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McDermott is a first-choice firm for defense of large and complex government investigations and litigation, both civil and criminal. McDermott has particular expertise defending government investigations, qui tam litigation, and enforcement actions involving the healthcare industry, including the defense of multi-national healthcare providers touching virtually all sectors of the healthcare industry, pharmaceutical manufacturers, durable medical equipment manufacturers, electronic health records vendors, and others. McDermott’s unique expertise in healthcare related enforcement investigations and litigation separates it from other firms that practice in this area. The firm’s top reputation in the market among both peers and clients alike and our high caliber team of market-leading experts has continued to grow. We provide a holistic, gold-standard service – often collaborating with our deep bench of regulatory lawyers which is a particular strength in defending healthcare enforcement matters.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Massachusetts

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What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Emery LLP is highly commended for its strength in healthcare litigation, handling a range of matters including commercial disputes and government investigations. The firm is particularly adept at defending against litigation and investigations arising from claims brought under the False Claims Act. They are a fine choice for antitrust, mass tort and data privacy litigation, as well as high-stakes class actions. McDermott offers notable expertise in the healthcare sector, often acting for medical device and pharmaceutical companies.

Work Highlights

  • McDermott Will & Emery LLP successfully represented a restaurant owner in connection with his plea and sentencing in a tax evasion case. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark W Pearlstein
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Mark W Pearlstein
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Mark Pearlstein is a seasoned litigator who is regularly engaged to defend corporations and individuals involved in complex healthcare, tax and criminal fraud cases.

Mark is incredibly helpful and has a wealth of knowledge. He really knows how to navigate delicate issues and deal with federal bodies. He is easy to work with and communicative.

Laura McLane
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Laura McLane
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Laura McLane heads the firm's Boston litigation group and regularly represents both individuals and companies facing high-stakes criminal proceedings and investigations.

Laura is incredibly good at developing strategy.

Laura is extremely knowledgeable. She is easy to work with and very efficient.

Laura is a creative thinker and has deep subject matter knowledge.

Dana McSherry
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Dana McSherry
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Dana McSherry has an impressively varied white-collar defence practice, with notable strength in defending clients in False Claims Act claims.

Dana is a fantastic litigator who truly cares about her clients.

She is a bright, tenacious and savvy attorney.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Mark W Pearlstein
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Mark W Pearlstein
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Laura McLane
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Laura McLane
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Dana McSherry
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Dana McSherry
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