Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania
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Provided by Duane Morris LLP
Modern businesses face many challenges in navigating an increasingly complex regulatory and legal landscape. While the first line of defense is always a strong compliance program, even the most responsible business may find itself the subject of a regulatory or even criminal investigation. When that day comes, businesses, their boards, executives and employees need counsel experienced in responding to the weight and force of such government actions. The lawyers in our White-Collar and Regulatory Group have extensive experience representing corporate and individual clients in all stages of government investigations and civil and criminal cases. Whether the goal is to convince prosecutors or regulators not to bring enforcement actions or, when necessary, convincing juries in follow-on civil or criminal litigation, Duane Morris attorneys have a history of skillfully representing clients in challenging federal and state proceedings.
Our team includes several former high-ranking government officials with the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission and United States Attorneys’ and Federal Defenders’ Offices around the country, in addition to those who have distinguished themselves as lifelong criminal defense counsel.
Chambers Review
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 represented Dr. Oswari, accused of multiple fraud counts and conspiracy, in the Federal District Court of New Jersey.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Duane Morris's team are thoughtful and diligent."
"The group provides superb strategic planning and excellent communication."
"The Duane Morris partners are very experienced and are strong performers handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"Duane Morris's team are thoughtful and diligent."
"The group provides superb strategic planning and excellent communication."
"The Duane Morris partners are very experienced and are strong performers handling complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
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.
Leigh Skipper focuses on advising clients in investigations and litigation across the healthcare, pharmacy, energy and financial services sectors.
"Leigh is an excellent lawyer."
Mary Hansen advises clients facing high-stakes investigations by government organizations. She acts for both companies and individuals.
"Mary Hansen provides a high level of client service in defending SEC enforcement matters."
"She is excellent and is super-focused in the SEC space."
Michael Mustokoff advises on the defense of white-collar criminal cases and qui tam cases. His experience includes allegations of fraud arising from the healthcare industry.
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