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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

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What the Team is Known For

Munger Tolles offers a distinguished white-collar criminal defense group with outstanding trial experience. The firm benefits from a highly regarded bench of litigators, including a number of former federal prosecutors with excellent credentials in trial court and investigatory proceedings. It offers noted capabilities in securities fraud and criminal antitrust matters, among other areas.

Work Highlights

  • Munger, Tolles & Olson represented the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power in litigation and investigations arising from the January 2025 Palisades Fire.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brad Brian
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Brad Brian
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Brad Brian is sought out by major clients to assist with significant white-collar trials and investigations ranging from criminal negligence to corruption.

Brad Brian is a great litigator. He is absolutely brilliant and gets good results anytime he handles cases for me.

Brad Brian is one of the greatest in our area. He can size up and get to the heart of the case with lightning speed. Brad is a great, all-around courtroom litigator.

Brad is spectacular. He is on my short list.

E Martin Estrada
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E Martin Estrada
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As a former United States Attorney for the Central District of California, Martin Estrada enjoys a remarkable reputation for his expertise in the white-collar space. He skillfully represents high-level individuals and top companies alike.

Martin Estrada is an icon and a hell of a lawyer.

Martin is a superior addition to a superior firm.

Martin Estrada is one of the biggest names in the market. He is super hard-working, has good judgment and is very impressive.

John W Berry
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John W Berry
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John Berry is held in high esteem for his SEC-facing practice, frequently advising clients on significant securities investigations and enforcement actions.

John is very persuasive. He is that rare lawyer who is both analytical and empathetic.

John Berry has a good demeanor and an ability to grasp very complex issues and synthesize them into digestible pieces.

John is an excellent attorney, and I have high praise for him. He is very practical, client-focused and strategic.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Brad Brian
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Brad Brian
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E Martin Estrada
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E Martin Estrada
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Band 2
John W Berry
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John W Berry
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