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Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP (BKLW) regularly defends businesses and individuals in a wide range of criminal investigations and prosecutions. The firm has represented clients in grand jury investigations, federal and state criminal trials, criminal appeals, and parallel civil and administrative litigation related to criminal investigations. We've litigated numerous cases on behalf of and against the government, including the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission, which allows us to successfully guide our clients through every stage of the investigative and prosecutorial process.
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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.
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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They are one of the top litigation boutiques in California, and especially top notch in criminal litigation.
The firm has an impressive collection of lawyers. They are a top firm in California.
The team displays professionalism, thoroughness and compassion.
They are one of the top litigation boutiques in California, and especially top notch in criminal litigation.
The firm has an impressive collection of lawyers. They are a top firm in California.
The team displays professionalism, thoroughness and compassion.
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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 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 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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Alexis Federico
Carlos Nevarez
Dan Goldman
James Riddet
Head of Department
Olivia Weber
Rebecca Roberts
Reuben Cahn
Ryan Fraser
Steve Katzman
Head of Department
Tony Bisconti
Head of Department