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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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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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Munger, Tolles & Olson has a strong team with excellent criminal defense experience. They are responsive and proactive.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAMunger, Tolles & Olson combines broad and deep capabilities with thoughtful, long-term strategic thinking.
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Band 1 Brad Brian
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSABrad 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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSABrad is spectacular. He is on my short list.
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Band 2 E Martin Estrada
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAMartin is a superior addition to a superior firm.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAMartin Estrada is one of the biggest names in the market. He is super hard-working, has good judgment and is very impressive.
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Band 4 John W Berry
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAJohn Berry has a good demeanor and an ability to grasp very complex issues and synthesize them into digestible pieces.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAJohn is an excellent attorney, and I have high praise for him. He is very practical, client-focused and strategic.
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Ranked Individuals at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (3)
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Brad Brian
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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