USA Guide 2026 : Virginia
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Holland & Knight has a substantial white-collar criminal defense and investigations practice. Its client base includes government defense contractors, manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies, as well as individual defendants. The firm has particular expertise in the False Claims Act and qui tam cases.
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Holland & Knight acted for Quadrant Magnetics in a DOJ investigation and subsequent enforcement action alleging the company and certain executives transferred export-controlled information to facilities in China without license. The case settled on favorable terms.
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Holland & Knight understands the true issues and puts the company in the best position based upon legal precedent and correct utilization of the legal system. The team communicates extremely well with our team and truly knows the law and how it impacted various parts of our case.
The lawyers at Holland & Knight are talented, hardworking, innovative and successful; they are always responsive and their service is excellent.
From the top down, the team is full of industry experts all with exemplary prior experience with governmental agencies and in private practice. The team is extremely well-versed in the subject matter; fully understanding their role in the delicate relationship between the company and the government agency.
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John Brownlee comes highly recommended for his expert advocacy skills. He acts in external and internal investigations as well as high stakes criminal proceedings.
John is one of the most knowledgeable and sharp attorneys I have ever worked with. He is unflappable and even-keeled and understands the boardroom just as well as a courtroom. When the company's future is at stake, he is the person you call.
He is one of the most respected and visionaries I've worked with.
John's experience and innate leadership make him uniquely qualified to handle our matters. He is highly responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Megan is smart, very aware of the substantive issues that align with her areas of focus, and is a highly trusted colleague to work with on a matter.
Megan makes herself available and provides actionable pragmatic advice. She is very quick to learn complex industry issues.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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