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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Their distinguishing strength is their courtroom experience. They're super professional, their results and longevity as a boutique firm speak volumes.
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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople Larry Thompson
Larry Thompson has a stellar reputation for his market-leading practice in white-collar criminal defense. His clients benefit from decades of experience, coupled with his background as the former US Deputy Attorney General.
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Senior Statespeople Richard W Hendrix
Richard Hendrix has a strong pedigree in white-collar criminal defense matters, with clients benefiting from his depth of experience in defending enforcement actions and handling investigations.
Band 1 
Band 1 Carl Lietz
Carl Lietz offers significant experience in high-stakes trials. He routinely represents individuals and corporations facing allegations of fraud, corruption and money laundering. Carl is a leader of the white-collar Bar and I'd trust him with any client.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAHe's very thoughtful, has great trial experience, and has a strong understanding on how to deal with the government and when dealing with the clients.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAHe's a stand-up lawyer in court. He is always composed and ahead of the game in terms of preparation and knowing the details. He is a zealous advocate but his manner of delivery is incredibly smooth, disarming and genuine. He's not the loudest in court, but it is often that which gets the win - he can express moral outrage in a way that a lot of lawyers can't, without being disrespectful or putting off a jury.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSACarl is one of the most experience defense lawyers in the Southeast. He's handled an incredibly broad range of matters and is a zealous advocate, who is very skilled in the courtroom and a very good trial lawyer.
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Band 3 
Band 3 David Bouchard
David Bouchard is a criminal defense lawyer who enjoys a strong profile for his practice, earning plaudits for his pedigree in trial work.
He's as good a trial lawyer as I've ever seen. He's impeccable in terms of his research, writing and thinking about the issues and examinations.
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Larry Thompson
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