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Shoemaker Ghiselli & Schwartz LLC

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Shoemaker Ghiselli & Schwartz LLC

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Colorado

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Shoemaker Ghiselli & Schwartz LLC is a solid litigation boutique with particular strength in the white-collar space, including in the handling of investigations, litigation and appeals. The firm has a streamlined group of attorneys who are adept in matters related to securities fraud and frequently represent companies, as well as their directors and officers, in dealing with these allegations. The team is also often mandated on trade secrets cases. Its clients include companies in the insurance, technology and financial services sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Shoemaker Ghiselli & Schwartz represented Diana Mancini in an SEC enforcement action relating to allegations of securities fraud against her ex-husband.

Strengths

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  • The firm has really sophisticated litigators who are creative, analytical and efficient in resolving very difficult problems.

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  • Shoemaker Ghiselli & Schwartz is distinguished by its technical expertise and its ability to settle or go all the way through the litigation process.

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  • I felt that the lawyers really knew their stuff. They were good listeners, understood our goals, and were able to keep the project moving forward. They are also really skilled communicators.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew R Shoemaker
    Andrew R Shoemaker

    Andrew R Shoemaker

    Andrew Shoemaker is very highly regarded for his work in complex internal investigations, with an emphasis on matters relating to securities fraud.

    • Andrew is a great resource for the other lawyers at his firm because he is so knowledgeable and so strategic in his approach to things.

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    • Andrew has strong negotiation skills and also a strong ability to work with a group with very significant diverse opinions, moving forward through ambiguity and not getting bogged down in details.

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    • Andrew is an affable and smart litigator who understands the flow of the case and how to get from initial complaint to successful resolution. He is skilled at getting to excellent results.

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    • He's a very good practitioner.

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  • Coates Lear
    Coates Lear

    Coates Lear

    Coates Lear draws on his experience as a former SEC enforcement attorney in supporting clients facing actions and investigations from the SEC and other government agencies.

    • Coates is exceptionally persistent, diligent, conscientious, detail-oriented and tenacious.

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    • Coates is careful, methodical and diligent. He is a lawyer's lawyer.

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    • Coates's very esoteric expertise makes him very useful to have, he knows all the people in Colorado and lots of significant SEC people. He is excellent and clients adore him.

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    • Coates Lear is a fantastic lawyer. He quickly understands the most complex business and legal issues and is a pleasure to deal with.

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    • Coates is very thoughtful in his work, creative in representing his clients and a zealous advocate for his clients without being obnoxious or off-putting.

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  • Paul Schwartz
    Paul Schwartz

    Paul Schwartz

    Paul Schwartz focuses on complex commercial litigation and appeals, especially corporate governance, post-M&A, trade secret, securities fraud and regulatory enforcement matters.

    • Paul is the consummate litigator. He is a smart man and a great counselor.

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    • Paul is a bright, detailed thinker and writer with a lot of experience with the courts. He understands persuasive writing and is well thought of in terms of his ability to file briefs and argue.

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Ranked Individuals at Shoemaker Ghiselli & Schwartz LLC (4)

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    Andrew R Shoemaker

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    Paul Schwartz

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