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Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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What the Team is Known For

Clark Smith Villazor LLP is a respected boutique established by a strong group of former SDNY officials. Notable track record representing individuals in high-profile criminal trials, as well as domestic and international DOJ and SEC investigations involving a wide array of criminal allegations.

Work Highlights

  • Clark Smith Villazor LLP represented Richard Heart and three software programs he conceived of, in an enforcement action filed by the SEC in EDNY, alleging the client unlawfully offered and sold unregistered 'crypto asset securities' and committed fraud.

Strengths

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Clark Smith Villazor's team is knowledgeable and practical, comprising immensely commercially aware and superior negotiators.

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The team are incredibly effective and efficient.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher J Clark
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Christopher J Clark
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Christopher Clark regularly handles complex high-stakes criminal defense matters arising from the financial services sector, drawing on impressive government and private practice experience.

Christopher Clarke is a brilliant lawyer.

Chris is a really outstanding lawyer; he is fantastic.

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Patrick J Smith
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Patrick J Smith
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Patrick Smith is particularly noted for his trial work, offering significant experience handling proceedings for individuals facing all manner of criminal allegations.

He can successfully perform maneuvers that others can only stand back and envy.

Pat is superb. He is responsive, creative and pragmatic.

Pay answers quickly and makes clients feel valued. The way he gets the subject matter makes him stand out.

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Rodney Villazor
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Rodney Villazor
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Rodney Villazor provides individuals and companies with representation in a range of criminal and civil proceedings. His experience includes cases involving allegations of financial fraud.

Rodney is spectacular. He is very hard-working and diligent.

Rodney is tremendous. He is extremely client-focused.

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Clark Smith Villazor LLP

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Christopher J Clark
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Christopher J Clark
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Patrick J Smith
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Patrick J Smith
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Rodney Villazor
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Rodney Villazor
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