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Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Alabama

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Lightfoot, Franklin & White offers clients a distinguished white-collar practice. The group leverages its top-tier skills to represent both high-profile individuals and major corporations in complex criminal investigations and litigation. The team excels in multijurisdictional work, with expert capabilities in defending clients against DOJ, SEC and CFTC actions.

Work Highlights

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  • Lightfoot served as lead defense counsel for Exactech, an orthopedic machinery

    producer, in a complex False Claims Act suit.

Strengths

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  • Lightfoot, Franklin & White has really terrific lawyers.

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  • From partner to associate level, every lawyer I have worked with at Lightfoot is amazing.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Brandon K Essig
    Band 1Brandon K Essig

    Brandon K Essig

    Brandon Essig is regularly engaged by individuals and corporations on complex criminal investigations and litigation. He is also noted for his trial capability and strong appellate practice.
    • Brandon Essig is my go-to attorney.

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    • Brandon Essig is amazing. He's strategic, he thinks on his feet and he has the kind of judgment that clients love as he bottles complex problems into simple solutions.

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    • Brandon Essig is a top-notch white-collar crime lawyer.

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  • Band 1Jack Sharman
    Band 1Jack Sharman

    Jack Sharman

    Jack Sharman chairs the white-collar crime practice group and is considered the first port of call for an array of high-profile clients facing criminal investigations and litigation.

    • He's a savvy, talented lawyer.

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    • Jack Sharman is good to work with and gives insightful advice.

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    • Jack Sharman is creative in his approach to advocacy and provides top-notch representation.

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  • Up and ComingJeffrey Doss
    Up and ComingJeffrey Doss

    Jeffrey Doss

    Jeffrey Doss of Lightfoot, Franklin & White specializes in white-collar criminal defense at both trial and appellate levels.

    • Jeffrey Doss is an amazing writer and appellate advocate.

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    • Jeffrey Doss is an excellent legal thinker and writer.

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  • Associates to watchMary Parrish McCracken
    Associates to watchMary Parrish McCracken

    Mary Parrish McCracken

    Mary Parrish McCracken is a valuable associate in the litigation team with particular expertise advising clients on complex white-collar crimes and government investigations.

    • Mary Parrish McCracken is impressive; she's an excellent lawyer.

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    • Mary Parrish is a very talented attorney who brings skill, strategy and talent to the table.

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    Brandon K Essig

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