in regulatory proceedings and investigations. He also serves as a federal corporate monitor. George possesses the ability to help strategize an issue on a business-level well beyond the legal issues.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAGeorge provides an exceptional client service and demonstrates unparalleled skill in managing complex matters.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAHe is an excellent attorney who can really look at the investigation from different angles.
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Band 3 
Band 3 John J Carney
In his capacity as co-head of the firm's white-collar practice, John Carney frequently advises clients facing significant regulatory and criminal investigations. His advice goes a really long way.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAJohn Carney is a fantastic advocate and adviser for clients. He is really good at grasping complicated matters quickly and understanding how to counsel clients through challenging matters.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAJohn has the experience necessary to walk his clients through the issues that they are facing.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAJohn has a wealth of knowledge and is very pragmatic.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Lauren J Resnick
Lauren Resnick is regularly called on by clients seeking counsel on sensitive internal and external investigations. She also advises on a broad spread of complex regulatory enforcement matters. I have always found Lauren to be a fantastic litigator and one of the most professional and trusted attorneys I have ever worked with.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSALauren is an excellent attorney and is definitely a trusted adviser.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Carlos F Ortiz
Carlos Ortiz regularly acts in white-collar investigations and criminal proceedings, offering particular expertise in cases involving FCPA violations. Carlos is an excellent trial lawyer who will go to the ends of the Earth for his clients.
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Band 5 Jonathan New
Jonathan New represents individuals and corporations in a range of white-collar cases, with experience handling allegations of financial fraud, embezzlement and environmental crimes. Jonathan is an excellent attorney who is well-respected by his clients.
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Ranked Individuals at BakerHostetler LLP (5)
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George A Stamboulidis
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BakerHostetler LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Ohio
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Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Delaware
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Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Georgia
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Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Texas
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Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Illinois
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Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: District of Columbia
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