About

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.


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

•  Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering violations

 

We represent clients in matters involving:

•  The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

•  Securities fraud

•  Public corruption

•  Export violations

•  Tax

•  Immigration

•  Suspension, debarment, and exclusion proceedings

•  Matters involving cryptocurrency

Chambers Review

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Pennsylvania

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What the Team is Known For

Ballard Spahr offers strong white-collar criminal defense capabilities from its Pennsylania offices. The team is called on to represent both individuals and corporations in high-stakes matters, including government investigations and trials. It handles matters relating to fraud, corruption and FCPA violations, among others.

Work Highlights

  • Ballard Spahr LLP represented 23 individuals who are building the largest Hindu temple in the world for an organization under investigation for human trafficking, visa fraud and violation of the fair wage and labor law.

Notable Practitioners

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Henry E Hockeimer Jr
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Henry E Hockeimer Jr
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Henry Hockeimer heads the firm's white-collar defense and internal investigations group. He is highly sought after for his work representing individuals and corporations in matters such as criminal investigations and whistleblowing-related matters.

Henry is effective and helpful.

Henry is client-focused and consistently delivers favorable results for clients.

David Axelrod
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David Axelrod
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David Axelrod is a standout attorney who is noted for his experience as a federal prosecutor. He has notable expertise in securities matters, including representing clients in SEC investigations.

David Axelrod is an experienced trial lawyer with a strong record of success.

David is a fantastic litigator.

He is very bright.

Stephen R Stigall
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Stephen R Stigall
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Stephen Stigall is an experienced white-collar defense lawyer who is well known for handling internal investigations on behalf of companies. He is particularly adept when it comes to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Stephen is an amazing attorney. He is incredibly diligent, practical and thoughtful.

Stephen Stigall is an excellent lawyer.

Emilia McKee Vassallo
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Emilia McKee Vassallo
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Emilia McKee Vassallo is recommended for her expertise in internal investigations and litigation in the white-collar space.

Emilia is fantastic.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ballard Spahr LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Henry E Hockeimer Jr
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Henry E Hockeimer Jr
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David Axelrod
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David Axelrod
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Stephen R Stigall
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Stephen R Stigall
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Emilia McKee Vassallo
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Emilia McKee Vassallo
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