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What the Team is Known For

Hecker Fink LLP is recognized for its excellence across an array of litigation-related matters. Counts a number of nationally prominent trial attorneys among its ranks who offer experience acting for clients under investigation by the DOJ and SEC. Clients include a number of high-profile individuals from the political world and financial service industry.

Work Highlights

  • Hecker Fink LLP represented Patrick O’Connor, billionaire Joe Lewis' private pilot, who was charged in a multi-defendant insider trading indictment by the SDNY in July 2023. The indictment alleged that Joe Lewis provided O’Connor, with material, non-public information, which he and his other co-defendant used to trade.

Strengths

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Hecker Fink is excellent in the white-collar space and they have a very deep bench.

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Hecker Fink has several superb trial lawyers. They are excellent.

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The team are incredibly well known. They are highly responsive and have excellent writing.

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Notable Practitioners

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Sean Hecker
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Sean Hecker
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Sean Hecker wins universal acclaim for his sophisticated practice, which regularly sees him called on to defend complex, high-stakes criminal trials.

Sean Hecker is a unique combination of a skilled and experienced trial lawyer and a sage advisor on longer term investigations.

Sean is an excellent trial lawyer. He is versatile, smart and creative.

Sean is an incredibly talented investigations lawyer. He is smart, efficient and has amazing judgment.

Sean Hecker is the leading criminal and enforcement defense counsel we have worked with. He is at the top of his profession in sophistication, skill, strategic approach and trial skills.

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Jenna Dabbs
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Jenna Dabbs' prominent practice sees her represent both individual and corporate clients facing allegations such as fraud, corruption and FCA violations.

Jenna is amazing. She is super smart, digests information quickly and clients love her.

Jenna is great in court and on strategy. She is focused on finding solutions for her clients.

Jenna is awesome. She is thoughtful and has great attention to detail.

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Michael Ferrara
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Michael Ferrara's practice benefits from his experience as a former federal prosecutor. He expertly represents clients in matters relating to crypto, insider trading and swap-market manipulation.

Mike is a great attorney. He is intelligent, personable, fun to work with and he has good ideas.

Michael is one of the most talented trial counsel we have ever worked with. He has boundless energy and excellent instincts.

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David Patton
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David Patton draws on his experience as a federal defender to advise clients in government and internal investigations, as well as litigation. David is noted for his expertise in a range of issues, including fraud and insider trading.

David Patton has a very strong strategic approach.

David Patton is phenomenal. He is a great trial lawyer and adviser.

David Patton is very effective in the courtroom. His cross-examination skills are excellent.

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Shawn Crowley
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Shawn Crowley leverages her experience as formal federal prosecutor to represent clients in a range of criminal investigations and litigation.

Shawn is a superstar trial lawyer. She has a ton of experience and is incredibly smart.

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Sean Hecker
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Jenna Dabbs
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Michael Ferrara
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David Patton
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Shawn Crowley
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