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White Collar Criminal Defense, Corporate Investigations, and Regulatory Compliance:

Businesses today face challenges navigating an increasingly complex regulatory and legal landscape. While the first line of defense is a strong compliance program, even the most responsible business may find itself the subject of a civil, regulatory—or even criminal—government investigation. When that happens, businesses, their boards, executives and employees need counsel experienced in responding to the weight and force of such government actions. The lawyers in Duane Morris’ White-Collar Criminal Defense, Corporate Investigations and Regulatory Compliance Group have extensive experience representing corporate and individual clients in all stages of civil, regulatory and criminal government investigations. They regularly handle complex parallel investigations, involving both criminal authorities, such as the U.S. Department of Justice, and federal and state regulatory agencies such as the SEC, CFTC, FTC, FERC, state attorney general offices, state securities commissions and financial self regulators, including FINRA and NFA. Whether the goal is to convince prosecutors or regulators not to bring enforcement actions or, when necessary, convincing juries in civil or criminal litigation, Duane Morris attorneys have a history of skillfully representing clients in challenging federal and state prosecutions and enforcement proceedings.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Pennsylvania

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What the Team is Known For

Duane Morris is noted in the market for its strong white-collar criminal defense practice. Its attorneys advise on a range of civil and criminal investigations, including those brought by the SEC and other governmental bodies. They act for clients from a variety of sectors, such as healthcare.

Work Highlights

  • Duane Morris LLP acted as lead counsel for the Pennsylvania State University in a DOJ/DOD investigation and False Claims Act case led by main Justice and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleging false certifications of compliance with DOD cybersecurity rules for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William M McSwain
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William M McSwain
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William McSwain is a widely respected litigator whose experience as a former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is of great value to his clients. His practice is particularly strong in white-collar criminal matters and internal investigations.

He is a pleasure to work with.

William is brilliant and experienced.

Leigh Skipper
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Leigh Skipper
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Leigh Skipper focuses on advising clients in investigations and litigation across the healthcare, pharmacy, energy and financial services sectors.

Leigh Skipper is excellent.

Mary P Hansen
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Mary P Hansen
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Mary Hansen advises clients facing high-stakes investigations by government organizations. She acts for both companies and individuals.

Mary is a go-to lawyer for matters.

Michael M Mustokoff
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Michael M Mustokoff
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Michael Mustokoff advises on the defense of white-collar criminal cases and qui tam cases. His experience includes allegations of fraud arising in the healthcare industry.

Michael has a great deal of trial experience.

Christopher Casey
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Christopher Casey
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Christopher Casey routinely represents clients facing white-collar criminal allegations in the healthcare and life sciences industries.

He is very smart.

Christopher is an excellent lawyer.

Michael Rinaldi
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Michael Rinaldi
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Michael Rinaldi regularly represents individuals and corporations in white-collar criminal cases involving cryptocurrency fraud, anti-money laundering and securities fraud. Rinaldi is well versed in handling matters with cross-border elements.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

William M McSwain
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William M McSwain
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Band 2
Leigh Skipper
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Leigh Skipper
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Band 3
Mary P Hansen
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Mary P Hansen
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Band 3
Michael M Mustokoff
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Michael M Mustokoff
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Band 3
Christopher Casey
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Christopher Casey
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Band 4
Michael Rinaldi
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Michael Rinaldi
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Band 4