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Paul Hastings LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Paul Hastings LLP fields a significant white-collar team respected for its representation of high-profile individuals in criminal proceedings. Further capable of handling complex cross-border matters, including corporate mandates.
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Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings LLP represented Rouzbeh Haghighat in a criminal insider trading prosecution in the District of New Jersey.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings consistently adds value through thoughtful strategic guidance, practical risk assessment and efficient execution.

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  • Paul Hastings provides practical advice and has great lawyers who are very easy to work with.

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  • The firm brings a deep bench of individuals with decades of experience.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Buretta
    John Buretta

    John Buretta

    John Buretta undertakes a broad range of criminal defense work for clients from an array of industries, often representing major companies from the financial services, technology and healthcare fields.

    • John understands the environment he's operating in and has your best interests at heart.

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    • John is a true expert. He is calm, unflappable and resourceful.

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    • John provides continued excellence in terms of his expertise and commercial insight.

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  • Avi Weitzman
    Avi Weitzman

    Avi Weitzman

    Avi Weitzman supports clients in both internal investigations and criminal proceedings, related to a range of issues, including fraud and insider trading. Also adept at handling cross-border matters.

    • He's a highly skilled and personable criminal defense attorney.

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    • Avi brings tenacity to his representations of clients.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA

    • Avi is a very savvy lawyer to have on your side.

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Ranked Individuals at Paul Hastings LLP (2)

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    John Buretta

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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  • Profile image of Avi Weitzman

    Avi Weitzman

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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