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White collar criminal defense matters require trial lawyers who are not afraid to fight for their clients in conference rooms or courtrooms. This is the cornerstone on which our reputation is built. With an unmatched depth of experience in handling complex white collar criminal cases from investigation through trial and appeal, we regularly represent corporate and individual clients in inquiries and investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice, foreign authorities, state attorneys general, local prosecutors, and in all stages of white collar criminal litigation. Our services range from advising targets of grand jury investigations and witnesses who must appear before them, to guiding clients through the indictment, pretrial, negotiation phases, and representing our clients at trial and on appeal. We also frequently handle matters for individual and corporate clients in parallel investigations by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, self-regulatory organizations, congressional committees, and state and federal agencies.

In recent years, we have been at the forefront of every major white collar issue. Our lawyers are thought leaders who have been recognized for their trial skills by professional organizations, lecture frequently on issues relating to criminal law, and regularly contribute to various well-known publications. The lawyers at our firm have a broad range of prior experience in government service.



Chambers Review

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Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC is an esteemed litigation boutique, widely acclaimed for its market-leading white-collar defense practice. Offers an impressive breadth of expertise in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, particularly those arising from the financial services industry. Fields a deep bench of formidable litigators with experience with acting on some of the most high-profile criminal trials of recent times, as well as advising on internal investigations. Broad criminal defense expertise includes matters involving allegations of financial fraud, FCPA violations and money laundering.

Work Highlights

  • Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC represented Dale Chappell, who was criminally charged with insider trading.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elkan Abramowitz
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Elkan Abramowitz
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Elkan Abramowitz draws on decades of experience to represent individual and corporate clients in high-stakes criminal matters involving all forms of white-collar allegations.

Elkan is the dean of white-collar crime Bar.

He's a legend in the field for a reason. He is the best of the best.

Richard F Albert
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Richard F Albert
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Richard Albert's broad practice sees him represent clients under regulatory investigation, as well as defending against criminal allegations including securities fraud, money laundering and FCPA violations.

Richard is a real talent and has a great bedside manner.

Richard's advocacy was first-rate. He is highly experienced in federal criminal law and really struck me as someone who thinks through the issues carefully.

He is equally effective in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. He is an amazing strategist and he concisely knows the facts way better than anyone else in the room.

Robert J Anello
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Robert J Anello
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Robert Anello's sophisticated white-collar practice sees him regularly act for companies and individual clients facing significant criminal proceedings and investigations.

Bob is one of the best lawyers in the field. He is devoted to his clients and will do everything he possibly can to advance their interests and fight for them.

I was greatly impressed with Bob's judgment and thoughtfulness.

Jeremy H Temkin
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Jeremy H Temkin
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Jeremy Temkin is noted for his expertise in matters involving criminal tax allegations, and regularly acts for both companies and individuals in high-stakes criminal investigations.

Jeremy is a very experienced and great communicator who works well with clients and co-counsel.

Lisa Zornberg
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Lisa Zornberg
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Lisa draws on her experience as former Chief of the Criminal Division of the SDNY to expertly advise on a range of white-collar criminal matters. She expertly guides clients through complex regulatory enforcement actions and internal investigations.

Lisa's ability to see the big picture is one of her strengths.

Lisa is tenacious and is a very effective advocate for her clients.

Telemachus P. Kasulis
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Telemachus P. Kasulis
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Telemachus Kasulis' practice sees him handle internal and external investigations, regulatory proceedings and enforcement actions for a range of clients.

Tim is incredibly compelling and persuasive. He has a brain for strategy like no one I've ever seen.

Brian Jacobs
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Brian Jacobs
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Brian Jacobs is noted for his sophisticated representation of individuals facing white-collar criminal indictments and government investigations.

Brian is highly sophisticated, knowledgeable, professional and responsive.

Brian is a super writer and oral advocate.

Jonathan S Sack
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Jonathan S Sack
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Jonathan Sack is a respected criminal litigator who draws on extensive experience to represent companies and individuals facing a wide variety of criminal allegations.

He is a lawyer who can consider problems with a fresh mind and have enough experience and intellectual capacity to evaluate every scenario and know that every possibility is considered.

He is a very smart, careful and sophisticated lawyer.

Richard D Weinberg
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Richard D Weinberg
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Richard Weinberg offers significant experience defending clients facing sensitive and complex investigations by a number of organizations and regulatory bodies, including both the DOJ and SEC. He is a go-to attorney for both companies and individuals.

Richard is a top-notch lawyer.

Richard is equally effective in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. He is an amazing strategist.

Benjamin S. Fischer
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Benjamin S. Fischer
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Benjamin Fischer is relied on by high-level employees and companies facing complex criminal proceedings arising out of allegations of financial misconduct.

He is a very smart and thoughtful advocate.

He is an outstanding attorney and fights vigorously for his clients.

Ben's knowledge base is great and his written product is outstanding.

Kate Cassidy
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Kate Cassidy
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Kate Cassidy defends individual and corporate clients against a variety of state and federal investigations and proceedings, involving fraud, bribery and RICO charges.

Kate is a true defense lawyer. She has a super high IQ and is able to navigate difficult situations well.

She really understands defense strategy and is an incredibly effective lawyer.

Kate is an incredible advocate.

Robert M Radick
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Robert M Radick
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Robert Radick frequently defends companies in white-collar criminal proceedings and investigations. He has particular expertise working with healthcare sector clients.

Rob is very hard-working, great at issue-spotting and at working collaboratively with his team and opposing counsel.

Rob radiates integrity.

Rob is very conscientious, detail-oriented and capable of handling a lot of data.

Catherine Foti
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Catherine Foti
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Catherine Foti is noted for her expert defence of clients facing criminal and civil investigations, particularly those involving accusations relating to sexual assault.

Catherine's judgment is impeccable.

Thomas McKay
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Thomas McKay
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Thomas McKay is noted particularly for his representation of individuals in a range of white-collar investigations, trials, and appeals, including relating to financial fraud. He also has experience representing organizations across a diverse variety of industries, including healthcare and biotech.

He is smart, strategic and has so much credibility with the government.

Tom is an incredible litigator who knows how to be diplomatic with prosecutors while also seeking his clients' best interests.

He is really calm under pressure and shows excellent judgment.

Thomas is quick, bright, detailed and very thoughtful.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Elkan Abramowitz
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Elkan Abramowitz
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Senior Statespeople
Richard F Albert
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Richard F Albert
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Robert J Anello
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Robert J Anello
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Jeremy H Temkin
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Jeremy H Temkin
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Lisa Zornberg
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Lisa Zornberg
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Telemachus P. Kasulis
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Telemachus P. Kasulis
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Brian Jacobs
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Brian Jacobs
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Jonathan S Sack
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Jonathan S Sack
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Richard D Weinberg
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Richard D Weinberg
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Benjamin S. Fischer
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Benjamin S. Fischer
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Kate Cassidy
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Kate Cassidy
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Robert M Radick
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Robert M Radick
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Catherine Foti
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Catherine Foti
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Thomas McKay
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Thomas McKay
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