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What the Team is Known For

Levine Lee LLP is a boutique litigation firm recognized for its handling of white-collar criminal and regulatory enforcement matters. Particularly specialized in acting for senior employees of financial institutions in high-stakes litigation, drawing from its strong track record in cases arising from the financial crisis and from allegations of benchmark rate manipulation.

Work Highlights

  • Levine Lee LLP represented Gavin Black, a former Deutsche Bank derivatives trader, in a $30 million action for malicious prosecution against various Deutsche Bank entities and former Deutsche Bank executives and traders.

Strengths

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They have a great blend of legal acumen and business knowledge.

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What distinguishes the firm is its ability to stake out aggressive positions when necessary, while maintaining excellent relationships with regulators, prosecutors and judges.

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Levine Lee has high intellectual horsepower.

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Levine Lee takes the time to assess the specifics of each situation, crafting customized defense strategies that align with the clients’ goals.

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Notable Practitioners

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Seth Levine
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Seth Levine
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Seth Levine is particularly noted for his criminal trial work, often handling cases for individual clients facing allegations such as securities and accounting fraud, insider trading, and antitrust violations.

There's no one as creative and skilled as Seth.

Seth is a ferocious adversary in court and a relentless advocate. There's no one you'd rather have in your corner than Seth.

He is a true zealous advocate for his clients and he will think five moves ahead.

Seth is one of the most creative lawyers I know. He is very invested in the success of his client in any matter.

Seth is a true advocate who cares for his clients.

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Scott Klugman
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Scott Klugman
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Scott Klugman regularly represents clients in complex enforcement proceedings, investigations and litigation brought by the DOJ, SEC, FINRA and OCC.

Scott is a very proficient legal technician and writes extraordinary legal briefs.

Scott gets into the weeds of all issues and provides excellent advice and stewardship.

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Seth Levine
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Seth Levine
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Scott Klugman
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Scott Klugman
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