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Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim, LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

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What the Team is Known For

Bird Marella fields an impressive array of experienced litigators and former prosecutors, recognized for securing acquittals and favorable settlements in white-collar criminal proceedings. The group features notable strength in healthcare and securities litigation, as well as a variety of corruption, money laundering and environmental matters. The team is highly rated for its trial capabilities, with a strong track record of handling white-collar matters in state and federal courts.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird Marella served Phillips 66 as a trial counsel in a federal post-indictment criminal case, with felony and misdemeanor charges brought by the DOJ.

Strengths

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  • The Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim team has some of the smartest attorneys I've ever worked with. The attorneys responded with lightning speed, and they are top-notch.

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  • The team is highly reliable, knowledgeable, creative and persistent.

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  • Bird Marella has successfully developed its next generation of outstanding trial attorneys.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Benjamin N. Gluck
    Benjamin N. Gluck

    Benjamin N. Gluck

    Benjamin Gluck focuses his practice on the representation of healthcare providers in high-stakes fraud litigation and possesses additional capabilities in white-collar matters.

    • Benjamin Gluck is among the smartest lawyers I have ever worked with. He provides solutions that no-one else comes close to providing. His talents are in court and out of court, and in the very tricky negotiations with opposing counsel. He sees many steps ahead, and he never gives up.

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    • Benjamin is an excellent lawyer. He really knows his stuff, particularly around defending allegations of healthcare fraud.

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    • Benjamin is brilliant, creative and passionate. He obtains remarkable results.

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  • Gary S. Lincenberg
    Gary S. Lincenberg

    Gary S. Lincenberg

    Gary Lincenberg is regularly called on by clients to handle some of their most consequential, high-profile white-collar matters, earning particular recognition for his impressive track record in high-stakes trial work.

    • Gary Lincenberg is a terrific litigator who gets consistently positive results for his clients.

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    • Gary is the best in the business.

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    • Gary is a top trial lawyer of his generation; he has the experience to handle any case.

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    • Gary has emerged as one of the truly outstanding trial attorneys in the country.

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  • Ariel A. Neuman
    Ariel A. Neuman

    Ariel A. Neuman

    Ariel Neuman is a highly regarded trial lawyer with significant experience advising corporate clients and individuals across a broad array of enforcement matters, including healthcare and securities fraud matters.

    • Ariel has strong relationships and knows the LA judges really well. He is a great partner to work with and brings real trial experience.

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    • Ariel has great courtroom presence.

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  • Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk
    Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk

    Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk

    Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk specializes in handling investigations and white-collar criminal defense matters for corporate and individual clients, including particularly strong expertise in healthcare fraud matters.

    • Nicole is a pleasure to work with; she is fearless.

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    • Nicole is a really smart litigator with good judgment.

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    • Nicole is very strong and strategic.

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    Benjamin N. Gluck

    Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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    Gary S. Lincenberg

    Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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    Ariel A. Neuman

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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    Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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