Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 3
About
Provided by Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson, LLC
Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson provides broad-based expertise in defending clients facing an array of investigations, criminal charges, or civil complaints brought by the federal government. In 2023, the firm's attorneys led the defense of corporations and individuals accused of antitrust conspiracies, immigration fraud, federal Fair Housing Act violations, tax fraud, the distribution of adulterated medical devices, computer intrusion and hacking, and racketeering. The firm boasts particular expertise in prosecuting and defending cases brought under the provisions of the False Claims Act, including those brought against healthcare practices and professionals involving alleged violations of the Physician Self-Referral Act (Stark Law) and Anti-Kickback Statute.
The firm prides itself on its litigation and trial skills, and it also commonly represents corporations engaged in bet-the-company civil cases. In 2023, for instance, Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson lawyers litigated on behalf of companies in TCPA class actions, trademark infringement lawsuits, land-development contract disputes, and shareholder derivative suits. The firm's litigation focus additionally leads its attorneys to represent individuals seriously harmed by tortious acts. On behalf of injured plaintiffs in 2023, the firm's attorneys successfully litigated product liability, medical malpractice, defamation, Federal Torts Claims Act, and federal civil rights cases, among many others.
Chambers Review
Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson is a litigation boutique which represents clients in a broad array of disputes, including those concerning antitrust violations and bank fraud. The team is also routinely called upon to handle government and regulatory investigations.
Work Highlights
- Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson represented Mark Meadows, the former Chief of Staff for President Donald Trump, in the defense of a broad, national-in-scope RICO indictment brought by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.
Strengths
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"They have a diverse and deep bench. They are great lawyers and are very prompt to respond."
"Their team is loaded with talent and years of expertise."
"This firm has the knowledge and experience to handle and negotiate complex cases and give their clients reasonable expectations."
"They have a diverse and deep bench. They are great lawyers and are very prompt to respond."
"Their team is loaded with talent and years of expertise."
"This firm has the knowledge and experience to handle and negotiate complex cases and give their clients reasonable expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Griffin is highly regarded for his expertise in white-collar matters, including investigations into fraud, FCPA violations and corruption. He also regularly handles FCA litigation.
"He is the counsel of choice for clients in sticky situations. He has career-long experience in providing thoughtful, helpful and sophisticated advice to clients who have really hard choices."
"Danny is an excellent attorney - he's smart, detail-oriented, practical and tenacious. I'd happily work on any case with him."
Jim Durham is an accomplished litigator and trial lawyer noted for his broad base of experience handling white-collar criminal cases, including complex allegations of fraud.
"He is a great lawyer who tackles problems head on."
"Jim Durham is a consummate professional. He's easy to communicate with and able to think through situations quickly and strategically to provide his clients with the best outcome."
"He is a hard-working and prepared; no one will outwork him. He is a great trial lawyer who is comfortable in front of juries and judges."
Thomas Clarkson draws strength to his practice from his previous experience as a federal prosecutor. He regularly handles matters involving allegations of fraud, including healthcare, wire and tax fraud.
Ranked Lawyers at
Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson, LLC
Georgia
Members
Provided by Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson, LLC
Brian Tanner
Head of Department
Jack Van Why
James Durham
Head of Department
Sam Mikell
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