Department profile
Dowd Bennett LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

USA Guide 2026 : Missouri


Dowd Bennett LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Missouri

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Dowd Bennett is an esteemed litigation boutique with a strong reputation for its high-profile cases. It is highly respected for its prominent practitioners in white-collar criminal defense and government investigations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • They're an excellent boutique trial firm.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • They are no-nonsense trial attorneys who work hand in hand with the client and the full defense team to get the job done. They operate as a well-oiled machine.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Senior StatespeopleJames G Martin
    Senior StatespeopleJames G Martin

    James G Martin

    James Martin is known for his expertise in white-collar defense and criminal investigations. He frequently coordinates defense against class actions and handles False Claims Act litigation.
    • Jim is the very best lawyer representing executives. He is highly regarded and was priceless in helping me make key decisions.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • Band 1Edward Dowd Jr
    Band 1Edward Dowd Jr

    Edward Dowd Jr

    Edward Dowd is frequently sought out for his white-collar and criminal investigations practice. His clients typically include professional service firms and corporations.

  • Band 1Jim Bennett
    Band 1Jim Bennett

    Jim Bennett

    Jim Bennett is highly regarded for both his commercial and white-collar criminal litigation work.
    • Jim is one of finest trial lawyers in the country in my opinion. He knows how to work the case, he's approachable and an all-round good person, and that really shows in the way he litigates. People trust him and people like him, which helps us get better results in court.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • Band 1Michelle Nasser
    Band 1Michelle Nasser

    Michelle Nasser

    Michelle Nasser is a former federal prosecutor who plays a lead role in handling many of Dowd Bennett's key white-collar defense mandates, including a broad spectrum of criminal investigations and federal administrative hearings.
    • She's a fabulous trial lawyer. She's very smart, quick on her feet, and both prosecutors and plaintiff lawyers respect her. She's an ideal person to work with.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • I think she is a fantastic lawyer, with tremendous jdugement. She's an unflappable, tenacious advocate and a great trial lawyer.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • She's a talented attorney that gets a great result for her clients. She's incredibly hardworking , intelligent and she's got really good judgement - she knows which battles to fight and ones which aren't worth fighting.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Dowd Bennett LLP (4)

Missouri

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership