Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Provided by Ballard Spahr LLP
Ballard Spahr represent clients at all stages of white collar criminal proceedings, from responding to grand jury subpoenas to trial, appeal, and post-conviction litigation. When retained during the investigative stage, our attorneys have a long track record of success in resolving the matter without the filing of any criminal charges. At the same time, clients can count on us to employ winning strategies when cases go to trial.
Our New York litigators are particularly well known for their work in white collar matters. We have represented numerous public figures, leading political leaders, prominent members of the bench, Fortune 500 corporations, and financial services firms and their executives in a range of high-profile, high-stakes litigation and investigations. They have wide-ranging experience in areas including white collar defense, complex civil litigation, securities enforcement, and professional liability.
The group includes former prosecutors, in-house lawyers, and law clerks to federal judges, all of whom have years of experience in private practice.
We handle virtually every type of federal criminal case, including:
• Antitrust
• Government procurement fraud
• Environmental crimes
• Computer fraud
• Mail fraud
• Financial fraud
• Commodities fraud
• Health care fraud
• Federal election fraud
Chambers Review
Ballard Spahr LLP has a well-regarded practice with an increasing reputation for strength across a breadth of complex criminal proceedings. Called on by individual clients and corporations from a range of industry sectors to defend DOJ and SEC investigations and allegations including criminal antitrust, financial fraud and criminal tax matters.
Work Highlights
- Ballard Spahr LLP represented Kemp & Associates in criminal case alleging conspiracy to allocate the market in violation of the Sherman Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ballard Spahr is a tremendous thought partner and research arm."
"The team have experience both in government and in-house. They provide very knowledgeable and well-reasoned advice."
"The strength of their bench is standout and there is a consistency in their talent."
"Ballard Spahr is a tremendous thought partner and research arm."
"The team have experience both in government and in-house. They provide very knowledgeable and well-reasoned advice."
"The strength of their bench is standout and there is a consistency in their talent."
Notable Practitioners
Marjorie Peerce is managing partner of the firm's New York office and a seasoned criminal litigator with experience handling complex criminal investigations involving a broad array of significant allegations.
"She is a good strategic adviser."
"She is very effective in state and federal court and has a versatile skill set."
James Mitchell counts multiple criminal trials within his impressive experience, and is frequently called on to defend allegations such as securities and bank fraud, money laundering and criminal antitrust.
"He is smart and even-keeled."
"James is experienced, thorough and has a solid approach to things."
Michael Robotti is recommended for his broad white-collar practice, where he often represents clients in money laundering, anti-corruption and cryptocurrency cases.
"His writing skills are incredible. He boils down the issues quickly and succinctly."
"He approaches each task with an eye toward the end goal."
"Michael has a fantastic bedside manner with clients, is diligent, detail-oriented and has a strong network across the government which makes him especially useful."
"Michael is a top architect on how to put together evidence. He is an incredible writer and an excellent advocate in arguing complex legal issues."
Bradley Gershel advises on the full gamut of white-collar proceedings, acting for both individuals and corporate entities.
"He is an excellent trial lawyer, fantastic analyst and legal writer."
"He is terrific."
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