
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2026 : Pennsylvania
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Sharp. Tenacious. Pragmatic.
When everything is on the line — your reputation, your livelihood, your company — our attorneys have your back. We defend individuals, corporations and executives facing the full spectrum of government scrutiny, from regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions to grand jury investigations and criminal prosecutions. We also design and strengthen compliance programs, conduct sensitive internal investigations, navigate parallel proceedings and help clients manage the reputational fallout that often accompanies a government investigation or criminal charge.
Our attorneys aren't just litigators — they're battle-hardened trial lawyers. Many are former federal prosecutors and Justice Department attorneys who have investigated and prosecuted everything from environmental crimes and financial fraud to organized crime and public corruption. They bring insider knowledge of how law enforcement and government agencies think, strategize and build cases — and they use it to your advantage. Other members of the team have spent decades in private practice defending major corporations and prominent individuals in high-stakes criminal and civil matters, giving them a detailed understanding of what clients need when the pressure is at its peak. With technology playing a growing role in investigations of all types, our team stays at the forefront of new developments in the law.
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Fox Rothschild defended its client in connection with a federal court lawsuit filed by DOJ seeking to collect penalties for wilful non-reporting of Swiss and Panamanian bank accounts.
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Fox Rothschild has deep knowledge, expertise and a complete understanding of both sides of the bar so are always able to give the best advice. The team was a cohesive unit and always handled issues in a timely manner.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAFox Rothschild is very attentive and responsive. Its lawyers were knowledgeable and very thorough.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Patrick J. Egan
Patrick Egan has an enviable practice advising clients on federal white-collar criminal defense matters.
Pat is very knowledgeable and thorough.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAPatrick is a great resource on any case. He is nimble and a true believer in criminal defense.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAPat is an incredible trial lawyer. He is smart, strategic and gets really good results.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAPatrick is a very talented lawyer. He quickly sizes up a case, figures out the strengths and weaknesses, exploits the strengths well and neutralizes the weaknesses.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAPatrick is a luminary.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Kevin Raphael
Kevin Raphael acts for clients facing litigation and investigations arising from allegations such as fraud. He is particularly experienced in cases in the healthcare sector.
Kevin's attention to detail and level of preparedness stands out.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAKevin has strength in the healthcare sector.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAKevin was fantastic to work with. He went over and above.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Matthew Lee
Matthew Lee offers impressive skill in the white-collar criminal defense arena. He regularly acts for clients on criminal tax matters, as well as advising on compliance issues. He also co-chairs the firm's white-collar criminal defense and regulatory compliance practice group.
Matt is very knowledgeable.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAMatt is creative and willing to pursue alternative ideas.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAMatthew is a really good go-to for criminal tax issues.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Charles DeMonaco
Charles DeMonaco acts for both individuals and organizations in investigations and litigation. He has a broad practice with experience in areas such as environment and healthcare. Chuck kept us appraised of everything and was sensitive.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSACharles is a great lawyer.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Ian Comisky
Ian Comisky has a strong reputation for his experience in defending both companies and individuals facing allegations of white-collar crimes. He offers expertise in securities fraud and criminal tax matters. Ian is an expert in tax matters.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAIan is a very smart and creative lawyer.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAIan is extremely well known in criminal tax defense and has handled the most difficult cases.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAIan is super smart, hard-working and experienced. He is willing to dig into the details and come up with thorough analysis and creative solutions.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Jana Volante Walshak
Jana Volante Walshak is a talented white-collar attorney with a focus on advising clients on both internal and external investigations.
Jana is a super smart lawyer.
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Ranked Individuals at Fox Rothschild (6)
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Kevin Raphael
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Matthew Lee
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Charles DeMonaco
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Ian Comisky
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Patrick J. Egan
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Jana Volante Walshak
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Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: New Jersey
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