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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams is a highly reputed boutique litigation firm with a deep pool of formidable trial lawyers with prior prosecutorial experience. The firm acts for both corporate and individual clients in a broad array of investigations and enforcement actions, including healthcare fraud, cybercrimes, AML violations and securities matters.

Work Highlights

  • Bienert Katzman defended former US Congressman Jeffrey Fortenberry following alleged campaign finance violations. The firm assisted in overturning his conviction before the Ninth Circuit.

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Notable Practitioners

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John Littrell
5
John Littrell
5
Band 5

John Littrell is held in particularly high esteem for his advocacy skills, with clients benefiting from his strong courtroom track records. He is particularly well versed in defending individual defendants in a wide array of enforcement proceedings.

John is an incredible trial lawyer with a lot of experience. He is so comfortable in court and the jury really gravitates towards him.

John is a super smart thinker and the person people turn to with complicated issues. I hold him in very high regard.

He's professional, compassionate and able to distill complexity quickly.

Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.
5
Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.
5
Band 5

Thomas Bienert is a highly regarded criminal defense attorney who offers clients a strong pedigree in trial court work.

Thomas is an excellent trial lawyer who can connect with the jury in an effective way. He is incredibly smart and strategic.

One of the greatest cross examiners I've ever seen. It is nothing short of brilliant.

He is a top trial lawyer. He has really great skills in front of a jury and is one of the top litigators in California.

Whitney Z. Bernstein
5
Whitney Z. Bernstein
5
Band 5

Whitney Bernstein garners respect for her strong skills in litigation and investigations, regularly represents individuals and corporations facing SEC and DOJ enforcement.

She is a tremendous litigator. She pours her heart into cases and has a strong work ethic.

Whitney is a truly excellent lawyer. She is incredibly smart and has mastery of law like few lawyers do.

She is a brilliant attorney. She is extremely strategic, a great courtroom presence, great writer and great team player.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

John Littrell
5
John Littrell
5
Band 5
Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.
5
Thomas H. Bienert, Jr.
5
Band 5
Whitney Z. Bernstein
5
Whitney Z. Bernstein
5
Band 5