USA Guide 2026 : Pennsylvania
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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.
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
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Ballard Spahr LLP offers strong white-collar criminal defense capabilities from its Pennsylvania 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.
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Ballard Spahr LLP represented Paul Spivak, founder of US Lighting Group, who was charged with engaging in two conspiracies to commit securities fraud.
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The Ballard Spahr team has incredibly smart, talented trial lawyers and strategists.
Ballard Spahr has outstanding lawyers with a tremendous amount of experience defending clients in white-collar investigations and criminal cases. Their prior experience as federal prosecutors is an important credential, and they know how to get the best results for their clients.
Ballard achieves outstanding results in complex, sophisticated matters. It has smart, practical lawyers who make an extraordinary effort to get to know our business and our people. We feel like their top priority and they are incredibly responsive.
The lawyers at Ballard Spahr notably have DOJ experience, are trial-tested and have broader experience than others.
Ballard Spahr specializes in complex cases. It has great legal talent, integrity, and is prepared and creative.
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David is an outstanding trial lawyer.
David is one of the best trial lawyers in Philadelphia.
David is a great lawyer who cares about his clients and works very hard on the full range of white-collar matters.
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.
Hank is a very savvy negotiator.
Henry has done an outstanding job delivering great results.
Hank brings unique and highly relevant experience and insight. He has more trial experience than any other lawyer I work with.
Henry is pure awesome. He brings a very practical approach. He uses a light touch when called for and a sledge hammer when warranted.
Stephen has significant DOJ experience and is incredibly insightful.
Stephen provides excellent work product consistently. He is an all-round partner who is respected and beloved.
Stephen is a truly phenomenal resource for in-depth and thorny investigations. He is incredibly thoughtful, reasonable and collaborative.
Emilia's work product was phenomenal. She is a brilliant writer and wonderful thinker.
Emilia is extremely knowledgeable, skillful and an excellent communicator. She is very steady and a good problem-solver if complications arise.
Emilia has insightful and thoughtful analysis. She is a very well-rounded lawyer.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Provided by Ballard Spahr LLP
Emilia McKee Vassallo
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Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Delaware
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