Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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713.224.4400Chambers Review
Gerger Hennessy Martin & Peterson LLP is a distinguished criminal defense boutique with a strong pedigree in trial work, leveraging an expert pool of courtroom experts with experience serving as prosecutors and public defenders. Represents individuals, boards and businesses across a broad spectrum of internal and regulatory investigations, as well as defending enforcement.
Work Highlights
- Gerger Hennessy Martin & Peterson LLP secured an acquittal for Boeing's former chief technical pilot in the criminal case of the Boeing 737MAX crash indictment.
Strengths
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"Gerger is a terrific firm working on high-profile, high-stakes litigation and government enforcement."
"The firm is excellent in every respect, producing very thorough research and analysis."
"The team provides a superior service every step of the way."
"Gerger is a terrific firm working on high-profile, high-stakes litigation and government enforcement."
"The firm is excellent in every respect, producing very thorough research and analysis."
"The team provides a superior service every step of the way."
Notable Practitioners
David Gerger has a superb track record of representing individual and corporate clients in highly sensitive criminal trials and government investigations.
"He is an extraordinary advocate."
"David is a formidable litigator who is really respected by judges and looks for a reasonable way to move a case forward."
Ashlee Martin leverages her impressive DOJ background to assist clients with a wide range of investigations and criminal proceedings including healthcare fraud, money laundering and securities fraud issues.
"Ashlee really understands the government position and strategy."
"She is practical, responsive and has very good judgment."
"She is smart as a whip with an excellent reputation."
Matt Hennessy handles federal and state criminal cases as well as investigations concerning FCPA and money laundering.
"He is a go-to lawyer in Houston for white-collar work."
"He has good credibility with government offices and does a very good job at dealing with complicated matters."
"Matt is great. He is super detail-oriented."
Heather Peterson has considerable expertise which spans white-collar investigations as well as trials in both state and federal courts.
"Heather is amazing."