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Nixon Peabody LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Nixon Peabody LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Massachusetts

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What the Team is Known For

Nixon Peabody LLP has a well-regarded practice offering representation to clients operating in a diverse array of industries, including financial services, life sciences, technology and healthcare. The firm handles a broad range of white-collar criminal defence work, government investigations and commercial disputes. It is also noted for its strength in alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and arbitrations. Clients include corporates, institutions and individuals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Nixon Peabody LLP represented Georgia Tech Professor Gee-Kung Chang after he was federally indicted as part of the DOJ's China Initiative. The team were successful in dropping 10 out of 10 charges pretrial in federal court.

Strengths

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  • Nixon Peabody is a great firm that I would work with again in a heartbeat. It has an extremely strong bench of very experienced former prosecutors.

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  • Nixon Peabody is quick to get to the bottom of issues and mobilize resources as needed. It possesses extensive experience handling complex cases and has many experts in various fields.

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  • Nixon Peabody is the leading white-collar crime defense group. The team is exceptional and always prepared.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Brian Kelly
    Brian Kelly

    Brian Kelly

    Brian Kelly is a seasoned practitioner who is regularly called upon to represent individuals and corporations in white-collar defense and SEC investigations.

    • Brian has a ton of experience in court being a federal prosecutor.

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    • Brian consistently delivers. He is very practical, easy to work with and very knowledgeable.

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  • Robert Fisher
    Robert Fisher

    Robert Fisher

    Robert Fisher is a partner and practice group leader of the government investigations and white-collar defence department of the firm's practice. He represents clients in high-profile white-collar matters and has particular experience in the higher education sector.

    • Robert gets great results.

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    • Robert is a great counsel to work with and handles complex and delicate matters.

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    • Rob is extremely knowledgeable. He is well connected with the government agencies. He thinks of solutions quickly and is really customer-centric.

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  • Joshua Sharp
    Joshua Sharp

    Joshua Sharp

    Joshua Sharp is a highly regarded litigator with particular expertise in government investigations. He is experienced in defending clients in healthcare fraud, money laundering and RICO violations.

    • Josh is super smart. He is a prolific writer and can turn briefs out in remarkable time with great skill.

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