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McDermott Will & Schulte

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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McDermott Will & Schulte

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Massachusetts

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What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • McDermott Will & Emery LLP represented GoHealth in a False Claims Act investigation by the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts alleging violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute.

Strengths

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  • McDermott is the entire package. It has a full arsenal of people who can help with any major or niche area. Their legal acumen and client service is excellent.

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  • McDermott has a tremendously intelligent team who are a go-to for my most complex litigation. They are creative and supportive in a way where they can balance risks.

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  • The lawyers at McDermott Will & Schulte were extraordinarily prepared, really thorough and thoughtful. They have fantastic experience and show us the big picture.

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  • McDermott Will & Schulte very quickly understood the fundamental elements of the matter and provided invaluable guidance on case strategy.

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  • The McDermott team is a first call on any complex matter in this high stakes area. It has extremely intelligent attorneys who are able to maneuver challenging circumstances with grace.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark W Pearlstein
    Mark W Pearlstein

    Mark W Pearlstein

    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 an outstanding lawyer. He has pure gravitas.

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    • Mark is wonderful and gets involved in the details of the matter.

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    • Mark has a real wealth of experience. He is very good at explaining complex things and his client relations are top-notch.

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  • Laura McLane
    Laura McLane

    Laura McLane

    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 exceptionally bright, understands nuance and is creative.

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    • Laura is a very thorough attorney.

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    • Laura is simply a brilliant attorney with a tremendous ability to navigate difficult circumstances.

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  • Dana McSherry
    Dana McSherry

    Dana McSherry

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

    • Dana is thoughtful in her responses and always digs into the matter.

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    • Dana provides a balance using her experience. She is so practical and is an absolute gem.

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    • Dana is a stellar lawyer.

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    • Dana is the epitome of a lawyer who wants to get the most accurate information and provide the most practical approach.

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    Mark W Pearlstein

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    Laura McLane

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    Dana McSherry

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