USA Guide 2026 : Georgia
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White collar investigations can lead to devastating outcomes. Berman Fink Van Horn advises companies and individuals in white collar civil and criminal investigations conducted by government agencies and grand juries to ensure compliance with legal obligations, avoid worst case scenarios, and defend against criminal prosecution.
BFV represents witnesses, subjects, targets, and victims in civil and criminal cases investigated and prosecuted by federal agencies, including the DOJ, IRS, and SEC.
The firm’s experience covers a wide range of industries, including financial services; tax preparation, accounting, and advisory services; healthcare, pharmaceutical, and laboratory; government contracting; immigrant labor and staffing; and national security, including export controls.
BFV’s attorneys routinely convince the government to decline prosecution, dismiss indictments, and reduce charges.
When necessary, the firm handles trial, sentencing advocacy, and appeals. BFV assists clients during all stages of an investigation. This includes responding to internal whistleblower complaints, interview requests by agents, target letters, grand jury subpoenas, and civil investigative demands. Clients also contact BFV when a search warrant is executed at their business or residence, after indictment, and post-conviction to handle sentencing and appeals.
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Berman Fink Van Horn offers robust expertise in litigation matters, including a strong white-collar criminal defense group which earns plaudits for its defense of senior executives and local corporates facing regulatory enforcement actions. The firm offers broad strengths in criminal tax, financial fraud, healthcare fraud and securities claims.
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Berman Fink Van Horn acted for Cloudgen and its principal following a federal prosecution concerning the alleged fraud and misuse of visas. The firm secured a corporate plea agreement and successfully challenged separate suspension and visa revocation actions initiated by the DoL and USCIS.
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The lawyers are not just familiar with the local rules, but they are experts in them and they also have experience with all the judges and are able to provide comprehensive guidance.
They're great white-collar attorneys.
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Brett Switzer offers clients a strong pedigree in criminal defense work and in investigations, particularly in criminal tax work. Sources applaud his courtroom skills as particularly impressive.
He has show a lot of initiative and creativity. He is appropriately relentless and I was really impressed with his focus and initiative.
His presence in court is amazing. He's a very passionate presence, but in a respectful, disarming and charming way.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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